Overview & Reviews

The TL has been completely redesigned for 2004. A 270-horsepower V6 is standard, and both a six-speed manual and a five-speed automatic transmission are available. The level of luxury inside the cabin is up, and driving dynamics are better than ever.

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

User Reviews:

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  Acura TL? Not so sure!! - 2004 Acura TL
  By ullahw - February 25 - 2:00 am

  Its an Acura, so there is no doubt about its reliablity. But when it comes to performance, I would prefer the TL Type-S from 2003 models. Or Rwd Infiniti G35 for that matter. I just dont feel that this vehicle has 270 hp and 238 torque. On the ohter hand, the Type-S models were a lot more fun to drive. I regret I had shopped around a little more.

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  Good car... but a little overrated - 2004 Acura TL
  By Dan - February 11 - 8:05 pm

  I bought this car in early 2004. I like the car very much, the bluetooth functionality is great and I think everyone should have the navi system. I think the sound system is the most overrated feature. I dont listen to DVD-A discs, and dont know anybody that does, so it is completely useless to me. The stereo is grossly underpowered. On the highway, I crank it up as high as it can go without distortion and it is just barely audible. I had a Bose system in my previous car and it was much better sounding. Im surprised it is missing some basic items that a car in this category should have: automatic lights, side mirrors that angle down while in reverse, and a few others.

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  Best in Class if you ask me. - 2004 Acura TL
  By AAARGH - December 28 - 10:00 am

  Ive had my TL for 3 months. So far, I love it! It is by far the best mix of performance, styling, and comfort. I found the G35 and BMW to perform better, but gave up a lot in comfort, size, and interior styling. They were more expensive when adding similar options to what the TL has standard. The interior of the TL is gorgeous. As with any Honda made vehicle, the ergonomics are almost perfect. The only disappointment is the use of fake wood. It still looks good though. Perhaps the only real problem I have is rattles and creaks. This seems to be common with the ’04 TL. I would have thought Honda would have done a better job with this.

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  New owner... - 2004 Acura TL
  By Bill Cuthbertson - December 14 - 10:15 am

  Recently traded in a 2004 Maxima for the TL. The TL is a much better car for my age (26) but is definitely not as comfortable as the Maxima. Seats are cheaply made with sub-quality leather. Paint leaves a lot to be desired. No automatic headlights either. However, those are my only complaints. Everything else is amazing. It is a very fun car to drive and handles well for a front wheel drive vehicle. There is an issue with "torque steer" when starting from a stop making a turn (a right turn at a light, for instance). If you get too heavy on the accelerator you will lose traction. All in all a great car. A little overpriced, but a good value in terms of longevity.

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  A great car for the money - 2004 Acura TL
  By mytl - October 15 - 8:59 pm

  We have two of these. The first was automatic. The second is a six-speed. The six-speed is performance oriented, and a bit choppy, but fun. The automatic is fantastic. The auto is not as fast, but is much more user friendly. The car has hd and xm stereo with the best sound system in a car. Mileage could be better, but it is a very quick agile car, and hence some sacrifice on mileage. This is a high performance Accord, make no mistake. But, unlike the Accord, its not boring, its fun all the time, and could out-run most cars if you get the jump on them. Easy to get on the freeway and excellent Brembo brakes. However, dealer insisted on new frt brakes at 15k miles for $300+ rip-off.

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  My last Acura - 2004 Acura TL
  By Tom C - September 24 - 8:25 pm

  This is my 5th and last Acura. Although they have a lot of nice comforts, I am becoming less and less enamored with the basic car design. The trunk is poorly hinged, has leaked, and the dealer cant find the leak. The back seat ripped when I put in a child seat and the dealer says it isnt a defect. The seat belt configuration in the back makes it very difficult for booster seats. The paint is peeling form the rear bumper.

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  Slightly too Expensive for what You Get - 2004 Acura TL
  By Overrated Acura - September 8 - 10:00 am

  The car is very nice, but Acura jacked the price up and now I think I overpaid. The dealer made me think the product was like gold. They said that they were all sold out, for months... Then, lo and behold, one showed up and I bought it for full sticker. I got caught up in the moment and now I am somewhat disappointed. The car is very nice, but not worth 35K. You are much better off getting the 3-series BMW.

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  One Real Lemmon... - 2004 Acura TL
  By Roy Fondse - August 24 - 5:51 pm

  from day one I had problems.complained to the dealership and to Acura head office.They never even contacted me, which I found very impolite and not very professional.The least they could have listened to my complaints as to the very poor assembly of my tl!They still have a long way to go to catch up to infiniti.First time last time,get the message Acura!

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  2 1/2 Years and Still Fun to Drive - 2004 Acura TL
  By Greg Richter - August 21 - 4:52 am

  Driven over 52,000 miles in the past 2 years. It is still fun to get behind the wheel of this car. For all the features you just cannot beat the value of this car. Love to get in crank up the music and turn on the nav system and hit the highway. Im 65" and feel very confortable in this car. Engine has all the power I need! Couple of small complaints: On my third set of tires, switched to Michlin Pilots. Brakes have never felt right. Seats are tad bit narrow. Wish the back seat would fold down. Over all, you just cannot beat the value of this car. Even my friend that runs a Dodge Dealership, thinks this is the best value of any car on the market today!

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  Who needs a Benz ? - 2004 Acura TL
  By Dave - June 10 - 12:59 pm

  I have been a Benz guy for a long time but my last one gave me alot of pain. so I said Ill try some else. little did I know that I would fall in love with a Acura TL, it is a little small but you get use to it. It handles like a dream.