Keep these videos coming because maybe for some people they don’t have $40k to spend on a brand new car maybe their budget is $20k and this might be a good buy for them
I just got this same exact color combination but in the 4 cylinder dual clutch version. Not the quickest but according to my research , the dual clutch transmission is way more reliable than the transmission that comes in the v6. I’m so happy with it and for the price they go for now , you cannot go wrong.
The 2.4 TLX was definitely the one to go for since the DCT was just so phenomenal and it was built in house by Honda/Acura. Amazing transmission that they could have put in the V6 models. The ZF 9-speed isn't bad, but the main problem is how jerky it shifted, it's not very responsive, and it used a dog clutch, which definitely did not help.
I always viewed this era Acura TLX as a competitor to the Infiniti Q50, both all wheel drive, classic smooth Japanese V6 engines, well put together, both good looking, both had two screens in their center stack interiors. Great review. I like both, it is good to take a look back.
Yes the Infiniti is the four door Nissan Z, but still you will be surprised by the Acura. It was not bad. The Infiniti is one of the best sport sedans.
The Infiniti Q50 2014-2015 is definintely better than this TLX. These TLX have engine rod spinning issues but the VQ 3.7 on that Infiniti is bulletproof. Also has more HP than the Acura. And the transmission on this gen TLX is also garbage. Q50 better all the way
@@saltmaker5353 your TLX is not faster than a Q50. A quick google check confirms the Q50 is faster than the TLX, do your research. A transmission issue is way cheaper to fix than having to buy a whole ass engine for half the price of the car.
Even a BMW 340i? The F30 chassis blows this car out of the water by a long shot with luxury and performance and actually had great gas mileage considering it’s a bigger engine with much more power and you can get the 340i AWD for under $30k in todays market
TLX let's freaking goooooo! I have to say I've never seen that shade of brown inside of a Honda product but it's pretty nice! I consider 2001-2003 to be the golden era of Acura with the TL and CL Type-S products (and Comptech for aftermarket).
I have a 2016 TLX Tech (4 cylinder). About 45k miles. Have not had one problem with it. I do regular oil changes and have changed the transmission fluid once. Still using the original brakes. However I have gone through lots of batteries but that may be due to my location in Arizona. As you mentioned in the video, the only downside is the very slow and outdated navigation. I have paid to update the maps once. I just use my phone nav now when I need to. It is still very quiet and has plenty of power to drive around the urban jungle. Thanks for reviewing an older Acura!
Glad to see you still have a good relationship with the dealership that you purchased your Mini from years ago - while I'm a big Mini fan I think that one was pretty much a lemon. Always enjoy the reviews of the cars that are a couple years old too!
Great car and review Matt! I always prefer these over the Q50 of the same generation. Good engine and decent interior, unfortunately this color combo didn't click it for me lol
I love this era. Not 2016 specifically but when we had Sedans (family or more sport oriented) compete VS each other. I am not at all interested in this CUV / EV era we're in now. I really hope your 'older' school car reviews get a lot of views, Matt, as I really hope to see more. I will do what I can on my side to help via sharing and spreading the good word.
Same here. I’m a “car guy”. I get that the SUV/CUV/pickup wave is devouring actual “cars” and that reviewers have no choice but to review them. But I have no interest in these non-car vehicles, and I never will. I won’t even watch a review of, say, a Honda Pilot or a RAV-4 or, obviously, any kind of truck. Nope, just not gonna happen.
Great video Matt. Nice to see cheaper cars! I wouldn’t mind seeing a review on the last entry level compact sedan with a stick. Know what it is? The Jetta! Would be cool to see a 2023 Jetta Sport with a manual. Being they are only about $23k. Where other competitors make you get the sporty version of their cars, or the hatch back versions.
Cross shopped this car with the Lexus GS350 and infiniti Q50 and ended up going with the Lexus for reliability, build quality and interior space. Both the Q50 and TLX were just too small for me, otherwise the Acura was my 2nd favorite.
Considering base Civic LX's in Canada in 2016 and many trims in US/Canada had CarPlay, this is deceiving that it didn't come with CarPlay. Even th 16' Accord had it.
I love this TLX honestly ~ The interior is definitely old, but it's simple to use and you get a lot of standard equipment in typical Acura fashion. The dual screens are different but I actually think they are useful. And that glorious Honda 3.5L V6 is amazing. The VTEC is amazing and the sound is very nice. I just wish the dual clutch that the 4 cylinder model had was in the V6 model, but you know the ZF 9-speed is definitely going to get the job done for most.
I want a AWD Vehicle, but im not a SUV/Truck Person. I've been looking at a Pre-owned Acura TLX and Infiniti Q50. No car is perfect. But i have seen quite a few reviews people having issues with the TLX Transmission or Ignition Problems. The Q50, turbos going out, feeling disconnected from the Steering Wheel. The Volvo S60 the Screen freezing up. Not as reliable as it once was. The Lexus IS although sharp just sits to low. Hate Subaru's (sorry) im starting to run out of Options 😄
Good review, Matt. Between this model and the Honda touring 2016-2017, which one do you think handles better/is more sporty? For sure this one is more luxurious, but how about driving dynamics?
I didn't realize that Honda parts binned their cars so much. My 2015 accord hybrid touring has a lot of the same stuff inside (window switch, nav, etc.) 240k miles on my car though so they must be doing something right!
i wish the base accord did get the 8 speed though vs the cvt. It did get a k24 too, but I don't think it was the same as the TLX's. I think it was more eco vs performance. My hybrid has an L20 (like the fits L15 but 2.0). A hybrid TLX would be so rad!
I have 2015 V6 AWD Elite of this. Except for questionable sales advise at start with warranty on demo car and a burned transmission, the car ages well. When a transmission blows up, you can forget the price of repair / value of car ratio that many use to advocate scrapping and starting over with new payments on new car... Repair it and keep it as long as you can. Compared to buying a new car, exploding 1 engine and 2 transmission every 2 years would still be cost-effective!
Hey thx for this review, I’m hesitating between this 16’ tlx and the 16’ q50 both in their v6 version. Might look superficial but important for me, can you tell me about that ELS sound system? Is it a good sound system? Thanks
I have a 2018 TLX Aspec. The ELS was one of the best in class at the time and still better than most cars today. I have had no issues with mine. I am surprise that he didn’t mention the SH-AWD, it is definitely on par with Audi’s Quattro or better… That alone is why I choose the TLX. Drive both and choose. The Bose in the q50 is not in the same class as the ELS.
I own this car and I think calling it a Luxury Sport Sedan is false advertisement. I'd call it a Luxury sedan. Don't get me wrong it's sporty and has some good power but not to the point where I would call it a Sport Sedan. I've also test drove the A-Spec face lift version of this car that I would call it a Luxury Sport Sedan because of the sharper steering, stiffer suspension and chassis, and sportier look
@@kw7814 I don’t know how often I do my oil changes but every time I gas my car up every week I check the oil and if it just has a little shade of dark, I changed it right away. I’m a lube tech at a Kia dealership so I just do it for 20 bucks I do a transmission flush every 15 to 20,000 miles transmissions just now starting to go out, but I have an extended warranty it’s at Acura right now hopefully getting approved for it i’m at 313,000 rn transmission probably would’ve ran fine if I didn’t drive it like a NASCAR 24/7 every road I’m on
@@pascutiaI have one, it’s how they perform. It’s one of the jerkiest automatic transmissions I’ve ever owned. The first to second gear changes are very rough. But it has been reliable with no problems.
@@BoldBrandFlakessame with both my Chrysler 200’s. Very jerky with this zf 9 speed trans but one is at 184k jerking away 😂😂. Never questioned the trans integrity. I did have a wire go out dealing w the trans though however.
I never lie. All I know is that this ZF9 transmission isn’t the smoothest. People have mixed good or bad luck but I’m not an expert on which transmissions are the most reliable.
Gee I hear they get hate (redline , TFL etc etc) but this is only the second time I’ve actually seen it 😂😂. One was where redline posted him and his husband and now here.. where are your reviews at?? I’m not a Honda or Acura fan AT ALL but I know like Matt does that Japanese cars for some reason brings views ... AND he started off reviewing cars like this ... he can’t do allll cars that either nobody can FIT in or afford. There has to be normal stuff like this ... but as soon as this comment is written and sent , I’ll be heading over to your channel for some (A) rated awesome videos.
