5 Star Reviews for 2005 Acura TL

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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  • Used TL - 2005 Acura TL
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    I purchased my white TL with 60k earlier this year. I was hesitant since it had so many miles but the car runs like a champ. I have put on about 15k mile on it in 10 months and it runs perfect! I came from owning 3 V8 Mustangs, 1 of which had 400rwhp... the TL is just as much fun to drive as those and its probably faster than my old 5.0. What really attracted me to the Acura was the interior. I test drove many cars from MB, BMW, Lexus and the Acuras was easily the best. My vehicle has 75k on the odometer now the interior still looks new, GPS/Bluetooth are still top notch compared to new 2009 vehicles... to top it off the pricing on these vehicles is great as well.

  • The ALL-New TL is the Truth.... - 2005 Acura TL
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    I have 6M, true there is torque steer issue and launching the car does require attention paid lest you stall/chirp/peel at traffic lights. The fuel ecomomy is excellent 23~26 on average HVAC excellent always comfortably. Electronics work well. I do not have a Bluetooth telephone yet but I am looking forward to that. The turnk is smaller than the Vigor but trunk liner and the cargo nets and pass through make this trunk more usable, a fold down rear seat would have beeen a help. The power of this car and the effortless ability to cruise at high speed has netted me 1 speeding ticket and has caused me to really choose when/where to lean into the power of that 270 HP V6.

  • Luster worn off - 2005 Acura TL
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    When I first got this car I was thrilled with it. After a year and a half though, problems are rising up that are making me think twice. 1) The brakes screech. I’ve had a service done where they replaced the pads and turned the rotors. That silenced them for 5k miles. I now have to drive with the windows up. 2) Rattles are getting noisier. 3) Rust! I’ve got rust bubbling up from under the paint on the trunk already. 4) The originally gray dashboard is quickly fading to an off white. Very ugly. I’m wondering if I should have bought something else.

  • 2005 Acura TL with navi - 2005 Acura TL
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    After researching this vehicle,along with the Maxima, Lexus 330 & Infiniti GS35 I picked this on its overall combination of performance, comfort, quality, and technology.

  • Excellent Value - 2005 Acura TL
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    Acura TL has been an excellent value in terms of reliability, solidity of chassis, fit and finish, modern design, quiet operation, power and mileage, can accelerate at any speed and has good brakes that havent require change yet in 55K+, and everyday commuting enjoyment.

  • No compromises - 2005 Acura TL
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    This is the best car I have ever owned. I can find very few compromises. The sound system is wonderful but I also enjoy listening to the engine and focusing entirely on the cars incredible performance. The fit and finish are typical Honda and above reproach. The fact that I could afford this masterpiece is the really unbelievable feature offered by Acura.

  • Car of the Future - 2005 Acura TL
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    After searching for a mid size luxury sedan with high technology, the Acura TL was the only vehicle that fit into this category. No Japanese, German or American car had all the features that the Acura has, especially not at the same price point. This will be my first Acura and am sure I will enjoy this car with the most up to date features-for a very long time.

  • best yet - 2005 Acura TL
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    Weve had 2 Acuras before this TL. It is vastly superior. Love the luxurious interior, sound system, and looks. Both wife and I like the firm handling in the corners. 32 mpg on road but 22 or so in town.

  • Great Car. - 2005 Acura TL
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    I was deciding between the TSX and TL, once I drove both, there was no comparison, the TL was a bigger engine and much smoother ride. The fit and finish is also far above the TSX.

  • The near perfect ride - 2005 Acura TL
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    Just about all aspects of the TL are all any enthusiast would want unless social pressure makes you buy the blue and white propellor. Power is very more than needed for a performance sedan. Brembo brakes with the wonderful 6-speed and limited slip differential are endlessly entertaining. Stereo is killer. Fit and finish are superb though thats a given with Honda. The downside. Lots of "fishheading" of the front end under heavy foot. Shouldve got the last gen. CL. Maybe next gen. will be SH-AWD. Turning circle like a Budweiser truck. Its based on the Accord- an enviable place to start- but with some of the built in compromises.

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