2004-2008 Acura TL.. What You Didn’t Know

[@MeynMotorGroup]

See my 2009-2014 Acura TL video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGG8d6h7d9yZptk

[@No_Transitory]

i just recently got my 06 tl and had to remove the ugly 20in rims now with my new 18's im having to get camerkits, coilovers, and ill end up needing door panels since the previous owner drilled holes in my door panels for some off reason whilst keeping the stock amp and stock head unit. Ill also need new left and right fenders as the 20ins werent rolled... they were mutilated beyond repair... plus with the 6.5" speaker holes drilled in dóors (and no not where they were supposed to go) lets just say the out side will ne easier to fic than the inside. 1 sinlge 6.5 speaker worlking from the stocl radio on the stock amp.... maybe ill make a youtube channnel called TL Love lol

[@HOLLYHOUSE11]

I sure hope that yall can help me. I just bought an 08 TL and my battery died. I have the codes, and I entered the navigation code, but the option to enter the radio code is not coming up. Do I need to pull a fuse? I want to connect it to a bluetooth adapter in the aux thing. Thank you so much!!

[@salimrandall]

2004 TL was my first new car. I kept it 9 years and only changed oil, tires, and 1 oxygen sensor. Good times.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Oh wow that’s awesome!

[@thomasfulton5696]

I have an 06 with 200k got it with a 143k it will throw a check engine light but it will go off on it’s definitely been a great car

[@civicpride1986]

2004 TL automatic with 282k miles and still runs like new.. regular maintenance.

[@hgfdksk17]

@@civicpride1986what’s regular maintenance? I keep hearing bad news about the 04 Auto

[@civicpride1986]

@@hgfdksk17 Most people that have issues do not drive them properly or do the maintenance needed to keep this engines going.. Regular maintaining is good synthetic oil(Mobil 1 synthetic) every 6k miles, transmission fluid change with honda automatic fluid only every 25 to 30k miles, change spark plugs every 80k miles with good quality plugs.. timing belt water pump and tensioner every 100k, serpentine belt.. Run good fuel only 91+ and properly drive the car, moving the automatic shifter before the car is done moving is bad, never do that(example some people drive in reverse and before the car stops they move shifter to D and that wears the gears faster.)

[@vishwaraghavan8101]

I went from a 2010 V6 Accord to a 2005 Acura TL. It was so comfortable and ride quality was amazing. At 224,000km I sold it and got a 2013 TL AWD which has aged so well. Safe to say that the TL platform is so underrated.

[@thubb6]

@ 16:57 … there are some GOOD manuals out there, not clapped out. Just have to do some digging. Absolutely worth it. I’ve heard horror stories about the auto transmissions.

[@atmartens]

My first car was a Volvo and had for years until someone backed into it and totaled it when I was in college. I took the money and bought a 2006 Acura TL. It didn’t have the A-Spec package but it had the entire spoiler package on the front bumper, sides, back and spoiler on trunk. It looked stunning. I remember pulling into the dealership and seeing it. It had 105K miles but the Acura dealer had done the entire 100k mile service so it was good to go. I loved it and enjoyed it in college. I set a personal top speed on a stretch of I69 while it’s being built in Indiana getting to 137. It handled so well. I eventually sold it for an RDX that I still have. I now own a blue 08 Type S because I loved the TL so much. Without a doubt the best generation TL ever made. I can’t wait to watch your Type S video!

[@Laoboi2o3]

I can personally tell you you could have squeezed another 10-13mph outta that easily

[@thelegendaryredx7710]

I absolutely love my 6 speed 2004 TL very zippy car that can do fwd burnouts I’m not even kidding this car is a ripper and a lot of fun for a fwd vehicle probably one of the most fun FWD vehicles I’ve driven definitely beats out the VW GTI MK5. The J32 in the TL is just so potent when downshifting correctly that VTEC will reward you greatly. I know I sound like one of those Honda guys but I’ve owned the Acura TL’s competition the bmw 330ci E46 with a 6 speed manual and w204 C350 mercedes each hood in their own way but the TL is just a drivers car with the 6 speed manual that only people that have driven one can say

[@thelegendaryredx7710]

I’ve driven the 5 spd automatic as well it’s no pushover either but the sensation of rowing your own gears will always be superior to have the car do it for you. I will say this that the early production modes with automatic are more susceptive to problems with age and higher mileage if you’re i. The market for a TL 6spd is the way to go I wouldn’t really get the TL Type S for an additional 15 horsepower the only things changed were a fresher up interior and the new 3.5 J series engine since those things are upwards of 15k+ for a manual As for the ownership of my TL it currently sits at 144k as a technician I’ve replaced the entire cooling system for the better longevity of keeping everything functioning well, new oem clutch, drilled and slotted rotors with stainless steel brake lines still on stock coilovers and a short precision short shifter and gram lights 57fs wrapped in 245/40/18 PS4’s. I’m looking to get an A-spect body kit soon to get the 08 TL type S design but man I can get quite spirited every-time I drive it very fun.

[@7149250now]

I had a 2006 automatic TL and I loved it. It was close to fully loaded and I remember it being built like a tank, super sturdy car.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Nice!

[@Ghostilluzionz]

@@MeynMotorGroup yea that’s what I get

[@blkdragonshinji]

Yeah it had navigation right? That's the DVD player for the nav system. Probably why it weighed 7 more lbs lol. That was the first thing I looked into after buying my 06 2 years ago, didn't know it added that much though. 😅

[@wbwayne8887]

The 2004-2008 TL is my very favorite (non-NSX) Acura. Can't wait for that Type S video.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea my friend really loved the looks of this car

[@bblas5199]

I daily an '07 TL-S. Can't wait for your separate video highlighting the sportier TLS variant. Amazing cars 👌

[@tkleo2006]

How does it handle road bumps and imperfections?

[@buddah5107]

@@tkleo2006amazing ,enough power to zip around and handles curvy backroads beautifully

[@lrod312]

What a coincidence this video came up. Today, after 10 good years, I’ve driven my 2008 Acura TL Type S for the last time. It was totaled due to a drunk driver crashing right into the gas tank when it was parked and also broke the axle. I’ve been through the thick and thin with this car. This J series engine held up for 14 years before it started having issues with leaky gaskets until I fixed it last summer. The shocks, and the transmission took a dump the year before that, and all were replaced with a brand new one. I can’t say I’m exactly happy about letting it go, but nothing lasts forever and I’m glad I got to enjoy it one last time before seeing it off the repair shop.

[@delcorick9967]

A year ago I bought an 06 TL and when I was looking for it I tried about 4 of these and this 06 was the best one I've found simply because it was willing to do everything on the road that the other TLs weren't up to par enough from wear n tear, but one thing I did notice is there was an 04 I tried and I swear it made a bit more power and it had higher miles but engine sounded to be in perfect tune very powerful and like I mentioned it seemed to make a little more hourse,, the other ones were just a bit stubborn for the automatic transmission and some didn't have all the gears, missing 5th and some missing 4th, while that can be rebuilt I chose to keep looking and found this 06, it's only faults are the suspension really needs some work, mainly front and rear struts and consider upper control arms one day, very good video!

[@BrooklynBound4]

I had a 2008 TLS. One of the best cars I have ever had! >265K when I sold it in 2022. I was able to achieve 40 MPG with that car! Adventured on Tail of The Dragon in which it handled superbly!

[@ahrayahisrael494]

I have a 2006 TL, drives smooth, with a bullet proof engine, I love it.

[@secondchanceretro5739]

I never really noticed these cars growing up but i was given one recently and i fell in LOVE, just made a video on my 2004 TL

[@quakerome4594]

After a drunk driver totaled my 05 Honda Accord I was going for a TSX or TL, Found my 08 TL for the right price

[@kars.daily_]

Just bought an 08 Type S with 105k miles. Can’t wait for your Type S video🤩

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Nice!

[@Unplugged704]

What did you pay? I’m looking for one now. Not seeing anything under 150K

[@kars.daily_]

@@Unplugged704 paid $8200CAD but ended up letting it go for an FG4 si. Lowkey regretted it but now i’m in the lookout for a 6-speed tls 👀👀

[@krismartinez2685]

​@@kars.daily_ did you end up finding one at all?

[@alanrivas2950]

I just got a 04 tl! Drives like a charm, such a complete upgrade from my 02 accord \

[@Slayer-33]

I own an 07 ASM TLS, I love this car, I can't get rid of it.. It was my dream car. I'm so glad that I purchased it. Still draws me to look at it all the time lol.

[@pharmacywave404]

had a 2004 TL for about 4 years, bought it with 45k miles on it. seriously miss that car. honestly the best car that acura ever came out with imo

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Nice!

[@michaelisaacson9735]

Corrections: 1: The 270-254hp rating is mentioned in plenty of other comments. 2: 89 octane was listed as permissible in the 2004 and 2005 brochures. 91 octane is the only recommended fuel from 2006 onward. 3: The limited-slip unit in the 6M is a Torsen. 4: The tire upgrade was a wheel upgrade to 18" that included summer tires, 5: It's, "cost", not, "costed", "amazingly", not, "amazing", "smoothed", not, "smoothened", FFS. Also, the 6m drives like an entirely different car from the automatic. I will never surrender mine.

[@metal571]

I had a 2007 I bought used with 150k on it. The only thing that went wrong was one of the front axles snapped from fatigue/rust around 190k. After that it was smooth sailing again but sold it since it was getting up there in miles. I don't think this was mentioned but it's worth noting the 2007-2008 years use the beefier RL automatic transmission and that's one reason why I went with an example in that range.

[@marzzgli1278]

Oh ok. I had an 06 I think and I remember reading online that the 06 needed a transmission solenoid to help with hard shifts. Which may be had.

[@metal571]

@@marzzgli1278 I remember reading about that on various forums but probably the most important thing you can do is a drain and fill of the fluid at least every 30k, and only ever use the OEM Honda ATF for that. I never let mine get any dirtier than bright red and it treated me well

[@kedst2000]

I drive an '08 and would love to drive this car the rest of my life! You are correct. The huge change in 2007 was the switch to the RL transmission. This was a big reason why I pulled the trigger on buying my TL.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Thanks so much for sharing this!

[@metal571]

@@MeynMotorGroup thank You as well for building up a wonderfully detailed knowledge base here on YT for car nerds!

[@Jozamendo]

The manual last longer than the automatic, mine was a '07 and transmission faulted, my cousin had an '04 and still going around fine.

[@Supacervecero]

Still daily dive my 2005 Acura TL to work every day since winter 2021. I love this car and Acura very very reliable

[@ChrisHally45]

Enjoyed this. I own a base and type S model. Such a great overall vehicle and the looks are timeless. Looking forward to the type S video!

[@JSteezy3]

My second favorite car of all time next to the Lexus GS300. This car just has just a timeless exterior design absolutely ahead of it’s time

[@danielcarmona9243]

What year?

[@SuperSnakePlissken]

I had a 2007 and loved it so much. It was a manual transmission so it was a ton of fun to drive. Sadly around 2018 some bimbo pulled down in front of me and totaled it out. Miss that car every day since.

[@prestonarsenault9975]

My 05 TL sitting on 301,879KM on the odometer, runs like it's brand new. Maintenance is everything.

[@joesandri5799]

My son just turned 16 and he now drives the 2005 TL I was driving. I had a 2005 TL 6-speed manual until about 8 years ago when I was hit and it was totaled. Could not find another 6-speed so I got an automatic. Currently has 202,000 and going strong. Good first car for my son.

[@motaz1975]

acuras best car ever. a true high point for the company. i owned an 04 tl with nav traded it for an 07 tl type-s. had that one for years, great car.

[@josephgaviota]

8:15 I find it interesting that you didn't get to drive the Series 3 TL with 6-speed manual ... Dang, I'll let you give mine a try ... you'll LOVE it--it's SO MUCH FUN to drive !!!

[@alphabeta8403]

*Best Acura sedan ever made, other than the 2G Legend.*

[@spencerchrist1121]

I'm still driving my 04, lots of life left at almost 300000km! Super fun and reliable car

[@pegleggreg3627]

This is my first car! Coming to 8 months of ownership. Owned by my dad since 2016, and one lady owner before that since 2006. So far so good! My dad used 89 octane for his ownership with no issues and I do a mix of premium or regular Exhaust mods are fun on these and have 10 setups on my channel. My advice, get a cutout valve swap for the mid muffler and keep the rear mufflers. Valve Closed, zero drone, comfy cruising noise. Valve Open, it’s pretty loud and is sweet from 3k and up. Also put a small resonator and don’t simply delete it to remove rasp

[@robertborne895]

Owned a 2002 TL 15 years ago. Replace it with a Saab 9-5 Aero. Came back to the Acura brand after having more repairs than I could mentally handle. Currently drive a 305hp, 6-speed manual SH-AWD 2012 in Triple black. Just wish the new TLX Type-S had 400hp and a manual.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Thanks for sharing!

[@kevinftw16]

6 speed manual woo! I still love my 04 6 speed it was garage kept its whole life up until I got it at 200k miles and at 240k it still runs and drives like a new car

[@teo5149]

Original transmission?

[@kevinftw16]

@@teo5149 Yeah. The transmission was serviced every 30k miles and since I've had it I service it every 20k

[@josephgaviota]

1:20 I have, for 17 years, used 91 octane in my 2006 Acura TL with six-speed manual ... and have enjoyed every MINUTE of it.

[@gabyj71]

My first new car and still have Acura TL 2005 MT. I have 188K miles with original clutch (replacing soon). The ELS audio system and the price ($33K out the door) made the deal for me. This car knock on wood, never let me stranded. I didn't like the cracking dash after 7 years but its good now with the molded cover I bought not too long ago. Purchased date: January 28th, 2005

[@rachelj2710]

Hello I have the 2006 MT 266,000+ just had suspension tuned and replaced love my car!

[@arleycarrol6385]

I have owned my 04 6spd for 8 years I bought it with 127k it now has 269k I've done all the work to myself as a mechanic I will never sell it I love this car

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Nice!

[@kevinftw16]

Nice! I've had my 04 6 speed for 3 years now. Only thing that made me want to sell it was replacing the clutch master cylinder haha

[@civicpride1986]

I have a 2004 automatic with 282k miles, i also do all the work myself, regular maintenance so far and still drives like new.

[@jmpw005]

Recently purchased an '06 6mt in pretty good condition. No cracked or torn seats or dashboard. Both sets of floor mats. I think it only had 1 prevoius owner. Only issue is the a/c. This is the 1st sedan that actually like overall (I've owned nearly all coupes).

[@truonghthe]

04 has 18x8.5 optional wheel and only 04 has it. 05 has an passenger airbag off indicator and front seat bottom portion has been revised to get rid of that butt print. Also 05 is the introduction for Aspec trim consist of . lower retuned suspension. brake pad for auto trans aero part for front, side and rear, 18” x 8 wheel. Bigger bolster steering wheel with blue stitching. Rear trunk spoiler (not lip) and Aspec badge. All for additional $5500 extra that come with a warranty. I been with these car since they off the delivery truck and currently owning 5 of them with auto and manual transmission, including Type S

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Excellent info thank you for sharing with us!

[@civicpride1986]

04 also has the passenger air bag off indicator.. mine has it.

[@lrod312]

On a side note, this car reminds me of the early ‘90s Honda Prelude - especially the rear. I believe they even shared some of the same paint codes.

[@patrickcarrillo714]

I've got an 07 Type S with a 6-speed manual outside of fuel mileage cracking dashboard, ripping seats and that stupid evap purge solenoid check gas cap problem It's been fantastic

[@randomdude6240]

I got the 04 6 spd with aspec kit all over and front end 07-08 type s lip and I’m never gonna get rid of it!!! Once the engine croaks ima just do j37 swap 😂

[@darrell9616]

I'm glad that you created this series. It's great to see some attention paid to cars that were significant back in the day and might still be available at a reasonable price. About the car. I had a 06 TL with 6MT. I thought the car was nice but overrated. The car drove bigger than it was and had a very floaty suspension. It didn't handle very well and suffered from the notorious 3rd gear grind that so many Hondas from that time also had. I thought it looked nice, and if you wanted a comfortable highway cruiser, then the TL was a fine car. As a sports sedan, it left much to be desired.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Thank you my friend yea I def loved this generation of cars and the organic quality they had compared to today. And thanks so much for sharing!

[@7149250now]

I definitely agree with that, it was a great hwy cruiser lol I even fell asleep driving it sometimes but it was far from a sports cars.

[@mrdave777]

It’s pretty simple. TL= touring luxury.

[@darrell9616]

@@mrdave777 At that time, Acura was trying to market the manual version as a sports sedan because of slight suspension tuning, Brembo brakes and the manual. The car was still a boat regardless of what changes they made. I can't speak for the auto version.

[@mrdave777]

@@darrell9616 Duly noted. It’s a “boat,” but what I do consider a boat is a Dodge Challenger over 4,000 lbs. Regardless. I have a base. I have the auto. It’s a terrific car and if I really wanted something sportier and hard core. I’d go with a GTR. Oh, and that’s a boat around 4,000 lbs. Ok, how about a S2000? It’s only a 2.0. Damn, I can’t win. Lol

[@cdavid001]

O4 TL 18 yes, love it 4 life. The best car I ever owned ❤

[@lancegallant3647]

I have a Genie TL manual aspec with 20 inch vossens rolled fenders its an absolute Gem 💎 what a legendary sedan only 140000 km just broken in summer car sunny days only in 10 years when all the granpy versions gone will break necks!! Also got a bad ass rs4 b7 audi :-) 2 legendary sedans

[@virgilwyatt4632]

The 270 hp that is listed on the sticker was actually 258 hp. There was a late change in the rating because of the way Honda conducted the SAE horsepower test. Honda said that what they did was by the book but because of a new SAE testing standard, Honda had to list 258 horsepower on the window stickers of models produced even during the production year 2004.

[@Steadyworking864]

So it has less horsepower than the 03 Type S??

[@virgilwyatt4632]

@@Steadyworking864 According to the manufacture, yes. Both the CL Type S and the TL Type S contained a 3.2 liter V-6. I remember the window stickers on the generation 3 TL initially reading 270 hp, but later during the model year production run, they were changed to reflect the new hp ratings of 258 even during the 2004 model year. I thought that maybe the 2001-2003 CL's and TL's would also be reclassified but there was no evidence the listing was wrong. I even talked to a Acura mechanic at my dealership and He said the same.

[@Wack_izCrAck]

Never stop making these videos plz haha. Fr tho theses videos are throwed.( Very enjoyable)

[@michaelisaacson9735]

HP was 254, not 270 (ok, you did mention it at the end of the video so I'll delete what I wrote). Also, 89 octane fuel is ok for 2004-2005. As of 2006+, the brochure states premium fuel only. Weight distribution is 64/36. Steering actually feels dead compared to my previous cars, an Alfa GTV-6 and a Mazda MX-6 V6M but after 17 years I'm, used to it and the intense torque steer. The Torsen, limited-slip may be there but does not stop wheelspin. Drive feel between automatic and the manual is huge. I was given an auto as a courtesy car and it was just awful. And please..."cost", not, "costed" and "Smoothed", not, "smoothend".

[@coryleeboxing3047]

I was close to buying a 05aspec manual for 1600 somebody got it first 😂

[@w9gb]

I still have my Acura 2007 TL, less than 100,000 miles. Purchased December 2006. Passed on the Type S at that time. Maintenance is driven by age of rubber parts (and not mileage in factory book), Timing belt service performed a few years ago - based on age (and service mgr was correct).

[@slgpph]

I had two 2004 TL’s. Wasn’t happy with the auto, so I ordered a 6MT about 3 months after I bought the auto. Bought it, put an AEM CAI in and ran it at the track for two runs. Both runs were 14.5, so I was satisfied and drove it like a grown up for the next 112,000 miles before I traded it in for a 3 series BMW and regretted it.

[@gregoryedwards8781]

I love the induction sound. So addicting

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Agreed!

[@civicpride1986]

Best Acuras for the money.. My 2004 Acura TL automatic has 282k miles and still runs like new..

[@ravipeiris4388]

My wife had the 2002 TL and we both passed on the subsequent generation. What wowed me about the TL version on this video was the DVD audio.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yup that was a first with this generation!

[@GreenBeamGlockCassarole]

Heck yeah sold my 06 base tl which was my dream car for double what I bought it for, finally got my real dream car the 07 tl s and I’m set.

[@evilf23]

what i do know is good luck finding a 04-08 TL 6 speed without a cracked dash and torn front seats. such a shame the interior falls apart.

[@kevinftw16]

Your right. My 04 6 speed had torn up lower seats so I replaced them and my dash is cracking at 240k. It can be prevented though because this person that lives minutes away from me original owner of a 2007 TL with 335k miles on it when I got it no cracks or torn up seats no rust or anything.. one of the rare owners who actually had the transmission serviced regularly and the values adjusted every timing belt job.. it was one of the quietest J series engines I've ever heard. Ran silent at idle even with all them miles because it was properly serviced

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Thanks for sharing!

[@mrdave777]

Remember 04-06 offered 6 MT. The 07-08 only offered manual in Type S.

[@jamellloydhampton7907]

I LOVE THE ACURA TL

[@moeanthony9308]

Thanks Kevin , this was great

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Thank you my friend for your continued support!

[@moeanthony9308]

@@MeynMotorGroup As always Kevin

[@Currancchs]

I'm in NH and have an '05 TL with the manual transmission. It's nearly stock, but does have an aftermarket j-pipe as well as a stainless clutch line, short throw shifter, and modified slave cylinder (clutch delay valve delete). Let me know if you'd like to drive it!

[@MeynMotorGroup]

That is awesome my friend glad you own one of these!

[@dusty6867]

what does the clutch delay delete do?

[@Currancchs]

@@dusty6867 it allows the clutch to be engaged more abruptly. From the factory, there is a slight delay in clutch release due to the valve creating a restriction, which prevents the clutch from being dumped. It causes, IMHO, an excessive amount of slippage when trying to shift quickly and also causes the bite point to feel like it's moving around slightly, depending on how fast you release the clutch. Removing it just causes it to feel more like an old style cable actuated clutch.

[@dusty6867]

@@Currancchs thank you for the reply. i’ll look into doing that.

[@Currancchs]

​@@MeynMotorGroupjust got a black 2008 TL type-s with MT and 81k miles. Needed a clutch, which I just finished. Offer stands if you'd like to come out and try both!

[@irwantohartanto]

I had Acura TL 2008 76006 miles amazing car

[@josephgaviota]

I paid cash for my '06 TL with 6-speed, so I agree, price the SAME for Automatic vs Manual ... but we manual drivers got a) more fun, b) better braking, c) anti-lock differential, heavier sway bars ... worth the trade off (in my opinion).

[@joeybassbass]

I'm still loving my 2008 TL. It's only got 140k miles on it. I plan on driving it at least another 100k

[@MatthewKatidjo]

First car is an 06 TL had it for over 7 years now and just hit 103k! Still going strong!

[@cozyrain410]

That thing is just breaking in bro. My 08 type s is nearing 280k miles. Currently sitting around 276k

[@civicpride1986]

My 2004 is at 282k miles automatic and still drives like new.. 100k miles is nothing for the J series.

[@kunwarsingh9245]

Do you have to put 91 if the car is Naturally aspirated

[@harrisonriley764]

I got lucky and managed to pick up a 2004 with 34k miles on it back in 2020 right before covid for 2 thousand dollars. The best 2k i have ever spent. I daily drive this thing every day in nyc traffic and the fucked up roads. I just hit 50k miles. Since i have owned it it has survived 2 flash floods from huricanes, it has had a tree fall on it, and had a delivery diver crash his scooter into the back of it and literaly land on my roof. The car is tough not a dent or scrach on it. Even after flooding 2 times just had to park it in the sun to dry out for a few days.

[@TheLifeStyle6]

TLS GANG UNIT! 🫡

[@captainron3001]

I have a 6 speed 2004, just replaced engine and clutch, AC , Rad , car is special, mechanically is perfect shape, does need minor body work and paint next, new motor has some top end lag, 1 cat is hollowed out , any advice on top end lag? Resonator is also canceled, great video

[@SibRevs]

This car looks good even today. I wish Acura cars still looked like this. Not a fan of their current design language.

[@marcjones744]

I found a manual version not clapped out. This is like an integra type s for a poor guy. I love this thing.

[@LWRC]

Interesting to come across this video as I had the Type S. It was a fine car for what it was but as a sports sedan, it failed miserably due to the front wheel drive system. I had to get rid of it as I could no longer tolerate it. My other car was a B5S4 by Audi with quattro all wheel drive and it was night and day. I still have the audi and will never buy another FWD vehicle again!

[@breto7131]

I have a 2006 TL and it's a great car, only issue is after almost 20 years the clear coat has degraded and looks terrible on the flat surfaces i.e. roof, hood, trunk

[@Mr.Magpie]

Just a note the tl was not the first to the glass and audio system, the RL was

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Well, my source is directly from the manufacturer and Acura states the 04 TL is the first car in their lineup to use automotive acoustic glass with shade band and the first car to offer standard DVD-A 5.1 Surround Sound System. If Acura is wrong about their own product, then that’s not really my concern. You will have to reach out to corporate and tell them to correct their source.

[@rashadvq]

We need that type S video

[@thinline8504]

I remember I finally got my hands on one, and lmaooo a new driver T-boned me and totaled it lmaoooooooo.. I was posting pictures online .. I would stare out the window at my beautiful TL... I seen the kid come out too, but it wasn't enough time to stop lmaoooo.. life literally flashed before my eyes.. RIP TL

[@JacobHalfman]

Do you know what the changes were to the ECM system between 2005 and onwards? I have a repair manual for the 07 model year but will be working on an 05. Trying to figure out how significant the changes were to see if it's worth finding an 05 manual since we'll likely be messing with a bit of wiring.

[@KillTakeoff]

My boy has a 2003 type s car is crazy yo over 240k miles drives like it’s new

[@MICHAELANTONYFORTKNOX1]

My 05 running strong with 256k miles

[@KampingxKidz]

You gon do an Ilx video? These are cool vids

[@duaneharris6415]

Got me one 🤪 and loving it 06 i drive this more then i drive my other car it was a choice between a finite G37 r the 06 TL so i went the TL SUPER POWER I SMOKE ever car that's inn my way going to work the one's that drive to damm slow 05 to 08 best cars😊

[@Mr_Banker222]

May you do a review of the Lexus RC 350 line!? Appreciate that

[@idrivemyslowcarfast]

man i wanna get a type s so bad sometime in the future

[@mrdave777]

Type S deserves a different video. Over the base, is the S 10% better? 15%? 20%? I’m thinking it’s right in the middle.

[@fumiohuang]

Owning 06 TL since 06 and everything is fine and approaching 200K now. However, rebuilt the transmission twice. Excellent engine, weak automatic transmission. Besides the transmission, I had replaced alternator and stater twice, once on the front lower control arms, but that was it.

[@21AirDrop]

Can you let me know the cost for rebuilding your TL’s transmission?

[@fumiohuang]

@@21AirDrop I did it back in 2019 and it cost $3600 to rebuild, and that only lasted 4 years, and the price had gone up to $4500, so I thought forget it, I went to junk yard to get a used one and put in which cost $1300 parts and labor. It has been more than a year now, still working.

[@21AirDrop]

@@fumiohuang thank you very much for the response.

[@keonwells934]

Always liked these cars

[@SlowWhip]

I always wanted a 2007-08 TL Type S but I ended up with an IS350 F -Sport. I actually almost buy one last month but the owner was being greedy. The car was in very bad shape but I didn’t care because I wanted it as a build. It was an automatic so now I’m looking for a manual one just to learn how to drive manual car cause I’ve driven manual once in my entire life 😅

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Nice!

[@kek6905]

I almost buy a 08 tl type s black mint condition from an infiniti dealer but I waited too long, it got sold. So I got an 08 base two owner. The interior seats were worn and now they're torn. In the future I'd like an is350 if you don't mind what's a good year and miles, price to get one ?

[@SlowWhip]

@@kek6905 My IS350 is a 2011 with f sport package. I bought 8 years ago but nowadays they go for $13k to $22k depend on the condition and mileage. Those 2004-08 TLs are known for crappy seats and crack dashboards but they’re great cars. You might be able to find those IS350s under $10k but it’ll have over 200k miles on it

[@Luweezy]

Might buy a 2004

[@itsatrap4986]

Suffice to say, everything good is clapped out.

[@davidboehler56]

Perfect car, NO Problems at all

[@tyssenfn9881]

i got a 06 6speed with 80,000km

[@Offensively-normal]

I purchased a new car in 04. I looked at the T L but did not test drive it. It was a little to expensive for us at the time. We did have the one we got all the way until May 2022. But I remember wanting that Acura so bad

[@marzzgli1278]

Bought a 2007 TL after I sold my 07 FA5. This was in 2012, bought the FA5 used in 2010 and after 2yrs sold it for a $3000 profit so to speak. Loved the TL but it was far from perfect.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Nice!

[@grantbuxton]

I love my stereo

[@mrdave777]

Any G35 fanboys here? What is better. This car or the G35? And why?

[@berserkmaster2514]

I checked out a couple g35s for my first car a coupe and sedan, both of them were messed up. People tend to drive them hard which makes them unreliable in the long run. I ended up getting a 04 tl with 96000 miles on it driven by one old guy. I’ve had no problems with it since and I love it.

[@keithrichards7835]

on my second one

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Nice!

[@bluesgaming5861]

i want one for my frist car

[@HammBone950]

Had a 2006 automatic TL black car with tan leather. The car constantly got me laid I sold it and got a BMW. I miss that car.

[@theodoreyoung8777]

👊🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@marcjones744]

USE PREMIUM!!!

[@blkdragonshinji]

Always do in my 06 6spd 🤙

[@marcjones744]

@@blkdragonshinji put regular by accident once... Ran like crap until i could get some octane booster

[@theodoreyoung8777]

Yo bro

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Hey bro def let me know what you think of the old school Acuras 👍

[@theodoreyoung8777]

@@MeynMotorGroup Ok bro I got u 🤝

[@theodoreyoung8777]

@@MeynMotorGroup I used to like those Acura Integras though back in the 90’s bro lol 🤝

[@Excalabur50]

👍🚕

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Appreciate you sir!