Performance and luxury.
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By Sam Moses
Overview
Acura's TL strikes an excellent balance on many levels. It delivers quick acceleration performance, style, and comfort. The base TL comes with a powerful 3.2-liter V6 engine, a nicely balanced suspension, a rigid chassis, and classy good looks.The Type-S model boasts a more powerful V6, a sport-tuned suspension, 17-inch V-rated tires, and an electronic stability program. It's quick and fun to drive, with a level of rawness that gives it character. For 2003, the OnStar communications system has been added to the list of features for models with the optional navigation system.
Model Lineup
Acura TL is available as two models: TL and TL Type-S.TL ($28,980) comes fully loaded, and retails for less than many of the other cars in its class. TL offers a strong value. It's powered by a 3.2-liter single overhead-cam V6 rated at 225 horsepower and mated to a five-speed automatic transmission with Sportshift, a semi-manual mode that lets the driver manually select gears. TL Type-S ($31,330) boasts a 260-horsepower version of the same engine. Type-S comes with an increased steering ratio and a firmer suspension. It also comes with Acura's Vehicle Stability Assist, an electronic stability program that uses anti-lock braking and traction control to keep the car from sliding. Acura's DVD navigation system, or NAVI, is optional ($2150) and includes OnStar.
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| | I thoroughly enjoy my 2003 TL Type S. It's a great car and is a fun drive. My transmission started acting up at 105,000 miles. The Acura dealer placed me in a rental and replaced the transmission with no expense to me. Not many car companies would replace a transmission with over 100,000 miles on for free! I would prefer Acura use higher grade sheet metal and better paint. My moonroof has rattled since day one, but I blast the Bose stereo to drown it out. The stereo is wonderful by the way. All around great car. | | posted by anonymous on Oct 07 2009 | | |
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| | I test drove the Type-S and purchased it immediately. Its a very reliable car. Improve the comfort of the seats, coz during long rides it becomes painful. I wish it has rear wheel drive and the steering column had telescope. | | posted by Roman Kesse on Nov 29 2007 | | |
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| | Other than transmission recall, I've had no other problems with this vehicle. The exterior is sleek and stylish and interior is comfortable and beautiful. Overall love everything this car has to offer for the price. | | posted by Roderick on Nov 29 2007 | | |
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| | Excellent vehicle. Very smooth on the road. Acceleration is smooth due to superior computer controlled transmission. Suspension is vastly superior to any car I have owned. Sound system is excellent too. | | posted by P Emerson on Nov 29 2007 | | |
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| | The handling is amazing, the pick up is quick and the braking is top notch, also the audio system is amazing with the 6 disk in dash cd changer. One thing that is annoying is the Tiptronic Transmition. Other then that this is a very good car very realiable and it is an over all good Car. | | posted by Kian on Nov 29 2007 | | |
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