2005 Acura TL Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.67/5 Average
449 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

The front seatbelt buckles are now mounted to the seat frame, and sensors in the front-passenger seat alert the driver when an occupant is out of a safe position for the side airbag.

Pros:
  • Luxurious interior, long list of standard equipment, powerful V6 engine, slick-shifting six-speed manual, pleasant blend of ride comfort and fun, superb sound system.
Cons:

User Reviews:

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  • Quality is important - 2005 Acura TL
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    Bottom line, I really like this car. Everything from the cool blue lights that shine down on the center console at night to the DVD Surround Sound system. Ive read some reviews about the difficulty of using the Acura Navigation system and the Handsfree Bluetooth phone link. I took time to master both and have had great success. Following the rules in the manual solves most voice command problems. I use the Verizon Motorola V710 phone. 95% of the time it syncs up great. Phone must be paired each time its removed from car. Can do it without looking now. Important to have the engine on before pairing. Wish the TL had MP3 plug with controls intigrated into nav. screen.

  • A LUXURY BEST BUY - 2005 Acura TL
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    I shopped for months for a great sports sedan. I test drove a 06 BMW 325, a vovlo s40 turbo, an Audi a4 turbo, and an infinity G35. What it came down to was that the Acura TL had virtually more power, better navigation system, better reputation for reliability ( I asked 3 mechanics all said go Japanese), modern and stylistic interior, aggressive and sporty exterior, and a buyer friendly price tag.

  • Wish things were better - 2005 Acura TL
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    Impressive car at first but the interior is lacking and needs some serious attention. We love the power and comfort of the TL. Dissappointed in minor issues that takes the dealorship several times to fix such as passenger window will not always work, Bluetooth, Headliner sagging under sunroof. Aggravating issues keep popping up that make me want to trade.

  • Id buy it again in a heartbeat! - 2005 Acura TL
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    I love this car. Looks great, handles well, does everything well! Even my 22 - 28 yr old kids like it! Ive got 45k flawless miles on it and am hoping one of my kids will be able to afford it when it hits 75k. Id be happy to get by with lower horsepower in exchange for a switch from premium to regular gas, but if it drops my gas mileage, forget it! This is truly a no-regrets car.

  • Easy fun and glad I bought one - 2005 Acura TL
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    Great car and easy to drive. For me it was whether or not I would be happy without another mercedes. Had owned 4 Mercedes and decided this time to look at Acura as we were happy with our daughters Acura RSX that we bought 2 years ago. Reluctantly I went over but once behind the wheel there was no turning back. Lots of extras that the 320C class didnt have from Mercedes. The dealership was first class and the ride was superb. Loved the RL but since I still have a college student that will be driving the car in the summers with me decide that RL to fancy. I have come to love my TL in no time The ease of the navigation system and the voice command activation system is fun and I love my car.

  • Great responsive auto with lots of toys - 2005 Acura TL
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    This is a responsive, powerful, and fun car to drive. I especially like the improved turn ratio. With all the entertainment and communication features, once you get in you dont event mind getting stuck in traffic.

  • Nice Car - 2005 Acura TL
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    Great daily driver. Plenty of power off the line and in traffic. Lots of room in all seats. Love the technology in the car- bluetooth, nav the whole thing and they all work together. Overall fun to drive car thats dependable too.

  • 05 TL - 2005 Acura TL
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    Just a great car. Interior design makes it a pleasure to drive. Excellent power and handling with good gas mileage (26 mpg). Overall design is flawless and luxurous. Highly recommeded.

  • good car - 2005 Acura TL
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    Almost 6 months now. I didnt want to write review too soon before I really spend some time w/ it. Its a great car for your $$$. Nice ride on the highway. When I wanted to go, it goes. Had a lot of fun on twisties (w/ A-Spec). Fun car to toss around in the snow too (of course I took down those summer tires). Stability control just would not let this front drive car go out of line. Original shocks & springs were too soft. Got the A-Spec package and all soft feelings went away. (If you dig Lexus, this is not for you.) If you dont mind spend a little more, I highly recommend the A-Spec. power, winter driving, family use, look, functionality, quality and gas mileage (for 270hp) in perfect harmony.

  • Best Value for the Performance - 2005 Acura TL
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    This is one of the most attractive cars on the road. Its not the tight drive of the German made cars, but for the money it is amazing. We do have an issue with the volume level of the stereo - have to max it with a window open. Also, we have beige leather interior and it is wearing VERY badly. Looks like a 10 year old car and we only have 6000 miles on it. Also, we loved how it looked, and the price point was great, but it is a bit small. Navi is hard to read during the day, especially on a sunny day. Overall, the complaints are few. The leather is a costly disappointment however.

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