2008 Acura TL Type-S Manual Review - An AWESOME Performance Sedan! 

It was my pleasure Zack! Thanks for giving light to Acuras best sedan! I'd like to add that the navigation units did have an optional traffic data system provided by Sirius XM, kinda how Google maps works today! Lastly the Type S was the only model to come with active noice cancelation with two mics in the front and rear of the vehicle. Thanks again !

Arguably one of the best looking 4 door sedans IMO

The 3rd gen Type S is so incredibly rare in a 6 speed. These are so friggin' cool!

J Series are such sweet engines

The 3rd gen type-s is still the most fun I've ever had in a car

Awesome to see this review! I just helped my GF get her first real car, a 2007 TL Type S 5AT with 109k. After a new starter, and a quick headlight restoration the car is coming along great.

The design still looks good today. Honda knows how to build a good front wheel drive driver's car with a good engine and a good transmission. It's got everything you need and it's built to last. If only they'd put the good stuff into the TSX wagon also.

I just hit 247k miles this week in my ‘07 Type S, 3 j35 engines in our family over 200k miles, our Honda ridgeline has 360k miles. All have their original motors and transmissions with regular maintenance. Awesome engines through and through

This was my first car after high school 2017 that I worked hard for! Can't complain.. still have it 2023!

08 TL type s and 2012 accord coupe 6 MT my favorite JDM cars of all time. Nobody will be able to change my mind.

Hey Zack great video! I am a life long Honda/ Acura owner with a current fleet that includes a 2008 Acura TL Type S. I fell in love with this car back in 2008 and finally bought one in 2015 and haven’t thought twice about it! Great car that is sadly overlooked by todays drivers. I even get regular notes placed on my car in many parking lots asking to buy it! Thanks again for sharing this great car!

Thanks for posting cars that have been driven, showing how they holdup and your comments on them. 👍😁

This type s definitely aged well, the exterior is such a simple and clean design, and the power is still hold its strength, and its a Honda&Acura product, we all know they gonna last for a loooooong time

I can’t believe I was there to witness a sliding cup holder cover that was intact. Absolutely. Amazing.

Great video 👍🏽💪🏽🫡. I have owned my 2008 Acura TL Type S 6 speed with Aspec kit in KBP for 7 years. Always look forward to driving it. Keep putting a smile on my face every day 😁

This is definitely my favorite review channel for affordable cars by a long shot

Great review of a car I’ve always loved!! 👍👍 My wife’s boss had one, brand new, back then and asked her if she wanted to drive it. Unfortunately, she couldn’t drive 3 pedals at the time and still kicks herself about that anytime we see one.

You just gained a sub, these videos are top notch, keep up the good work

What a great looking car! I thought my TL had a near mint interior this car is even cleaner! , Zach you hit the nail on this one, awesome review!

Pretty good looking car. Like it! Great review, as always. And the sound: Just great for such a performance sedan

What a gem. Every few months I search for used ones to see if I can find a low mileage and mint example. No luck yet.

One of my favorite cars of all time, and I happen to have a bead on a really nice Type-S 6-speed right now!!

I have a 2005 Acura TL. This car is a really good car, love it for everything you mentioned. Don't think I would ever own any other type.

I might buy one of these, always loved the look

Ive got a black 2005 tl with the 6 speed and factory Brembo front brakes . I love it .

Great review on one if not the greatest luxury sedans ever made for cost and reliability period 👍 I know owned my aspec TL manual 8 years what a car sunny days only summer car as she deserves along with my baby b7 rs4 audi love my ladies :-)

Just traded in my 05 TL 6MT that I owned for 4 years. Has the same front Brembos and LSD that the Type S's do so that's pretty cool!

I daily an 08 v6 accord coupe, and man the 3.5 is amazing, it's missing some power compared to the type s but I love it, they're amazing cars and I think so underrated. I've been looking for a type s tranny to get the lsd with it to swap into my accord cause it really makes a difference, especially in my boat of a car lol

Excellent script and review my dude, subbed. You know the deal, great on you for giving this Gen that praise. A lil correction for beggining of video, the 07's AND 08's base TL AND Type S's were the good much better years not just the 08's alone, just clearing that up. Remember the refresh was 07-08. Other than that excellent review accuracy. 04-05 had a lil more undesirable issues, still reliable vehicles, leather quality def was delicate AF on those seats, this owner has pretty mint seats compared to the norm. Mine are in similar condition as well. The red interior glow is red on the Type S, blue on the base models. Excellent example by the owner, nice mileage and the fact that it's manual is great, unicorn, car looks to be in great shape. I own another ASM (Allabaster Silver Metallic) this color as well but in auto and with 95k miles in similar condition. To the owner, my bro I'd recommend you remove that extra badge on the front grill, that's the old gen S badge right? 😂 Doesn't look right there, also throw the OEM type S spoiler in the trunk, give it that OEM look, it looks superb out the factory imo. Other than that grats and tnx for lending the car out to this great dude for the awesome review. AP from NYC. Fellow UA7 squad bro. Edit - Also to the reviewer, c'mon bro don't hate on the color, it's a nice silver metallic bro! Hides the dirt VERY well, looks legit with tinted windows. Imo White Diamond Pearl and this color look really good, I never liked the exclusive Type S Kinetic Blue Pearl that much. This car looks MUCH better in the lighter colors to show off the body lines imo.

This car is so beautiful honestly. For being a car made in 2008 it look as if it was made maybe a couple years ago. I wish they never made the 4th gen look like a fat transformer lol, but the 3RD gen is definitely going to be loved forever. Hate to see most of these trashed and just in terrible condition, but if you have one in minty brand new condition keep it forever! I have an 06 manual that is in the best condition and im gonna keep it forever.

dream 4door. I love my 2003 3.2CL type S 6speed, but people constantly complain that it’s a coupe lol. would love a manual TL S

Great review not to many manual 3rd Gen TL on the road today! Proud owner of an WDP ‘06 6MT TL 🤟

Yes I'm I'm always excited to see a new video

This is probably my favorite car of all time style wise. I see them pop up on CL from time to time and I'd love to get one, but it's not quite as utilitarian as I need.

I have an 08 acura tl base model. One of the best cars I've ever owned

love that spec

My buddies dad taught me how to drive stick in an 07 type s. Had no clue how rare they were at that time. Now I’m trying to find a way to buy it from him😂

I am so happy I got one before their price increased over the past 2 years

Can you imagine the 3rd gen Type S 6MT with an AWD system? I have a 2012 TL SH-AWD 6MT and I got my oldest daughter the 3rd gen...I think hers have a better power to weight ratio and the response seems a tad bit better. I always wondered what the 3rd Type S would feel like in an AWD setup.

I have a 2007 but not a type S. Regret it to this day not getting the Type-S instead. Still love the one I have but miss driving around in a standard.

It is interesting to see the navigation evolve. Today's navigation when compared to that of a 2001 Honda navigation is unbelievable. Unfortunately, the navigation screens really date the vehicles, more than anything else.

The gauges are really pretty on this TL

Timeless look too!

I adore the 04-08 TL, even if it isn't the type S. But the type S is just the best version. If for some reason the lexus is300 didn't exist with a manual transmission, I would probably own a TL despite it being FWD.

Just got an 08 Manual in June after shopping for almost a year..Moroccan Red Pearl

I love the mazda3 intro lol

What a cool & classy car!

I have a 2007 Type S in this color with 209,000 miles. I remember standing in the dealer lot and they have several, some in blue with manual and the rarest is red with a manual. I got the auto because I'm always in traffic and I regret it.

i have an 08 type s automatic with 215k miles i put 30k on it. had to change the alternator, battery, brake light, fog lights, and the arm rest lol the check engine light keeps turning on and off giving an emissions code but other than no issues. it's alot of fun and Loud🔊 the way it hums when it stays in gear sounds really cool though i love it 😎 i get compliments all the time everyone's likes it

Great Video

Back when I loved Acura!

I love that cassette deck...

I want one in Kinetic Blue Pearl ssooo baaad. Ugh... I'm on the lookout for it for about a year already.

I've was talking to my car enthusiast buddy few days ago how I been searching for this model for years. Very very hard to find.

christ i was literally just looking up info about one of these lmao,. perfect timing..

Third Gen Type S is an Acura classic imo. I'm surprised I don't see many on the road these days. Strongly considered this used back in '11...settled for a C350S smh.

I have a midnight blue and im currently fixings some parts on it Also what do you recommend I should do?

Yassssssssss I absolutely love mine 🧘🏾‍♂️💯🙏🏿 a rare gem indeed

I really wanted to buy one of these for a bit

You should review the Fusion Sport. AWD Twin Turbo 325hp 380tq stock.

is that car for sale Zack? I always wanted a manual TL

My car may be old but I love it 😺

Damn that Honda V6 sounds good!

Speaking of the radio, you totally ignored the ELS sound system (and how much better it is than most offering from BOSE)

If my 8th gen Si can get me in trouble then I’m certain this type s can as well

love mine. get one.

im 14 i saved up enough to buy it when im 16 thanks for the review now im definitely buying it

One thing I HATED about this car when I owned it was it had NO TORQUE. I was confused when he said this motor is fun and torquey... I had the automatic version of this car which may have been my whole problem but mine had less torque than an Odyssey.. why is that

I own a 08 type s with the aspec kit . Wish it was 6speed tho

I love the Type S, but I’m really greatful for my manual 05. Still has the brembos and the LSD

My elementary school principal drove one of these in that brownish color.

I have a manual 04 TL it’s a great car

Sweet car , they are great drivers !

I had a '07 Base for my first car in 2015, and then the Type-S in 2019 after the first got totaled. Put over 350,000 kms collectively across both cars from 2015 to 2022 and they were nothing short of reliable, fun, easy to maintain and practical. Decent fuel economy too, was able to squeeze almost 700 kms on road trips. The Type-S only ever had one problem and that was the acceleration pedal position sensor failing quite literally a week before I let it go at almost 300,00 kms (fixed the sensor of course). The new TLX Type-S didn't do it for me. Too expensive, at least in Canada and didn't feel like a true successor. Instead, I replaced my TL with a Stinger GT back in June. I absolutely love the Stinger, but a small part of my misses the Acura. It went as far north as Alaska, and south and east to San Francisco and Arizona. Great first car for sure that I can easily recommend.

Japanese cars from the mid 2000s to mid 2010s really had a lot of buttons on the dash, seemed like a trend at the time.

There's an 07 tl type s 6mt with 140k, clean title and well maintained, going for $16k near me. Price too high? Would do you think?

Wow... Comparing the J series to the VQ is kinda like driving a Porsche and saying "I guess it's as good as a camry". The J engine is the only V6 I've ever driven that makes me not wish it was an inline six, and I count my own VG30DE. I seriously want to swap an Acura J motor into my 300zx, but sadly this would be prohibitvely expensive because the J motor is designed to be transverse. Maybe someday I'll do a J swap miata??? There's a kit for it but since the stock intake plenum puts the throttle body in the firewall, you need an aftermarket intake plenum, and CA won't let you smog it then. Love the J. Best V6 of all time. Well, best naturally aspirated V6 of all time.

I had a coworker that had a auto and it was nice very nice and very quick even just putting the gas down Honda/Acura is the best reliable fun you can’t ask for a better daily driver

acura should have kept remaking this every year with very minimal upgrades, best overall car they ever made! im trying to get my hands on a 6 speed manual but with inflation right now i will hold off im looking to pay around 7k for a high mileage manual

My wife (and I of course) have daily driven an 07 automatic (I have an 05 base 6mt as well) for a handful of years now. Reliable, fun, safe, just overall a great car. I'm going to have to buy another one or two before the market goes bonkers 🤣 I'd like to replace my base 6mt with one of these. I also have a del sol and I'd have a tough choice on saying which one is more fun

I owned an 05 3G TL (auto) with an A-SPEC kit. One of my biggest regrets carwise was getting rid of that car. Such a timeless styled and capable car. Not fast by any means, even with a CompTech supercharger. But they were solid and would be open to buying one again. Just as a manual... Yes, 4G TL is where Acura lost their magic for sure.

I’m going to be buying a 2008 type s 6 speed but I’m wondering how many miles is too many for the year? The one I’m looking at has 180k and the timing belt and other services are complete and I pulled a car fax and there’s nothing significant in the report that would be bad for the car so besides the miles shouldn’t this car go well over 200k miles if taken care of well? Google says 250k-300k before needing a refresh

Kinda wish I've gotten a 6spd instead of auto now

I own an 07 6-speed version of this car it is a great car especially if you put Michelin pilot sport all season tires on it this car LOVES the pilot sport all seasons though I personally would not recommend this ad a first car as it's definitely raising in value especially the 6 speed but also fuel economy is pretty terrible I granny drive my car usually and I get anywhere near 14 to at best 20 mpg on the freeway another thing that I will say about the 6 speed cars specifically, is changing the clutch it is a nightmare to change taking it to a mechanic, it'll probably cost about $2,000 to change but outside of those gripes this car is awesome

That's truly impressive that he managed to lock that down for under $10k.

Nice car the problem is that most of them are automatic. If you find a manual one it is usually a mess.

I’ll have one in 6 by spring

Back end looks like a Legacy

Australia should of had this look

Damn, I miss my TL Type-S

My 4th gens front grill looks nothing like that. Makes a world of difference.

get your hands on a 2006 corolla xrs :)

Do an Infiniti m56 review

Call me old school but this is my poor man’s dream car.

I love my 04 TL to death but badly want to manual swap it

The luxury sedans (Lexus & Acura) kept the cassette player longer then the Toyota Camry & Honda Accord

I have next to zero respect for Honda, and don't care for any Acura other than these TL's. These have aged so well and are a dream to drive!

Holy shit I love my 06 manual aspec Tl 20 inch vossens mmmmmmm 150000 km summer car only 😳 will last my whole life period

Damn I kinda wish I could of found this over my IS 250

It’s Kinetic Blue Pearl, no midnight blue in the Type S.