Overview & Reviews

The TL Type-S makes its debut this year, sporting a 260-horsepower engine, sport-tuned suspension, Vehicle Stability Assist and 17-inch tires. 2002 also sees some styling revisions to the TL's front end and taillights. An in-dash six-CD changer, one-touch-up driver's window and two-position memory system for driver seat and mirrors are newly standard on both the 3.2 TL and the Type-S, and Acura has added insulation materials to the doors and reshaped the side mirrors to cut down on wind and road noise inside the cabin. Anthracite Metallic, Aegean Blue Pearl and Eternal Blue Pearl are the new exterior colors.

• Excellent value, comfortable front seats, impressive power from Type-S engine, SportShift transmission is fun to use.

• Average interior materials, cramped rear seat room, lacks the panache of some competing luxury sedans.

User Reviews:

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  Great car but where is the Honda reliability - 2002 Acura TL
  By Honda owner - December 2 - 1:26 am

  This is a great car with some quality control issues. Transmission is not the greatist thing, mine is starting to slip and car only has 22k on it. Other problems is it took the dealer four tries to figure out why my sunroof was rattling, finally they replaced the entire thing, no problems since. Engine is excellent. Comfort is great. Gas mileage could be better. I get around 19 in the city. I wish the car was rear wheel drive because there is occasionally too much torque steer. Otherwise great car.

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  Dont buy a 02...buy an 03 - 2002 Acura TL
  By TL - Tranny - November 28 - 11:09 am

  The Acura TL Type-S is a great sport sedan. Acura has had a hard time with the 02 transmissions. Its a specific range of VIN numbers and if your car falls with in...there is an expected chance of problems with your vehicle. Mine is one of them. Not only do I have one of these cars but 2 and they both exhibit the same qualities. To make the story short, Im on my 4th trasmission and its due for the next. You come to recognize the signs! The talk I have heard from my countless visits to my dealer is the 03 have had no problems. I will say the car has never left me stranded, but I have had to push it out of parking spots because of no "Reverse."

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  Great Ride - 2002 Acura TL
  By snarisetty - November 4 - 6:31 pm

  Overall performance and build quality is great. Had to replace tranny @52K. Acura service was great, and replaced the tranny under warranty.

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  What a grate car. - 2002 Acura TL
  By Getovait2005 - October 17 - 2:00 am

  this is a grate car, nice looks, Grate Power, A nice Bose sound system nice outside lights . Some things could be better like a little more room, bigger trunk.

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  Fun Sedan - 2002 Acura TL
  By vineviz - September 30 - 2:00 am

  I love the TL-S. Quality is bulletproof, and the car is quite fun to drive: it handles very well, accelerates smartly, and is very comfortable on my commute. There is plenty of space in the back for two child safety seats, and the front seats are comfortable and well- bolstered.

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  Keep On Runnin - 2002 Acura TL
  By Northwest Guy - September 22 - 2:00 am

  Have had vehicle for under two years with 18k mi. Ive read reviews about transmission issues, cheap interior, tires, as well as those who love to drive. Traded in a 93 Taurus SHO with a 24 valve Yamaha engine - Type S cant produce that power. The low center of gravity makes it handle exceptionally well on hard curves and turns (much better than the bloaty feeling in a Taurus). Once moving on water-slickened roads here in the NW, I havent had ANY problems. Interior issues for some dont bother me - its cleanly designed. Agree that transmission isnt perfect when running in auto mode v. tiptronic on the fly sliding cover under sun roof rattles.

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  Big Sporty Value Champ Car - 2002 Acura TL
  By davidO - August 5 - 2:00 am

  Ive had my 02 TL-S (non-nav) for some time. Considered BMW 325xi/330xi, Audi A4, Nissan Maxima, Saab 9.3, Lexus IS300/ES300. Acura won by being $10k less than the BMW for the same features and being more reliable. Audi A4 not reliable enough. Maxima not luxury-oriented; Saab to expensive and not reliable. Lexus IS300 is rear-wheel and so not appropriate in the snow; ES300 wont handle -- too soft.

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  Acura TL S type - 2002 Acura TL
  By Drew9316 - July 10 - 2:00 am

  Acura does not negotiate much

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  Type S - 2002 Acura TL
  By markvi - July 6 - 2:00 am

  Great performing vehichle. Quick, handles beautifully. Only bad point was replacing the transmission at 25k. Flaw in the design of tranny, fortunately under warranty.

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  Keeps on Going... - 2002 Acura TL
  By speedie - May 28 - 2:00 am

  This is still a thrill to drive three years later. An "E-ticket" ride!