2003 Acura TL

Comfortable, fun to drive and very reliable

By Kandy (AZ) on Friday, November 23, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 130,000

Pros: "All around performance car with great comfort"

Cons: "Gas mileage and using premium is costly."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Purchased my 2002 Acura 3.2 TL in 2005 w/23,000 miles. Now has 130,000. Hope to keep it forever as so reliable and so much fun to drive! I'm tall and the seats are deep so gives great support for lengthy road trips. Only negative for me is the gas mileage and that it needs premium gasoline. Tried switching to the mid-level octane but performance was not as good."

6 people out of 7 found this review helpful

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I LOVE this car except for the gas mileage

By Barbara (NJ) on Friday, November 16, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 196,000

Pros: "Fast, comfortable, problem-free"

Cons: "Poor gas mileage"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8

"I love this car except for the gas mileage - maybe 18 mpg. It has been so much fun to drive - responsive, comfortable, problem-free. But I have just gotten a new job 35 miles from home and have to buy something that gets better mileage. I have always used regular gas and had regular tune-ups and have no maintenance problems. This is a great car! If you don't mind the mpg problem, I recommend it highly."

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Best Car Ever!!! Hands Down

By Nate (NJ) on Wednesday, August 29, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 316,500

Pros: "Reliability"

Cons: "Cant think of any"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I bought this car with 105k on it 7 years ago. I currently have 316k on it and it purrs like a kitten sooo rediculous I cant even believe it. Have had zero issues with this car normal wear and tear and have used regular gas from day one no knocks or pings. I have a heavy foot and this car still responds like no other at this age and milage. I would love to buy a newer model but $ is tight and cant justify it with how well this car runs besides Im afraid I will never get another car as good as this one."

8 people out of 8 found this review helpful

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Crazy Highway mpg!!!

By Son of 2003 TL owner (OH) on Tuesday, August 28, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 141,000

Pros: "Front/back seat comfort, Highway MPG's"

Cons: "Recalls for transmission (not this exact car)"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Just finished a 500+ mile road trip from Northern Michigan to Cincinnati. Distance between fill ups was 494.5 miles, burned 13.61 gallons = 36.33 miles per gallon on a 2003 Acura TL with 141,000 miles. Unbelievable!!!! My dad owns the car and always puts in 93 octane (preferably BP gas). I drove 72mph in Michigan and 68mph in Ohio. Air Conditioning was on Auto the whole time. I can't believe this 9 year old car gets 36mpg on the highway."

3 people out of 4 found this review helpful

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