Spring came off door, replaced it myself in 5 mins.
An outstanding, comfortable and good looking car that never fails to impress.
I have an Acura 2.5TL too. I love it. I will continue to purchase Acuras.
Have had a 2.5 TL new since '97. Gearing a little wierd, nonetheless, I really enjoy the car. Not as pretentious as a Lexus, Bimmer, or even the new TL, it suits my personality just fine. Well made, nothing has gone wrong since ownership, approx. 49,000 miles on it. The 2.5TL has been unfairly trashed by the motoring press, what do they know? C'mon other 2.5 owners, send in your comments!
I bought a new 1996 2.5 TL in '96 and have kept it ever since. I originally leased it and now have purchased it. I have a little more than 2 years before I own it.
I have 91,000 miles on the car and completely love it. The only problem that I have had is that the "D" LED in the dash burned out which I have no plans of replacing for 84 bucks (gotta rip out the dash). The car is bullet-proof (w/ regular maintenance, of course).
I love the car so much that I am now leasing a 2000 RL. My wife has the TL which, since she doesn't work, pretty much sits in the garage. As a matter of fact, in 2 years when I own the TL, I'm seriously considering selling my house, using the equity to buy a house free & clear. with no mortgage payment and no car payment, I'm done, guys!
I love this car but I'm getting these weird noises from the engine when I drive slow and it has only 49,000 miles.
I drove a rented TL for a week. You should have seen the guys in a BMW when I ran circles (figuratively speaking of course) around their bimmers in this car. If you know how to drive it, it's hard to beat.
Bought a 97 2.5 TL in May 2000 and am absolutely in love with it. It handles, it drives wonderfully and it is a looker, especially all tinted out.
I use synthetic oil every 3,000; keep it filled up with 93 octane and am strict with the maintenance schedule. It purrs!!
Had it going 130 MPH in the desert by China Lake, CA... wonderful feeling actually having a car that can go that fast and still be stable and controllable.
I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who wants something reliable, stylish, and fast.
I bought my 1996 2.5TL a year ago and 30,000 kilometres later I still love it.
Classy and sporty are hard looks to combine in a car, but the first-gen TL pulls it off smartly. Great, reliable machine. Minor quibbles: my "D" dash light has been burnt out since I got the car, is this a common problem? Also, the car occasionally stumbles when starting. The dealer advised that this trait is inherent with 5-bangers. Anyone else have this problem?
I own a 96 2.5TL, it is perfect. It has looks, performance and class. When I drive around my home town in Jamaica it always draws admiring stares. All this in factory specs, no tint or body mods. The only car I feel timid to challenge is the Mitsibushi Evolution turbos, I fear no other.
I gotta 97 TL myself at an auction, runs great. Starting it is kinda wierd, but it clicks, then when you turn the key again it starts. Overall it runs great, even with like 200,000 miles on it.
Have 49K on my '97 2.5TL. Own a '95 Legend and 2001 MDX. The Acuras have always been reliable and as someone else mentioned, not as overtly "look at me" in personality as the Bimmers, and Lexus brands. The 2.5TL is a my daily commute car and has been a sweet addition to the family. No problems. The transmission is a little wierd in regards to when it wants to downshift or upshift, but you get used to it. The motoring press did unfairly trash the car, however I picked mine up on a lease return for only 17,500 K and 29K on the odo. This was two years ago and I still think I got a heck of a bargain. I also looked at a '97 ES 300 with 65K on the Odo and the Lexus dealer wanted $27,500 for it. What a joke! When my oldest child is ready to drive, he will get the 2.5 and I will be on the hunt for another TL for my next in line child. (The Legend is a classic keeper: best looking auto Acura ever designed imhop; the wife drives the MDX)
I have a 2.5 TL and it runs great. Even though my D light went out at 79k, is that a common problem? My first car was an Acura and my last car will be an Acura. Right now I'm trying to get my girl an Acura like I have.
Have a 97 2.5tl with 120k on it and it runs like a sewing machine.Handling, ride, room, and class. Only thing it needs is more tire. Upgraded to 215/6015 Michelin pilot XGTV4.Much improved!This car is more unique than the current TL (to much like the accord)If you find one buy it!
I've got my 96 2.5TL as a gift from my parents for completing high school. It had 74,000 miles on it, but man it ran like new. My buddy with a nissan 240sx can't even catch up with me on the highway. This car is perfect in its own way.
I have a 97 tl 2.5 and yeah I do have problems with the start up. it turns over really weird too, but when started everything is cool and it runs beautiful. I bought it for 19000 with only 52k on it, so far I've no big problems. love the new 3.2 tl though (in a couple of years I by another)
I've got a 1993 Vigor with the 2.5 liter. The classic now has 140,000 km. on it is going strong. I expect to have the little beast for quite some time to come.