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Bad transmission
cp, 06/26/2010
Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
We purchased this acura from a private ownership @ 47,000. It performed beautifully until the transmission went on @ 116,000. I had it serviced at 104,000 and nothing was wrong with it. I have learned that a rebuilt one from the acura dealership would cost $4900. Hello, anyone in there! I paid over $14,000 and still owe $8800. This is truly a LEMON of the technology aged vehicles.I have been told I can build a case with acura that is so far a joke because they told me that I will not get enough credit because I take it to another service provider for the car serviced. If I took it to an acura dealership, I could receive more credit for a new rebuilt transmission. Discrimination?
Loved my '02 TL Type S
tl_lover828, Tulsa, OK, 10/09/2011
Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I purchased my "baby" with about 75k miles 4 years ago. I currently have 220k. I regularly service my car and up until 3 years ago, no problems. It is sad that this beauty has such an issue with the tranny. I paid out of pocket the 1st time, 4k with AAMCO. Acura would only offer a 30 day warranty. (??) 3 yrs & few mos later, it went again. I, well I tried to, have it repaired again. AAMCO had no idea what was wrong nor how to repair it. They had her for almost 6 weeks, with a rental, after I squawked so much. I finally got her back but she not been the same since. I am in the market to buy another car, but nothing else seems to meet my fancy.. I am willing to try a TL again.
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True to Honda
Eric, 06/03/2010
Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought the car brand new and have over 105K miles on it. I did have the transmission replaced once (2007/98K miles), but it was under warranty and 3 years later still no issues. It's a great car, fun to drive and a great value to feature ratio. Very reliable and cost of ownership has been low for me. Overall the car has been a pleasure to own, which is good, since I plan on keeping it another 8 years.
Terrific car, everyone loves it
DMac, 12/24/2009
Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought it in 2007 w/ 35K mi. I haven't had any trans problems. I would say that it is a little slow to go into D5 or R and a little slow to downshift for passing. Using auto- manual solves the passing issue. The lower profile tires make a big difference compared to the non-TypeS. The rear spoiler adds a sportier look, which it needs also.
Acura Stinks
Steve, 11/21/2010
Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Be careful of the self dimming mirrors. Bought mine used from a family member with 60000 miles. The mirrors actually have an acid in them. They will leak acid all over your shift lever and the trim (real nice) and melt it. Tranny had the recall done and I am starting to notice problems with it now (currently 68000 original miles). Customer service has got to be the worst in the country. i have had better customer service at a local Sonic drive in. Will never buy another Honda product ever again. The Brakes stink also. The rotors warped and replaced with after market parts and is fone now. Did the work myself and was pretty easy.