TLX Type S 2500 Miles of Ownership Review!

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Here is a semi scattered review video of my thoughts on the 2021 Acura TLX Type S. I also got a bit of my girlfriend's thoughts on it as well! (My main passenger).
What do you guys think? What should I do to the car? Let me know in the comment section!
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@SlipAngleG70 3 года назад

The driving experience is much more important than the cars actual performance. The Type-S looks great and if you love it, that's all that matters.

@forevertall 3 года назад

And I absolutely love it!

@Twinhead2388 3 года назад

Well said! 😀

@earljenkins4671 3 года назад

Gtfoh then get a base model, this suppose to be a performance car…the price tag is equal to Audi, bmw, genesis g70, Lexus, and infiniti this car gets beat smh

@lrod8692 3 года назад

Lol…. Love the excuses

@SlipAngleG70 3 года назад

@@lrod8692 Serious question - What is fast enough? I have no skin in this game as I own a G70 with an ECU tune but truth is there is always something faster. M340i is really fast but a Tesla M3P smokes and M340i for the same price...

@Anonymousfishh 3 года назад

damn this guy's honesty is through the roof. this is what we need more of in the car review world. good stuff man, love how your video is straight to the point

@forevertall 3 года назад

I really do appreciate that comment. Thank you very much

@MrNodeee 3 года назад

I got TLX Type S 3 weeks ago. For me, it is the best car I have driven. Is it the fastest, no. Is it most luxurious, no. It is probably the most perfect balance between luxury and performance. My respect of the car just grows. The best aspect of the car is going around curves. The AWD and how it handles is pretty amazing. The feel of the steering wheel and the vision over the hood is different from the average car. You can tell the engineers really thought this car out from top to bottom. My only complaint is the MPG. I am only getting 20. Right now only 2k cars being produced. From what I heard, 18% of the TLX inventory will be Type S in the long term. So people can hold off about a year and get a better price.

@forevertall 3 года назад

I'm glad the owners of the vehicle all feel the same. MPG = bad, not the most luxury, but man the balance between all of the worlds in one car is amazing. Only 2k models makes it nice and rare, such a great value.

@B1ackAlloy1992 3 года назад

I’m not an TLX owner but I’m curious what is your commute? Is it mostly highway or city driving?

@MrNodeee 3 года назад

@@B1ackAlloy1992 I do a mix, probably a little more city than highway (60/40). When I drove about 2 hours on highway, I did get about 25 mpg. But as a whole, it truly has been 19 mpg. A bit disappointing. Like Kergami says, based on the mpg and tank size, I am going to the gas station a little too much. The stick says 19-24 mpg, so I was expecting about 21 combined. Maybe after the engine is broken in, I may see a tiny bump up. Honestly, other than the mpg, the car truly is amazing.

@l8shift 3 года назад

The thing to remember about boosted cars is when you mash that gas pedal it will dump more fuel than non boosted cars. I promise you a naturally aspirated V8 is still worse. I have a 2020 Durango R/T that averages between 12-13 mixed driving yet on the highway I can get 20. I’m planning a trip to Vegas I will post my results coming back. I’m sure I won’t be conservative heading up there…lol

@forevertall 3 года назад

@@B1ackAlloy1992 mostly highway for me

@alj7094 3 года назад

A stinger gt owner here. I mean, really, a lot of people been bashing this car say it's slow or some sort. To me it's just a V6 Turbo sports car that Acura makes that happens to make 355HP. People been looking at this thing in the wrong angle. Great car, very luxurious on the outside and the inside. There are cars making 200hp, the are cars making 400hp and there are cars making 1200hp. If you are just purely comparing the power figure it will never be ending. The most important thing is, as an owner, do you like the car? Is is really what you are looking for and what you need?

@YasssStitch 3 года назад

People are not looking at it wrong, they're looking at it the way Acura has been advertising it for the past 2 years. Best sports sedan ever, conduit between man and machine, fastest in class, even the release was at a race track in CA. They hyped up a car that didn't live to it and now people are at fault for being upset it underdelivered?

@velocitywot9573 3 года назад

MoSt PoWeRfuL sEdAN wE eVEr MaDe -Acura Also Acura Let’s add 4,200lbs as an anchor

@2AbleFly 3 года назад

@@YasssStitch when did acura say all that? I think that’s what rumors were saying but it never was supposed to be the absolute fastest that’s why it’s a type s. the type s in 2008 wasn’t the fastest in class but people loved it for what it is. If acura called this a type r I could see your point, but they didnt

@thomashobbes8786 Год назад

Looks + power + reliability. Can’t beat it!

@johnferrier2803 3 года назад

Think about it. The Acura has a 4 year 50,000 mile warranty. Modify the engine or suspension components and you run the risk of voiding the warranty.

@awolryan Год назад

Stumbled onto your video and you have several factual points. I just bought the same 2021 Type-S this week and it’s an amazing car! Yes, will a G70 or S4 beat it in a straight line, sure but the feeling, composure, solidness, features, reliability, and unique style sets this car apart. After looking for a decent deal on a Type-R/Type-S Integra, I’m honestly glad I went back to the TLX Type-S. Fantastic drivers car!

@forevertall Год назад

Glad you enjoy it!

@brianmadison7166 3 года назад

Even in the 90s when Acura/Honda were at their peak they seldom dominated their competition in acceleration, braking, etc. (at least on paper) but the overall driving experience and the way everything worked together in harmony provided an intangible driving enjoyment that few car manufacturers could match, especially at equivalent price points. I haven't yet test driven the 2021 Acura TLX but I imagine this is still the case.

@rd5140 2 года назад

Logged 4k miles on the Type S. Overall, love the car. Acura did the work from the bottom up. Shawd, quick-ratio steering, double wishbone suspension, and an aggressive alignment creates a really cool phenomenon when turning (like rear steer). Seating position, interior design excellent, and on the road, few cars look better. Solving the hp/torque problem is 600 bucks away. Jb4 transformed the car and slow will never enter your mind again (10 min install). Have my springs/spacers ordered to complete the car. 2 downsides to me is that you can't program sport+ in the individual mode and when the low fuel light comes on, you have 17 miles til empty.

@taylorharmon3262 2 года назад

You hit my logic right on the money. For a daily driver, I’m not worried about having the fastest thing in the road. I want something that’s quick enough but most importantly is just an enjoyable ride.

@Bnizzofashizzo Год назад

same line of thinking

@FlexSZN23 3 года назад

The Type S’s value proposition is very slept on. To get a similarly equipped fully loaded German counterpart, you’re looking at the high $60s, low $70ks. Also the TLX will hold his resale value MUCH better than the German cars, and pretty much any other car other than a Lexus IS350 or is500. Also, the 2.0 accord can make 400hp with a tune and some bolt ons. I’m sure this 3.0 engine has some serious headroom. The 10AT can reliably hold 500hp, AccordingToJoel has over 100k on his 2.0 accord and has it modded throughout the whole thing.

@djsthemetereman 2 года назад

Yeah I was gonna get the is 350 or 500 but I would have to pay extra for things that are standard on the Acura, so to me the Acura is the better choice over the competition

@albertbell6576 2 года назад

Good looking car, and it’s a reliable brand. Seen a few on the streets. Definitely stands out.

@scottcavalcante1727 3 года назад

I have about 2200 miles on mine. I agree with most of your assessments. The Type S was not made to be an absolutely burner. What it is is extremely well-balanced, mixing in impressive proportions of looks, power, handling, tech, safety, reliability and maintenance cost (when compared to German competitors). The looks are amazing and much better than any other car in the class albeit that there is nothing else more subjective than that. I test drove a BMW 340i and am happy I didn’t pay the extra 7k it costs to configure that car with the same tech.

@forevertall 3 года назад

Very beautifully said. I'm so glad I was able to get that across in my long scattered review!

@RetroKingOG Месяц назад

I owned a MINI back in 2020 Believe me I am so much happier when i got my Integra Tech top spec this year. Much cheaper on maintenance even know it is roughly the same motor as was the MINI. BMW just overprices even their economy brand!

@sheryllelie7397 3 года назад

Great content! I love mine. No it's not for dragging, but it great in cornering and canyon carving for 4,200lbs. Perfect balance of sport and luxury sedan for my needs.

@mholmes9262 3 года назад

I think the weight would be less relevant if the car offered more space inside, especially for rear seat passengers.

@marduk6274 3 года назад

I added a speedbooster v3 and it does make a difference in throttle response...luv it even more!

@Christusolus 2 года назад

It does lack power, but it is a built motor and built transmission. So the potential is way higher than anything else.

@andresmarquez1306 3 года назад

This car is just gorgeous and very very very gorgeous and easy on the eyes. I say you have amazing taste. You deserve this car, don't let the others tell you otherwise that it's a bad car. The car is perfect for you and you're definitely gonna attract people's attention with it.

@forevertall 3 года назад

Much appreciated brother ✊🏿

@ak2112 Год назад

These are cool. Test drove one back to back with a G70 3.3t and immediately, the Genesis impressed me more because it felt much lighter on its feet and the powertrain was more responsive. Also, the interior was more traditionally laid out and easier to use. But, the more I think about it- I like the Acura. For something I'd be driving every day, the Acura more than performs and the styling + stereo + comfort and the fact that I wouldn't be dealing with a Hyundai dealer are all huge wins for the Type S. Make mine tiger eye pearl with the orchid interior.

@MikeYurbasovich Год назад

Easily the most fun, comfortable vehicle I've ever driven. The driving position, seats, and guages are excellent. Sound system quality is excellent. The exhaust note is perfection-a guy just started his M4 next to me and personally I think the tlx sounds way better. Plenty of power, all wheel drive for winter, and a very firm chassis with excellent suspension characteristics. While you could always have more power, this is enough to make everyday driving a blast, and in style.

@l8shift 3 года назад

Thanks for the videos bro, I have a tiger-eye Type S and love it! I get lots of comments when I drive it and believe the car just looks good. YES, turn that collision avoidance off if you are driving in a spirited manner on the highway, I accelerated to merge coming out of the HOV lane and it just braked hard out of nowhere. I almost got rear-ended however I'm pleased to say the problem is resolved now. A forward-facing parking camera would have been great to protect the front lip and avoid parking blocks. I heard that Eibach is working on lowering springs and KTuner is working on a flash tune. The wait is killing me but I heard they are on the way. Regarding speed, it's fast enough to overtake most cars and has enough juice to piss off the Highway Patrol.

@forevertall 3 года назад

Very well said! And thank you for watching and enjoying the vids! I missed out on the tiger-eye but I decided that the tiger-eye color just wasn't for me. Collision avoidance is AMAZING in city traffic or when you're not paying enough attention but "spirited manner" that's a nice way of saying it, gotta have it off asap. Hope you stick around and I plan to put more videos out.

@cayennepeppa707 2 года назад

I went down to Acura the other day to check it out. 1) It's not a trackday car, 2) The heaviness helps with the feel of the car- it's not a racecar- it's an TLX, not an NSX, 3) correct on the turbo, 4) hot looks, 5) some people wanted 400hp, but Honda/Acura brought it down for better reliability. My only concern is that it's a new engine- I'm thinking about waiting a year or two, because that's when crap happens in a new engine. Honda/Acura learns from it's mistakes and fixes them. The 2023 or 2024 is what I'm targeting for mine. Nice review, very honest. Good job!

@nickjohanson7724 2 года назад

Love this review. This car in the US is ~$55k so hearing other reviews compare it to an M340i/C43 AMG/S4 doesn’t make sense since those are all at least $10k more. It’s closer in price to a well spec’d 330i or A4, so the value you get is incredible. The G70 is probably the best comparison and then it’s just personal preference.

@joeblacc8573 2 года назад

The G70 is significantly faster tho if that matters. Like SIGNIFICANTLY.

@ii_dynasty Год назад

@Joe Blacc, it also has a lack of space in its cabin. The kia stinger is the better choice if performance is the only thing you care about.

@lloydhudson9032 2 года назад

To all the folks talking about price, remember, patience is key. You don't have to pay over sticker if you wait. Just allow cars to sit on dealers lots for some time and I promise you, they will come down off that price.

@fns3159 2 года назад

Facts give it some time and there will be way better deals both used and new without markups, once shortages are over etc.

@Bnizzofashizzo Год назад

This comment hasn’t aged well, at all!!! Prices have gone up

@lloydhudson9032 Год назад

@@Bnizzofashizzo That statement will always be true. Consumers run the show. If nobody is buying new or used vehicles and holding on to what they have, prices of those vehicles will come down, I'm 100% sure of that.

@B1ackAlloy1992 3 года назад

You know I find it funny that some people try to talk bad about certain cars or whatever. Like you said all that matters is that you enjoy the car. I am a stinger owner and have been told a few times why you driving a KIA. So yeah i understand but a good video. I was just curious what a non reviewer thinks of this car. Keep the work up!

@cybernutjr2 6 месяцев назад

I bought a 2023 Acura TLX Type S 2 weeks ago. Mine's is black exterior with the red interior. I've already tinted it with ceramic tints 20% all around. The car looks so good and runs so smoothly. I Agree with everything you said. I know quite a bit about cars. But for me since it's my daily driver 355 horsepower is more than good enough. I'm not trying to be speed racer or beat the world. Yes I could have afforded a more expensive car. But the aggressive look of this car was/is way better than the rest out there.

@raydn23 2 года назад

I’m saving to get one and I got a new job. Haven’t had an Acura since 01 I had an integra. I love the look and styling of the tlx type s. The wheel and tire package you have is awesome too. Same Pearl white I want. Have fun in that beauty 🍻

@tacticaltrex6490 3 года назад

Acura has never focused on drag race capabilities. It IS always competitive in acceleration. However, It has always exceeded the competition in its handling.

@craigmaqg 3 года назад

Aint going to lie. I really wanted this car but Acura was telling me I had to wait for at least 2-3 months. I went with a Lexus IS350 and damn I'm happy. It's a sexy car but now I'm a huge fan of Lexus!

@forevertall 3 года назад

Lexus is nice but it would of been worth the wait!!!

@tom11zz884 3 года назад

Lexus is the best easily The IS500 would eat the Type Slug for lunch.

@jackz4149 3 года назад

@@tom11zz884 I agree, don’t give a crap about IS500 being slow like how some youtubers claim, just the fact that it has a V8 is worth anything

@lloydhudson9032 2 года назад

@@tom11zz884 The IS500 also has a V-8 with 467 hp. It does 0-60 about half a second faster than the Type S. Considering it's smaller, lighter, and has a lot more power, that's pretty disappointing.

@beekaye1496 3 года назад

Acura could have made this really special than what they brought to the table. It should have some with a balance of 375-400 HP and equal Torque. Needs a nice panoramic roof blackout, rear seats with heat and cool, USB ports in the back, a larger 14in screen and made more room for the rear for average American men vs Asian men

@forevertall 3 года назад

Nah see now you're talking about adding luxury features that would of made this even more heavy. This car isn't meant for luxury. It's a happy blend of lux/sport more focus on sport. That rear passenger stuff will rarely get used in a car like this.

@Bnizzofashizzo Год назад

This car IS special…

@pssita 3 года назад

Im about to go test drive one this Saturday. I’ll probably keep it in normal while the wife is with me. 😂 I love your color combo. White with red interior and some dark tinted windows looks so sick!

@forevertall 3 года назад

Thank you! Gonna get the roof blacked out too soon!

@pssita 3 года назад

@@forevertall I’m subbed so I’ll be watching when you post it.

@cooleye8887 3 года назад

IM THE SAME, I AGREE WITH EVERYTHING YOU MENTIONED. I always have Acura and Honda only. 😊

@a32tl 2 года назад

I absolutely love the TLX Type S and am in a position to buy one. However, the one thing holding me back is the terrible fuel economy. I drive about 20k miles per year and even if I average on the high side of it's 19/24 rating, with premium fuel prices hovering around $5.00/gallon with potential to go higher, I would be spending a considerable amount of money on fuel each year. I have definitely reconsidered my purchase. I would love to have one but at the present time I cannot justify buying the Type S from a financial perspective. Maybe in the future things will improve and I will have a change of mind. It is one beautiful car though.

@KdibZ 2 года назад

i'm exactly the same, disappointed in the weight and fuel economy. I went from 2019 accord with 38mpg (unleaded gas) to 2021 TLX tech 29MPG avg with premium gas to now Type S 24 MPG with premium at about $4/gallon. Between Accord MPG vs Type S using different grade gas im spending $1600 extra on gas. Honestly it's really not too much more if you consider you are paying about 100 extra a month for gas for nicer car.

@Rip84LW 2 года назад

I am having the same issue. The fuel economy on the type s is what’s stopping from getting this car. Was thinking about just getting the 2.0 A-Spec instead. Very hard decision for sure

@KdibZ 2 года назад

Well, if you have a budget for type s or a spec then you are considering m340i, audi s4, stinger, and coupld others. Yes type s has the worst gas mileage but the others are around 30. That 5mpg diff is really not much per year dollar wise.

@Rip84LW 2 года назад

@@KdibZ Yea I am still not sure. With gas prices and using 93 octane and fuel economy on the type S seems like that’s all going to add up $$$. I mean I could do it but the question is do I really want to? Is it even worth it? I’m not looking to go blazing fast or anything to be honest. I just like the way the car looks. Meh. It’ll take me awhile to decide

@KdibZ 2 года назад

@@Rip84LW ya I understand. It does hurt going from 2019 Accord Manuel trans with unleaded gas up to 40mpg during summer and around 36 during winter to now 24mpg premium gas peak during summer lol definitely more cost. And on top of that, SH-AWD adds about 150 bucks differential fluid change to the maintenance every 30k miles on normal usage. Other than that, the service cost is identical to honda cars. But if the gas and other costs is making you hesitant, then definitely not the right car. probs should go for Accord, hyundai sonata, kia K5, or Toyota camry. For car prices as high as they are now, I'd recommend you get Accord or camry cuz their resale values hold up really well. I absolutely loved my manual Accord but it was too good of a chance to trade in a 2yrs old vehicle with 47k miles that I bought for 24k back in 2019 for 26k now. Either way I will end up losing in depreciation Inc market cools down. At the end of the day, if a car just gets you from point A to B then no point in spending more on a luxury car. I absolutely love the interior and exterior of this type S and plenty enough power for daily drive. I'm willing to lose more money to drive something I enjoy.

@gauravpahuja4675 2 года назад

Comfort mode 100%. Always nice to have the power if needed but daily driving has usually been in comfort. Main reason to buy a car in this class.

@Bnizzofashizzo Год назад

That’s what i thought too

@Kilabyte21 3 года назад

The 3G TL Type S will always be a timeless classic!

@MrTmoney83 3 года назад

I have an 07 type s that I'm debating to trade in for a new type s...just so hard letting it go. Still runs. drives n looks amazing.

@dapperdanman7779 3 года назад

@@MrTmoney83 I sold my 07 TL Type S back in 2018 to get a 15 TLX. A mistake that I hugely regret.

@MrTmoney83 3 года назад

@@dapperdanman7779 I test drove those and was not a fan. That said, have you test out the new type-s? And if so, think you'd have the same regrets? I sucked water into the intake and hydrolocked the motor at 130k miles. Car was totalled, I bought it back and replaced the motor with a 40-60k engine. Made $2k off the whole ordeal too. Tough letting her go, but needs new cat, no ac...

@dapperdanman7779 3 года назад

@@MrTmoney83 I ended up getting a new Type S last month and have no regrets so far. It is a much better car than the TLX was.

@TheSpink02 3 года назад

For people who like to tune that is where the value of this car will be maximized. Forged steel crankshaft and six-bolt main caps, forged connecting rods, and low-profile heads. Motor could be legendary once pushed to it limits.

@tomchen8687 3 года назад

Do not color the top of it black or drop the car or add spacers. The car looks perfect as it is. With regards to performance and the competition, Japanese cars aren't the best at drag races. They are built for handling around corners, so the TLX is perfect to take on a back road or canyon. It's also funny how virtually all car reviews casually leave out reliability, as if it's not the most important part of buying a car...Acura and Lexus destroy German cars when it comes to dependability.

@forevertall 3 года назад

I did miss that part but I've always always kept that in mind when it comes to Acura/Honda products. I may have missed out on saying it in this review but I figured it was a given considering.

@Cb_30 3 года назад

@@forevertall tom is an idiot, drop that car with some h&r springs like a inch all around, u prolly dont need spacers but check how it looks with the drop

@mitch20003 Год назад

yep I go for reliabilty, looks and comfort. Acura may not be the funnest to drive but its that balance. The tlx overall is one of the most reliable vehicles out there according to repair pal

@pmiahky 2 года назад

I have no doubt this car kills it. I know the handling is going to be fantastic. Interior is great and sound system is awesome. I’m in a TLX ASpec SHAWD so I know yours is great. Looks GREAT like you say. Cheers. This thing considering the weight handles as good as anything. Cheers.

@mistaBearJK 3 года назад

totally agree with you dawg. it's a beautiful car with lots of goodies in it :) getting my apex blue tomorrow

@forevertall 3 года назад

Oooh congrats! That blue is stunning!

@Blackpanther_risen Год назад

I agree w/ u 1000% bro. I will b getting one of those very soon and I agree w/ every point u said. I get the car for its looks and reliability that an Acura has been proven to be. It's proven to be way reliable compared to a BMW, Mercedes, or even Genesis. If I wanted something more powerful than the Type S, I would've gone to one of those or something like a Camero or Mustang or Charger/challenger but I don't like these other cars. My second choice sports luxury was a Lexus RC F/F Sport but the interior of the Type S is more modern.....luv the interior gadgets and lighting

@ryanmars4969 3 года назад

Just do full bolt on and the k tune it. I bet you will get about 410 to 450 depending route you go.

@krylonblue 3 года назад

I'm glad you're enjoying your Type S! I had mine for a total of 9 days before a drunk woman rear ended me and it's been at the body shop ever since. :( I want my Type S back! I miss it so much.

@forevertall 3 года назад

Ouch! That's very very annoying and I bet frustrating. Hope it recovers quickly!

@krylonblue 3 года назад

@@forevertall To make matters worse she had no insurance. 😫

@forevertall 3 года назад

@@krylonblue oh.. nevermind lmaooo

@krylonblue 3 года назад

@@forevertall Yeah, I had to go through my insurance. The repairs will cost about $7500.

@forevertall 3 года назад

@@krylonblue holy crap that's insane!!

@khafrebevins3025 2 года назад

The car is amazing, car enthusiasts talk about how let down they are but forget that Acura never said this was a Direct competitor to a BMW M series or AMG , but i do hope the next type S has more power.

@mikeydude319 3 года назад

I have an Advance SH-AWD and my apple car play and the system as a whole is so beyond glitchy. I am really hoping they come out with a software update soon for it.

@colinbny 3 года назад

And wireless

@mikeydude319 3 года назад

@@colinbny i find wireless glitchy and laggy compared to the wire. If they can better integrate it, then yes absolutely, but for now I am fine with plugging it in.

@colinbny 3 года назад

@@mikeydude319 charging it nonstop isn't good for my phone battery. That's why I prefer both. Oevrall love my 2021 TLX

@jjayguy23 2 года назад

Google Maps and Waze have a memory bug I’ve heard. They’ll make CarPlay crash.

@djsthemetereman 2 года назад

355 is plenty enough for me, & I'm a daily driver as well so it's all good. Nice car

@MrSamPhoenix 3 года назад

Gorgeous car, funny thing about the performance is how this vehicle was built with mountain carving in mind. Pit it against its competitors around a twisty road & the story would be different. But looking at the design of the engine & transmission (they’re extremely overbuilt), you could definitely see Acura left a lot of power on the table for reliability sake. Plus, against some of the others different Acura TLX Type-S examples do well or worse for some reason. But let the performance mods begin!

@EgguEd51 3 года назад

It handles great but if Acura wanted to design a canyon carver they should have shed some weight on it, 4200+ lbs is a lot to toss around

@MrSamPhoenix 3 года назад

@@EgguEd51 understood, but the numbers don’t lie. It handles better in turns than in all out straight line 0-60mph. Most folks today only know how to point straight & jam the accelerator to floor. In all reviews or shows that the TLX Type-S does ok in a straight line. But in curved roads is where the car truly shines. But alas, folks complaining about the car only know how to race from red light to the next. People today don’t drive for skillful pleasure anymore, but for rollercoaster 🎢 acceleration every few seconds.

@EgguEd51 3 года назад

@@MrSamPhoenix yes it handles well, especially for a large heavy car, that seems to be the consensus. However let's not mistake it for a car that will shine at the track. It's a type S not a Type R. It's meant to be more of cruiser/touring type of vehicle

@MrSamPhoenix 3 года назад

@@EgguEd51 nobody is confusing the TLX Type-S for a track car. Non of its peers are either to be honest, they’re luxury vehicles with some fun sprinkled in. The TLX Type-S simply shines at curves rather than all out red light acceleration jumps.

@lcfan214 3 года назад

Like your Type-S and explanation of features. Regarding your Android Auto going On/Off, I had the same problem with my Galaxy S10 and my Civic Si. It turned out my port had a lot of lint inside it. Giving it a good cleaning (suggest plastic floss stick) made it work much better.

@forevertall 3 года назад

Thank you!

@daking8374 2 года назад

Gonna be placing my order for that same color plus the factory body accents. Only mods I plan on doing are straight piping both catalytic converters and a tune. Keeping the factory mufflers

@mahfah7911 Год назад

Awesome review. Glad you covered all details and talked about the ride comfort In daily life. Good to hear lady view as well. Not many people cover as you did. I want to know if comfort mode is as comfortable as regular type s. Will it be nice comfy ride as daily driver. Really looking forward to making purchase decision. Will be seeing your other videos and liking. Keep them coming about type s. I want to finalize color between steel and blue. Like Red too. Can’t keep up with white paint. That’s not me so I must find a color which won’t show as much and look decent since I work between executives who have decent car, so can’t go for Tiger Pearl lol.

@carbonm2 3 года назад

The power the car has is great, it's just that the car weighs so much and drivetrain robs so much. Effectively a 280 hp/tq to the wheels on a 42xxlbs car. Amazing tech, amazing sounding car.

@Red-Pilled_Steel 3 года назад

Even the ride to and from work is fun. I haven't enjoyed a car like this for a while, it took a bit to get used to with less power but that's ok with me. When I got the car I wouldn't take it home without the accessories (sides and rear), it being red with the black looks good to me.

@RetroKingOG Месяц назад

The acura TLX focuses more on a comfortable ride compared to a sportier drive. And personally I love a comfortable ride over crazy speed. I would love the red or gold colour they offer on the Type S

@DanielReyes-zu8em 3 года назад

This car is not gapped by it's most direct competitor - the Lexus IS line. This car is decisively faster. If you look at the overall look, quality, tech, speed, and most importantly for me -- resale value -- this car is hard to beat.

@forevertall 3 года назад

Beautifully said.

@MrVuTran 3 года назад

Uh...the most direct competitor is the Audi S4, even Acura said that, also at an Acura event.

@tom11zz884 3 года назад

The Genesis, Audi, Kia Stinger, and Infiniti all Gapped it. So yes, it was GAPPED by all of its competition...

@MidnightAspec 2 года назад

@@MrVuTran That was Acura’s target but, in reality the IS350 F-Sport, G70 3.3T and non-Red Sport Q50 are its most direct competitors.

@kevinbreese5739 10 месяцев назад

Your girls review... No comment about the appearance outside or in, the comfort, the seats, the steering wheel, the build quality and material quality, the great ambient lighting, the performance, the exhaust note, the awesome sound system, the awesome AWD system, the abundant safety and convenience tech.. Only that the back seat is small, she likes the cooled seats, and it makes her dizzy...that was it. LMAO. Definitely NOT a car person. On a positive note, she's very pretty and seems very chill and funny. Anyhow, Beautiful car, bro. Enjoy it!

@just_Dario 3 года назад

Your so right… the Car drive superb On comfort mode, but as a spirited driver i feel that the. car is a lil floaty, but i do recommend 1” drop all around and 5mm spacer to give you a clean look. Gald your enjoying the Type-S with the performance tires.

@forevertall 3 года назад

Got an IG I can check out to see what it looks like with spacers? I might have to go ahead and do that.

@TheMstwntdLMSV123 2 года назад

The ELS system is one of the best parts of this car. It’s better than every one of its competitors and punches up to even a higher class. Quick note: I would recommend turning off the stop/start system if you’re driving hard. The oil needs to circulate to cool the turbo

@moisesescobarr 3 года назад

Love mine! Same color just not the NSX tires because i hate changing shit ounce snow comes 😂 been getting many stares and compliments. OH.. I added the carbon fiber inside just to make it unique from the ASpec. Love everything about it tho… it’s well balanced and sounds really good. I have 1,450 miles so far and I’ve had it for a month ish or so. More videos on my channel soon!

@omairsh8 2 года назад

Can't stop staring at it. Such a good looking car

@rainmaneg6240 3 года назад

Everyone should keep in mind the engine has forged internals. Wait till someone starts messing with it. Be patient. You know how the community works. Chill guys. Lol

@EgguEd51 3 года назад

True but you can say that about the competitors in it's class...they have lots of potential for power also. So this tlx mod for mod still getting gapped

@rainmaneg6240 3 года назад

Guess only time will tell right?

@EgguEd51 3 года назад

@@rainmaneg6240 indeed it will

@tom11zz884 3 года назад

The thing is it should not have to be modded...lol The competition is already fast out the door....

@brandonsok1912 3 года назад

Awesome car! Love the looks in and out. Honda/Acura reliability is a plus and it is practical. However, anyone can always use and enjoy more power. Acura definitely could have added something a little more to compete with rivals. If they did then I'm pretty sure more people would buy it.

@paulmurray9735 2 года назад

I’m the owner of a 2010 Acura TL AWD SHO V6-310 HP 167000 miles well kept great shape. One of the best car I drove. I bought it new . It started burning engine OIL about 153000 . I changed Pcv valve n a higher grade oil used -possibly 2O % impoverishment. Because of this reason I’ll never buy another Acura. Actually I’m impressed test drove a 2022 is 350 f sports but waiting for the dynamic package triple beam headlights. Mark Levinson stereo the Lexus IS a wonderful car.

@Arapaho82520 2 года назад

To each their own. Not to mention there's always a bigger fish (always someone faster). lol. Personally dig this type S for the luxury to speed ratio, as well as the awd for peace of mind.

@donprinceprince1348 9 месяцев назад

Yes sir it is a beautiful car I have one good job acura horse power 355 it could of been more at least 400 but its fast enough. I love this car acura Honda are very reliable. They go hard.

@dapperdanman7779 3 года назад

Great video! I look forward to seeing more as you do more with the Type S! Based on my experience with this car, I feel that if you're setting your Individual Mode to use Sport for the engine, that having auto engine start isn't going to help too much with fuel economy. To me, that seems like a quicker way to burn out the starter. I turn off the auto folding mirrors for the same reason.

@forevertall 3 года назад

Good call. I'm going to do that today.

@robt1185 3 года назад

Love the car man and just subscribed! I had the same issue with my TLX: when I would use my phone charger for audio it would not work. It turns out you need to have apple music downloaded and then it will be compatible. I am not sure in regard to Android, but I bet there is some type of app you need to be downloaded in order for it to be compatible with the stereo. LMK if that helps you at all! Once, again the car is beautiful, and keep up the videos

@ty.exit140 3 года назад

Aye bro just get a downpipe nd upgrade the inlet pipe to a more durable one because overtime that hose is going to give out being that its rubber. Check out Hondamobilemechanic's channel he did those two upgrades and his car is running 4.8 0-60s consistently with no tune. But I agree with you the turbo is a Gerber 😂😂😂 and the psi is a little low as well.

@forevertall 3 года назад

Thank you for the info!!

@RaY_77W 3 года назад

@@forevertall yes and you will be able to run 13.0 flat to low 12’s

@integra_gang 9 месяцев назад

Type S owner gang 🤙🏻

@zippinnascar Год назад

Nice, 355hp in the bigger MDX is still plenty, and the goal of the Type S isn't speed, it's just "sportier" with the same premium ride.

@Im2wavy174 Год назад

I just got mine a month ago n I love it I got the 2022 tiger eye type s the car is fire

@chrisp1733 3 года назад

I have an Apex Blue car and love looking back while walking away every time. If you don’t look back and want to keep looking, you bought the wrong car for you. The mileage does suck, but knew that coming in. I wouldn’t turn off the safety stuff, go into that menu on the screen and turn down the sensitivity. I’ve never had an issue with it adjusted. I’m in Canada, and we only had 240 shipped here, so even more rare in the North :) Dealer told me they are going to limit each years run to keep them somewhat exclusive, who knows. BTW, if you need winter tires, best budget, they are $$$ for this car. Acura isn’t making a package yet as there aren’t enough cars, so I have to put wintered on my stunner rims :(

@forevertall 3 года назад

Everytime I get out the car I look back, and the safety stuff I only turn off based off of my driving attitude that day. And yeah winter tires are coming

@javil1803 3 года назад

I could not wait for the type S but I got the A-spec SH-AWD Pearl blue and red seats 😁🤩 last year. I’m going to wait 3 years to get the Type S 🥳🥳😎😎 The only bad thing about the TLX it’s the gas ⛽️ The old TLX gas was really good

@madpistol 3 года назад

First of all, WOW! What a beautiful car!!!

@saprano1972 3 года назад

Broski, 342 subscribers, you should be making millions. 😎

@ZDriver1996 3 года назад

Acura owner here: Looks like the new Lexus IS500 will give be a better buy if you don't care about AWD handling. That IS500 is about 300lbs lighter and 120 more horsepower and a better powerband. Priced about the same. The Acura Type S handles superior, gets about 1-2mpg better, and turbos will keep this car's power feeling the same in high elevation. After looking at the two I'd go with the Lexus in addition to having a proven bullet proof engine & transmission. I've always owned honda and acura and so has my family, but I think I'd give the nod to the IS500 if were comparing rivals.

@matthewmiller7718 3 года назад

I can't figure out why they equiped it with a windshield wiper heater but no heated steering wheel...

@spectrumtraveler30 2 года назад

it’s good to know i was not the only person with connectivity issues. being an iPhone user, the Infotainment system in my 2021 TLX A Spec kept disconnecting, along with a weird audio issue that was piercing my ears. after 20,000 miles on the car, being only 11 months old, I had to replace the Infotainment system; the sunlight sensor was freaking irritating, because it kept coming loose and the rattling drove me nuts. This type of quality is unacceptable from Acura, and it was not worth the $52,000. I ended up trading it, because i got tired of taking it in every few weeks to fix things that shouldn’t of been breaking in a car that was only 11 months old 🙄.

@johnconor2152 Год назад

I bought a 2023 type s for Christmas all black and black

@lex350us 3 года назад

You should get the CF interior trim pieces , it will bring out the interior more

@djsthemetereman 2 года назад

I'm going to check the 2022 out on Monday in tiger eye, can't wait

@trtjojo3008 3 года назад

So there are tricks to get ur mpg especially if ur new to the new gizmos. After I have my fun flooring it and wat not I’ll reset my trip A. After I do I’ll drive casually on normal or comfort. My mpg will be a good 19.0 -21.5 MPG. So it all depends how happy ur foot is on the pedal and what mode your in. When your sport or +. Those rpms will suck in ur gas. I love this car and there will be a lot of surprises with this car over the next 5-10 years👀

@omarelsayed7997 3 года назад

So you hold the reset button to reset you mpg after u have fun with the car?

@trtjojo3008 3 года назад

@@omarelsayed7997 yep. Since the computer in the car will base ur fuel range on the current mpg. Once u reset that and drive casually ur range will increase a good amount.

@solarflare5616 Год назад

I have the same on other red interior. I’m not racing my car but it does turn heads. Tbh, I like the luxury and quality feel more and it does have just enough pep to have fun and that’s what it’s all about. The experience and this car delivers. Just remember, there’s always a faster car out there and at 65 mph with 900hp is just as fast as my 355hp.

@TheAftermarket1 3 года назад

Nice review! The TL-S is an interesting option but didn’t offer enough to compel me to trade in my G70. More weight, less power and that console setup would take a lot of getting used too. The G70 and TL-S both offer a lot of tech for the money but the G70 beats it in the end.

@MrGeezil 3 года назад

And the 21 g70 is just a facelift imagine if it was an all new redesign.

@MikeYurbasovich 2 года назад

If the genesis cars start to look nice I'll maybe consider one. I just can't drive an ugly car that costs 50k+

@digital_gig_k5328 3 года назад

Nothing but respect bro. Your Tlx is sick. Fuk what dem haters got to say. I will definitely sub.

@forevertall 3 года назад

Thanks bro. Much appreciated 🙏🏾

@digital_gig_k5328 3 года назад

@@forevertall Yessir! ✊🏾

@flaakko2376 3 года назад

I wonder if they will release a flashpro soon? should get close to 400 if they do👌🏻

@forevertall 3 года назад

I'm anxiously waiting!

@maxiefacey4988 3 года назад

One of the best looking front. facial with the new headlight s DRL I have the 2012 fwd tl

@topandrun126 3 года назад

I really wanted to buy this car so bad I watch about 95% of video on RU-vid about this car. I honestly don't care much about the power cause I'm not going anywhere to race anytime. But after spending time on RU-vid I come across the gt stinger the g70 and now I'm more interested in the gv70 mostly for the technology.

@TheRage191 10 месяцев назад

My goodness this car is a cop magnet i owned 2 a specs before this with tints never pulled over. Ive had this car for 3 weeks and have been pulled over twice! For tints!

@Ih8chew 2 года назад

So realistically with the back seat space, how bad is it? Is it adequate for someone 5’4” in the back seat? Also, definitely get the side skirts! Absolutely completes the look of this car.

@forevertall 2 года назад

If you're sitting behind me. Probably not

@lrod312 3 года назад

I would like to see sudden acceleration reactions; those are always fun lol

@Dragandspinn Год назад

I just erased an entire paragraph criticizing the guy who started this "its slow" crap. If you want "speed" for the money why not bring a Tesla 3 to run against the beloved M340, or C43 etc.? Exactly! This car is awsome! It has presence, and a soul on and on and on no need to continue. Oh and it's probably the last Honda we will be able to mod. No CVT no hybrid.

@kevinforman251 3 года назад

Get a custom exhaust from Red Run Exhaust in ephrata Pennsylvania! Then get some bead maker from Amazon trust me when say it will change your life! I’m from Pa too good luck with your build bro!

@forevertall 3 года назад

Does that exhaust keep the valves?

@MarioMusicMan22 8 месяцев назад

"This is the turbo, and it can fit a bigger one" and that's all you need to know

@Kuhladestkyicky 2 года назад

Ya don’t need an intake. You have one. Turbo. I always wonder the percentage of people who RU-vid their mods(expensive ones) but have big payments. I’m waiting for a Type-S RDX.

@djsthemetereman 2 года назад

I've been enjoying mine & get compliments on the tiger eye, I also added aftermarket side skirts & aftermarket wheels, currently I'm waiting for the spats so I can have a full kit.Your car looks good as well just let me know if you use coilovers or lowering springs I wanna close the gap as well

@Bnizzofashizzo Год назад

You have no idea how much i appreciate this. Also you’re 6’6!!! I’m so glad you mentioned your height. Are you comfortable during long drives ?

@forevertall Год назад

Very comfortable!!!!

@Bnizzofashizzo Год назад

@@forevertall * heads to dealership*

@forevertall Год назад

@Bnizzofashizzo wrap reveal happening soon. Then I'll be posting a new and updated video on the car.

@Bnizzofashizzo Год назад

@@forevertall one last question. I’m pretty sure I’m older than you given that I’m 42 but my question is is it a comfortable ride when you have it in comfort? Like, does it ride like a actual luxury car? I’m holding off on doing a test drive because I want to buy the car for my birthday this summer. It’s between this in the Acura MDX a spec. Also i subscribed so I’ll tune jn

@forevertall Год назад

@Bnizzofashizzo Yeah the suspension lightens up and definitely feels luxury. I rarely use it, so when I do go to comfort it is a big difference.

@cannonp10 2 года назад

I think for the price it’s a great car it’s loaded and people forget to talk about the reliability.This car can be modded and tuned probably but stock I think it’s enough I mean damn how fast do u want a car to go without getting hurt in it or hurting someone else

@travispierce252 2 года назад

If you drive in sports mode your gas is gonna be awful. Standard mode you still get 355 horses and way more gas mileage

@steveshibu8643 2 года назад

Also I think you should definitely get some side skirts. I've seen some that are paint matched with a black piece on it, It'll look sick.

@TommyBlazeHD Год назад

Glad you didn’t go with the Tesla! As handsome as the TLX Type S is, I don’t see myself paying that much when I can get an Accord Sport 2.0T, have better mpg, more passenger room, and gap the TLX-S, for a whole lot less. Owning a TLX is just bragging rights, for a less efficient car. But hey, it’s choice. I love the Hondas and Acuras, but the price tho….Not for me my brother.

@RaY_77W 3 года назад

I think you should get a draggy for the future when you start tuning the car