2002 Acura TL review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My transmission was fine until I reached 98k miles when it slipped and would not go into gear after 3 hours of trying. Acura towed my car and replaced the transmission for free, and even through a return line in the transmissions cooler are for free. I have never had problems with my TL except for the transmission, but I honestly think that if you drive the car like an adult, you'll be fine without worrying too much. After all, the transmissions at the junkyard are getting cheaper and cheaper with age if you have to pay for them yourself. Put some Cheveron/Shell 93 octane and Valvoline 5w/20 oil in the car on a regular basis, and you'll be fine after your factory recall on the transmission's coolant area is taken care of.
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| This car is not safe |
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| This car is a lemon! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.2 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 20000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 98000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Camry |
| Date of Entry | 13th September, 2009 |