Overview & Reviews

Standard equipment now includes floor mats and an emergency trunk release.

• Excellent value, comfortable front seats, powerful and efficient engine, SportShift transmission is fun to use.

• Cheap interior bits, cramped rear seat room, excessive body roll in turns.

User Reviews:

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  good, bad, ugly - 2001 Acura TL
  By john cunninham - March 13 - 9:19 am

  I had difficulty rating the "fun to drive statement" in this review as I dont find driving any vehicle fun. The idea is to get from A to B safely, and, economically, and in this regard the vehicle has done an excellent job. For its size, and, type I think the 29 MPG is very good. I now have 130000 miles on the car, and, aside from routine maintenance, no repairs have been necessary. In saying that the SRS system has not functioned correctly from day 1. First the car dealer told me that my cell phone was triggering the light, then putting parcels on the seat of less than 35 pounds was doing it, etc, etc. Once it went over its warranty mileage the story changed, it was defective.

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  4 Transmissions in 4 years? - 2001 Acura TL
  By Brendan - February 11 - 8:12 pm

  We bough the TL used from the dealer - other than the tranmissions we havent had a lick of trouble, but 4 trannys now in a 4 year old car with 67k miles? Acura had done the right thing by us each time - no complaints there - the warrenty has been extended on the transmission to 7 years, 100k miles, but I do not feel like I can trust this car. The service advisor tells me there are spot problem with TL transmissions that were taken care of starting in 2004. I love the car other than this and woudl buy Acura again, but just not a TL built before 2004.

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  Great After 113,000 Miles - 2001 Acura TL
  By dpdiamond - January 30 - 6:26 pm

  This car was my fathers company car. Commuting from Long Island to NJ everyday, he put on about 35,000 miles per year. I have had the car for over a year, and I put on about 2K per year , used as a station car. This car is rock solid, and quality is excellent. The interior is bland, and the styling outside is also bland. The car just went through the transmission recall, and was found to be fine after 113K miles. I will keep this car for another 10 years, specifically as a station car due to its quality and reliability.

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  quality without being overboard - 2001 Acura TL
  By sylvesr - February 7 - 2:00 am

  Vehicle is sound, comfortable, pleasant to drive, not too sporty. Great sound and navigation system. Had to replace rear wheel bearing at 20,000 miles! All repairs under excellent warranty. Some discoloration in airbag cover NOT handled well by dealership.

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  Smooth - 2001 Acura TL
  By syeaton - January 20 - 2:00 am

  The Acura TL is an excellent blend of characteristics I was looking for. GOod handling, acceleration, quiet ride, good fuel economy, and performance. Its stylish and ye not pushy.

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  going back to my maxima - 2001 Acura TL
  By robertabear - September 25 - 2:00 am

  After a Camry and a Maxima which were great for over 150,000 miles, we bought our first "luxury" car. Today, after 3 years and 30,000 miles, it is getting a new transmission. As soon as we get it home, well trade it in for something more reliable. Otherwise, why not expect another problem at 60,000 when we are no longer under warranty? What a disappointment!

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  Fun but with consistent issue - 2001 Acura TL
  By Dvdleav - August 23 - 2:00 am

  Love the car, consistent great dealer service (3 different dealers in 3 years b/c of job transfers). Only issue is a consistent trim flaw (seen on several other 00 and 01 too) The rear door trim peels/falls apart after about 8,000 miles. Actual service notice was sent by Acura to dealers. A real annoyance every 9 months to replace.

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  acura 3.2 T.L. - 2001 Acura TL
  By Grant Smith - May 29 - 2:00 am

  The car has been a great experience. The body style could stand to be redesigned, but the interior is great. I have been in the Audi A6 and the BMW 3 series niether of witch have the ease of operation of all controls like my TL.

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  Not too shabby - 2001 Acura TL
  By Phillip M. - May 28 - 2:00 am

  For the most part I like what this car has to offer as basic features.. heated seats and mirrors, sunroof etc. I did have to have a new transmission but in after the last one almost killed me by stalling and almost stopping dead in its tracks on I-95 in Florida but overall I think its a great car for the money and resale looks good.

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  Disappointed - 2001 Acura TL
  By jbaccord - February 9 - 2:00 am

  I purchased an TL after driving a 92 Accord for 10 years. What a dissappointment. The 10 year old Accord is much more fun to drive, handling is better, drivers seat much more comfortable. I am thinking about selling it and going back to an Accord. The TL is not worth the extra money. This is a subpar car with nice features at a fairly reasonalbe price.