Bargain Performance Sedan? 2019 Acura TLX A-Spec w. Tech Package FWD V6 w/All-Wheel Steering

[@DUNEATV]

For some reason these cars get overlooked…they are surprisingly good!!!

[@GTGarageTalk]

I know, right?!?

[@titusrome2863]

I think TLX drive a little bit on the soft side and for this generation it's down on power. I love it though but compared to it's competition it falls short in performance

[@akuragang1990]

​@titusrome2863 This Acura was compared to it's Mercedes C300 competition by a pair of KZbin auto journalists and they said they prefer the Acura because it has way better handling and is more sportier and I agree. It may not be the fastest but going fast in a straight line is boring. I rather have a nice sounding, good looking, sporty yet reliable car like the Acura. That's why I picked it over the Germans.

[@focushdtv809]

@@titusrome2863it keeps up w the infinti it’s fast not quick

[@Ryansorenson99]

Just got the 2018 im pissed its beeb in the shop for a week i had the car for two days and rhe exhaust had a massive leak car startef to run like crap ugh i love it but it bwtter be more reliable from here on out

[@StormAutoAdventures]

Beautuful machine!! Here's some stats about two cars mechanically similar to yours...Car&Driver magazine tested a 2015 Acura TLX V6 Advance in FWD with the same 3.5L 290 HP V6 & 9-speed automatic your TLX has, and it ran impressively quick! It weighs= 3,617 LBS... It did 0-60 in 5.7, 0-100 in 13.3, 0-130 in 24.2, 5-60 in 5.8, 1/4 Mile in 14.2 @ 103 mph! Great trap speed! Top Speed= 134 mph governor limited... Car&Driver also tested the exact same TLX V6/9A trans, but in AWD instead of FWD... It weighs= 3,763 LBS... (+146 LBS more than the FWD model)... It was surprisingly slower with less than 150 pounds of weight gain than it should have been. It still ran well doing 0-60 in 5.8, 0-100 in 14.1, 0-120 in 21.7, Top Speed is governed to 127 mph, so they couldn't test it's 0-130... 5-60 in 6.2, 1/4 Mile in 14.2 @ 100 mph. Still plenty quick, but 3 mph slower in the 1/4 Mile. Must have been a hotter day during that test? 146 pounds of added weight shouldn't slow it down any more than 1 mph in the 1/4 mile... They were tested on different days, so tested together, I'm sure it would be closer. Anyway, I figured you'd like to read this. Thanks for making the great video! I love your passenger seat camera angle too! I'll subscribe after this comment. -Chris

[@GTGarageTalk]

Thank you for watching, sharing, and subscribing!

[@2laidragon]

It just look so smooth and quiet on all the review that i watch

[@GTGarageTalk]

👍🏼

[@jakemann5821]

I LOVE my 2016 tlx very fast and comfortable ride. Endless features

[@TylerMckissack]

My 2020 tlx a-spec gets delivered this weekend! I absolutely can not wait to drive it after watching this video!! 😅

[@GTGarageTalk]

LOVE hearing about that.

[@TylerMckissack]

@ you got me looking at cat back exhausts already lol yours sounds great in the vid, mind sharing what exhaust you went with?

[@cooleye8887]

Beautiful car man. I always admire this whenever i see them on the road.

[@GTGarageTalk]

Yes it is. Thanks for watching.

[@liob-t429]

Have the same car in black- 2019 Sh-awd… Love it!!! I was in the mkt for an S5 or E300 and I dnt regret my purchase since I want to keep this one for long

[@GTGarageTalk]

Nice!

[@Shade_Tree_Mechanic]

How's it been over the years? I heard some people had issues with the DCT

[@toddyoung4567]

The first gen TLX V6 and the 10 gen Accord 2.0t are both sleepers

[@GTGarageTalk]

👍🏼

[@unlovableshinshin]

So is the 9th Gen Accord V6

[@johnrad4654]

what would be a good first mod for this car? I'm getting mine in about 2-3 weeks and I can't make my mind up

[@GTGarageTalk]

I always like intake and exhaust. Relatively cheap, easy to do yourself, gains in both performance and economy.

[@jacobosetek8201]

I'm getting a 2019 TLX next week. Should I use premium fuel (like Acura recommends)?

[@GTGarageTalk]

Yes.

[@finesse4133]

Definitely

[@siddiqfadel]

Man it’s a premium Honda pump it regular gas. It’s not a BMW, Benz, Infiniti, Audi, Lexus. It’s a regular sport car

[@luismoreno6264]

Definitely put premium you’ll feel the power difference

[@RobertZ1973]

@@siddiqfadel 🤡

[@ganzonomy]

This car is basically ideal V6 Accord. I have a V6 Accord and love it to bits (had to tighten up the handling a bit). Did you ever turn off the vcm system?

[@charlesdegraffenreaid8311]

I wish more later model cars still have CD players. Most of my favorite music is still on cd.

[@GTGarageTalk]

In my life I’ve seen the rise and demise of the vehicle CD player.

[@HoodsGlobal]

***Hey guy, I have heard a lot of negative comments about the 9spd transmission, is that not an issue for you?

[@a32tl]

:30. 91 octane is recommended, not 93 but it can run on 87.

[@GTGarageTalk]

👍🏼

[@missilejackable]

the engine bay is the exact same as my 2013 accord thats crazy

[@GTGarageTalk]

Same bones.

[@JudyOlcott]

I have one of these cars and dearly love it. However, I have a question about the sound system; specifically the HDD. I know that there is a hard drive that you can load your CDs into, but can't figure it out. And, secondly, once they are loaded, how do I get them deleted off of the hard drive?

[@sciencelife5785]

Sounds really good where did you get the fatback exhaust from?

[@GTGarageTalk]

Thanks! The exhaust is just a muffler & resonator delete I got done at a muffler shop. Not a bolt on kit

[@TSHUKHAN]

Love the pearls/metallic too.

[@GTGarageTalk]

The Nissan Z we are driving now also has a pearl paint.

[@quantttum]

Hello, do you ever miss not having the SHAWD? Car is beautiful, I'm considering a 2019 with the Advance package. It's silver colored, so the chrome blends in nicely. As to the interior, when people say it's dated, I'd rather have this design over the Tesla type interiors today. I'm a Honda guy, and was looking at a 2020 10th gen Civic Si, but it's just too small and can't overlook that boyracer design.

[@GTGarageTalk]

From the owner: “I RARELY missed the AWD & when I did it was during hard launch or a high throttle accelerating corner. I don't think I missed it enough to pay the $5k premium at the time for the AWD version”

[@EnricFilms]

Wanting this car one day. Heard the stock tires are terrible , doesn’t do true justice of what it can handle

[@GTGarageTalk]

👍🏼

[@EricNelsonYT]

VERY True! The car has much more to offer that the touring tires can put down to the pavement, especially around a corner

[@richiecee6186]

My v6 fwd came with bridgestone potenza all seasons and they were shit. I switched to bridgestone potenza sports and the car feels wayyy better

[@GTGarageTalk]

@@richiecee6186 🤘🏼

[@EddieHDee]

That v6 sounds nice

[@GTGarageTalk]

👍🏼

[@cooleye8887]

I TOTALLY AGREE WITH WHAT YOU SAY ABOUT THIS TLX ASPEC V6 FWD, THAT IT IS ONE OF THE BEST POWERFUL FWD OUT THERE. I ACTUALLY HAVE A 21 TYPE R BUT I ALWAYS COME BACK TO THIS REVIEW BECAUSE IM SO JEALOUS LOL. I WANNA GET THE SAME EXACT ONE LIKE YOURS MAN ONE OF THESE DAYS. LIKE YOU I HATE THE VCM AND THATS WHY I WOULD JUST USE THE SPORTS MODE AND PROBLEM SOLVED LOL

[@GTGarageTalk]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@earljenkins4671]

They need a transmission tune for this car then I feel like it would be way more fun to drive

[@GTGarageTalk]

@@earljenkins4671 🤔

[@angelmontesino3909]

I just got this car , it has 53k miles on it and was 24k idk if that’s a deal or not

[@GTGarageTalk]

Enjoy!!!

[@daquanle8874]

If it’s a aspec v6 that’s a decent price

[@F22B58]

I got a 2015 with 30k miles for 18k I just put a aspec rear bumper and front bumper on

[@jbarron77]

Heated steering wheel?

[@AUDI15849]

Heated Steering Wheel was a feature in the TLX. But good luck finding one 👍

[@neverrevenge7335]

Only put premium gas in the tlx a spec ???

[@F22B58]

Needs 91 octane most gas stations around me at least go 87 89 and 93

[@finesse4133]

Dope always 😎

[@GTGarageTalk]

😎

[@fredob1463]

What exhaust do you have?

[@GTGarageTalk]

I’ll defer to the owner.

[@EricNelsonYT]

Hey Fredo, this was my TLX. I had a resonator swap to a smaller resonator & I also deleted both the small mid muffler & the large rear muffler.

[@T.Thaddy00]

@@EricNelsonYT can you give a small update on your car now to date, im looking at getting at 2019 TLX as well soon, I’ve read the transmission has issues, is that a problem you have came across ? And if you had any other problems could you list em

[@VFL0000]

Don’t forget the air cooling seats..

[@GTGarageTalk]

👍🏼

[@NotoriousZNT]

love that white

[@GTGarageTalk]

That metal flake tho…

[@redsloth4roblox569]

My dad has this car

[@GTGarageTalk]

Nice

[@johnblack4915]

No AWD ?

[@AUDI15849]

There are SH-AWD versions. But the one in the vid is FWD.

[@mrdye9140]

I think he liked the coat😂

[@GTGarageTalk]

I still give him a hard time about that one

[@omicide456]

What kind of cat back is it?

[@GTGarageTalk]

From the former owner: “I had a resonator swap to a smaller resonator & I also deleted both the small mid muffler & the large rear muffler.”

[@kshungpeng8221]

He said turbo what turbo

[@abdullahsaifi5955]

looking to buy one is it worth it?

[@GTGarageTalk]

Short answer: yes

[@Ryansorenson99]

Dont buy it mine has been in the shop for a week 2 days of owning iy amazjng car but very flawed so far not a reliable car espscailly for a honda

[@luke4701]

93 or 91 octain

[@lukebond1040]

91 octane

[@GTGarageTalk]

👍🏼

[@AUDI15849]

Engine 👍 Transmission 👎

[@WildWing-wl7nj]

Bargain my ass. This line is under a recall for a bad crankshaft and bearings. Honda/Acura has recalled 250,000 cars, and hasn't built the replacement parts yet. Good luck selling this. I'm waiting for the recall parts myself.

[@johnblack4915]

Sum of them not all of them the recalls can be done at a acura dealer 😊