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WOW check it out! - 2015 Acura TLX
By jan jusko - June 28 - 11:32 pmTest-drove the 300 and 400 Benz and the 300 and 400 BMW’s and they do not even come close. They were loud, stiff, and felt cheap inside. The TLX is an incredible auto and an incredible value. The MSRP on my TLX was 46,000 for a comparable Benz or BMW the MSRP was 53,000 to 55,000. I do mostly highway driving and it handles great at all speeds and is quiet and well made. Oh by the way, the trade-in value is better than the Benz or BMW. You cannot buy a better car for the price. Test drove the base model and was not impressed but the all- wheel drive advanced package is a home run!
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Yet Another Review on Acuras Bad Transmission - 2015 Acura TLX
By MikeH - June 1 - 11:19 pmLike the other reviews, the biggest problem with Acura is the 9 speed ZF transmission. About half the time it grinds and shutters between gears, it refuses to upshift, and the car is slow to switch into transmission modes (park, reverse, etc.). I have taken it back to the dealership 8 times and they say they replaced the transmission. I spoke to the Acura area rep (who was a poor representative for Acura, he was rude and told me the car is supposed to shift that way because of the government fuel economy requirements - what?!). Our family has owned 3 Acuras so far and loved them all. Sadly, this is our last Acura. While I appreciate the cars fuel economy, safety features, and smooth/quiet ride - the horrible Acura response to a faulty product (especially for a $45k car), cumbersome infotainment system, and unacceptable transmission is shameful for a once reputable brand.
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AVOID THE ACURA TLX!!! - 2015 Acura TLX
By Crystal - April 14 - 3:18 pmWhat an expensive heap of junk Ive leased! Ive had transmission issues from the 1st week Ive had the car; Had the car in for service 8 times for the same transmission problem (car lurches forward after I come to a stop WHILE I HAVE MY FOOT FIRMLY PRESSED DOWN ON THE BREAK); Now the interior is falling apart....part of the drivers seat (plastic section) where the seat controls are has cracked and broken off.....now Ill be dropping my car off to have that fixed. Its laughable that Acura/American Honda Motor Company has labeled the TLX a "luxury car". Trust me its not......but dont bother trying to get your dealership OR even American Honda Motor Company to address their poorly designed, crappy built and unsafe transmissions, because you will get no where with them. Believe me, Ive fought the battle and lost. Do yourself a favor, dont lease or buy anything vehicle that is manufactured by Acura or American Honda Motor Company....you might as well buy a Ford Pinto.
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Not worth the money at all. - 2015 Acura TLX
By SOL - November 15 - 8:55 pmPros: headlights is great, sound system, front design. Cons: jerks while gear shift at low speed, HOLD feature sometimes hold at low speed when its suppose to hold after the car has come to a complete stop, no cup holders in the rear, trunk opening is small, the car doesnt turn sharper like they advertise (bs). Would not recommend buying Acura again.
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Great, Great Car; Understand What It Is - 2015 Acura TLX
By Brandon - November 14 - 11:04 amThis review may be biased because I stepped up from a 2005 EX-L V6 Accord to the TLX. Thats quite a step. What I love: This is a very comfortable car. The seats are excellent, the ergonomics are fantastic, steering wheel controls are great, the ELS sound system is beautiful, the car is extremely quiet, it has excellent dampening on the road and on the highway providing a very solid ride - without ever lumbering. The thing is very nimble - cornering is particularly good when pushed, but understand I dont drive my cars that hard. I just love the interior of the car. The nine-speed AT is quirky but Ive grown to like it. Once I got used to it and to the different driving modes, the AT became a non-issue. For daily commuting, I keep the car in economy mode. On the highway, in the stop and go - from 30-70mph I barely crack 1700rpm. Impressive. Dropping it into the Sport+ working the paddles, I start to get very nervous about not having a radar detector. The car may not be FAST, but its very quick - and youll be doing 90mph before you realize it. I speak from experience. Personally, I like the push-button system. What could be better: The 9 speed transmission takes getting used to. It could be better. I hope Acura pushes another software update for it - but Ill live if they dont. A 9 speed DCT like what theyve developed for the NSX could be a nice improvement. One of my biggest gripes about the 9AT is getting off the line - its too slow. Now, I havent tried Sport+ and the paddles yet... still breaking in. The volume nob on the dash is laughably (ha ha) too small, the touch screen interface can be distracting - particularly when driving and operating the radio / AC. Its not entirely intuitive. Some of those functions may be better left to buttons... but the auto critics will ding them for complexity. Cant win. The fact that the car doesnt come with a spare tire is irresponsible. You could disqualify it on this grounds, but youd be shutting yourself out of a lot of otherwise nice vehicles. Inquire about a spare tire kit. You can purchase one for the car. Understand what this car is: its built for the average 90% of us who drive to and from work and around town and want something that is comfortable, attractive, and fun to drive. It has enough to juice to get you in trouble, but its not a liability. My take on the competition: I evaluated a lot of options before buying this car: Accord Touring (V6), BMW 3-series, Infiniti Q50, Toyota Camry, Lexus ES, Jaguar XE, Lexus IS. I drove the 3-series for an extended drive. I really dont understand why the car magazines pour so much praise on this car. Dont get me wrong, its great. Its fast, it handles great, its attractive - its also small, its expensive, it has loads of plastic, its every 7th car on the road. Option out a 3-series with equivalent engine, safety, and interior accouterments and compare the final price to the TLX - the TLX is larger, quieter, nicer on the inside (subjective), and the driving experience just isnt THAT far behind the BMW per the price difference. - oh, and it kills me to hear reviewers say the Acura is a dressed up Honda in one breath, and praise Audi (a dressed up VW) in the next... The Accord touring is a very nice car. Its almost luxurious. Its not luxurious. Its not as quiet as the TLX, in fact I found the TLX to be significantly quieter. The material quality of the TLX is better and I find the TLX to be more spirited / fun to drive. The premium I paid for the TLX just wasnt big enough to make the Accord attractive. Toyota: Forget the Camry, its not are a real comp here. IMO, the Accord is much nicer. I eliminated the Lexus IS for being too small. The ES is very nice. Its quiet, boring, luxurious, boring, very well made, boring. Lexus ended up the second finalist. I had my wife drive the TLX and the ES without telling her which one I liked better - she got out of the Lexus and immediately said: buy the Acura. Done. The Infiniti is really fun car. The thing is a rocket and it handles on rails. For me, I couldnt justify the added price for the Infiniti relative to the Acura. The Acura just isnt that much less fun to drive (it is quite a bit slower). The Q50 is worth a serious look, I cant lie. Its a nice car. I eliminated it because of its lower safety ratings, smaller backseat, interior styling, and my lack of confidence in its long-term reliability. The Jag is amazing. No way, no how was I going to buy a Jag :-)
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I think its a great value - 2015 Acura TLX
By rwp626 - September 9 - 6:20 amI drove an Acura ILX before getting the TLX a few months ago. The difference is night and day. While both have the same reliable Acura quality, the ride in the ILX was choppy. By contrast the TLX is a very comfortable ride. I have the 4 cylinder base model, but I find it fine for me. If someone wants to drive aggressively, with lots of peppy acceleration, this is not a match for that. But for the average driver, the performance of the car is fine. Its comfort is well above average. I would compare the drive to a Lexus 350. I did not get the navigation system, because with a smart phone, its all you need. Acura service is tops when you need it, but you rarely do.
