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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  Loving the 08! - 2008 Acura TL
  By dap2006 - April 2 - 7:27 pm

  I traded in my 06 TL after 2.5 years - I needed a change. The 2008 TL-S w/auto surprised me with how much better it is! A bigger engine, daytime running lights, auto headlights, active noise cancelization, better brakes, better transmission (love the smooth downshifts), back-up camera, etc. It rides and drives much better than my 06! In carbon bronze its a looker, too. Im extremely happy with my TL-S!

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  My Acura TL after 3 months - 2008 Acura TL
  By Jim - March 30 - 10:44 pm

  Excellent performance. Good mileage in town driving, excellent mileage in highway driving. I really like the interior except the power outlets are not easily accessible. The dash outlet is difficult to use if car is in park and the console outlet is far down inside console. It is an exciting drive and power is more than adequate. I have not noticed the interior rattles others have commented on. Door panels do scuff easily.

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  Love my TL!! - 2008 Acura TL
  By HarleyTX - March 25 - 4:37 pm

  I was apprehensive about buying a car that would soon be redesigned, but from what spy-photos Ive seen, the 09 will not be nearly as handsome. After 15,000 miles, Im am utterly in love with this car. Faster and more comfortable than my 05 TSX, Ive never regretted buying this car. It still looks good, has a great performance/luxury compromise, and is built like a tank. Theres is no better car for the money!

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  LOVE THIS - 2008 Acura TL
  By bala0509 - March 23 - 6:35 pm

  Sent my husband to test drive a regular TL. Well after he drove the Type S and the MDx sport and ent packg we had to get both. This is my second Acura. i also have an integra.. (1996) and it works just fine as well. Love how responsive this car is. Love the sporty pedals and love that all the options were included. I look for excuses to go out now.

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  Great Car! - 2008 Acura TL
  By Paul - March 18 - 7:35 pm

  Ive had this car for about eight months, and so far, its the best car Ive owned. Love the v-tech and power, while the interior seats are very comfortable and accommodating. I cant stress enough how good a value this car is for the features it offers, and the fuel economy is also commendable for its size and engine. I only wish Acura could have invested a little bit more detail and care for interior build quality, as there are some squeaks and rattles, and my shoes easily scuff the the bottom of the door panels. Overall, I love this car!

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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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  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.