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by WestCoastGuy
Aug 31 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes 
Pros: great price, all features are standard Cons: no sports car "feel", front looks like Honda Civic
I recently shopped for a new car, and the Acura TL was on my "short list", along with the Lincoln LS, Chrysler 300M and BMW 3-series. The objective: as much performance and luxury as possible for around $30k.
In short: if $30,000 had...
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by oren
Nov 13 '99 - Updated Nov 15 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Performance, value, amenities, reliability Cons: Waitlists, no seat memory, no (meaningful) discounts
In looking for a near-luxury, high $20s-low$30,000s car, several very competitive models came to mind when we began our search. The Audi A4, BMW 323, Lexus ES300, Infiniti I30, even the VW Passat. As a car buff, I was aware of the much improved,...
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by theinsidestory
Oct 25 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Superior VALUE in category: high feature/price ratio: 225hp, "racing" tweaks, tight tolerances, quality! Cons: Few styling choices, limited size range of driver, no seat memory The Bottom Line: The Acura TL is:
1) Superb on stats - power, cornering, dimensions, features, warranty, resale value, quality, owner satisfaction, etc.
2) Slightly plain on styling
3) Overall: superb value
The engineers who designed this car must have made some very important tradeoffs. First: they agreed that they were going to make a car for a relatively specific market - educated, upwardly mobile professional, less than 6' but taller than 5', 150-225...
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by ndahbar
Jan 13 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes 
Pros: value, power, quality Cons: Not as involving as some of the competitors
Let's blow something out of the water right away, right now. While it has its tremendous psychological advantages to we selfish humans (hey it's natural, don't worry!), a new car is perhaps the worst investment to make in your life. Heheh. :) ...
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by bbabiuk
Feb 29 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes 
Pros: A car that can compete with BMW's, Lexus's, etc, for thousands less. Cons: A car that will sadly never get the respect it deserves!
The Acura TL Sedan is simply an incredible car. Let me first point out that this car competes, and then some with the likes of Mercedez Benz, Audi A6, Lexus, and the BMW 3 Series. In my honest opinion, it blows the doors off all of them. The Acura TL...
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by KJC1
Aug 12 '00 - Updated Aug 13 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Power, comfort, convenience, handling, luxury Cons: Conservative styling
I purchased my TL about 2 months ago. It's the third Acura I've owned, so I may be a bit prejudiced.
The TL's combination of comfort, handling, acceleration, safety features and terrific list of standard features is tough to beat.
No one...
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by AustinAndrew
Oct 17 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Nice gadgets, luxurious interior Cons: Conservative exterior, questionable gas mileage
I bought the 2000 Acura TL in May. Although it took a month to get, it has been everything I could have imagined. Here are some of the key features I like:
- Luxurious interior. If you're like me, you look beyond simply speed when looking...
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by mike_d_pgh
Aug 01 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes 
Pros: excellent price, good reputation, good performance Cons: exterior styling
I recently had the opportunity to test drive a 2000 Acura TL sedan while shopping around for a new car for my wife.
The car comes standard with every option but the Navagation System. The price for a "loaded" base model is about...
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by jenfas
Feb 14 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Great Ride, Great Car, Best Value Cons: None
Very few people know what a great find the Acura TL really is. When you put the TL up against just about every other entry luxury vehicle, there is no comparison.
We just placed our order for our new 2000 TL after researching so many other...
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by jbuccola77
Jun 19 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Awesome engine and trans Cons: Fit and finish under par
Why I purchased
The TL is by far the best value in a 4 door near-luxury sedan. I've owned the car since March, 2000, when it was 3 miles old. I anticipate the resale value to be excellent, and that was a big factor in my decision.
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by Rickilse
Apr 19 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Reliability, comfort, security, great stereo Cons: None yet, ask me in about 12 years...
The Acura TL is impressive. After owning many Hondas, in 1988 I bought a Legend Coupe, manual (had to order it). After 160K miles, minimal minor repairs (speedometer cable, etc.) and timely maintenance, wind and road noise are the only areas which seem...
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by adamtraidman
Nov 16 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Luxurious interior, great pick-up and power, GPS Nav system is excellent Cons: Only a few minor quirks, and having to pay MSRP
I recently purchased a year 2000 3.2TL with GPS Navigational System. I had been told by others that it was extremely difficult to find a TL, as demand was so high, but we got lucky this time. First let me start off by saying that my wife and I were...
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by rhanson
Apr 23 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Luxurious, reliable, navigation option Cons: Common brakes, short backseat, no fold-down
I labored for three months in this tier and picked the Acura TL for three reasons, luxury/all standard features, turn-key reliability and NAVIGATION! What a dream to have...but the car has its good and bad points...it has personality and it may or may...
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by Harrison!
Jan 05 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Value, Performance, Luxury Cons: Rear seat room, no fold down seats
I have been searching for a replacement vehicle for my aging Acura Integra. The Integra is a wonderful automobile and I have over 174,000 miles without so much as a hiccup from it. This sort of bulletproof performance predisposed me to consider another...
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by DeborahTowle
Feb 05 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Navigation System, interior, most everything is standard Cons: Doesn't feel like you are driving fast when you are
I had the opportunity to drive a family member's car, and after doing so, I knew I wanted one. It handles great, a nice quiet ride. The Navigation System is wonderful, no more getting lost, you can locate shopping, restaurants, type in a address and it...
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