2004-2008 Acura TL.. What You Didn’t Know kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eayPh5Vp25rDZWQ.html

The styling, the 3.5L Honda V6 engine, the performance aspirations, everything about this TL Type S was just perfection from Acura, and it showed what their design team and engineering team were capable of when it came to sport sedans.

Im a proud owner of a Tl type S manual kinetic blue Pearl i love this car so much i refuse to change it for more recent car because everytime i look this car i got a big smile in my face. Its a very good car

I have a base 2008, but would love to get my hands on a low mileage type s in the kinetic blue. Timeless styling on these.. Acura at it's peak

I remember distinctly when that car came out thinking how sharp it was. The 3.5 Vtech was a work of art. In S form and manual, the car could stand proud today, much like some of the other great cars from 2000 through 2010 or so. Great review, Kevin. I love it when you dig up bones for us to re-examine. Excellent should be remembered.

This series you’re doing is amazing, keep up the fantastic work taking us all down memory lane and reminding us of the machines we fell in love with.

Absolutely love these cars. I have a Rotrex supercharged ‘08 Type-S, and out of all of my cars it is by far my favourite!

I love my 2007 TL-S auto! She currently has 246000 miles and I've had ZERO troubles from the transmission! I'm 45 and this is my favorite car EVER!!!

I’ve had my 2008 TL Type-S for about a year and a half. It has caused some pain (literally replaced valve cover gaskets today) but I absolutely love she car. She’s been driven and well taken care of mechanically. Everything works, and I hope to have her well beyond the 150k miles she has now.

I just picked up an immaculate 07, single owner Type S with 80k miles a couple weeks ago. I wasn’t even planning on buying this car, but it was in such great condition and meticulously maintained, I couldn’t pass on it.

I found a kinetic blue 07 type s with only 50k on the clock! So far I love it! 💙

I have a 2007 tl type s pearl white. I've had it for 3 years and it's awesome!

Great review! These cars are great, especially with a few modest mods, like 3rd muffler delete/resonator. 👍

i have a 08 tl type s with the 6 speed manual. ive owned the car for almost 4 years..its modified and i have always been on top of maintenance and i have never had any issues. 226k miles

Great overview Kevin. When the TSX from this generation came out, from a distance, it was difficult to make out the difference between the two models as they looked so similar.

Best and reliable acura TL ever owned. Currently owned acura mdx but still love the tl

I like your perspective on the handling of vehicles that’s are intended to be everyday cars, these journalists that think every car is a track vehicle are out to lunch, most people daily drive them in traffic etc, not on a track.

loved my kbp tl-s, probably the best daily driver i've had. sad to have sold it, but definitely glad to have owned it.

I really like your reviews brother, been watching forever, I’ve had 6 acuras now and I love them, 1993 gsr, 1995gsr, 2005 rsx base, 2005 rsx type s, 2005 tsx (white,black interior, 6speed), 2013 tsx special edition, my most current 2007 tl type s

When Type S actually meant something. This car is awesome. I hope Acura goes back to this when redesigning the next one.

I drive an '08 TL Type S with manual transmission. I have about 110,000 miles on the odometer. It has been my favorite daily driver ever. I also have a Honda S2000 for weekend fun. I love the way Honda builds vehicles for fun as well as durability.

Love this! Makes me want the TL Type-S more… I currently have a 2023 TLX Type-S so I would love to add a 08 TL Type-S to my collection

I have an 2008 alabaster silver 6-speed w/69,990 miles & its pretty nifty. I had lusted after one of these since I first saw one in late 2006 at Gary Force Acura in Franklin TN. I drive it for about 30 miles every couple of months & wipe/polish & wax on it all the time!!

Got mine finally! Kenitc blue. Dream car at a steal price. Long live TL!

That blue color is to die for

Awesome review, do you also have a video for the IS-F?

I like it 👍, thanks Kevin.

Keep up the good work! Can you do one on the 05&06 Nissan Altima SE-R?

I just got a 08 type s automatic w 90k miles. In 2023. I got it. Had to replace pads and rotors. But after that, I love this car. And I've driven AWD cars.

Yes!!! It’s here! Ok, I’ve driven many a 3rd gen TL. The S has base beaten on looks, if you don’t mind the extra attention. But one question no one has answered which I’ve posted before. Looks aside, how much better is the S over its base counterpart? With my experience, I’d say 10-15% tops. Brembo with manual, extra suspension rigidity, 3.5 larger engine. You could make a base the same for relatively affordability! Done

I love mine I’ve had it since it was new and it’s still going! Of course I’ve done some work on it but nothing major and I still get offers for it if I sell it etc etc, nope not anytime soon

I have (or had* one (2008) until somebody totaled it a few weeks ago in a hit and run) it was my favorite car and had it for 10 years. I was getting ready to sell it for an IS500 until that happened.

My lil brothers first car is an 06 base but has the type s wheels. Great car.

I hope one day you can do a similar cover on the Lexus GS 460. Extremely rare.

My wife has an 08’ TL type-s. I like driving it better than my 17’ sti. Smooth instant power, handles damn good too.

Yo bro have a Great Friday and weekend 🤝😎👍🏾👍🏾

I got one with the metallic red paint job about 2 years ago, 120k mile auto with one owner. My favorite car period. Everything about it is so sweet, especially the design. My only gripe is the dash cracking, even with a sun visor, that thing gonna Crack like an egg. Other than that, the paint holds up fantastic for a Honda product and I'll be driving this thing till it dies, or some nerd offers me an amount I can't refuse

I just bought a blue 08 type s. Only issue is the premium gas and how expensive it is haha. I tried finding a manual but it is so pricey

You could get the type s in a aspec I’ve owned 11 3rd gen TLs and I learn something new everytime I buy one

I’m loving my silver 08 tl type s

I was looking at buying one for 10500, and you have had the pleasure of sellin the car for this man😂 you should get commission lmao

The suspension enhancement must be the sway bars. The shocks and everything else including sachs shocks have identical part numbers to the base 04-06.

Opinions please, always owned a bmw, want to go Japanese, Found a 1 owner Acura tl type S 2007, almost mint condition, been garage kept for 3 years 113k miles,,, 9500$ what y’all think?

Man! I used to love staring at these when they were more prominent a decade ago. Thanks for sharing your knowledge on these beauties; I learned that these were front-wheel drive (but a boss for having the manual transmission option- rare nowadays!). I now own a GS350 and an LS460 and if ever I'm given a choice, I don't ever want to drive a FWD car ever again. 😆 Love your content, bro.

I have an 08 type s manual in Moroccan red pearl..fuck8ng love it ❤❤❤ 120k well cared for miles

My 2003 Honda Odyssey had the 3.5 v6 vtech and 5 speed auto since 2002

I have 2003 Bmw 330ci amazing maintained and looks really clean just I’m scared about spend too much money for service or something , one guy wanna trade he’s Acura Tl type s with me , 2007 and 120k miles what you guys think ? That make sense or doesn’t make sense , I should do or I shouldn’t ?

I’m vert greatful to currently own one of these cars. And I wouldn’t trade it for anything.

The transmission issues with the TL were the 2nd generation. I owned a 2006 TL and got to 160K miles and never had issues. Sold it for an RDX but missed having a car. Two years ago I bought the 2008 Acura TL Type S in the Kinetic Blue Pearl - my all time favorite color. Finding one of these is extremely hard, especially with no accident, no cracked dash board, and been taken care of. Especially in the blue. It’s a ton of fun and I love driving it. Very sharp looking car and by far the best looking generation. It is heavy though and the maintenance is extremely important to keep up on.

I got a 08 Manual 👍

I had mine for 8 years, 07 TL Type S CBP 236k miles.

what does "clapped out" mean? aftermarket? totaled? torn-up interior?

I saw 2004 offer a 6spd model, and ever since i wanted one. Bought my 1st TL Type S 12 years ago (still have it until today) in Moroccan Red Pearl. As of now i have a Kinetic Blue Pearl with ebony/silver interior that equipped with 6spd. This is a car that i pick up for project before i move on to more modern car. I gonna refinish the seat and complete the Aspec package on the car. This generation Type S def is a modern classic that highly sought after.

I used to own this car black on black/silver leather interior with a 6 speed it was so direct in all its inputs and smooth riding, also surprising quick for a sports sedan at that time

My takeaway from this video is that the 2004/05 tl is basically a baby type S, but arguably better. If you get the 04/05 manual with navigation, the tech is almost the same save for a reverse camera. The brakes/suspension are the same. The 3.2 is more reliable than the 3.5. Im personally purchasing a 2005 tl manual with navigation all stock somewhat locally for a fair price. Ive sourced a stock 07/08 type s exhaust that ill be swapping in as well as wheels. Im confident if i were to dyno it-it would yield very similar #'s to a type s.

I had a 2014 Audi A4 6sp with a stage 1 tune. Dumped that when i got my 08 type s 6sp. TL is so much better. The A4 was probably faster, but 0 fun. I swore off turbo cars after that. They had similar ride quality, but the TL handles like a sports car should. I'm always looking for my next car, but there is nothing i could replace this with. Naturally aspirated, hydraulic steering, and not throttle by wire, you cannot beat the responsiveness. A major factor for me is the close ratio gear box. I did not enjoy shifting the A4. One of the reasons the manual transmission is dead is they had to make the gears so tall for mileage and emissions. Only thing that could make it better would be rwd. What could I replace this with? 1st gen CTS V? G37 sedan? Too afraid of BMW maintenance cost. I was thinking of a new Civic type R. I want to test drive, but the numbers suggest similar ish performance, and turbo lag. We need to petition Tesla to take the clutch pedal and shifter from a computer racing simulator, and program a manual mode. Yes, it would make the car slower, you either get it or you don't. Spread the word on that. We'll all probably have to get an electric car sooner or later.

Should I get one that’s 5800 and 150K miles?

Whats the different between 07 and the 08 type s???

It's amazing to know that the Acura TL of this generation was the best selling luxury sport sedan during its time, with over 70,000 units sold, beating out the BMW 3 series, the Audi S4, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, the Lexus IS, the Infiniti G, all of those competitors. I can see why~ Acura really hit the jackpot with this TL, and I honestly think this car was the peak for Acura in terms of design and driving dynamics.

I never drove the Type-S as I had moved on to the BMW E90 during this time. On the 06 TL 6MT, I have to disagree with you on handling. The car's handling limitations were quite obvious, even on moderately curvy public roads. This car was at its best as a grand tourer. It was completely outclassed by its RWD competition in the twisties. Even if the Type-S was improved, it wasn't going to touch an E90 or even the G35. Well done video.

I have an 2007 type S 6speed❤

I would kill for one of these with less than 100k miles.

What’s even crazier l, is my 06 base 6mt pulls hard on type s cars…not sure what that’s about

I had an 04 model and went through 3 transmissions I believe the engine was solid but Hondas automatic transmission is it’s weakest link

I bought my 1 owner type s a year ago has 134k on it haven't had a single issue

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First in California to own a 2004 Acura TL aspec Manual Comp tech Supercharge... Factory 😆

Oh yeah got a 07 type s in asm

I hate to be that guy, but no issues were had with the manual transmissions. The autos were the main suspects and this didn't get resolved until 07.

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I love my 07 ASM TLS, with black/gray two tone leather. I'm at 95k miles at the moment. My dream car. Got it in 2013 with 79k