it really is,this car can last long

For reliability and performance, yes... the interior and electronics are horrible, however.

Jake Summers that’s easy and cheap to fix tho no worries...

@@Wholelottaorange Fixing the cracked dashes are not cheap nor easy. And it's almost every TL this span of time. And electronics are even more expensive. Ghost battery drains are a nightmare and expensive to find/repair.

Especially the manual ones😝

Any problems with the 2008? I'm looking to buy one in good condition and would love to hear from you!

@@schwibz Unfortunately, the EXACT same thing happened to my 2008 Acura TL. Unbelievable. The transmission went...literally dropped when I accelerated one day. Sounded like I ran over a bowling ball. I replaced that, then not 6 months later, it blew a head gasket. Again, this car never ran hot. Ever. I'm convinced the transmission and head gasket are connected somehow. I couldn't even find a reputable shop that would fix it, and would only put a new engine in...IF they could find one. They found one in California and to have it shipped and installed was $4k. I had to junk that one too. No more Acuras for me. I'm thrilled with my new Kia Optima Sx Turbo now!

John Smith Thanks!

jd5179 is it better than a geo metro 3 speed auto sir?

99-06 actually

I feel like 2-06 cause I own a 99 and I have never had a transmission issue

Is the manual any better. Honda/Acura has never let me down with one before but I was thinking about getting a TL as a cheap daily.

@@gavinmcclure8047 the manual is pretty good. i don't think it had any major reliability issues.

The TLX is nice

RED LILY No problem!

Great choice! These Acura TLs will run strong for a long time!

Can I ask how much was the car?

you can bump up oil viscosity to 5w40 to keep pressure up regardless of internal leaks... it'll help timing tensioner

@@glasser2819won’t that mess up my engine if I use a different one from the recommended one?

​@@kushpakk2210no

​​@@kushpakk2210i run a thinner oil in the winter and a thicker oil in the summer here in the northeast

No Acura at it's best was with the legends actually

it sure beats any VW moneypits ✌🏻

Taron Muradov Depends if you want to do a serous job or not. $700 isn’t an overprice imo

ejk5435 trueee

I’m looking to go buy an 08 today with 108k miles. Is it worth it?

there is an upgraded replacement actuator available at the parts counter... the original is sick!

Hey cliff! How'd it work out for you? Im thinking about doing the same right now would love to hear back from you!

@@schwibz i got an 04 manual bought it with 119k miles two years ago and it’s been nothing but phenomenal! Don’t regret it one bit! Great quality of a product.

save the extra money and find one with the SH-AWD model with the 6 speed manual tranny. That thing is a beast and was the quickest Acura ever made until the new RLX hybrid and NSX came out.

+krauser979 no, I need the handicap transmission. Auto!

Jamal Productions Then the 2012-2014 tl with the tech package would be fine the 6 speed auto is honda's best auto tranny

Not true...

I have an 07 with 75k Miles. Silver in trying to sell it to get a tyoe s. I've had no issues for 10l miles now

10k

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Adrian Reyes I assume you have a manual? Since u said it barely goes into 1st. Ur clutch cable/quadrant might be the issue or ur synchro bearings need to be replaced.

It sounds like the transmission on yours shifts exactly like mine. It shifts hard from 1-2 when flooring it, and it shifts harder at high rpm than when driving normally. And my 2-3 shift is smoother than the rest of the shifts. I'll keep an eye out if the mirror dims automatically with the headlights on. The mirror has been working better recently, but it's a little shaky and loose over bumps. Unfortunately, there might not be anything I can do about it without replacing it entirely. Otherwise, the car has been great and I'm going to make an update video on it later in July. Thanks for continuing to follow my channel!

Born to Drive​​ was messing with my TL climate control the other day and found if you force it on LO and recirculate and AC ON then adjust fan speed manually it can freeze you out. I find the auto setting to be pretty inconsistent depending on outside temp and humidity. Just thought this might help you as well 

+metal571 Thanks! I'll give that a try

You just got a bad one

Get you car checked by a dealership. Independents fuck up cars alot. Also make sure you use good quality tires. It was night and day difference for me. Tires are low profile so you need the best rubber!

@@UrAbsentFather No, his experience is common. I have almost the identical issues with my 2007 Type-S.

if you think the Acura TL sucks... buy an Audi, BMW or VW moneypit 🙄 This Acura is second behind Lexus!

@@glasser2819 I've still got the TL. In the 3 years since I made that post... Let's see. The dashboard is cracked now. I had to replace the leather on the driver's seat. The cover for the door pocket fell off. The springs on the interior storage compartments broke. Center arm rest fell off now, I had to reattach it. iPod connector broke. The headliner is coming down. The transmission jerks if you do anything beyond driving like the pedals are made of egg shells. It just randomly overheated last summer, the mechanic couldn't find a problem. Last week I got a new alternator. A few weeks before that I got a new harmonic balancer pulley. I've had 2 new power steering pumps in the last 3 years, there was another one before that that I forgot about. I've got 128k miles on it now. That really not very many for this many issues. I've lost count of how many batteries it's had. Somewhere around 12 to 15 or so. I can only imagine the cost of having just the same issues in a BMW or Audi. It would cost at least double. Most of these fixes have been under $500. But to hear people brag about how they've "never had a problem" with their Honda/Acura, it's just bullshit. They've probably owned their car less than a year, and it was either new or the previous owner already fixed everything. Then I go talk to them and list all of the issues I've had, and suddenly they've had most of the same problems. But somehow "never had a problem". I guess the only thing that is a problem is replacing the engine or transmission. All other repairs are somehow maintenance. When you fix things that aren't supposed to break, that's not maintenance.

Be warned the automatic transmission on a 2004 - 2006 is not the same as a 2007 - 2008.

I’m looking to get an 08 with 109k miles. Are you happy with your purchase? This one is automatic

How many miles do you have on it now? Any problems with it?

It sounds like an electronic module may be faulty behind the dashboard, since you're having multiple errors with the lights and the electronics like the CD player and Navigation system. I would take it to a dealership or a good mechanic to see what the problem is. The modules can be pretty spendy if that's the issue

I was looking on Discount Tire, Tire Rack, and Consumer Reports, and the best summer tires for the money would be the Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole Position. The Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus is great for passable snow traction and temperatures below freezing, and the Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus is great if you need a performance all season with good snow traction.

sounds like the 06 TL is a well built car and you can't go wrong with Pilot Sports.

95Civictuner Great to hear that you're enjoying your TL Type-S! I did have some power steering pump noise in late August, but I changed the fluid and the noise went away. I haven't had any leaks though. Search for a technical service bulletin (TSB) on the 2004-2008 Acura TL, as I believe there is one that explains a common source of power steering fluid leaks.

Born to Drive ™ thanks for the TSB suggestion! Yeah it's a blast to drive! Always love this gen of TL's! Mine is very similar to yours. Carbon Bronze Pearl with A-Spec 18" rims though. Same two-tone interior as well. I think the black and cream looks so rich in them!

95Civictuner I agree! It's luxurious yet really fun to drive!

RED LILY Awesome to hear that you're planning on keeping your TL for awhile. I would suggest a lot of the TL Type-S upgrades, like 18-19 inch wheels, side sills and a lip spoiler. The smoked headlights and taillights of the Type-S look really nice as well, along with a window tint.

RED LILY go to Best Buy and have them install isimple connect Bluetooth for $200 and you won't have to worry about any radio issues again.

Quake Rome I thought it was a Acura thing to but I think it’s just downshifting! Any other car I’m in in feel the same little jerk but not as bad as in the Acura. They said they tune it to feel a little more for sportiness.

Robert Nguyen Make sure that the timing belt has been replaced, that scheduled services have been completed, and that it has no accidents or salvage titles on the CarFax. A one accident car is probably fine if no airbags deployed and it was professionally repaired. Make sure the Bluetooth works, that there's no rust on the under carriage of the car, and that the dashboard and seats aren't cracked. Have it inspected by a mechanic for $50-$100 as well just to make sure there's no underlying problems. If there is, you can use that as a negotiating tool on the price. Good luck, and great choice!

ethan johnson I unplugged the Bluetooth module by opening the overhead dome light assembly by the sunroof. Check out my HFL HandsFreeLink Problem video on my channel to see how to unplug it.

@@BornToDriveOfficial it only take a cheap 60¢ capacitor to fix that module. I did it and enjoy HFL again to answer all the numerous junk calls 😁

when you kill the engine mounts... the transmission and axle pay for it 😉

confiGTR Yes, I also have that same issue. I don't believe a pressure sensor replacement can fix it, so I'm going to continually change the transmission fluid every year. I've just been making sure the car is at a complete stop before changing gear to avoid any further problems.

3x3 tranny fluid drain and 3/4 pressure switches helps a lot.

You're exactly right about the mpg counter. It's always been 2 mpg over what I'm actually getting when I go on a road trip.

Are these issues common with most TLs?

+Niclacoste The main issues TLs have are the Bluetooth module failing, the transmission developing rough shifts as it ages (but can be solved by replacing the 3rd and 4th pressure switches, rust around the wheel wells, the dashboard cracking if the car sits in the sun a lot, the window regulators failing, the drive axle seals needing replacing, and the engine making a slight knocking noise at idle

Spot on, I have a 07 TL and my Bluetooth just broke 2 months ago and like in the video the heater button light died. Still drives great though.

Born to Drive I have the same slight engine knocking while idling issue, is this probably because the last owner decided to not use 91 gas?

Seems like EVERY video of these cars on here, the tank is on E.....

Lmaoooo

lol

Mazda has this too...

You can get navigation in all of the 2008 models, including the base sedan and the Type-S with either the manual or automatic transmission. Navigation is standard on the Type-S, but it's more rare on the base sedan since it was only an option on that model.

Yes.. The pull is crazy.. Im coming from a 154hp Mazda to a 248hp beast and I'm thoroughly impressed

You may experience some tork steer since it is a FWD. The infinity G35 is another great option with with RWD and more horsepower at around the same price.

@@stylesmarshall6990 everyone and their grandma has a g35

Often that kind of knocking will occur under load rather than at idle, but it's possible. The J series engines sometimes experience piston slap, especially in cold weather at idle, so that would be my guess here.

ran 87 octane on 3 legends and our 2006 to. no knocking. it's a myth...any service rep will back that up.....I sold acura for 20 years.

@@Vfh........y so premium or regular for this?

Matt Wattron I would buy it if there's nothing wrong with it. $2200 is a fair price for a reliable and fun car.

I just found 2005 Acura TL auto with 170k miles and transmission was replaced one month ago as seller stated. Idk if it's true or not coz I haven't seen the car yet. He wants $2,000. Do you think it's a BS? Should I even bother with driving to him and see the car or there is definitely something wrong for that price?

Yes, that light comes on a lot for me. There's a TSB that was sent to dealerships on how to fix it. I believe it's an evap canister valve that needs to be replaced in the fuel system. It's about $275 to replace.

+Born to Drive ok thanks

Reem Carrington Take a look at the Carfax and make sure no accidents happened, and that maintenance was done regularly, such as oil changes, and other fluid changes. Have a mechanic inspect the car for about $50-$75 to ensure that the brakes, tires, underbody, and all of the fluids and timing belt look in really good shape. It's a very reliable and fun car, so it's a great choice for a first car. This was my first car and it never let me down!

Just bought an 05 for my first class and so far I am loving it. My friends are also jealous I paid less for mine and quality and looks have far out-done theirs. Comparing against a g35, Pontiac g6 and Cadillac CTS, I'd say I made the right choice, just to be sure tho, replace all fluids and make sure car fax looks good

Reem Carrington for how much can i find the same car with around 100k miles.

The problem is actually an evap canister valve that needs to be replaced. It's very common in the '07 and '08 Acura TL. A TSB was issued describing the problem so dealers could easily diagnose the issue. It costs about $275 to fix.

Thanks for the help!

+Matt_Perry12 No problem!

Lol I got one a week ago 117k on it.. Its everything I thought it would be and also a headache but nothing that's super duper expensive like full engine rebuild.. The thing that would need rebuilding would be the transmission because the engine just goes man

A_truth2u damn good job man. You found a 2006 with 117k miles?

07 but yea baby miles.. These things are luxury tanks lol

How many miles per gallon u getting? I’m in high school so I need to be on the cheap side of things.

I'll be perfectly honest with you.. I drive hard and I use premium gas and live in the city lol so probably 19 to the gallon.. For you being in high school get you a inline 4 something fuel efficient and still sporty.. My first car was a 2007 Mazda 6 it was good on gas and was sporty with the variable timing thing lol so it had the same properties as the vtech.. Torque and handling was so good.

I got mine last year and I have the same problem

+eskro99 yeah I just got my car and it only has 45k miles and my HFL is out too. Gotta get that replaced

only 45k? you found a good one even with the minor problem

+eskro99 yeah I got a pretty good one. it has the lowest miles of any I've seen lol

Daniel Jones I have a 2007 3.2 auto with 55k, and some change. hfl went out too, easy fix it's above ur dome light (frontwindshieldw/mirror) undo some screws and unclip. there's a video on here on how to do it. better than the upgrade from Acura, unless u care bout handsfree and that Bluetooth FUCKNING HATE HATE HATE THAT SHIT

I hate when people don't use the right gas

Ace Ventura 89 gas?

Ace Ventura octane level has nothing to do with engine knocking... this car doesn't make that kind of power to use premium fuel... it only makes 270hp and no it's not to the wheels... I've seen 500hp turbocharged mustangs run pump gas at 87 octane run perfectly fine. It comes and goes... depends on how the engine behaves and how much you beat on it. These cars are very solid. I would prefer a manual because If the trans needs a clutch or the trans needs to be replaced. Than I can just buy it and fix it myself. I'm not too familiar with auto's.

@@TheAfghan72 what about midgrade is that gonna cause problems?

Most likely its a valve lash adjustment issue. These cars require them at the same time their timing belt service is due. Every 105,000 miles.

Yves Those that have been replaced with the redesigned one from the 3rd gen TL's are fine. If you had your transmission replaced in the last half of 2005 and after you would've gotten the redesigned tranny like i did. The TL's with those transmissions go for a lot more.

***** "nothing on the internet is %100 fact checked" So why the hell do you believe on what a couple of dudes post on internet forums dumb ass?

Yves Thats because back then it was being compared to the 5 series because thats how ahead of it's time the 2nd gen TL was.

Yea Darksyne this Joe Black is an idiot lol.

No, goes to show you are an idiot and I'm not the only one who sees it, how can someone be this dumb? BTW majority you said didn't make sense and next time learn how to put a sentence first. That's the first step.LMBO I'm crying over here man. Thanks for the laugh. I'm going to suggest you to the dumb KZfaq awards.

Erik Velazquez If its in good or better condition with a clean title and no accidents then it’s a good deal. I wouldn’t buy it if all of those boxes aren’t checked

I would still buy a 2008 TL over a newer accord for the sporty feel and because the interior quality is better. The TL still feels more luxurious overall when compared to a 2008-2012 Honda Accord V6. The only thing I wish I did was buy my TL with less than 100,000 miles. I expect my TL to last at least 200,000 miles, but I didn't realize that I would drive my car 20-25k miles per year when I bought it. It hasn't cost me very much to maintain, about $2k a year in gas, $135 a year in oil changes, and $800 per set of tires (I bought summer and snow tires). But some of the radio and Bluetooth electronics tend to burn out after 100k miles, and you'll have to do a transmission fluid drain and refill every 30k miles or so. So w/o insurance, expect a TL to cost $3,000-3,500 a year to drive and maintain

Oh ok. Yea if you drive that much it makes sense it'd cost $3-5k a year to maintain. Thanks man! I'll probably drive

I just got one 2005 Acura TL for 5,000 129,000 miles .

It's very reliable. I bought mine with 134,000 miles a year and a half ago and it's been great. I found out that the timing belt in Acura and Honda vehicles is reinforced with Kevlar, so it'll last quite a long time

+Born to Drive ™ I went to Acura and they told me I needed mine changed because I've never had it done . But I later. Checked the car fax and it said that it was replaced at 80,000 miles . I wonder are they trying to get over or it really needs to be replaced ?

+Kalyn Swain The belt only has to be replaced every 7-8 years or every 105,000 miles, whichever comes first. So I think you should wait to replace it 3-4 years from now or at 185,000 miles

a type S for $8k? has to be something wrong with the Trans for it to be so cheap

usually the shredder valve itself is what leaks first... unless you get a pinhole in the front condenser 😂

The G35/G37 is the most fun and also very reliable, but it consumes the most amount of gas. The Altima comes with either a CVT or a 6-speed manual, and I'd get the 6-speed with the V6 if you want fun. The 4-cylinder with the CVT is the least fun of the three cars, but also the most fuel efficient. The Acura TL is the most luxurious in terms of ride and handling, and probably the most reliable. It's in between the Altima and the G35/G37 for fuel economy and sportiness. Overall, I picked the TL over both the Altima and the G35/G37

+Born to Drive Oh wow thank you that helped out a lot.

No problem!

So *****​ you'd choose between the acura and the altima or what?

Thanks

4K lower

Nope, no leaks! The transmission is great on the 2007-2008 models, but even the 2004-2006 TL transmission is good if you replace the fluid every 30,000 miles and the pressure sensors every 60-80,000 miles.

Born to Drive ™ Good to know, Thanks for reply!!!!

Thing is, I commute to school, which is about 34miles away, and sometimes I'll reset my trip computer right when I get on the highway, and when I get there, it'll still say like 17mpg or something. And on commuting days, I have to fill up gas every 2-3 days, which becomes annoying. I only fill Premium gas too, so I'm not sure what it is

I would say that the throttle position sensor has a problem, the mass airflow sensor has a problem, your engine air intake filter is bad, or you have bad fuel injectors. Try adding a big bottle of Chevron fuel system cleaner to an empty tank and then fill up your car with gas and reset your engine control unit via this procedure before going to a mechanic: m.kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sLiTg6ub2tjMYZs.html

area859 have you owned one? My family has 06 tsx 07 tl and 09 tl best cars ever made reliable and Now I’m in a market for a acura.

There's no service history for the valves being adjusted, so I'm guessing that's the problem. I'll look into getting that adjustment done. Thanks!

Langston Maiden why?