Overview & Reviews

After big changes last year, including the return of the Type-S model, the 2008 Acura TL receives no significant changes.

• Roomy and well-crafted interior, impressive handling for a relatively large front-drive sedan, sweet V6 engines matched to excellent transmissions, fantastic surround-sound system, lots of standard high-tech features, top crash test scores.

• Not as traditionally luxurious as other models in its class, front-wheel-drive handling limitations are apparent when driven hard, lack of low-end torque in some situations.

User Reviews:

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  What a car! - 2008 Acura TL
  By henry - March 13 - 7:05 pm

  This Acura TL is a step up from a fully-loaded 2003 Accord V6 that I previously drove, and wife continues to love it despite 320,000 km on it (bought it brand new!). So far, Ive had very little regret from choosing it over Audi A4 and Lexus IS 250. The car drives beautifully, esp. on the highway! This car gets the most bang for your bucks!

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  Good Value - 2008 Acura TL
  By firebird - March 9 - 1:19 pm

  For the great lease you can not beat the value of this car, lots of options that cost extra or cannot get on other cars. The ride is a little on the stiff side especially when temps are below 30 degrees.

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  GREAT car! - 2008 Acura TL
  By Rio Rebel - March 9 - 9:41 am

  The bigger engine in the TL-S made a big difference to me. I was set to get a G35 until I drove the S model. Great quality, thrilling to drive. I LOVE this car. Only thing I dont like is the lip spoiler in the S. In fact, my wife loved it so much we got her a base model TL two weeks later!

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  My Dream Car! - 2008 Acura TL
  By Chris - March 4 - 9:44 am

  Ive had my eye on this car for over a year. I traded in my 05 TSX. The difference is amazing! The TSX was a great little commuter car, but the TL Type S is a mean machine on the road. I was considering an Infiniti G35 or a Lexus IS 350, but when you priced similarly equipped cars the TL blew them out of the water price wise. I have owned one acura and two hondas and this is by far the best value for the money and the most fun to drive.

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  TL is a great car - 2008 Acura TL
  By nacho2 - March 2 - 11:29 am

  I have had the car for under a week, no complaints at all.The car is an automatic and drives very smooth. I would recommend this car to anyone comparing it to a Lexus or a Mercedes. Apart from value of the vehicle, Acura offers reliability.

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  08 Type S - 2008 Acura TL
  By Jeff - February 22 - 6:21 pm

  This little car really goes! Great 6m gearbox, super handling and good mileage for the package. My average is 25-28.The downside, lousy interior panels. My unit arrived "new" with a huge U shaped scratch on the dash in front of the steering wheel. Dealer is still fooling with resolution. Ive since scuffed the door getting in & out and the wife put another one across the passenger side dash with her purse, yes a leather purse, while getting in. Beware pulling on hard acceleration, the TL can get a little hairy there. The interior is cramped and the tilt wheel stinks but if you are 6ft./215lb. and want 25 MPG this is one of the best deals going.

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  Love this Car!! - 2008 Acura TL
  By ingsoc39 - February 19 - 4:42 pm

  My first Acura, researched this auto a good 7 months prior to purchasing, it performed well up to my expectations, and I am extremely pleased with it. You can configure the nav to male/female voice. It was everything and more than the comparable BMW and Lexus, at a much better value. Purchased Moroccan red with A spec special Acura wheels and tires, so splurged a bit, also purchased with ground effects package, its a blast to drive, solid, refined, and Im enjoying it!

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  Better than most - 2008 Acura TL
  By Epacal - February 8 - 3:52 pm

  I bought the Type S for a daily driver and have not been disappointed. Nice features, good ride and great performance. I cant believe the difference between the standard 3.2 TL and the 3.5 TL S. It was worth the extra money.

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  Nice Car - Rides like a Honda - 2008 Acura TL
  By John S - February 3 - 2:41 pm

  I downgraded from a 2005 BMW 5-Series sedan because I needed a cheaper ride at this point in my life. This car is handsome, well built, and chock full of extras that cost at least $10K in the BMW 328xi that I was considering.

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  2nd TL - 2008 Acura TL
  By SeymourClearly - January 31 - 3:39 pm

  This is my 2nd TL. My previous TL was an 06, same base model. I grew up in an automotive family and have more automotive knowledge than most owners. My last couple of cars were a Porsche 944, an SHO, Maxima SE, a Lexis IS and a TSX. (Our other car is a Highlander AWD.) Simply the TL is the most satisfying car I have owned. The drive, the comfort, the reliability and relative economy of ownership are exceptional! The car does it all. Its a great highway cruiser - comfortable for four adults although a little tight in the back, responsive on a winding road and very quiet unless you jack up the fabulous audio system. Best bang for the buck!