This video included some reasons that you guys may want to buy an Acura TL or a type-s. As always I hope you guys enjoyed it and ill see you next week! Follow me on instagram and tiktok @tls.ua7
Great Video- i just picked up an 06 Acura TL- not Type S but it does have the Manual 6 speed- I love it and thanks to your video i will keep a close eye on the oil and a Quart in the trunk- Also I missed the heated mirrors- Thanks Brother
love comments like this, i make these videos hoping to help people when they are looking to buy a TL and hearing that it did in fact help someone makes me happy thank you for that
I have an 06 Acura TL automatic with 227k. The motor is super strong (but ive put a lot of work into the motor). The transmission shifts like a dream but I also change the fluids every 12k miles. While I bought it second hand most of the issues I had were strictly cosmetic. Since owning it I've replaced my two tweeters, 2x 6.5 door speakers, 8in free air sub, and 2x 6.5 rear deck speakers. I upgraded my stock amp with the 5 channel MB Quarts amp which was plug and play. Also installing a nice double din touch screen radio was awesome. I did have to get custom front and rear seats (mainly got custom front seats because it's a white car with tan interior and I still wanted heated seats on the new front seats.) I had coilovers at first but then went to air suspension. Because of the air suspension, I was only able to put in a single 12in sub. My white 06 acura tl with the Aspec kit with my purple rims turns heads. Also a downside is having to put 93 octane for gas. But I don't have any oil burning issues. Just make sure when you lower it you get a damn good camber kit. I got skunk2 upper camber arms and SPC rear adjustable control arms. Swapping my tan interior for black was a pain but for the most part I just used vinyl wrap around plastic pieces and ordered door panels for the front and back off ebay. If you know where to look there lots of aftermarket parts. Next will be to finish rebuilding the top side of the engine, then working on building up my transmission for the supercharger.
i recently got my type s for 500 its my first car ive already put 1.5k in it to get it running and i cant wait to see the car change and get better over time.
Had the 03 TL-S with bolt ons...Loved it....Traded it in for an 07 TL-S...Loved it even more....Traded it in for a slow Tacoma...Supercharged the Tacoma...Still miss the 3rd gen TL-S....Maybe I will get one again 😁
I’m looking to buy an automatic it’s an 07 model with 133k miles but the guy said when he starts the car that it smokes sometimes but that many times it doesn’t Is this major issue?
06 manual sport variant with 223k... Only starts to burn a little oil after 3k miles on an oil change for me... Just check it every fuel fill up. Maybe the previous owner didnt do oil changes every 5k or less and that could be why it burns more frequently. Never getting rid of it. Its basically a honda accord si no one knows about with brembo brakes, LSD, stiffer sway bars, this came out befor the type s existed.
I love my 07 type s, super fun, super comfortable, it has been the easiest car I’ve worked on (normal maintenance), I would swap it to manual but with my disabilities auto is easy on my body.
I had an 05 and the dash cracked and I had it replaced by Acura for 400 dollars not including the price of the dash. That was just a bought the only issue I had with it. I didn’t know this at first but if you hold the unlock button the windows and sun roof open.
i have 2005 TL automatic and transmission still going..135k miles. but I have been flushing the fluid since 60k miles. My 3.2 burns ZERO oil.. and as far as leaking... at 135k miles, I think they say the rear main seal is seaping very slightly.. But it NEVER drips 1 drop of oil on the floor.
as a TL base model owner with around 100k miles on mine here is my pros and cons. Pros first, easy to work on, pretty good aftermarket support, great headlights, fun to drive, reasonable mpg (i get mid 20's), nice quiet interior with all the options. Cons has a timing belt which needs to be replaced every 100k or 6 years which ever comes first, Brake rotors can warp pretty easy, dash is prone to cracking, headlight bulbs are expensive to replace (they are HID's), no updates to navigation software, prone to auto transmission problems (although I have had zero issues with mine), lastly requires premium gas. I'd buy one again been a great car, and has a timeless look to it.
My type s has 246k miles. Love it but lotta maintenance i gotta do before i drive it again. Stupid pcv valve caused oil leaks everywhere. Also gotta replace motor and trans mounts and change fluids. I guess im one of the few who prefers automatic. A manual in busy city traffic sucks
I have a 2007 TL and a 2007 TL-S. I bought the S with 118k. She is now 250+k. Has NO leaks at all. Keep up on the maintenance and these will treat you right! The TL I just picked up a few months ago. Sorting the maintenance neglect from the previous owner... From experience btw, if you've got mileage on a Honda auto trans, DO NOT flush it! Guaranteed wat to make it fail. Never flushed the trans even once on my S!
i had a lot of people tell me they had this issue i never had this problem i’m not sure if it’s because i purchased a plug and play connector for it so that might’ve been the reason
I have an 06... The maintence goes through the dash... So my aftermarket radio didnt change that... Unless the maintenance goes through the radio/nav on the 07-08
I've been beating on my Acura TL Type s for 12 years now and it has never burned a drop of oil. The only problems I have had was my air compressor going out, crack dashboard, and fading paint.
@@DrivenCarss Your dash will crack. It will start on the passenger side first. A garage or car cover will help slow down the process but it will happen. Your Bluetooth/handsfree module will start killing your battery because it will never disconnect when the car is turned off. Other than that it's a great car. Honda had to cheap out on some things to keep the car under $40,000. Looking at everything it came with standard back in 2007 & 2008 was a good deal!
I owned many tl manuals/auto/type s and type s right now i own a 2008 tl type s and also a 2010 type sh awd but i never understood how the dashboard cracking wasn’t or isn’t a recall? til this day my 08 type s doesn’t have a crack dashboard but i know its gonna happen eventually
Just sold my 2008 base got it with 96k miles and sold it at 151k miles was reliable until the suspension kept constantly breaking like the control arms, ball joints, and axles. Put more money fixing it, then what it was worth. Never again but its fun for a first car. Also no one mentions it, but be prepared to remove the annoying rattling heat shields! And yes i was on top of my maintenance, always remember its an old car and things will break!
I had a 01 Acura cl auto back in the day and it was ok until the tyranny said bye bye. Also it gets gapped by a 2005 Toyota Tacoma with 33 inch mud tires. Tacoma was still pulling at 120mph on the freeway
Y doesnt this thing have a timing chain so that i dont have to do timing belts every 100k. Another common problem for honda v6 in general...starter wire corrodes and breaks... So you go to start the car and it does nothing... Relatively easy fix i did myself...
Premium only... And the 3.2 gets about 20mpg... Better than a mustang gets tho... Not sure what the 3.5 gets. Accidently put regular in a d it ran like crap until i got some octaine booster
I have to correct you my boi its definitely the 2nd gen and the 04 - 05 automatic that have the transmission issue the 06 is solid Asf !! I have a 06 A-spec TL n it’s been thur so much n still running strong
@@DrivenCarss overall for the most part you are correct but speaking from experience n being a TL owner for 6 years plus being involved in the TL community I’ve seen a lot n the 04 & 05 are the ones to be careful with.
I have a tl type s. It is a honda, but it is an extremely heavy fully loaded car. I have a 2000 civic si as well. Drive the two and tell me the tl is not heavy
Hey everyone, I am just getting in this car world and I am about yo buy y first car. Today I had the chance to drive one of these cars. I love the design and the interiors, how ever I saw a TPMS light, and while I was driving I could feel the wheel was hard asf, also I could feel the car was like not going above 3rpm, and couldn’t feel any power on it when I press the gas. I felt the engine was like endured… I think it was a 2010 Tl, do you guys think it would be a good idea to get the car and if anything happens work on it? I really loved the design and the interiors!
@@marcjones744 I ended up buying it. It is a 07 Acura tl type s w 74k miles on it. I watched some vids and I was able to reset the transmission and that could fix the thing w the power. Already did the maintenance and cars seems to be in good condition, saving money for the mid muffler delete so far.
@@marcjones744 thanks man, yeah I was so nervous when I first drove it, feels so different from a suv and the last owner took care of it so I just hd to take care w the maintenance and something w the suspension but the engine and transmission r fire!!
I disagree with you on number #3 my 08 acura tl type s is black on black mostly stock but everywhere i go with my car people love it im always getting asked if i want to sell it I disagree the tl expecially a type s with the original wheels is a neck breaker i have had plenty so i know 🤷♂️
