Acura TL 3rd Gen | The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly…

[@acidgolem2132]

as a TL owner I would like to add a couple of information : 1. DO NOT reconnect the bluetooth module. Yes this car have bluetooth but it's only use for calling and it also will not turn off properly resulting in the car drainning your battery when you turn it off. 2. The tire monitor system will just fail during winter time. 3. Doing a transmission fluid change for this car is an absolute chore. 4. The fuel cap sensor is not accurate, it will sometime ask you tighten the fuel cap eventhough you just finish fueling Other than that I absolutely love this car, from how it's look and how it drive.

[@markroden]

Thank you sm for all the tips bro

[@dacksby]

How often do you change your Trans fluid?

[@acidgolem2132]

@@dacksby It's not a fluid that you change often so I only change it when I first bought it.

[@dondanana9573]

never had an issue with 2, or 4

[@anthonycrutcher6048]

Following up on #4, that could actually be your EVAP purge valve. Pretty common issue on these cars and it throws the same message.

[@ECDLifestyle]

‘04 tl 6spd owner here, had it for almost a year and it’s probably the best first car I’ve bought, could’ve gotten a better price on it but I got mine at 98,000 miles with not a single crack on the dash, planning to modify it to a stage 2 or 3 exhaust, coils and maybe a tune w/ a j35 or j37 intake manifold and call it good 👍🏾 hope to make it a type s replica since it’s pretty much almost there hehe

[@markroden]

Lesss goooo happy to hear it bro

[@kevinftw16]

Amazing cars. Mine just turned over to 250k still runs and drives like it did right off the lot

[@carlosojeda1956]

Got my 08' with 113,000 miles on the odometer and the only thing that it needed was tires. Dash cracked at 175,000, replaced the factory wheels with18" aftermarket.

[@bryansaldana964]

@@carlosojeda1956what kind do you got brotha

[@tpz7618]

The 3rd Gen TL Type-S is one of the most beautiful cars I have ever seen in my life!

[@balkee42]

My 04 went 265k miles then i totaled it. My 07 Type S has 246k but in need of maintenance - motor mounts, steering rack, replacing seals cuz of oil leak. Hopefully i can get it repaired asap cuz i LOVE this car.

[@lovemode9862]

You ever changed timing belts on either?

[@balkee42]

@@lovemode9862 yeah i did. Bout to do it again on my 07

[@chitau5918]

It's getting harder and harder to find a stock TL to buy. The ones I've seen for under $4000 have been used and abused.

[@ProdSMR]

Yeaaaa they’ve been getting a lot popular nowadays, I bought my TL about 2 yrs ago for $3k. Nowadays in the condition I bought my car folk are sellin em for $5k but there are still a lot out there never stop searching!

[@user-em3dp9qw4x]

My friend scratched one the other day.

[@favoribeneme4629]

Could’ve sworn you’ve made a “good, bad, and the ugly” of the Acura tl already

[@espakuz2450]

He has

[@markroden]

I have, I’m redoing it all starting from scratch bc back then I made way too many mistakes

[@nandolegoshorts]

I feel like more research should be made before making videos like these just to appeal to the algo, because some common issues were missed that should have been mentioned to help a fellow car guy out who wants to buy one of these. 1. you absolutely have to make sure the timing belt has been swapped out before buying this car if you opt for the automatic 2. valve cover gaskets are notorious for leaking after a certain amount of miles 3. if you eventually hear a tick coming from the engine but notice no difference in performance, don't freak out because all you have to is adjust valves. the valve cover gaskets and the valve adjustment may sound complicated but trust me, a simple youtube search will help you out big time. hope this info helps you all out

[@markroden]

Thank you man but you gotta understand that I do quite a bit of research before making these, think ab if you had to tell everyone ab a car that you don’t know much ab, you’d make some mistakes or miss some things too. I appreciate the help for other ppl tho

[@chitau5918]

Please explain why the timing belt must be replaced on automatics. Are they less of an issue on 6speeds?

[@jorgegallegos4798]

UA6 is the base model TL, and the UA7 is the Type-S I believe.

[@markroden]

Ohhhh gotchu thanks bro

[@Zaechyboi]

About to get a 04 6 spd manual, 75k miles so excited

[@Akkodha.]

How is it?

[@CarsToSee]

Just a couple of things to update misinformation. Ua6 is base models, ua7 is type s. All TL’s came with leather and sunroofs, and the transmission problems were mainly in the 05-06 autos. They were resolved in the 07-08. Also it wasn’t a selling point for the hp, they measured hp differently at that time and when they got the correct measurement, they updated the base models.

[@markroden]

Ahhh gotchu thanks bro

[@E85_STI]

Interesting because I bought a 2004 when I was 21 and I didn’t know anything about these cars and it was 2008 when I bought it and no info on the trans failure then but I had no issues with the trans luckily but now knowing this and I’m looking at a 2008 type s with low miles and manual someone is selling one and I’m thinking about buying it.

[@mrdave777]

@@E85_STIDid you purchase?

[@mrdave777]

Question. So in all actuality. What is the REAL HP difference for both models? I do trust it’s more like 20, not 30. Thoughts?

[@CarsToSee]

@@mrdave777 I think the base models had around 258 hp compared to the 286 for the type s

[@PnkRntz]

i can trust this man alone with the skyrim music😭

[@richie1837]

im save up for the tl type s auto cause not much here for manuel im driving the 2018 tlx spec a 2.4 is which is nice. My dad have 2008 tl manuel back then i loved and like the sound of the tl its timless look and sounds so good. It so hard to find manuel for this car 😢.

[@t_r_a_s_h__l_i_f_e]

I just got my Acura Tl 2005 and its amazing

[@leancup7097]

Anything updates

[@t_r_a_s_h__l_i_f_e]

@@leancup7097 still good bro It's a old car but believe me Those others olds car are more badly than my Acura Rn I just have some problems whit a liquid

[@phiil7650]

Need to correct you on the horsepower between base and type s. HP wasn't lowered on later base models, it was just rated differently and is no longer rated and advertised as 270s, but around 250s. All base has the same j32 engine.

[@eduardoleon7419]

100% correct

[@abelwickham345]

Remember to do maintenance on that auto transmission. Mine had to be rebuilt around 260k miles. Im assuming it hadn't been rebuilt before then which is pretty good as far as most cars are concerned. (I bought the car with over 200k on it and it now has 300k). Out of all my cars this has required the least number of repairs😁

[@416juggz]

UA6 represents the 04 - 08 base models, UA7 represents the 07 - 08 type S models.

[@ITS_JAYJAY_2006]

Pls do a good, bad and ugly video on the ford crown Victoria or the 1st Chevy Cruze

[@TheDerrty111]

Only bad ! They're all trash!! Lol

[@markroden]

Yessir

[@ShadowNoCap]

We burning up here in canada mans still droping gems lool nah but fr fr its not smoke asl by u guys wherever u live im from Toronto

[@markroden]

I’m in ct so we’re getting hit by all that smoke too haha

[@richboyruga622]

me buying a tl today watching this😂😂

[@markroden]

W car fr

[@moreflack6429]

Same Man

[@ayonauz]

07 TL Type S auto owner here, in the later model years (07, 08) they replaced the automatic transmission with the beefier one from the RL I believe? Anyways I got about 260k on mine and it runs great just keep up with maintenance

[@adenarthur4298]

i love my 06 TL its an auto so its slow but i brought it too a track day and i was a tenth off a camaro 2ss. the car does handle great tho its my favorite part of the car it just takes corners perfectly

[@thelegendaryredx7710]

You forgot about how good the j series sounds with an exhaust one of the best sounding v6s out there

[@berserkmaster2514]

I be looking at my tl like you remind me of myself

[@markroden]

W car then

[@MrShomari1]

My Tl S wdp overheated and wont crank. Acura said a need a new engine without looking at the car. Bout to get her back on the Road

[@kervdakid1972]

Absolutely love ur videos dude keep up the great work!! Can u do a the good the bad and the ugly on the infinite G37 if u haven’t already plz I’m thinking bout getting one

[@LoLo25A]

Get it had a coupe. Had it for 6 yrs. Fun car

[@markroden]

I will for sure and thank you

[@Cozejjpnk]

I have the same glasses you have

[@markroden]

W glasses

[@PlumbCap]

Fun Fact: In the eu the TL is call the "Honda Accord CL7" and the Type-S comes with a k24a2!

[@postcutclarity]

tsx is accord i thought

[@primus711]

Its definitely not a TL its a TSX TLs are assembled in ohio and never left the usa

[@danielrosario5476]

I loved my 05 TL best car ever!

[@zhayloworld3102]

This car is really nice I been it before. It's was a all white with leather interior with sunroof. I thought it cost more then it was worth

[@markroden]

Yessir they’re underrated for sure

[@LuckyMoua]

1st or 2nd gen Subaru Forestor please! I want the 2nd gen twin turbo model as my daily and little project if I can get one. If not, then 1st gen Honda CRV.

[@markroden]

Bettt I gotchu

[@playboiifxmous]

I been going back and forth if I want a is350 or a tl type s I wanna know what's y'all opinion!

[@markroden]

I would personally go w the TL

[@playboiifxmous]

@@markroden if you don't mind me asking what's your reasons

[@meddlingmage23]

I've driven a regular TL and now I have a 08 type s, and I can tell you the difference is pretty noticeable - the speed and it's more nimble. But I haven't driven the is350, so I can't give you a comparison.

[@osu4l795]

You should do 2nd gen tsx

[@markroden]

Sounds good

[@osu4l795]

@@markroden nice they come with manuals, v6 , wagon, special edition. Lots of goodies to cover

[@aidoist]

Where do you find one for less than 3k?? Never seen one for less than 7k unless it needed a new trans, then it was 3k

[@zodiac909]

Mark do a good bad and ugly on Lexus ES

[@markroden]

Okie dokie

[@joseumanzor3776]

Hello sorry for asking what size of the wheels you have front and back, thank you it looks very nice

[@A_Scanner_Lightly]

"Track day TL?" 😂😂😂 You're being nice

[@markroden]

It can happen tho lol

[@stlswagger]

Pretty sure the CL last year was 2003. Many years ago I had a 2003 CL Type-S 6 speed manual. Sold it around 75k miles. Was a true drivers fwd car. Wasn't so good as a daily with kids. But should've kept it. I don't say that and don't buy fwd cars today

[@retahdude]

Just bought an 08 TL base model 130k miles for nearly pennies on the dollar last week, his first video helped me make that decision. I look forward to the mods to do on it.

[@ShowOut_JB.]

how much u paid?

[@hvashimoon527]

I'm considering getting a TSX or Tl. Do Volkswagen jetta next pls

[@Drip2SG]

I’m deciding which is the best as far as reliability out of a is350, TL and the g35/37

[@mrdave777]

TL is really incredible. The other models are terrific you listed! ESP the engine!

[@DeFiantTLX]

I just traded my 04 TL for a 15 TLX. Marky, I miss my 3rd gen. But I'm feeling the 2.4 TLX. I'm trying to figure out which Honda engine is compatible with this TLX.

[@markroden]

The TLXs are nice as hell tho bro

[@Dginny865]

2:10 why not just make the fckn type s faster instead of making the base model slower…

[@avionterry4419]

i have an 04 tl can u make power out of this engine? and if so how? i’m so lost with it

[@miguel-l0l273]

Whats better a acura tl or a 8th gen civic si? debating between the two rn.

[@ShadowNoCap]

Luxury if u want it tl other than that civic for learning manual

[@lucas2low]

if the TL is auto then the Si forsure but if the TL is a 6 speed then the TL 100% cuz of the stock brembos and lsd diff

[@markroden]

Tbh it depends what you’re going for, performance and modding? Civic. Just a fun lil daily? TL

[@miguel-l0l273]

@@markroden it’ll be my first car so mostly daily.

[@rickybaez2970]

Thanks for the research😊

[@im2flyy235]

Can you do the Tsx

[@dommmd4963]

Bro this is the Skyrim theme song

[@camdenscreations]

What's the backround music you always have in these videos?

[@vchen441]

Haven’t you done one for the 3rd gen TL already?

[@acidgolem2132]

He update a lot of information so I would say it's a remake.

[@markroden]

Yes but I said a lot of stupid things back then so I’m starting over

[@bcrides1639]

Is it a good first car?

[@StealthFoxx_]

A bit of a disclaimer since I haven’t owned one, but from what I’ve heard, maintenance costs shouldn’t be terrible as long as you do the work on it yourself or take it to an independent mechanic or Honda dealer instead of an Acura dealer, prices will generally be much better and closer to Honda (V6 Accord) maintenance costs since they share a lot of parts and are very mechanically similar. As long as you do your own research and understand that things like the timing belt and power steering fluid and ball joints will need to be changed/maintained, it shouldn’t be bad. Also, if you get an auto, go for a 2007-2008 or a 2013-2014, the auto transmissions are way more reliable in these years and manual trans TL’s are hard to find (at least around me) TL;DR: As long as you expect it to be a little more expensive to maintain (shouldn’t be unreasonably so) than a V6 Accord and you’re on top of maintenance, the TL should be a solid car. Just make sure you know what maintenance needs to be done and you should be golden. I wouldn’t say it’s an S-tier first car, but especially if you’ve driven a good amount before, I’d say it’s a viable and solid option as long as you’re on top of maintaining it. Also if you want a 3rd gen auto, go 07-08, the trans is much more reliable than the one in the 04-06 model years

[@willyhwang1059]

yeah it's a show dog, not a working dog. not that it's a bad thing

[@markroden]

Exactly bro

[@mrrocks3830]

Mark i feel like you have not posted a deep dive in a while Good vid though

[@markroden]

You’re right gotta get back on that

[@lord_dookie3643]

Good bad and ugly on the 4th gen tL?

[@hondaCivic_hatch]

Really? Not much street? I could’ve sworn there was alot of supercharged tl and tls out there

[@carlyletom301]

Sunroofs in all 3rd gens

[@hazexo1131]

$3000 i wish, maybe for a high mile extremely busted auto one

[@lorenzomoore6398]

I think that TL has sunroof.

[@Dginny865]

hey mark lmao you already made this same exact video a year ago

[@Jchesseltine]

Motor mounts. Balljoints. Compliance bushings. Gps not working. Seats falling apart. Door inserts coming unglued. Exterior door handle caps falling off. Door switches. HFL. And the automatic transmissions are absolute garbage. Unless you got the lucky one that is recalled. But as far as the majority, garbage. I’ve had 5 TLs. They have all suffered a variety of these problems. If not all of them.

[@pyrdogbark1673]

My mistake, I have a second generation tl, seems like a lifetime of disappointment in this car.

[@soshyprod]

reupload?

[@ExpiredWatered]

Bang

[@22kz70]

firstttt

[@markroden]

Goat

[@J-ZIM]

Not cheap to maintain at all. The dashboards crack, yeah and you say be careful about that. Really, how can you be careful about that? It just happens...you know, bumps in the roads, freeways etc...can't prevent it dude. SMH

[@glen._w_828]

Power steering leaks a lot on this car too… 😅

[@balkee42]

Ha yeah minehas a bad leak too

[@Gmcseirra663]

Back with the good bads and uglies

[@markroden]

Yepppp

[@pyrdogbark1673]

Not third gen

[@pyrdogbark1673]

Woops, my mistake.. sorry 😐

[@thelegendaryredx7710]

Listen people you guys want the manual over the automatic in this car the manual came with more performance upgrades over the shitty automatic

[@martymar2113]

Can’t drive manual lmao