The Most Underrated Acura TL?!

The Most Underrated Acura TL?! | 4th Gen TL

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Жыл бұрын

The final TL the 4G has slowly grown on me and I think on a lot of the community. It has now become an underrated enthusiast car and the 6 speed manual is a modern classic. Hit that like and subscribe button if you enjoyed. Thanks for watching!
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@ajevthetruthisthetruthnotc8390 Жыл бұрын

I think this 4th gen TL is the best one they made

@SteffanJohal Жыл бұрын

As a complete car, it should be

@iamatlantis1 9 ай бұрын

it is, people are just stupid. It's better in pretty much every way than the 3G. People couldn't handle the grill then there became this band wagon of stupidity. People love them now, when they came out there were too many heads up asses and the crash of the economy. edit: I own a 2005 6 speed 3g and a 2009 FWD Technology 4G

@Schnarkel 11 ай бұрын

I have a 2014 tl SH AWD and i love it so much! Just hit 111k miles and she purrs like a kitten! Excellent performance, lots of smiles per gallon and it fits all my friends for the most part! Fits kids much better but adults also fit in the back seat with light complaining!

@RJR_22 7 ай бұрын

Does yours burn any oil? I see posts now days on this issue with the 4g so just asking.

@akmaljohnmajid1 9 ай бұрын

I went from a 2013 brz to a 2012 TL 6MT and I haven’t looked back. After a 100,000 miles of ownership I still love this car. It may not be best looking car, but it is functionally the best manual awd daily driver you can own in the Midwest. Eat your heart out wrx and STI

@SteffanJohal 9 ай бұрын

It is the definition of a great manual daily!

@Dabal_R 2 ай бұрын

Thnx for covering this car

@SteffanJohal 2 ай бұрын

My pleasure

@mrdave777 2 ай бұрын

I like me the J32 and J35 respectively. But that 3.7 I’ve heard is terrific.

@superawes0meguy151 Жыл бұрын

The grille and rear of this car is what kinda sets it back tbh, I think acura peaked with their 3g TL design

@SteffanJohal Жыл бұрын

I've said before, the 3G is timeless, slap some jewel eye looking lights on it, and it's a modern Acura

@Dabal_R 2 ай бұрын

I do like their rear profile

@itmejac6945 25 күн бұрын

I understand the grille opinion but personally I love the rear of 4th gens

@9ethersoul 5 ай бұрын

Just got into an accident one hour ago. Lady ran the light this car just save my live 🙏🏾 ❤️ thank you Acura

@SteffanJohal 5 ай бұрын

God bless, glad you alright 🙏🏽

@menikmati577 Жыл бұрын

You're spot on about the 6mt being the perfect daily!👌🏽 my previous whip was a 6mt g35 sedan, and that got way too much attention. The TL does it all without making a scene.

@menikmati577 Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, it also comes with launch control from the factory set at around 5k. Shxt snaps when you need it to and I can chirp 4th, bone stock.

@SteffanJohal Жыл бұрын

My mom's still going at over 300k km!

@BukiBenz385 8 ай бұрын

I used to have an ‘89 Mercedes which I still own as a project. Afterwards I got a 2012 TL 3.5 and I love it, I originally wanted a 3rd gen but I fell in love with it. Even after driving a SH-AWD I think I’ll drive my 3.5 into the ground

@SteffanJohal 8 ай бұрын

What kind of Mercedes you have if I may ask?

@BukiBenz385 8 ай бұрын

@@SteffanJohal It’s a 190E 2.6 in smoked silver, it’s a snazzy little car and I feel like it has a lot of character and they really don’t build cars the way they used to

@keepmycash Жыл бұрын

I own a 3rd Gen. The 4th Gen looks like someone's grandfather's car. If I did buy one, the 1st thing to go would be the silver grill.

@SteffanJohal Жыл бұрын

To me as for the TLs the 3G is probably the most timeless design

@keepmycash Жыл бұрын

@@SteffanJohal I 100% agree.. It really is!

@RedSquirrelHunter 10 ай бұрын

My grandfather owned the 09 right when it came out and I loved it ever since. It’s a nice looking grandfathers car.

@derekbrackett1622 2 ай бұрын

I absolutely love these cars so much !!!

@teamonkey198 11 ай бұрын

I think this car was made way before its time and people during that era still preferred cookie cutter vanilla designs. The 2012 refresh was gorgeous and if they advertised this refresh with Umber Interior colour and in Advance/Elite Trim level with those 19 inch wheels and 6 speed Manual, i think it would have been very popular but the marketing of this car was flawed unfortunately as they kept showing base model with ugly 17 inch rims and no lip spoiler. This car looks and feels executive when you sit in it. Many 3rd generation enthusiasts whether owners or not only have the base or premium auto models in mind and forget the 6 speed manual with awd will demolish the previous generation

@quincyrhinehart3635 17 күн бұрын

The TL looks like a four-door NSX Acura

@19116tim 9 ай бұрын

I have the 2014 with almost 300,000 miles with the original engine and transmission love it takes care of me ❤

@SteffanJohal 8 ай бұрын

Many years left!

@dentpulla Жыл бұрын

Dog your doing the damn thing on here player. Content on point. Your giving both views and hitting the bullseye... Now I can talk you to death about the 4th Gen and it was not THE GRILL. Actually it was the transmission issues in the 2nd&3Rd Gen that scared off Acura enthusiasm for the 4th Gen. How do I know. I had those transmissions in the 2002 Accord v6 and the 2001 Acura CL. They were terrible.the recalls etc made PPL shy away. I'm sure you up on those issues. I've reached out to countless PPL who agree. Once you Color match THE GRILL the argument is out the door. I have both the 2010 6 speed and the 2011 Auto box shawd. I got the best of both worlds. They are complete opposite of each other. Hard top describes unless you drive both. I'm sending your channel to PPL I hit up on youtube and telling them you got the hot new channel that's on point

@SteffanJohal Жыл бұрын

My brother was telling me colour matching the grille is the way to go, it's true that the tranny issues probably did make people shy away! I appreciate the support as usual bro. Great cars these are.

@dentpulla Жыл бұрын

@@SteffanJohal when I very first seen that car on a car lot with my wife I was like what is that ? I myself fell in love with the car but I understand about the grill but I color match my automatic and I'm telling you it makes a huge difference with the look of the car as for my 6-speed I just left it natural . I mean do your research on how many Transmissions issues they had with the 3.2 TL from 99 to 2003 and then need 3.2 TL from 2004 to 2008. The transmission scared people away because Honda didn't fix the issue they sent out the same Transmission in the recall and those same very Transmissions failed again that's why people was just like they're not messing with Acura TLS no more. And I was around a whole bunch of mechanics that was telling me about the torque converter burning up inside those transmission made people just not even want the cars anymore so by the time the 4th generation came out people were real skeptical on the car itself and the transmission not THE GRILL. the 4th generation is a monster car and if you do your research on every model that came out in 2009 if you look around the Acura TL 4th generation is still around while every other car is either in someone's yard or at a junkyard or not even on the road anymore

@dentpulla Жыл бұрын

@@SteffanJohal TROY WILSON youtube channel hit me up. He loves your channel. I told him to hit you up in comments and give a thumbs up

@IND4GR0V3 Жыл бұрын

5at in the 2011 with ktuners unlocked top speed it may push over 170mph

@mrdave777 Жыл бұрын

⁠@@dentpullaCan you please elaborate more on your 4th gen models? The likes and dislikes please? I understand the 3.7 can have huge oil consumption issues. Has that been an issue with yours? Also, 3rd gen TL did have issues with their transmissions, I had to rebuild mine. But have read how the 07-08 received the transmission from the RL. Unfortunately the 07-08 MT only came in the Type S. Thanks

@rogercraig1778 Жыл бұрын

4g all day, I have a white 13, did a few things to it , and all I get is compliments and questions. Only had it 3 and half months. Beautiful sexy car after the right touches

@jackiem98 10 ай бұрын

What did u do to it?

@whatitisnt. 5 ай бұрын

Get an Android radio swap

@quakerome4594 Жыл бұрын

3rd gen is the best look wise.

@harrisonsaturna3615 Жыл бұрын

Mainstream opinion

@Bionimetic Жыл бұрын

Looks small, unassuming, and only good when it's the TLS. Drive the 4th Gen at night in a Black, Silver, or White color and that things looks baller. The proportions are weird but the back of it looks up to date with how wide it is. Front end can be fixed with an underbody spoiler or color match the grille.

@automotivenoob8029 Жыл бұрын

Yes indeed in love with mine especially the rear it's just 🫶

@quakerome4594 Жыл бұрын

I was gonna finance a 2011 TL but I saw a 08 for a really good deal cash price. Did not regret it! All TL are beautiful, everyone has different preference. Plus 3rd gen was my high school dream car, had to start somewhere.

@deshaunhoston619 Жыл бұрын

@@quakerome4594 i financed a 2011 fwd back in November. Unfortunately I’ve put 20k on her she’s at 160k miles right now but she runs great and all I’ve had to do is oil change and rotors if I could trade in for a type S I would !!

@lornestein7248 5 ай бұрын

I drive a mint 2013 SHawd Tech since new. Only 61K miles and tons of mods. It's bulletproof excellent. Nothing brakes. Just regular maintenance stuff. My only gripe is that you cannot swap out the factory stereo for a newer touchscreen head-unit because of the integrated ELS system. Been saving cash for 2+ years and will eventually sell to a lucky buyer for max $$s based on low KM and mods. Looking into 2022-23 Genesis GV70 3.5tt.

@SteffanJohal 5 ай бұрын

Awesome to hear, glad it's been so great for you

@the_anton_kabanov 3 ай бұрын

Great daily, i just picked one up

@SteffanJohal 3 ай бұрын

Best daily!

@soleworkz 8 ай бұрын

Picked up the 2012 tech package. Never could find the Shawd. Paddle shifters are fun and seems like the 3.5 doesn’t have the oil consumption issues the 3.7’s have. Just hard to get the A Spec front lips😅

@SteffanJohal 8 ай бұрын

A spec stuff sure is a little rare hey

@RevsALot 10 ай бұрын

6MT, 3.7, dual vtec, SH-AWD, Aspec kit = the best all around Acura ever made imo🔥!

@jakemyers9765 5 ай бұрын

Bought a 2010 tl like a month ago and it’s sweet(I’m a truck guy)

@matthewcunningham9297 Жыл бұрын

I love my 2010 shawd

@SteffanJohal Жыл бұрын

Great all around cars!

@Santi9431 7 ай бұрын

Mine is 2010 Tech package with less than 100k. Still going strong

@SteffanJohal 7 ай бұрын

Many miles to go!

@malikward5211 9 ай бұрын

I got the headlights for my TL off the bronze one that’s at 3:30 that’s funny lol

@SteffanJohal 9 ай бұрын

What are the odds

@malikward5211 9 ай бұрын

@@SteffanJohal sucks cause that bronze TL was totaled😢. Beautiful cars though safe to say my dream car is a 6mt in blue

@keymarketplace Жыл бұрын

All black 4th gen would be nice tho

@starzgonzales4358 8 ай бұрын

If you want a reliable and comfortable Japanese luxury daily driver that will LAST, Get this Car! Even for 2023 this car beats the newer TLX in terms of overall value and bang for the buck.

@SteffanJohal 8 ай бұрын

I agree! More car for the money!

@ldominguez885 Жыл бұрын

Looking to get one to upgrade from a 3rd gen. Should I go for the 6spd a/t or 5 spd a/t?

@SteffanJohal Жыл бұрын

I am pretty sure I'd go 6speed auto out if the automatics

@SteffanJohal Жыл бұрын

Out of*

@IND4GR0V3 Жыл бұрын

if you want top speed with auto go 5at the 6 at autoshifts from 5th to 6th and the car will barely pull with ktuner on 5at the car will probably push past 170mph

@thatblackua7 Жыл бұрын

the front fenders & grille added with regulations for reflectors outside of the taillight which are massive on the rear bumper ultimately made this gen ugly

@richardwilliams5842 Жыл бұрын

You would think after all the backlash Acura got for the grill they would've refreshed it or at least the aftermarket community SMH

@RevsALot 10 ай бұрын

2012-14 had a refresh to the grill. The grill needs to be color matched and under the trunk also, and it completely changes the look. Also, for the 2012-14 it looks amazing with the 2018-20 TLX grill retro fitted into it. There's a cpl companies that do it, but it's pricey.