2003 Acura TL Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.60/5 Average
456 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

For 2003, all TL models equipped with the navigation system receive OnStar as standard equipment.

Pros:
  • Excellent value, comfortable front seats, impressive power from the Type-S engine, long list of standard equipment.
Cons:
  • Average interior materials, lacks the panache of some competing luxury sedans.

User Reviews:

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  • Like my 3.2TL - 2003 Acura TL
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    I have owned it for 4 months now. Still loving it. Very good mix of luxury and sport. Just little disappointment with the noise and transmission hesitation at lower gears

  • Great Car - 2003 Acura TL
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    This car is one of the best I have ever owned. It is fun to drive and nice trunk room.The Bose radio has great sound.

  • Like it, but problems - 2003 Acura TL
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    I really do like this car. Great interior appointments, Nav is great because you can use it while you drive (good and bad, but you can find restaurants on the fly) and the car has excellent acceleration in the limited powerband. However, I am on my second transmission. The shuffling through gears is rough, and it has issues picking a gear from 45-55 mph. The seats are squeaking, and there is a rattle in the dash. I am going to take it to the dealer to have these fixed before I give it back to them at the end of my lease. Good car, but beware of the transmission and engine issues.

  • Love the car - 2003 Acura TL
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    Weve had the car for about a year and love it. It rides smoothly, and the acceleration is great. We were looking at Lexus, BMW, and Audi, but you cant beat the car for the price and performance. Interior is great and my wife loves the heated seats...

  • Oh my God!! - 2003 Acura TL
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    I love my 2003 Acura TL Type S. This is the car of my dreams. Its fast, gorgeous, and reliable. I cant say anything bad about the car really. I have a great amount of head room (Im 6 feet), excellent power, and good gas mileage. The car gets so much looks its outragous. I get compliments on the clean leather interior all the time, and the car has an excellent paint job. I just love how the car came fully loaded with everything. I think I will drive nothing but Acuras from now on.

  • Love the Type S - 2003 Acura TL
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    Great car. I would buy another one. The only problem is that we needed brake pads after 12,000 miles. No problems in 16,000 miles. A great car.

  • I went from Ford escort to acura TL - 2003 Acura TL
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    Buying my acura was the best thing that happend to me in a long time. Being a 22 year old man you dont want to just drive anything. I really got sick and tired of my 1994 ford escort and decided it was time to upgrade and get something sophisticated and stylish. This car gets so many looks its outrageous.

  • OK, but.... - 2003 Acura TL
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    This is my third acura, a vigor, 1999 3.2 TL and the 2003 3.2 TL. All in all, a good value, but far from perfect. Brakes and brake rotors have been an issue, from the 1999 to the one I have now. Suspension is a little soft and if you push the car around a corner, you can feel it. Then there are the tranny problems, legend for TL owners. Compared to whats out there in the price range, the TL, especially the new one is a good choice, but, the bloom is off the rose for me in some areas. My lease is up in about 6 months and I will explore all options. The fit and finish on the Acura is still far above that of the Maxima.

  • Only Type-S - 2003 Acura TL
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    This cars is sooooo much fun to drive...

  • Best value for money!! - 2003 Acura TL
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    I just love this car!! It is the best value for money on road!! I have Tl-TypeS and I can blow off any car on the road!! Power is abundent and this baby is FAST!!!!!

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