What's the best first car in your opinion? GO!

TL's are dope. Got mine almost 10 years ago with 84k miles, it's about to hit 200k here soon and drives nice still

The TL Type S is an amazing car especially with the 6-speed manual It’s pretty underrated and one of Honda’s best cars

Finally the TL gets some recognition!

I currently have a TL and it's my first car. So much fun to drive and all my friends love it.

Should review a full bolt on TL Type-S with the 6MT. You would really enjoy that.

I've found that most TL owners are very happy with them. I love Acura and currently own a 2007 TL myself. Excellent car. But please spend money on it. The Transmission requires maintenance every 30-40k. Just a fluid drain and fill. Not expensive but very important. Also, as with all J Series Hondas, you gotta do the timing belt every 100k. Car also requires premium fuel. Don't use regular. But over all... its quiet, comfortable, reliable and is also quite fun to drive. It's got double wishbones which tons of people forget. Plenty of power and a well tuned suspension setup make this car perfect to learn to drive quickly in. It's just a great car.

Bro you made my day as a type S owner. I hope you get a chance to review Gerzybear S/C setup or Turbotls turbo setup. Both are well kkown in the 3G TL community.

Damn, been waiting for a TL review.🙌 Once mine is fbo tune, if you come down to Quebec again would love to have you review it. Then it's getting supercharged by Gerzy Bear in Ohio, and love to see your before and after opinion. Plus it's the 3.7 AWD manual, which is hard to come by.

My '04 TL is at 281,000 miles and still handles AMAZINGLY. My dad gave it to me in 2017 as my first car and its been amazing to drive.

I watched this while parked in my TL.

Bro I think these cars are slept on. I think they look great and are pretty quick.

I purchased a 2007 TL Type-S as my first car about two months ago. I am in love with this car! It's awesome to see you cover this great car.

Thank you for doing my car. I bought it when I turned 18 and love every second. No other channels touch the TL

i have always loved the looks of those older TL's it's a shame what they look like now compared to how awesome they used to look. A TL with a supercharger would be a pretty fun daily :)

That would indeed make a good first car! A classmate of mine has a lowered CL and he loves it. Starting to understand the Acura appeal now.

Fun fact the Honda V6 was also found in the Saturn Vue

Had a TL for my first car , absolutely loved it

so glad you did this review man! such an underappreciated car and overlooked by so many that don't know about it!

This was honestly crazy. I just found your channel not too long ago and was actually watching the garage update video and when it was done this video got recommended to me. I wanted to watch it because I have a 2005 Acura TL and it’s my first car and I completely love it. It wasn’t until the video was completely over that I realized it was only posted 45 seconds before I started watching it. Completely insane

I got this with a 6mt. I'm in love, for $8k. Bit high mileage (150k), but well maintatined and reliable with that gearbox. Word to the wise, if you do get the 6MT, USE ACDELCO SYNCHROMESH MTF. It makes a world of difference.

I’ve had my Acura TSX for almost 7 years now and it’s my first car she’s still running great💙

For the past week I've been looking for so many tl videos and then suddenly Boom You come out with one just in time

I’ve been waiting for this review for years thank you

05 TL was my first car and I loved it. I loved it so much I sold it and bought a 08 TL Type-S. Hands down the best car for the price.

Thanks so much for the review David! It was awesome getting to hangout with you and have you drive the car!! To everyone saying the auto trans in the TL is junk, the 04-06 auto TL’s and the 07-08 auto TL’s have different auto trans, the 07-08 trans is much more reliable it is the Acura RL transmission which was made to handle stronger duty in the heavier and more powerful engine RL. I have put about 12k miles on it since I got it a little over a year ago and have had no issues whatsoever with the trans even with doing multiple pulls daily and seen several races on the weekends. Not saying they are bulletproof by any means, but if you keep up with regular maintenance you should be good for a long time. Also I recommend adding an accessory trans cooler because it’s just one more simple very cheap way to ensure more reliability!! Thanks for the support guys! Any questions on the car feel free to ask!

Just picked up a low mileage 06 TL yesterday, watching videos to see what's up. Your review is spot on this is a great car. I like it over the BMW for reliability and cost of maintenance. It is a throwback to simple solid well engineered cars. Bought it for my teenager because it was inexpensive but I can't stop driving it! Absolutely a drivers car.

This is faith I was definitely looking for TL video thanks man !!

This is my first car it's honestly so good to learn how to drive on. I'm getting an e34 BMW soon but the TL is the best first car

I've had mine for 5 months and the video is a great representation of the car. It's a very comfortable ride for how old the car is and it's pretty quick for it being a luxury car.

I picked my low-mileage Base '08 a few months back for $8k and it has a body style that never looks outdated. It rides like a dream and I've even gotten a friend of mine to pick up an '07 as a project car.

I just got a 07 carbon BRONZE pearl TL........ i have never loved a car so much in my entire life.. It really is my pride and joy!!!

04 AT with 225k miles on it, these things literally run forever and I’m so glad you did a video on them!!

This was my 4th car and I loved it so much, especially when you lower it with a cat back system. It also has good pick up, the tl types S is the way to go!

Out of all the videos you’ve made this is by far one of my top and new favorites because every thing you said was so factual & so relatable but most importantly I own one & truth be told I pick it over the 3 series of that era by far one of the greatest automobile Acura has ever made way before its time at that

I appreciate you for this video. I drive a 2nd Gen TL with 228,000 miles on it. It runs strong, puts out decent amount of power, under steers like hell, but runs like a healthy stallion through the gate. I've always loved the 3rd Gen look, especially the type S. It always looked like a racecar to me. Its an underrated car and I agree with you on regards as it has its in the car community. I can't think of another car that would take its place as a luxury, mid sized, front wheel drive, sports sedan. Perfect first car, I had a TSX as a first car and I would have loved the extra power from the V6. Thanks for the video David! 👊🏾 🙏🏾 🙌🏾

The j series out of the TL’s are awesome. I got a J series with a blower and 6 speed LSD transmission in my second gen Toyota MR2!

My family loves these things. We have a 05 A Spec version and a 06 S Type, really amazing cars that have been lasting us for a long time.

nice, a recent review of a 3rd gen TL! i actually own 2 type s 6 speeds myself, that's how much i love these cars

I had an abyss blue 05 TL when I was 18, graduating high school and I loved that car. Power was great, extra comfortable and reliable, handling was very good but definitely not as tight as the euro cars. I don't have it anymore but I'm definitely looking to buy another one

I have an 07' Accord 6MT coupe with the same powertrain, god I love the reliability so much! With coilovers, tires, and catback it's the perfect car for an enthusiast who can only have one vehicle.

I have an 07 TL Type S and I love it, best first car in my opinion, I’d be more than willing to bring it in for a review I just have never had the opportunity

My first car was an 08 TL 3.2. Had to sell it because I was stationed overseas and didn't really trust anybody to take care of it. Fast forward 6 years and I bought an 07 type s and I fell in love all over again. Wouldn't sell it ever again. Absolutely love it. Also have a bmw x5 because I'm a dad now lol

Glad I found your channel great content keep up the good work man.

Great video! Glad to see the 3rd gen TL still being quite relevant. I wonder how your friend Riley installed that grill? I’m hoping to do that to mine ASAP it looks tight! Also looked like he changed the center console screens?

If i didn’t get my 8th gen accord this would’ve been my choice, i love the TL of that year they look so freaking good

Really enjoyed a more regular car review! Cool a more mellow car can still have a lot of potential. Love a TL myself!

Well I bought a 2006 WRX for my first car, and it’s definitely been an interesting ride so far, but so far so good! Love the videos!

Still love my Acura tl type s, its been a great car, wanted something fun but not so flashy for a daily.

I’m driving a 2006 TL with the manual transmission it’s my first car and it really is amazing!! I’m so glad you reviewed the TL very awesome car!!!!😁 Edit: I’m 17 btw a senior in high school so it was super cool watching this😅

This was nice to see. Bought my 2007 TL Type-S almost a year ago and regret nothing. Such an amazing car for the money especially since it was only $3500 and in great shape.

Great review, I hope you can get your hands on a type s 6 speed to review!!

Yaessssss, love it, completely underrated

I was able to find a recent generation Ford Taurus SHO under $10k for my first car. It's not fast around a track but it's been reliable as hell and very responsive to simple power mods. The biggest thing with the 3.5tt engines is coking (carbon buildup) and that may be a reason to avoid high mileage SHO's if they haven't been properly and frequently serviced. But the Acura TL was also a car I was looking at before coming upon a good deal on the SHO. Great video, always great to see some love for underappreciated cars

Future show sugg; I would try and reach out to someone who owns an ‘07-‘08 TL Type S with a 6 Speed for a review. The car came with 286 hp at the crank, stock! Love the channel. Keep em coming!

Had a 2008 TL for 4 years and i loved every minute with it. Just upgraded to a 2010 SH-AWD but the 3rd gens still hold a special place in my heart. Beautiful cars especially when done right

The design was so ahead of its time! Looks fantastic even ~16 years later.

2008 tl type s has 3.5L engine, brembo brakes,paddle shifters, stiffer suspension and steering. Would of been a good car to review. All the way from new york

THANK YOU FOR THIS REVIEW!!! I LOVE THESE CARS

Oh man the TL has special place in my heart I just bought one after parting with my 2 first TLS IN 2018 thankfully I'm back so this is my 3rd TL Ive owned in the past 4 years if I sell this zone I'll get into a type S or just a base 07-08 great cars love them

I'm calling it now THE TL WAVE IS COMING good thing I've had mine lol

Only issues are auto trans go out, Honda's automatic transmission is the weakest link in them

I'm now shopping for an '04-08 TL. Thank you for your review.

3rd Gen TL, a classic!. Our company offer J-Series Performance Parts and our J32a3 made 320whp/265wtq. Same mods on a J35 would have have been in the 330's. Now our 7th Gen Accord 6spd coupe is making 560whp on 8psi. We have a channel on here YT. Bolts ons go a long way with these engines. HalferLand Performance

Already see comments about the transmission so quick reminder Honda switched to the bulletproof 4 shaft design transmission on all their auto V6's around 2006 so 07+ TL, 05+ RL, 05+ MDX, 06+ Pilot, 07+ Odyssey, 08+ Accord V6, ALL Ridgeline's and not a common one but 05-06 Accord V6 Hybrid. Common problems in these 3rd* gen TL's besides the 04-06 transmission is cracked dashboards, ripped seats, bluetooth draining the battery (very common, first thing you should unplug if you get one even if it's good) and capacitors going out in the amp leaving you with no or very weak bass and overall weak sound. Fun fact 04-06 TL Manual's had factory dual piston Brembo calipers on front and there was no Type S for 04-06, Then 07-08 TL base model didn't have a manual option, Only the Type-S which also came with Brembo's on front and of course a 3.5L V6 with 286hp.

I love my TL! I’ve had it for about 2 years! I also loved my tsx!

The '03 Cl Type S 6 MT is also a great starter. 260hp from the J32, my brother owns one and it was the car I learned to drive stick on. It actually costed around 8k when we got it, but Ive been seeing more that are around 5k. Its the 2 door TL

I’ve had one for two years that I got when I was looking for something better on gas than my 4Runner... love the car and it’s so good on gas driving to and from college

This is my first car and Fuhh I’m lovin it 🙏🏽

I've owned a 07 TL-S for 6 years. I love the car and recommend to anyone looking for something comfortable that can pass most everything on the highway with little effort. Some of the interior pieces are made from poor quality (dash, seat leather) and WILL tear and crack. Parts are cheap for replacement because they are mostly shared with the V6 Accord.

you're so smart, and intrigued by things that normal people wouldn't. I enjoy your perspective on life.

Could not believe you made a video about a Acura TL 🥴 super happy. Should have been the type S

BTW I was just able to fully watch the video, if you get your hands on a 6MT TL it comes with brembo calipers and different rotors so that should satisfy your brake complaint.

aaaaaaaaaaaaand there goes the tl’s price skyrocketing

I have owned 2 over the years. An '04 w/ manual and an '05 with automatic. Both were wonderful and both kinda missed now that I have neither. Such great cars. I agree with you!

That’s awesome! The TL was my first car 5 years ago and it was great! Now my younger sister drives it with over 180k miles! The only downside I saw on the TL as a young car enthusiast is that is didn’t gain much power with simple bolt ons. But aside from that, it is a great first car!

Finally the TL gets some love! But i would not recommend this for a first car, mainly due to insurance, maintenance and bad gas millage. Also, it wasn't a rebadged saber, the saber was a rebaged TL in Japan. Lastly, the TL was designed by a Japanese designer for Honda, Jon Ikeda.

you should do a review on the type-s version comes with brembos and a bit more power with the 3.5

I love my 2nd gen. I’m currently looking for a 3rd gen daily. I built my 2nd gen for the track and mountain and surprisingly it’s not a bad car for the job. The biggest set back is the transmission which is know to be problematic. Other than that they’re fantastic cars.

I got an 04 TL with the 6 speed manual, factory front brembo 4 pots, with the navigation in the abyss blue pearl. Mechanically it is in amazing condition, picked it up for 2900$, and I'm now in the process of repainting it in Mazdas deep crystal blue mica. Defiantly keeping this car around for a very long time.

U should of reviewed a type-s 😭😭

I have a 06 manual TL really good car 👌🏽

2008 Acura TL was my first car just bought one like 3 weeks ago✊🏾 couldn’t be any happier with it, got mine with 118k miles on it for 6.3k

Good review...just bought one to give as a HighSchool graduation gift and first car.

3G TL is one of the greatest all round car-per-dollar deals out there.... though I may be a bit biased 🤔🤣

Man i just bought an 05 6 speed two weeks ago so this is perfect timing lol

Awesome vid man great car and engine

Drove a 2004 Acura TL recently for the first time. I fell in love! It had ALOT more than i expected.

This was my first car and it’s one of the best vehicles I’ve ever owned

I wanted one of these for my first car. But ended up getting a 98 Lexus ES300, but i had a lot of good times in that car.

I, unfortunately, have the automatic TL base. But I still love it. It’s so comfortable and it’s really a nice car. Really made my day to see this review.

Good video bro!!

My uncle has a manual TL and I drove and fell in love honestly the only fwd car I’ve enjoyed

I bought an '02 TL Type S and it's a great car, I love the look of that generation and it's an incredibly comfortable car to drive and whisper quiet even at high revs. And the owners I bought it from kept super good care of it so it's probably a lot cleaner than a lot of others of that age. I love it

Just bought mine in march, same color combo. I love this car so much, im going to be 50 next month and its one of the funnest cars i have driven. bought it with 212k but very clean and well kept, could eat off the engine and underbody is very clean. Very happy with i got for the $3,800 i paid.

YESSSSSSSS finally an 08 TL review! Been waiting for this for years dude. These acura’s are so fun to drive 😍

2000 Celica GTS was my first car and I recommend it to everyone. Would still be driving it today if not for some idiot in a truck t-boning it (totaling it) while it was parked out on the street in front of my house.

Got a TL as my first car and it’s the best thing ever

Just sold my 6 speed, Brembo brake 2004. Loved that car. Still looks good in 2019 and agree they would make a great first car. Lots of them around and many in great shape still. Guy I work with has an 08 with 385,000 miles. Original auto tranny and motor. He gave it to his daughter (first car). Great cars!

Love it. Passed it on to my daughter. One of her friends wants to buy it.