2005 Acura TL A-Spec Review - The Sweet Spot For Used Luxury!

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Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
1:12 - Drivetrain
3:05 - Interior
5:19 - BFB Test
5:37 - Interior
6:01 - Back Seats
7:17 - Trunk / Cargo Space
7:42 - Exterior
8:02 - Final Thoughts
10:18 - Outro

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@damilolaakanni Ай бұрын

Please review a first generation TSX, they're very underrated even within the Acura lineup.

@hapgil141 Ай бұрын

Especially if you can find the manual version

@hollybirge4087 Ай бұрын

Agreed. A friend of mine had a TSX with a manual and what a great car.

@itsaprojectbro2257 Ай бұрын

Not true, it’s actually one of the least slept on platforms in the Acura line up. The Acura TL and TLX is the most slept on platform on the Acura lineup for decades lol

@GekkoFox87 Ай бұрын

Rear Acura badge on trunk is upside-down 😮

@juarezsanchez4428 Ай бұрын

Now seems like a Changan Who already copied Acura Logo😂

@dheitz5830 Ай бұрын

There was a time when Honda nerds would do this because the upside down A looks like an angry H.

@BobAbc0815 Ай бұрын

A Satanic Acura😂

@Ej6daniel Ай бұрын

3rd gen TL Type S video is reason I started watching shooting cars daily. This made my day 🤙 thank you!

@Kerleem Ай бұрын

Oh man, I love and miss this bodystyle of TL...I remember these back in the day and they were just beautiful and still are today. My dream throwback TL would be a 2008 TL Type-S with the manual transmission; although I checked the other day and pristine ones are pricey!

@Watts378 Ай бұрын

Bought a brand new one in 06 in Pear White. 2 years later it was written off and replaced with another one. Great cars. I now have an 03 TL-S that I have in near showroom condition. I love the look of both the 2nd and 3rd gen.

@kimochi33 Ай бұрын

The manual in 04-07 also comes with LSD and Brembo brakes. It's hard to find, I've been looking for quite some time.

@bryanhilton5131 21 күн бұрын

04 to 06 sir

@richardwilliams5842 Ай бұрын

I used to own one and yes you have to definitely switch out the tranny screen and the dashboard was notorious to having multiple cracks on the dash (most dealers wanted to charge around 400 dollars to replace it) but other than that it was an awesome car 👍

@lexisnep525 Ай бұрын

Always pleased to see you reviewing an Acura. They're by far and away my favorite cars. I tried owning several Hondas and they just didn't do it for me the way these Acuras do!

@radudeATL Ай бұрын

2nd gen Legend and this are my favorite Acura sedans.

@markhealey9409 Ай бұрын

Cool looking Acura! 😍😍

@2H2521 Ай бұрын

Excellent cars! My friend had an ‘05 TL.

@nicebergslim Ай бұрын

"id rather drive an old honda than know the bank owns my car" - some random ig meme that i wholeheartedly i agree with

@dogwu2099 29 күн бұрын

This body style is timeless. If it were released today with modern tech options, people would rave over it. My bro still has his from 2006. I'd pick this over a 3 series from the same era, anyday.

@dannyv5317 Ай бұрын

Love those TL models especially them A-spec 6 spd. However, I wanted a Japanese made Honda sedan, so I got myself a 2005 Acura TSX, 6 spd with 41k miles. This car is soo balanced & fun to drive, it's almost like a Integra Type R 4 door.

@Jazc-mp889 Ай бұрын

The 99-03 had a Type S as well.

@THE-xp3hp Ай бұрын

Cool car Zack

@sdrjr3562 27 күн бұрын

I've owned a 2007 TL for 12 yrs. What sets this car apart from the Hondas of those years is the Factory HID lights (much brighter, better), stronger engine for pick up & go, factory toms & aux (07-08 models) plus the supple quiet ride on the road. It is recommended to put premium 91 gas for max output-which I do- and change the timing belt every 100k miles or 5 yrs. Other than that the car is awesome & are now all available for between $3800-$4800. Great review!

@sdrjr3562 27 күн бұрын

I recently added a bt-45 bluetooth audio kit from usa-spec from the trunk. Easiest 15 min connection ever. No need for aux wire for audio! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

@acidgolem2132 28 күн бұрын

This car just hit it on the sweet spot of being a starter car. It has heated seat, leather seat, a back up camera (if you get 2007 2008 model I think) while at the same time being very zippy for anyone to enjoy.

@markbradl8651 Ай бұрын

Always loved that body style

@viperocco Ай бұрын

I have always liked these. Very popular when they were introduced.

@sologel6062 Ай бұрын

Amazing car

@rickjames6867 Ай бұрын

I have always liked these cars. I would proudly drive one today. 💙

@ozone570 Ай бұрын

A Spec was ultimately the Type S before the Type S, if that makes sense. Options include two tone seats, the manuals came with the brembos and LSD, along with the full aero package. I believe they could come with “A-Spec” engraved in the headrest, similarly found later in the Type S. A specs are INCREDIBLY rare nowadays

@bryanhilton5131 21 күн бұрын

Yep. Only difference was the 3.5

@gt2rs911romeo 18 күн бұрын

A spec was an inch lower, had retuned struts, 18in wheels, aero kit, optional trunk spoiler, optional carbon fiber interior peices, thicker steering wheel with grey inserts and blue stitching. Only differences from the base model

@sdrjr3562 27 күн бұрын

The RL is great one as well! More spacious, same features, easy to maintain & more power.

@ericbritton9346 Ай бұрын

I'm not gonna sell my 2006 TL as of yet. I bought it back in 2021 used with 141,000 miles, now I have 201,800 miles on the dial and it still run and sounds like a new car. I wanted a 2nd Gen Lexus IS 250/350 but it had little space in the back seats, thats the only downfall. Both cars are reliable, but the TL is more refined.

@jonathankleinow2073 Ай бұрын

The airbag light is most likely either the driver or passenger buckle sensor getting flaky, in which case a replacement buckle will fix it, or (as it was on my 2007 Accord) the module with the hazards switch and the "Passenger Air Bag Off" light needs to be replaced. If you start the car and that light never comes on, then that's the problem. A pretty simple solution. And you're not wrong about the transmission filters. My 2.4L Accord with the 5-speed auto has a replaceable transmission filter in the engine bay, and the Honda specialty shop I took it to for maintenance didn't know about it and treated me like a doofus for thinking that it had one. Thankfully, the second shop was more open-minded when I told them that, yes, you can actually replace a transmission filter on some Hondas.

@ashar1353 Ай бұрын

Could please reveiw an infiniti 2007-2008 G35?🙏

@lmao6846 Ай бұрын

Best spec tl

@joeseeking3572 Ай бұрын

Very much like this gen TL and over the years I've thought picking up a 6 speed version would be nice. Hard to find and not cheap. Really good styling, has held up well. Great engine, good handling. A very nice blend and better than say an A4 which as a 6cyl was its price but not performance equal. Far less relaible too. A popular car at the time, when Acura still made (cars) that mattered.

@omar_padilla Ай бұрын

Great video! But come on give the fourth Gen a break I think it's beautiful, it's lines set it apart from every other car of that era. I've owned a 08 type s and I absolutely adored it, now I own 2012 sh AWD and love it! It's so much fun and very comfortable.

@elecsoto2929 Ай бұрын

That’s cool! I got a 09 TL SH-AWD with the Technology Package and it’s a fun cool commuter. What really attracted me to this vehicle was the sound system (amazing for a stock vehicle around those years) and it being pretty quick off the line. It’s also a plus that the previous owner was a family member who gave me a great deal on it.

@davidp2888 Ай бұрын

Cool car.

@alonzopatrick752 Ай бұрын

It’s not the fluid filter but the transmission fluid pressure switches. They get clogged over time and can starve the trans of fluid.

@preciadoalex123 Ай бұрын

Both really

@paulm6481 Ай бұрын

Did these not have automatic transmission issues?

@calvin4319 Ай бұрын

Love the tl, i just wish they woulda used one of the honda v6s that didnt require premium gas, that woulve been amazing.

@truonghthe Ай бұрын

The auto trans in the 04-06 model are prone to fail if not being taken care properly. The 07-08 Auto trans is a borrow design from Acura RL of the same era which proved much more reliable. Your friend Felix actually pick up a rare example as this was an actual Aspec TL when it was purchased new. The full aero kit, wheel, rear deck wing, steering wheel. The MSRP sticker for a 05 TL Aspec are $39700 back in 2005. I only wish it in better condition as probably the car been thru 5-6 owners. I been with these car since they were new. If anyone looking I recommend to find a 04-06 6spd MT, the only problem with them are clutch replacement tend to be on the pricey side.

@duyvuitton6019 Ай бұрын

Automatic transmissions fail because people never use the e-brake when they park. After 17 years of parking on a steep-sloped driveway and almost 400,000 miles on the original tranny of my 06 TL which still shifts great I can say auto is as reliable as manual if one simply uses the e- brake regularly w/ fluid maintenance. This applies to all cars.

@reggiemoore21 Ай бұрын

Review a first gen tsx with a manual

@sha22276 Ай бұрын

These were sold as Honda Accord in the UK with 2.2 diesel, 2.0 and 2.4 petrol

@markhealey9409 Ай бұрын

It was the Acura TSX that was sold here in The UK,Ireland & mainland Europe as an Accord....a much different rear end,w/ horizontal taillights.

@davinp Ай бұрын

Wow it has controls for the heated mirrors. On other cars like the Toyota Corolla SE, their is no separate controls for the heated mirrors. Instead you turn off/on when you turn the defrost on

@markhealey9409 Ай бұрын

I have never driven a car w/ separate heated mirror buttons. The cars I've had w/ heated mirrors just turned on when you turned on the rear window defroster. Loved having heated mirrors,as it also dries the mirrors when there's rain or dew on them,so you can see clearly. 😍😍

@dave11686 Ай бұрын

These are sweet

@ASpaceMan991 Ай бұрын

Uncle had an 04 6 speed!

@gt2rs911romeo 18 күн бұрын

The steering wheel is thicker in the a spec, the little differences 😊

@preciadoalex123 Ай бұрын

Awwwhhhh yeah!!!!! 👍👍👍

@celsovera91 Ай бұрын

I know how felix feels. I hate having to spend over $700 (yes I know it’s high. I have bad credit) not including insurance for a monthly payment. to save up like around $10,000 to buy an older Lexus. I feel like it could give me more financial freedom without having to worry about car payments.

@bazilwreckerloughead Ай бұрын

Yeah, I much prefer the looks of that generation over the newer ones.

@lordbrennanofsealand5772 Ай бұрын

Or the Honda accord as this was sold as in Europe. With a few tweaks.

@peterouuu Ай бұрын

that’s the TSX, not TL

@titantries Ай бұрын

After the fourth my partner and I plan to submit or car its stock and not the most pretty but I think with the area I live in and the type of car it is he’d enjoy it

@user-fs2yd3ky4t Ай бұрын

Is it okay to buy a car this old ?

@sneakerfreak2002 Ай бұрын

Leather looks disgusting when it’s shiny. Pro tip: buy some Simple Green and wipe your old seats with Simple Green and a wash clothe to clean the filth and tone down that nasty sheen