[bob_chan]

Hey guys,

I'm interested in picking up a 2005 TL. I'd like to know of any owner experiences with the car and what I should watch out for when purchasing one.

Are there any reliability issues with the car?

Any input is appreciated!

Rule #1:

http://2005acuratl.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Acura-TL_2005_800x600_wallpaper_015.jpg

[Eff-1]

I drove one for a few weeks a few years ago. can't say much about long term reliability, but I enjoyed it. comfortable interior, smooth engine, torquey for a Honda, but wish it was RWD. thirsty on gas though.

[nns]

^FWD, you mean?

[snowball]

^FWD, you mean?

He wishes that it was RWD, meaning that it is FWD

[!Aznboi128]

Tranny issues for 04-05 07+ is a lot better revised front end/ interior.

Otherwise great car
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[tonyvu]

been driving it for 4 months now, great car but not so great on gass lol

[Leopold Stotch]

drove a manual one and an auto one, actually prefer the auto more, felt like there was less torque steer. not a drivers car though, imo

definitely a nice comfortable car, nice interior and good suspension. quality is good too.

[icemiko]

It's a nice roomy car, feels like a tank though. I think there was a few recalls but you can always get it fixed for free at the dealers.

[bob_chan]

Thanks for the replies guys, we've decided to pick up a CPO silver 2005 model from burrard acura.

[mb_]

Thanks for the replies guys, we've decided to pick up a CPO silver 2005 model from burrard acura.

Congrats on your new TL!

[ilvtofu]

Drove one for a few months, like the navi system a lot, really good interior room, managed to put a 13000 BTU AC unit with the box in the back seat. Fuel economy and steering feel are poor IMO. Leather seats don't age well, voice command is fun and easy to use

[saveth]

You should test drivea tsx of the same year. It's a much sportier drive, it just doesn't have the power.
I've driven both and went with the tsx.
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[!Aznboi128]

congrads on your TL, how much did you get it for?

[Z3guy]

I had a 05 TL for 3 yrs. Great car, no issues what so ever. Good power and good gas mileage, the only complaint I had was the numb steering and the way the car cuts power if you taking a nice 90 degree turn....the nav system is one of the best ever.....cheers.

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

great car, almost bought one myself...but went with different route

[fliptuner]

the way the car cuts power if you taking a nice 90 degree turn.....

Is that a traction control thing?

What are the mileage specs on these? My gf wants to upgrade. (I want her to get an A Spec:thumbsup:)

[Teh Doucher]

IMO, the 2nd gen TL's have a much nicer interior then the 3rd gens, which is why i bought an 2003 a-spec TL instead of an 05 with navi. ive been driving my car for about 3 years now and i love it. they are great cars in the end man, cant go wrong with them, only thing to watch out for is the transmission.

[Leopold Stotch]

I had a 05 TL for 3 yrs. Great car, no issues what so ever. Good power and good gas mileage, the only complaint I had was the numb steering and the way the car cuts power if you taking a nice 90 degree turn....the nav system is one of the best ever.....cheers.

i'm sure it's annoying, but unfortunately it's quite necessary.

[Drift_Monkey]

^ Pics of your 03-A-Spec Please =)

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

IMO 3rd gen looks the best, interior and exterior wise

average 400-425km a tank

requires premium gas tho
65L



insurance aint cheap either...around $2500 for road star

[Z3guy]

Is that a traction control thing?

What are the mileage specs on these? My gf wants to upgrade. (I want her to get an A Spec:thumbsup:)

definitely a traction control thing...when I turned it off, the tires would be howling left and right....too much torque with no limited slip.....the traction control works seemlessly that you barely feel it kicking in other than the power loss and your dash blinking.

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

6 speed gets LSD

[!Aznboi128]

^ 6-spds are hard to find and generally they don't keep their resell as well. Most people who wants a TL wants it with auto.

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

true that

6 speed also gets brembo 4 piston

[!Aznboi128]

^ those are worth it!

there's a guy selling his 06TL with 6-spd, brembro and supercharged

[fliptuner]

Link?

My gf (and I) definately want the 6spd - better brakes = bonus.

So you guys are roughly at $80/fill-up?

Sorry for the jack, bob chan, but since you already got yours.....lol

[!Aznboi128]

http://www.revscene.net/forums/fs-2006-supercharged-t606411.html

his CL add: http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rch/cto/1674216510.html

it sounds like a great car

[illicitstylz]

IMO 3rd gen looks the best, interior and exterior wise

average 400-425km a tank

requires premium gas tho
65L



insurance aint cheap either...around $2500 for road star

wow, that IS a gas guzzler, jeez.

Guess I'd be looking into the tsx when i'm upgrading.

[!Aznboi128]

well my friend gets 450-475 with mixed hwy/city

not sure why insurance is so much tho... I went to ICBC to get a quote for myself (35%) it was 2200, I maxed everything out as well...

[Teh Doucher]

lol 400-450 a tank in the city? i wish my car got that, it gets about 350km out of a 50L tank and it runs on 91 octane.. when i used to drive out to vancouver for school, i would get about 450km to a tank, so ya i guess thats mixed highway/city driving.

[Teh Doucher]

^ Pics of your 03-A-Spec Please =)

here you go, http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2653340 :thumbsup:

wow, i forgot how clean my interior used to be, my fat ass mushed out the seat :( lol

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

wow, that IS a gas guzzler, jeez.

Guess I'd be looking into the tsx when i'm upgrading.

tsx aint tat great on fuel either

SLIGHTLY better than TL but not by much, i know cuz i was in the market for either of these two cars couple years ago.

TSX also requires premium, so i figured for a couple dollar more, you get much more power out of a TL by sacrificing some milleage here and there.

TSX lacks torque.....pulling tat heavy ass around.

[bob_chan]

congrads on your TL, how much did you get it for?

We got the car for 20k which is fairly decent considering the car only has 71k kms on it and is CPO meaning it came with new tires and any faulty parts would have been replaced at the dealership already. The day we visited the dealership (Burrard) there was a private sale going on where we got the GST knocked off the car as well as a free HP netbook. The car is in super clean condition so we're happy with the purchase. The car is for my sister so performance etc. was not important, thus we didn't need the Type-S.

fliptuner:

No worries about the threadjack. We're happy with our purchase and good luck with yours. :thumbsup:

[!Aznboi128]

tsx aint tat great on fuel either

SLIGHTLY better than TL but not by much, i know cuz i was in the market for either of these two cars couple years ago.

TSX also requires premium, so i figured for a couple dollar more, you get much more power out of a TL by sacrificing some milleage here and there.

TSX lacks torque.....pulling tat heavy ass around.



and when a car lacks torque you push it harder.

I had a 03 accord with the k24 160hp 4 cylinder I got the same mileage as my 99 accord j30 200hp v6.

It's really the way that you drive as well. If I don't accelerate as quick I squeeze 450 a tank.

Chances is in real life driving situation, with the traffic and what not a tsx would be quite similar to the tl in terms of gas mileage

[XtC-604]

This is exactly the reason why honda/acura or just about 95% of the car manufacturers have stopped making sports cars or rather fun to drive cars. OMGFGOFMGOFMGO FUEL MILEAGE IS IN TEH SHIT HOLE.
FUN, CHEAP, RELIABLE
PICK 2 not 3

[brute_4s]

just dont put it before ur woman....or if you do dont post it on here

[Klutch]

mines will get usually 350-380 before the light comes on depending on how i drive...haha

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

^

wow!!!
mostly city? im assuming ur foot aint light on the gas pedal

:D

[Acura604]

i've got an 08.

i drive it everyday.. mon to fri is 70% hwy, 30% city.

I average 520km to 540km to the tank.

car is solid and still one of the best looking sedans on the road.

[CP.AR]

I got '04, 5AT

i do the complete opposite to Acura604 (30% hwy, 70% city)
I'm looking at around 450km/tank (min 91octane)

'05 should have all the retarded flaws from the '04 ironed out, but still check for the following:

subwoofer rattle
moonroof liner sagging
fit and finish of plastic bits and pieces (ie: unusually big gaps)

but yeah, it's a very fun FWD full size sedan, can be extremely civilized, yet at the same time if you push on the pedal it gives you a decent push (or pull i should say)

CHECK OUT http://www.acurazine.com, or more specifically the 3G TL forum
http://tl.acurazine.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=93

[Dipset]

I have an 05 Tl and the subwoofer rattle on the drivers side is driving me insane. Otherwise the pull on the steering wheel from a stop to go, if your heavy on the gas, can be a bit daunting. good car though

[izzer]

^+1 the subwoofer rattle is so annoying

love my TL-S

[JV6]

i had my 05 tL for 2 years now, runs great, never had problems and looks good. the rims i mean =P