Why I Bought The ACURA TL SH AWD 6MT Over The COMPETITION!! 

I LOVE my TL SH-AWD!! Acura’s are the only cars I’ve owned! Love ‘em!!

'09 TL AWD owner here bro! Keep up the vids! I love my TL AWD!

Got a 2013 tl Awd 3.7 love your content keep it coming A+++

I own a 12' awd. The best modification I did on mine was the the one I never expected. So after jpipe, third cat delete and intake. None gave me the power I was expecting. Until I got my rim and tire setup. The factory rims same as the videos (18's) weigh over 32lbs and the michaline stock tires are 33lbs. I replaced the rims with flow forming light 19.5 lbs rims in 19 inch and went with some 21.5 lbs continental extreme dw's. Lost a total of 24 lbs of rotational mass. But on a AWD vehicle where all four tires get the car going. It was a night and day difference. Head snapping off take off difference. The amount of power that you restore with out those stocks is ridicules. I'm so surprised acura desired on puting those on with they're over weight, performance robbing rims.

Thank you so much for the review. You helped me out with deciding this type of car. I loved all of my Hondas and have been looking for something like this to upgrade.

Definitely getting this car after covid pandemic wears down,early spring next year is my goal, your vid really inspired me as i learn about cars im still a rook but this 2012 model is what im getting automatic cuz im a rook at stick cant get used to it ,my first car was 2002 honda civic major upgrade for me!!!!!

Beautiful car plz keep the content coming I'm working on getting me a 4th gen now 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

I owned a 2009 TL and it was a really fun car for sure 👍

Keep the content coming brotha. Mines a 2010 TL awd manual also. Took my car to the dealership and they said it was really rare to see a manual 4th gen.

Thx for the Video I just purchased a 2014 TL special edition in white & I love it Your right about the paddle shifters there not instant

2009 RL owner here appreciating your TL videos😅

Great overview of the 4G Acura TL SHAWD 6MT. I have a 2012 version of the same car in black as well. Very happy with my ride. Plenty of fun in the winter with traction off and very enjoyable in all driving situations. I would like to find a shifter with better feel and find a way to keep the revs from hanging when shifting close to redline.

Keep going with that TL! Love seeing it kick butt! Tired of the channels with mustangs and stuff. The TL is legit!

I love your video. And I must say I’m addicted to Acura from 2004 on. Funner is not a word! Unless you’re at Harrah’s in So Cal! Lol. Thanks

Acura is way ahead of its time, it’s all I’ve owned. First car was a 1990 integra DA, right now I got a 2006 TL. Next is either this one or the RDX awd! 😎

Love your block out smoke all round I have the matrix front wheel drive

Coming from a 2013 535i it was definitely the least reliable car I've ever had you made a good choice

Looks amazing blacked out like that

One of the best Acura's

Yeah Acura has had torque vectoring AWD for a long time. Other brands are just now starting to get into torque vectoring technology but since Acura/ Honda have been using it for years they have perfected it. I drove the new Acura RDX with SH-AWD and wow that feels like a lifted Type R imo definitely the best system on the road

10 TL Awd owner here. Great ride! Mines a pearl white with stock grille and I get compliments about it from random people all the time.

nice !! & with a honeycomb body color match grill bad ass fr tho 💯

This car is super under rated in the Honda community. The beak and rear end were really divisive. I get it, but you really got to respect Honda for cramming a lot of modern tech into a 6MT.

Looking into getting one of these.

100% agree on all points you mention... the TL 6MT SHAWD was really the only option in the Honda family of reliability for me too. Went 2 weeks without driving it and almost forgot how much this thing rips, love it! 😁👍

Got 250K miles on my 2012 (FWD). Still going strong.....

Love my 2010 tl shawd auto... I have a takeda intake and RV6 long tube j pipe.. getting the whole grille painted to match the pearl white soon.

I time stamped the best I could of the main reasons I bought it. Everything else in between explains why I didn't choose an auto. I know it's a lot of talking, and most ppl won't watch the whole thing. Please enjoy, and smash that subscribe button🤙.

Great vid bro!. I have 3.7 auto. Based on everything I see looks like Tuner or lighter wheels are the best first mods. What do you recommend? Also, I have been looking into super charger set ups but haven't found much. What would you do for yours if getting a super?

The accord coupe with the V6 and 6speed is also great imo just harder to find those since not a lot of people got them.

Such an amazing car. Sadly I'm giving her up to get me a pickup...but mannnn. Everyone else on the road just have no idea how badass this car really is....it's a beautiful low key armor piercing awd tank....and when that v-tec hits towards the peak...🤤. Enjoy my man.

When Acura rebuilds your engine you may notice more power. I definitely did notice it pulls harder. But I would recommend babying the car for like 4000 km then doing an oil change before you get back to vtec and racing. It's a good idea to let the engine break in a little then get rid of the oil that was there during break in. That's what I did as it was recommended to me.

Sir, you inspire me to get a 4g 6MT. It truly is my goal after my current base 3g 6MT :)

Went from a Type S RSX to my TL.. huge difference

I have 2 TLs. 2005 & 2011 both 6MT. 3rd gen is nice, but not in the same league as the 4th gen. The driving experience is amazing!

Nice ride. I have same one black type SH but it's Auto. I also got acura to rebuild the motor due to oil consumption. It was free. Question How did you black out all chrome??

I LOVE YOUR CAAAAAAAAAAAR Having such a hard time selling my FWD 2010 TL... I dream of putting my hands on a AWD TL

Honder for life!!! God I want one of these so bad... Theyre just impossible to find in Alaska... I have a Accord EX-L V6 6MT, and it will do, until the day I find one of these

I have the same car but in white, 6 speed awd and love it, however it did have the oil consumption issue which the dealer fixed but Im worried that the issue will come back, it does run and drives really nice though

Bro I’m plotting on this car! Shit looks amazing currently got an old Camry

love the TL. I have a 14 Q50 with 140k miles i plan on keeping it forever

I last owned a 3G base TL auto but I’m currently saving for a 2012-2014 SH-AWD 4G 6SPD soon 😎😎😎

How much did it cost to black out all the chrome? Did you do it yourself? I have the 2012 Dark Gray color and I think that would make it look so much better.

That j37 😍 I love my TL sh awd wish I knew how to drive Manual ! This cars are so underestimated after work I race my friends 2013 535xi m sport and we go at it both stock his a lil quicker than me but I keep up good !

Hey buddy nice car, I’m thinking about getting an 2000 tl sh awd. New subbie here from Canada. Good luck with the channel, sonofabitch.

Great video man, I have the 2014 tl sh Aspec. It’s at 80k and burning oil. Checking dip stick at 20% and no oil is left. You think Acura will fix it? I’m on the oil consumption test 2/3 done I don’t want them saying they can’t fix it cuz it’s not excessive but still burning oil before 20% can’t imagine after 150k this is worrying me.

i got an 09 g37xS and I like it a lot, I wanted a 08 tl type s or tl shawd but too hard to find

Hey beautiful car man! Could you enlighten me the difference between the your TL and a 9th gen accord coupe V6 6MT. in terms of performance and speed? thanks

What did u use to paint the trim , I have a 2012 tl and am looking how to do it

It's an awesome car. I have an 08 Type-S. Wish it had SH-AWD lol

Looking to buy this car anything I should be looking at when looking at used one, only going with a manual trans

That is probably the best looking to I've seen after that black out. Deciding this over a 6-6 accord coupe

i couldn't find one of these reasonably priced but i did manage to snag a 6 speed ILX

Hello. Do you think you can build something fast with Honda Accord j35z2 (vcm) without vtec.

I love my TL 6mt :)

AWESOME VERBAL DISSERTATION BRO ON THE 4TH GEN. EVERYONE I KNOW THAT OWNS THESE INCLUDING MYSELF FIND GREAT PLEASURE IN DRIVING THE SH-AWD TL AS A DAILY DRIVER. YOU WAS CORRECT THE FIRST TIME WITH SAYING THAT THE SH-AWD HAS THE CAPABILITY TO SEND A 100% POWER TO EITHER REAR WHEEL IN CORNERING IT ALSO SLOWS THE OPPOSITE REAR WHEEL DOWN FOR BETTER CORNERING. (ALEX ON AUTO'S) MADE A VIDEO EXPLAINING THE ENTIRE FEATURES ON ACURAS SH-AWD SYSTEM YEARS AGO, CHECK IT OUT IT'S VERY INFORMATIVE. I THINK YOU'LL LOVE IT. THANKS AGAIN FOR THE CONTENT. GREAT JOB ON ALL THE MOD'S.

Considering buying a used 2012 TL 126,000 no engine or accidents never owned a Japanese car. This was very insightful. Any other tips I should know?

I believe the sh option is only available on newer models, all wheel drive option?

I have a 2013 Acura tl technology package automatic lol but what's the best mods

I regret getting rid of of my tsx wagon 8( best vtech reliablet it was a tank and peppy... How is the auto 6spd on these ?

What made you choose this over an IS350 F Sport? Is that something you considered? IMO better looks and handles better, easier to toss around, Lexus reliability…

damn dope video im in the market to buy a cheap sports sedan

Nice TL, had fun when I had mine but traded it recently for a 2017 accord touring coupe V6. So much more fun and quicker.

I'd love to find the 2012 in a manual!

I want a wrecked one of these to swap the drivetrain into my 8th gen accord and supercharge it

How would you rate the trunk space and rear seats ? I have two kids currently own a 04 tl trying to upgrade and im considering on geting a 4th gen

Has anyone had one of these have a came shaft issue

That’s a lot of car with lots of potential for speed awd

Your right!!! When you black out the Chrome it's a different looking car...

This launch control from the factory, is it only your year? I'm curious because I have a 2010 sh-awd with the manual transmission

Damn bro. Nice car, the interest rate is alot tho. I bought my 2013 acura tl sh-awd just about 2 yrs ago for $24k / $427 monthly, with 15890 miles. Mine comes with 8yr/125000 mile warranty after all the lawsuit acura had. I just stick my paperwork in the glovebox. Now I have 48000 miles on it. Very reliable as long as you are on top of the maintaince. So far its affordable for me. I get all my oem parts online from acura warehouse. Warranty stuff i bring it in to dealer.

You need to show a video racing a FWD model with the same mods!

Lookin into getting one. Coming from n54 I’m needing the reliability.

Did you have a cam shaft issue

You got me looking for a manual TL now. Looks amazing with the color matched front...

Hey man, I sold my 2006 Acura TL (base) last year and I'm looking for one of these 4th gen TL's, you think it's worth the upgrade??

When did you buy this for almost 30k? Is this something recent ?

Did u paint or wrap the chrome piece on the grill and truck

How many miles did yours have when you purchased it?

Watching this video is so weird bc its like im hearing myself😭; i bought mine for the same exact reasons. Needed a fun manual awd car for college in Buffalo. I bought the 2013 in 2017 ; i looked at the same cars you did. I chose this over the G37x bc my insurance was going to be cheaper and its more reliable. Mods i got rn are PCD, Tein Coils, Stage 2+ clutch kit w Single mass flywheel, braided clutch line, and K&N Air filter. I hated the 18" wheels so I actually bought 19s and summer tires to match but i made sure they were lighter than the 18". Beginning of 2021 is deff the goal for that gerzy bear SC kit! Are You thinking of installing yourself?

I wanna use the complete swap from one of these and put it into a Honda Civic either 88 to 91 Civic Hatchback or Sedan. Or maybe even a 92 to 95 Civic Coupe. Hatchback or Sedan. If I do a Coupe I wanna also do Jdm Integra Type-R front end conversion on it. If it's a Hatchback I wanna rear mount the engine in the rear and also do a Dc2 usdm Integra front end conversion. The 92 accord sedan I built had the full J30a swap in it. I also did a complete front end conversion using a JDM Accord Euro-R *CF6* front end. Its the one and only Accord to have this front end conversion and it's also the first time a CF6 front end was ever shipped to The States bkuz thr car I got the front end from was never sold here in The States only sold in Japan and European markets.

Imo if you really want some good weight reduction enkei's are a decent pick

Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT was in your list? Interesting car. Manual , awd like TL.

I found my 4gen 6mt last Halloween. It was the only one in the country (states) for sale besides a few clapped out 3rd gens. It eats most Infiniti’s

How much oil does it burn

Miss my 11 shawd .....

The only thing to watch out for so far from my ownership on a 2012 Acura TL SH automatic and tech package has been the cost of the alternator replacement. The only other issue is the seat bolster wear which is normal as it ages. I test drove g35/37 back to back with the TL they are much slower response automatics. Manual is great but hard to find. Good luck with yours I have had mine 3 years and tires, oil change, alternator, battery only maintenance needed (basic).

I’m looking to get one of these, only thing is tho I haven’t driven a manual in years lol

I wish I could find one of these

Do these burn oil like like MDX?

I fucking love the car my dude and video as well. These TL's are absolute gems. That said... imho you made a terrible financial decision. I usually don't pipe up regarding how other people spend their money but I just don't understand the logic on this one. You rolled debt from your old car, into a used car then ended up with a 6 year finance at 12% interest. You're literally spending over $14,000 just to borrow the money to finance this car. Quick math says that's $35,000 + $14,000 = $49,000 of net dollars for a used Acura TL. Then factor in premium fuel consumption and insurance. You say you're not rich - but spending nearly $50 grand (of net income) to afford a high performance Japanese luxury sedan screams the opposite. Sorry to be so critical, but when I hear someone say things like, "I rolled in debt", "my credit is not good" and "i'm not rich", its decisions like these that will be incredibly harmful in the long term.

A Spec never was a standard in the 4th gen TL, its a dealer install option consist of front/rear and side ground effect, lower suspension, steering wheel and diamond cut wheel. The only thing I hate against these TL is that they have potential burning oil on the 2012 and up.

2012 awd automatic 140k..for $8k...whachu think?

I would love a manual but living in Houston 🤦🏼‍♂️

My only issue when the discussions come up is when a person did not drive the whole list of cars. When it seems you didnt. Plus if you were getting an extended warranty anyways why is reliability a real concern?

Got a 530i with over 160k miles on it, second engine is still going decently strong other than a tick but I am getting a TL soon, 09-12 preferably one of these.

I got a 03 CL Type-S 6speed so I'm in the rare Acura gang!!

I’ve had one and the mdx rhese gen are Bullit proof

This car looks slick with the blacked out grill!