2025 Acura TLX Type S Review // Should you buy over a German Sports Sedan?

[@Frankguligan256]

just bought a white on red 2024 tlx type s and this car is absolutely perfect, only thing it could have is a bit more power but its definitely enough to still get in trouble. its so comfortable, so solid, sound system is amazing and ive already gotten multiple compliments in just a few weeks of having it, this car leads the segment in its looks and styling. i got a CPO for only 52,500$ with 6400 miles, perfect condition

[@koraegi]

400+ hp is only a few hundred bucks away

[@Frankguligan256]

@ I don’t wanna void any warranty’s or cause premature wear and tear on the car. Maybe when warranty’s are up, but from what I’ve seen the tlx type s has like no after market support, theres only the stage 1 JB4, along with a view stage 1 parts

[@teemanz2264]

Love my 2024 in black had it since jan!! Been flying in it from NY to NJ

[@henrysniper8481]

I worked in several BMW dealerships and their repair shops make all the money for the stores, especially for the ones that are off warranty. But the most common embarrassment we just got used to we're all the new ones we sold came riding in on the back of tow trucks. We can barely keep enough loaner cars in we just got used to seeing the brand new ones ride in on tow trucks. Ask any tow truck driver what cars break down the most that they have to pick up on the side of the road. They always say Volkswagen, other German cars and Chrysler products I've only asked four, same answer. Go ahead, hate the messenger.

[@chigasaki06]

What do you think about a 2023 340i x drive? How reliable are they?

[@revvolutions]

@@henrysniper8481 but aren't b58s Toyota approved?

[@cassideyousley406]

@@revvolutions The engine yes, but everything else on a BMW, probably not.

[@austinflores9081]

Wow finally someone who will actually push a car during a review! 👌

[@abukimahmmued3688]

man, happy to see you growing

[@precisionmotors]

Another Amazing review, TLX TS should have had 400 hp, but knowing Acura they always play safe, which they didn't with Integra TS. Love that Integra TS, So much better looking than the TLX TS, I would take the Integra over the TLX too. Stance of Integra TS is so much more sexier than the TLX. Which looks just like the regular TLX.

[@SlipAngleG70]

I like your review but the better comparison is to its main competitor, which is the Genesis G70. Very similar pricing. I recommend you drive a G70 3.3T Sport.

[@tylerdorsey1154]

I agree

[@Leo_Vasileio]

TLX owner here. This car has one of the highest crash test rating. Even higher than the Germans. I was shocked. This is also true for the integra and the MDX.

[@dansmagicalcreations2162]

I still think the only car that really stands out uniquely in this segment is the IS500…

[@Jesse-x4o]

This isn't an on paper car, it's a once you drive it you get it car. It's looks are unique, exhaust note and handling shine.

[@ajam3929]

100% agree. I’ve had a bmw 330i, c43 and now is500. The Lexus is just full of character unique to it; it feels special and old school in its delivery. And what can I say the V8 is insane. It’s not the fastest 0-60 but it has its own unique attitude that speaks to me

[@drivescene6747]

It’s essentially a parts bin car. The chassis is like 10 years old, the motor is a variant of the motor from the ISF and the transmission is essentially the same. I love the way it looks however and the 5.0 V8 has the absolute best rev limiter I’ve heard so far

[@drivescene6747]

@@Jesse-x4oI agree wholeheartedly. I’ve driven it and it’s sooo much fun and surprisingly comfortable especially for a car riding on 20” wheels

[@layne4376]

I would add the M340. In terms of performance it punches way above its weight

[@revvolutions]

They look so good

[@E99584]

Do the newer type s still have the transfer problems?

[@QS17]

Nice, didn't know it had a rear strut bar

[@contacttimbre]

I have been a BMW driver more a more than two decades but they slowly became a company that eventually broke my heart. A majority of which is that they moved away from manual, as have most other companies, but worst of all is their automatics are terrible. My last one was a sought after 2014 328ix F31 (wagon). The 4 cyl was WAY under powered considering what it replaced and the competition. Two years prior my same model wagon rusted out so it was replaced with that newer one. I regretted driving it every day. Then it needed a new valve cover gasket and a head gasket, which was nearly the entire value of the car so I sold it. I miss the AWD but I replaced it with an Integra A Type. Though the 4 cyl has less power, the car is 500+ lbs lighter and feels a lot better on the road than the F31. Someone Tboned my in the first week of owning the Integra, so now I am out a car and Eyeing this one, and it seems superior to BMW in almost every way

[@Jasonnvan]

I love this car

[@sebastianfreyre228]

the integra does not have heated seats in the rear i dont think lol

[@wrapzvlogs]

Urban grey looks fire

[@freewilly5073]

I would say your biggest difference is customer base. The M340 is going to have a lot more mod/tuners that are looking to do the typical downpipe and a tune to building record-breaking M340s. The TLX is far from reliable considering Honda released either a bulletin or a recall for those turbo V6s. We are seeing these kinds of issues now from Honda and Toyota, so I would be cautious about buying a car with engine issues compared to the B58 that people have pushed and tested the limits of. Of course you have to make sacrifices; the BMW will have a few more issues, like oil pump needing to get swapped out in the early years and some leaks, but you get a much more rewarding daily even on a stock map that you can push comfortably. I'd say the TLX is a great sporty daily or grand touring car.

[@omicronceti6063]

What's the point of not having spare tire?

[@LaszloGaspar-s3x]

Transmission could be better shift little bit slow 👍

[@aycz]

Yes. 100%. TLX over German.

[@a124as]

9:15……

[@ahmedchannel638]

🇩🇪 🇩🇪 🇩🇪 🇩🇪 🇩🇪 ❤❤❤

[@drivescene6747]

It’s definitely not beating the Germans, but it’s such a fun car to drive and very good looking as well

[@kylenewberry8598]

I was surprised how far back you were leaning in the seat, maybe it’s for the camera vs daily position?

[@Entropied]

Anyone going looking for something fun and enjoyable won’t get this. Only people ive seen drive this in my area are over 50 and I have only seen about 3 in over a few years since it came out. Theres so many of these available for sale used they just aren’t selling.

[@lilacscepter223]

no disrespect at all, but swear to god if you aren't going to the gym yet you gotta go do that'd elevate your game in a big way.. someone pointed it out to me myself and its real. a lot easier to win if you look and feel like a beast. fire shots as always and learning a lot ❤

[@JulioTLC]

Not bad advice, but if my guy happy how he is, let him be.

[@aishaxval]

worry about your life alright bud, your name is lilac, and ur a guy that doesn’t even show ur face, come on bud ru gay??? it’s okay to be gay but wow!! lilac? funny name. worry about losing the weight then worrying about other people. focus on your health🤗♥️ AND having no pfp of urself? at least this guy is brave enough to show the internet what he looks like. all good though.

[@w6045555555i]

Never knew Acura fanboys were this toxic

[@koraegi]

Bit random ni

[@House_of_Schmidt]

It desperately needs 50 more hp.

[@layne4376]

Debuted at the back of the pack. Lacks performance, utility, tech, and luxury. By far the most boring drive in the class.

[@v12kingV10]

Acura loaned this same car to anyone lol. They don’t sell its slow and overpriced

[@a124as]

lol. Anyone that buys this couldn’t afford a bmw.

[@gkrieger6824]

Haha…not necessarily true.

[@henrysniper8481]

So untrue. Some put reliability at the top of the list for priorities in which case Acura or Lexus is at the top, German cars at the bottom. I have a friend who has a 7 bay repair shop for German and Italian cars and I asked him if the German cars, specifically BMW, have gotten any better since I worked in a couple of dealerships a few years back, and he jokingly said, You want the truth? You can't handle the truth, and I said, that bad ? and he said they're absolute garbage, and that's how I'm getting rich. He is charging less for repairs the dealership, his mechanics do a great job and he doesn't rip anyone off. See my other comment about working in BMW dealerships.

[@cdnstache]

Um wrong…

[@geneforte9038]

Acura isn't as reliable as it used to be.

[@genxtechguy]

You mean, couldn’t afford the BMW repair costs. Acuras are still very reliable.