2005 Acura TL A-Spec Review - The Sweet Spot For Used Luxury!

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0:00 - Intro
1:12 - Drivetrain
3:05 - Interior
5:19 - BFB Test
5:37 - Interior
6:01 - Back Seats
7:17 - Trunk / Cargo Space
7:42 - Exterior
8:02 - Final Thoughts
10:18 - Outro

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Комментарии : 77

@damilolaakanni 3 месяца назад

Please review a first generation TSX, they're very underrated even within the Acura lineup.

@Its_ok_Rocky 3 месяца назад

Especially if you can find the manual version

@hollybirge4087 3 месяца назад

Agreed. A friend of mine had a TSX with a manual and what a great car.

@itsaprojectbro2257 3 месяца назад

Not true, it’s actually one of the least slept on platforms in the Acura line up. The Acura TL and TLX is the most slept on platform on the Acura lineup for decades lol

@Ej6daniel 3 месяца назад

3rd gen TL Type S video is reason I started watching shooting cars daily. This made my day 🤙 thank you!

@nicebergslim 3 месяца назад

"id rather drive an old honda than know the bank owns my car" - some random ig meme that i wholeheartedly i agree with

@GekkoFox87 3 месяца назад

Rear Acura badge on trunk is upside-down 😮

@juarezsanchez4428 3 месяца назад

Now seems like a Changan Who already copied Acura Logo😂

@dheitz5830 3 месяца назад

There was a time when Honda nerds would do this because the upside down A looks like an angry H.

@BobAbc0815 3 месяца назад

A Satanic Acura😂

@Watts378 3 месяца назад

Bought a brand new one in 06 in Pear White. 2 years later it was written off and replaced with another one. Great cars. I now have an 03 TL-S that I have in near showroom condition. I love the look of both the 2nd and 3rd gen.

@dogwu2099 2 месяца назад

This body style is timeless. If it were released today with modern tech options, people would rave over it. My bro still has his from 2006. I'd pick this over a 3 series from the same era, anyday.

@user-360johnn 15 дней назад

What about the rwd vs fwd thing? And all the understeer and torque steer? Plus the 60/40 weight distribution?

@Kerleem 3 месяца назад

Oh man, I love and miss this bodystyle of TL...I remember these back in the day and they were just beautiful and still are today. My dream throwback TL would be a 2008 TL Type-S with the manual transmission; although I checked the other day and pristine ones are pricey!

@mrdave777 27 дней назад

Pricey? You mean $30k for low miles?! Crazy!

@dannyv5317 3 месяца назад

Love those TL models especially them A-spec 6 spd. However, I wanted a Japanese made Honda sedan, so I got myself a 2005 Acura TSX, 6 spd with 41k miles. This car is soo balanced & fun to drive, it's almost like a Integra Type R 4 door.

@sdrjr3562 2 месяца назад

I've owned a 2007 TL for 12 yrs. What sets this car apart from the Hondas of those years is the Factory HID lights (much brighter, better), stronger engine for pick up & go, factory toms & aux (07-08 models) plus the supple quiet ride on the road. It is recommended to put premium 91 gas for max output-which I do- and change the timing belt every 100k miles or 5 yrs. Other than that the car is awesome & are now all available for between $3800-$4800. Great review!

@sdrjr3562 2 месяца назад

I recently added a bt-45 bluetooth audio kit from usa-spec from the trunk. Easiest 15 min connection ever. No need for aux wire for audio! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

@mrdave777 27 дней назад

I like the headlights, but the high beams are horrendous IMO

@kimochi33 3 месяца назад

The manual in 04-07 also comes with LSD and Brembo brakes. It's hard to find, I've been looking for quite some time.

@bryanhilton5131 2 месяца назад

04 to 06 sir

@richardwilliams5842 3 месяца назад

I used to own one and yes you have to definitely switch out the tranny screen and the dashboard was notorious to having multiple cracks on the dash (most dealers wanted to charge around 400 dollars to replace it) but other than that it was an awesome car 👍

@acidgolem2132 2 месяца назад

This car just hit it on the sweet spot of being a starter car. It has heated seat, leather seat, a back up camera (if you get 2007 2008 model I think) while at the same time being very zippy for anyone to enjoy.

@radudeATL 3 месяца назад

2nd gen Legend and this are my favorite Acura sedans.

@lexisnep525 3 месяца назад

Always pleased to see you reviewing an Acura. They're by far and away my favorite cars. I tried owning several Hondas and they just didn't do it for me the way these Acuras do!

@2H2521 3 месяца назад

Excellent cars! My friend had an ‘05 TL.

@sdrjr3562 2 месяца назад

The RL is great one as well! More spacious, same features, easy to maintain & more power.

@markhealey9409 3 месяца назад

Cool looking Acura! 😍😍

@viperocco 3 месяца назад

I have always liked these. Very popular when they were introduced.

@markbradl8651 3 месяца назад

Always loved that body style

@rickjames6867 3 месяца назад

I have always liked these cars. I would proudly drive one today. 💙

@THE-xp3hp 3 месяца назад

Cool car Zack

@sologel6062 3 месяца назад

Amazing car

@ashar1353 3 месяца назад

Could please reveiw an infiniti 2007-2008 G35?🙏

@jonathankleinow2073 3 месяца назад

The airbag light is most likely either the driver or passenger buckle sensor getting flaky, in which case a replacement buckle will fix it, or (as it was on my 2007 Accord) the module with the hazards switch and the "Passenger Air Bag Off" light needs to be replaced. If you start the car and that light never comes on, then that's the problem. A pretty simple solution. And you're not wrong about the transmission filters. My 2.4L Accord with the 5-speed auto has a replaceable transmission filter in the engine bay, and the Honda specialty shop I took it to for maintenance didn't know about it and treated me like a doofus for thinking that it had one. Thankfully, the second shop was more open-minded when I told them that, yes, you can actually replace a transmission filter on some Hondas.

@ericbritton9346 3 месяца назад

I'm not gonna sell my 2006 TL as of yet. I bought it back in 2021 used with 141,000 miles, now I have 201,800 miles on the dial and it still run and sounds like a new car. I wanted a 2nd Gen Lexus IS 250/350 but it had little space in the back seats, thats the only downfall. Both cars are reliable, but the TL is more refined.

@joeseeking3572 3 месяца назад

Very much like this gen TL and over the years I've thought picking up a 6 speed version would be nice. Hard to find and not cheap. Really good styling, has held up well. Great engine, good handling. A very nice blend and better than say an A4 which as a 6cyl was its price but not performance equal. Far less relaible too. A popular car at the time, when Acura still made (cars) that mattered.

@iTzShakenJoE 27 дней назад

I waited years for this TL.. finally purchased one, and a kid who just got his license like a week before totaled my car lmaoooooooooo. I was like whelp there goes my dream car..

@calvin4319 3 месяца назад

Love the tl, i just wish they woulda used one of the honda v6s that didnt require premium gas, that woulve been amazing.

@davidp2888 3 месяца назад

Cool car.

@lmao6846 3 месяца назад

Best spec tl

@jimmurray8483 4 дня назад

3gen TL 's are a blast to drive

@ozone570 3 месяца назад

A Spec was ultimately the Type S before the Type S, if that makes sense. Options include two tone seats, the manuals came with the brembos and LSD, along with the full aero package. I believe they could come with “A-Spec” engraved in the headrest, similarly found later in the Type S. A specs are INCREDIBLY rare nowadays

@bryanhilton5131 2 месяца назад

Yep. Only difference was the 3.5

@gt2rs911romeo 2 месяца назад

A spec was an inch lower, had retuned struts, 18in wheels, aero kit, optional trunk spoiler, optional carbon fiber interior peices, thicker steering wheel with grey inserts and blue stitching. Only differences from the base model

@paulm6481 3 месяца назад

Did these not have automatic transmission issues?

@ASpaceMan991 3 месяца назад

Uncle had an 04 6 speed!

@omar_padilla 3 месяца назад

Great video! But come on give the fourth Gen a break I think it's beautiful, it's lines set it apart from every other car of that era. I've owned a 08 type s and I absolutely adored it, now I own 2012 sh AWD and love it! It's so much fun and very comfortable.

@elecsoto2929 3 месяца назад

That’s cool! I got a 09 TL SH-AWD with the Technology Package and it’s a fun cool commuter. What really attracted me to this vehicle was the sound system (amazing for a stock vehicle around those years) and it being pretty quick off the line. It’s also a plus that the previous owner was a family member who gave me a great deal on it.

@reggiemoore21 3 месяца назад

Review a first gen tsx with a manual

@gt2rs911romeo 2 месяца назад

The steering wheel is thicker in the a spec, the little differences 😊

@preciadoalex123 3 месяца назад

Awwwhhhh yeah!!!!! 👍👍👍

@dave11686 3 месяца назад

These are sweet

@alonzopatrick752 3 месяца назад

It’s not the fluid filter but the transmission fluid pressure switches. They get clogged over time and can starve the trans of fluid.

@preciadoalex123 3 месяца назад

Both really

@davinp 3 месяца назад

Wow it has controls for the heated mirrors. On other cars like the Toyota Corolla SE, their is no separate controls for the heated mirrors. Instead you turn off/on when you turn the defrost on

@markhealey9409 3 месяца назад

I have never driven a car w/ separate heated mirror buttons. The cars I've had w/ heated mirrors just turned on when you turned on the rear window defroster. Loved having heated mirrors,as it also dries the mirrors when there's rain or dew on them,so you can see clearly. 😍😍

@sha22276 3 месяца назад

These were sold as Honda Accord in the UK with 2.2 diesel, 2.0 and 2.4 petrol

@markhealey9409 3 месяца назад

It was the Acura TSX that was sold here in The UK,Ireland & mainland Europe as an Accord....a much different rear end,w/ horizontal taillights.

@celsovera91 3 месяца назад

I know how felix feels. I hate having to spend over $700 (yes I know it’s high. I have bad credit) not including insurance for a monthly payment. to save up like around $10,000 to buy an older Lexus. I feel like it could give me more financial freedom without having to worry about car payments.

@bazilwreckerloughead 3 месяца назад

Yeah, I much prefer the looks of that generation over the newer ones.

@truonghthe 3 месяца назад

The auto trans in the 04-06 model are prone to fail if not being taken care properly. The 07-08 Auto trans is a borrow design from Acura RL of the same era which proved much more reliable. Your friend Felix actually pick up a rare example as this was an actual Aspec TL when it was purchased new. The full aero kit, wheel, rear deck wing, steering wheel. The MSRP sticker for a 05 TL Aspec are $39700 back in 2005. I only wish it in better condition as probably the car been thru 5-6 owners. I been with these car since they were new. If anyone looking I recommend to find a 04-06 6spd MT, the only problem with them are clutch replacement tend to be on the pricey side.

@duyvuitton6019 2 месяца назад

Automatic transmissions fail because people never use the e-brake when they park. After 17 years of parking on a steep-sloped driveway and almost 400,000 miles on the original tranny of my 06 TL which still shifts great I can say auto is as reliable as manual if one simply uses the e- brake regularly w/ fluid maintenance. This applies to all cars.

@iwhineTL 17 дней назад

It's a shame they all end up in that condition. If you lived near my location, I'd let you review my TL which is in show room condition

@user-fs2yd3ky4t 3 месяца назад

Is it okay to buy a car this old ?

@titantries 3 месяца назад

After the fourth my partner and I plan to submit or car its stock and not the most pretty but I think with the area I live in and the type of car it is he’d enjoy it

@lordbrennanofsealand5772 3 месяца назад

Or the Honda accord as this was sold as in Europe. With a few tweaks.

@peterouuu 3 месяца назад

that’s the TSX, not TL

@davidboyce6427 Месяц назад

Pretty sure TL Type S we’re in 2001 to 2003 which is the 2nd Gen TL

@sneakerfreak2002 3 месяца назад

Leather looks disgusting when it’s shiny. Pro tip: buy some Simple Green and wipe your old seats with Simple Green and a wash clothe to clean the filth and tone down that nasty sheen