The 2008 Acura TL Type S is Still a Very Desirable Sport Sedan

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Once upon a time, the #AcuraTL was the best-selling luxury sport sedan in the US. About 15 years ago, #Acura outdid themselves with the 3rd generation TL that really shocked. the world and showed Acura just serious they were about going after the best from Germany. When the #TypeS model returned in 2007, its near 300 HP V6, available 6-speed manual, and stunning looks had a lot of enthusiast trading in BMW, Audi, and Mercedes sport sedans. Today, Acura seems a bit lost but there is a glimmer of hope on the horizon as a #TLXTypeS is coming very soon with a turbo V6 and SH-AWD. Until that new car arrives, the old 2008 #TLTypeS still represents the best that Acura has to show for a sport sedan and its exactly why used examples can command a premium, especially if they're in good shape.

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@0riginal_panda_child249 4 жыл бұрын

Who else thinks this is the best acura sedan ever made

@romeotango58 4 жыл бұрын

I had a 2007 TL Type S and it was quite possibly the best car I've ever owned. At 70 years old I've had many cars but my '07 TL was special!

@f181234 4 жыл бұрын

The guy which designed this car is Jon Ikeda he’s now the head of Acura so the brand is in good hands and with products like the new RDX it’s only upwards for Acura

@PiterStreak 4 жыл бұрын

as someone who owned an automatic 08 base TL for 4 years and now owns a manual 07 type s. Yes. the type S is desirable af. Especially in manual. 100+lbs lighter, LSD and MUCH more aggressive gearing. Alright, I'll watch the video now

@MindfulMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Since '04-'08 this design, imo, is a timeless look. It's aged well even by today's car standards sedan-wise.

@denaboy6262 4 жыл бұрын

I got this 2008 type S in 2010 with 27K miles and now 238k miles and counting. No trans problems what so ever

@joshgeurink2131 4 жыл бұрын

The interior still looks better than any 2020 Chevy interiors

@MrStreetballer5Official 4 жыл бұрын

Man if they still sold this new I would have picked it up. They dropped the ball on the follow up generation when they made it bigger and bulkier. The only thing I think they did right was utilizing the sh-awd

@KLINGY94 4 жыл бұрын

This car holds a very special place in my heart. My dad had it when I was 13 and it was what I believed to be the coolest car as well as the first car I ever drove. I'm 25 now and desire to buy one of these for myself. Thanks for making this video Sofyan, I feel a huge amount of personal nostalgia from this.

@Datsun7705 4 жыл бұрын

This is hands down the best generation TL ever

@ericplantier5010 4 жыл бұрын

Picked up a 2008 base with 26k miles last year for my first car. I love it! Timeless styling and driving dynamics.

@Alex-bd5dz 4 жыл бұрын

Redline, this a double whammy! First the TL history and now this...great content as always! I like the idea of reviewing older but nonetheless relevant cars, keep up the great work!!

@larkt6693 4 жыл бұрын

Such a timeless design... ... This TL & 2nd gen Lexus IS. We’re My Favorite car designs

@Aarejayy 4 жыл бұрын

Dude I was JUST on CarGurus looking at these after recently totaling my car and I come to KZfaq to see you uploaded this video 3 hours ago?? Tell me that's not a sign

@synthetic206 4 жыл бұрын

I own an Acura 07 Bronze Pearl Type S with only 74k miles. I luv my car!

@Trades46 3 жыл бұрын

This was one of the highlights of the late 2000s and probably peak Acura. The Type S despite being a FWD car really gave a great alternative to the 335i, C350 and of course its Japanese rival the IS 350 something to fear. It was honestly just a SH-AWD system away of being faultless in terms of powertrain.

@tonymaclin111 4 жыл бұрын

I owned this 2008 TL-S in the grey metallic, two toned interior. They only came one way, having no additional options on the car. When I bought it, I traded in a Porsche Boxster and originally went to drive the smaller TLX. I told the sales guy, Tom, I really liked the car, but that I was not happy with the performance. I remember Tom saying “ok, let’s go back to the the dealership - I’ve got your car.” When we got back, as I was waiting for him, I saw him pull up in the most beautiful car I had ever seen. I was in love as soon as I sat in the drivers seat. We did go for a drive, but I knew I was buying that car the moment I touched the door handle. To be honest, I don’t even think I asked the price. I wish I still had it.

@adihandan9349 4 жыл бұрын

Went from a 9th gen Civic Si to an '06 TL with the 6-speed. Honestly, everything he's said in this video is 100% correct. It's an AMAZING everyday driver that can smoke 3-valve Mustangs, too (;

@SlowWhip 4 жыл бұрын

2007-08 TL Type S are my favorite vehicles from Acura. I think this generation TL was the best looking Acura sedan of all time. The only thing this car was missing is SH-AWD.

@donnatownsend9305 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love my 2008 TL!! Still floating on the roads with 255k miles.. Although my son purchased a 2020, I wish Acura would make a more luxury-sport TL version like this version.