Why I Bought The ACURA TL SH AWD 6MT Over The COMPETITION!!

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[@MrsPortiaG]

I LOVE my TL SH-AWD!! Acura’s are the only cars I’ve owned! Love ‘em!!

[@MrsPortiaG]

Sammy Phillps it’s a 2011! I haven’t had any problems with oil consumption because I get the oil changed every 2,000 miles! I LOVE my car!

[@gamitaalfonso9999]

Portia F If your car is front wheel drive, it is equipped with the 3.5 L, you shouldn’t have any oil consumption problems. it’s the all-wheel-drive SH-AWD models that have the oil consumption problem. Because they use the 3.7 L engine.

[@MrsPortiaG]

Gamita Alfons my car is AWD, 3.7 liter.

[@cozycozycozy921]

@Sammy Phillps I'm a bit late, but you will never come across a honda motor that does not consume at least a little bit of oil. I have heard of the 3,7s drinking oil but it would be pretty clear if you were burning "too much". My 3.7 SH-AWD has 90k KILOMETRES and burns a little bit of oil (I do however drive pretty aggressively)

[@Greatergood3]

I love the Acura family, all I ever drove was an Acura too! Might get my third different gen soon!

[@tonys978]

'09 TL AWD owner here bro! Keep up the vids! I love my TL AWD!

[@louiegeorgiadis560]

I own a 12' awd. The best modification I did on mine was the the one I never expected. So after jpipe, third cat delete and intake. None gave me the power I was expecting. Until I got my rim and tire setup. The factory rims same as the videos (18's) weigh over 32lbs and the michaline stock tires are 33lbs. I replaced the rims with flow forming light 19.5 lbs rims in 19 inch and went with some 21.5 lbs continental extreme dw's. Lost a total of 24 lbs of rotational mass. But on a AWD vehicle where all four tires get the car going. It was a night and day difference. Head snapping off take off difference. The amount of power that you restore with out those stocks is ridicules. I'm so surprised acura desired on puting those on with they're over weight, performance robbing rims.

[@RevsALot]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXOnqmlqn5qAgck these paired with lightweight flywheel make the low end and acceleration soo much better then any mod I've done so far. Top end 4th gear though I find it slowed down a bit🤷‍♂️.

[@RevsALot]

Fast fc04 18s(8lbs savings per rim) with sport comp 2, handle the turns amazingly.

[@angeloc398]

😢🎉🎉I l⁸c see fl mm

[@sgt0331able]

Thank you so much for the review. You helped me out with deciding this type of car. I loved all of my Hondas and have been looking for something like this to upgrade.

[@RevsALot]

Glad you enjoyed it! It's definitely a very comfortable, reliable car.

[@campesino87]

2009 RL owner here appreciating your TL videos😅

[@RevsALot]

Oh nice, RL's another rare Acura🤙. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MrMrclown34]

Keep the content coming brotha. Mines a 2010 TL awd manual also. Took my car to the dealership and they said it was really rare to see a manual 4th gen.

[@RevsALot]

Nice, they're the unicorn of the TL's that's for sure.

[@PNW_Sportbike_Life]

I’m on the hunt for one currently

[@TheDutchMaster76]

Definitely getting this car after covid pandemic wears down,early spring next year is my goal, your vid really inspired me as i learn about cars im still a rook but this 2012 model is what im getting automatic cuz im a rook at stick cant get used to it ,my first car was 2002 honda civic major upgrade for me!!!!!

[@RevsALot]

Good to hear! Auto or stick, both are great to have. It's all preference, the stick is going to be quicker but auto is still an amazing reliable car.👍

[@adrianguerra729]

So did you get it?

[@andrewwilkins7237]

Got a 2013 tl Awd 3.7 love your content keep it coming A+++

[@RevsALot]

Nice, and thank you! I really appreciate the support🙌.

[@TTGamingTrinh]

I owned a 2009 TL and it was a really fun car for sure 👍

[@giancarlochiarot3862]

Great overview of the 4G Acura TL SHAWD 6MT. I have a 2012 version of the same car in black as well. Very happy with my ride. Plenty of fun in the winter with traction off and very enjoyable in all driving situations. I would like to find a shifter with better feel and find a way to keep the revs from hanging when shifting close to redline.

[@RevsALot]

Glad you enjoyed it, if you haven't seen any of my videos check em out. I have a recent one of fun in the snow with it, and also I installed Hybrid Racing Shifter Bushings which helped the shifting feel a bit. I'm hoping a tuner can fix the rev hang with kuner, but we'll have to wait and see🤞. I also plan on installing Excedy CMC as soon as the weather gets better, I've heard it helps.the shifting feel too.

[@leeswea_dagoat4961]

Beautiful car plz keep the content coming I'm working on getting me a 4th gen now 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@RevsALot]

Thank you, and lots more to come!🤙 Nice, you're going to love it.!

[@phillipjohnson5868]

Keep going with that TL! Love seeing it kick butt! Tired of the channels with mustangs and stuff. The TL is legit!

[@RevsALot]

I'll get my gt350 someday, but will always have this TL. It's just going to get faster and nicer🤙.

[@phillipjohnson5868]

The GT350 is nice but is not a sleeper. Some of that satisfaction is gone but it’s still a cool ride!

[@RevsALot]

@@phillipjohnson5868 true, but nothing beats that engine sound revving to 8500rpms. Real dream car is the nsx though.👍

[@phillipjohnson5868]

RevsALot The GT350 does have an impressive engine, both on the sound and rev department. My dream car is an LC500. Just looks beautiful in the sparkly red. Slightly more realistic is a Q60 RS.

[@RevsALot]

@@phillipjohnson5868 Those are both great options too, Infiniti best bang for your buck performance/reliability atm. I got my 🤞 for the new type s.

[@mikeyeyes7]

Thx for the Video I just purchased a 2014 TL special edition in white & I love it Your right about the paddle shifters there not instant

[@mrdave777]

I love your video. And I must say I’m addicted to Acura from 2004 on. Funner is not a word! Unless you’re at Harrah’s in So Cal! Lol. Thanks

[@RevsALot]

Glad you like it! 2004+ are all amazing TL🔥

[@RevsALot]

P.S. Funner is a word...funner and funnest are comparative adjectives to the word fun.

[@carloshrndez]

Acura is way ahead of its time, it’s all I’ve owned. First car was a 1990 integra DA, right now I got a 2006 TL. Next is either this one or the RDX awd! 😎

[@RevsALot]

Either or can't go wrong, I've always loved the Acura/Honda line ups.

[@michaelrivera8561]

Such an amazing car. Sadly I'm giving her up to get me a pickup...but mannnn. Everyone else on the road just have no idea how badass this car really is....it's a beautiful low key armor piercing awd tank....and when that v-tec hits towards the peak...🤤. Enjoy my man.

[@RevsALot]

Well at least a pickup is more useful👍. Definitely an underrated car, got lots more mods left to do. I'm keeping it forever though.

[@DawnDimension]

One of the best Acura's

[@stellafacey4015]

Love your block out smoke all round I have the matrix front wheel drive

[@shaunbailey4922]

Coming from a 2013 535i it was definitely the least reliable car I've ever had you made a good choice

[@SuperHandlingLife]

10 TL Awd owner here. Great ride! Mines a pearl white with stock grille and I get compliments about it from random people all the time.

[@RevsALot]

People either love it or hate it. I find color matched just makes everything flow so much better. Silver or white the aluminum color grill doesn't stick out as much as a dark color, so looks better for sure then a black TL with that grill.

[@SuperHandlingLife]

@@RevsALot totally agree. That grille looks so much better on white/silver than darker colors. But I've still been trying to find someone to paint the grille for me, since i want to have it look somewhat professional and I'll prob mess it up lol.

[@RevsALot]

There is pearl white vinyl wrap👍

[@SuperHandlingLife]

@@RevsALot thanks I'll check it out

[@TheOneInTheFields]

Sir, you inspire me to get a 4g 6MT. It truly is my goal after my current base 3g 6MT :)

[@RevsALot]

Glad to hear it👍! They're a blast to drive, I still love the 3rd gens too though.

[@TheOneInTheFields]

RevsALot thank you!! I’m gonna keep my 3rd gen for sure, but hopefully the 4g I get either matches my silver w/ black, or all black like yours 😊

[@2007NissanAltima]

Looks amazing blacked out like that

[@Consolethumbs]

Yeah Acura has had torque vectoring AWD for a long time. Other brands are just now starting to get into torque vectoring technology but since Acura/ Honda have been using it for years they have perfected it. I drove the new Acura RDX with SH-AWD and wow that feels like a lifted Type R imo definitely the best system on the road

[@RevsALot]

I love driving my TL and MDX in the snow. Had a 4x4 Ram Bighorn, and felt way more planted in this snow with my Acuras👌🤙!

[@david-alexandrehauben2403]

I LOVE YOUR CAAAAAAAAAAAR Having such a hard time selling my FWD 2010 TL... I dream of putting my hands on a AWD TL

[@RevsALot]

Thanks man!🙌 You could always trade it in? You'll lose a cpl grand on the value, but save on taxes.🤷‍♂️

[@david-alexandrehauben2403]

@@RevsALot Yeah I thought about it as a last resort. But I have a TL tech package with brown leather waiting for me so either way I have "no choice" hehe!

[@bigwavedave2550]

100% agree on all points you mention... the TL 6MT SHAWD was really the only option in the Honda family of reliability for me too. Went 2 weeks without driving it and almost forgot how much this thing rips, love it! 😁👍

[@RevsALot]

Haha yah I can't wait to get mine back, only been gone for a day. Can't imagine how fun it is with the xlr8 exhaust+jpipe like yours, and now Ktuner.😯

[@bigwavedave2550]

@@RevsALot trying to figure out the ktunerV2. I stayed up late last night tweaking the led shift lights and nerding out... 💪🤣 Now to try one of the base maps until I can figure out how the fuel and cam timing tables work. I don't want to screw anything up! Haha Doubt I'll be able to play with much since I still have the pre-cats bottleneck. 🤷‍♂️

[@RevsALot]

Yah the v2 looks pretty sweet, did you raise the rev limiter? I know right, stock precats are garbage literally no air flow.

[@bigwavedave2550]

@@RevsALot No, not planning to raise the rev limiter anytime soon. Basemap tunes 1&2 keep redline around 7100 and I don't want to risk running out of oil pressure or having something go wrong on the stock valvetrain. The risk/reward benefits to rev higher is not there for my mods since power starts to taper by 6500 anyway (from some dynos I've seen). Plus with the full XLR8 setup, this thing is screaming so loud I'm ready to shift by 7000! Guess I'm getting old 😅.

[@RevsALot]

@@bigwavedave2550 well 7100 is better then stock 6900, it will definitely last longer that way. Can't wait for ktuner and full xlr8 this summer🤞💪!

[@supersabrosinho]

I have 2 TLs. 2005 & 2011 both 6MT. 3rd gen is nice, but not in the same league as the 4th gen. The driving experience is amazing!

[@RevsALot]

That's what a lot of ppl just don't understand. I love the 3rd gens, but the SH-AWD brings it to a whole other lvl. Glad to see an unbias opinion👍.

[@Rick-zw9kp]

When Acura rebuilds your engine you may notice more power. I definitely did notice it pulls harder. But I would recommend babying the car for like 4000 km then doing an oil change before you get back to vtec and racing. It's a good idea to let the engine break in a little then get rid of the oil that was there during break in. That's what I did as it was recommended to me.

[@RevsALot]

I'm hoping🤞, and yah I'll definitely baby it for that long then. Don't want to ruin it, especially since going to be tuning it now lol

[@AbsoluteMdot]

Looking into getting one of these.

[@thatgameingchanel]

Bro I’m plotting on this car! Shit looks amazing currently got an old Camry

[@juancarraballo9731]

nice !! & with a honeycomb body color match grill bad ass fr tho 💯

[@jaydub5515]

Honder for life!!! God I want one of these so bad... Theyre just impossible to find in Alaska... I have a Accord EX-L V6 6MT, and it will do, until the day I find one of these

[@RevsALot]

Damn, yah they'd be hard to find there. You'd have to make a little road trip for one, but at least you got the accord 6MT👍.

[@Consolethumbs]

The accord coupe with the V6 and 6speed is also great imo just harder to find those since not a lot of people got them.

[@RevsALot]

There's quite a bit of them for sale, and plan in getting one for the channel. Only thing wrong with accord is no AWD option.

[@andyt6824]

@@RevsALot the 6 speed tl is more rare by far.

[@theejayzeeable]

@@RevsALot Those Accords are still rated at about 5.5 sec. 0-60 what is yours rated at?

[@Filthyt]

Jay Zee lmao no wayyy

[@RevsALot]

@@theejayzeeable 5.1-5.3 seconds, but Accord v6 trap faster in the 1/4(would win on a roll race imo). I've got 5.1 on the dragy with jpipe, & k&n drop in filter. 4.9 with 1ft. rollout, still could get a better time with a perfect launch.

[@GarrettMedia]

Love my 2010 tl shawd auto... I have a takeda intake and RV6 long tube j pipe.. getting the whole grille painted to match the pearl white soon.

[@RevsALot]

Sweet, same mods as me atm🤙. I just have the xlr8 jpipe instead.

[@GarrettMedia]

RevsALot you’re the reason why I got these the mods in the first place haha I love it. I’d like to get the Aspec kit soon and xlr8 cat back in the future 👌🏼

[@RevsALot]

@@GarrettMedia That's awesome, glad to hear it!🤙 I'd love to get the aspec and xlr8 next year too🤞. Muffler delete, ktuner and wheels for sure by summer though.

[@GarrettMedia]

RevsALot sounds good dude

[@SuperHandlingLife]

Hey another '10 TL SH-AWD auto owner here. Pearl white as well. How did you get your grille painted?

[@6speedvtec789]

This car is super under rated in the Honda community. The beak and rear end were really divisive. I get it, but you really got to respect Honda for cramming a lot of modern tech into a 6MT.

[@RevsALot]

Yah unfortunately the break ruined the sales, but color match all the aluminum color and chrome. Add some quad tips, and they look better or just as good as the 3rd gens imo. Owning one changed my mind on them 100%, I used to hate the look.

[@harisqureshi7469]

love the TL. I have a 14 Q50 with 140k miles i plan on keeping it forever

[@RevsALot]

Love the q50s! If the new type s isn't powerful enough, me and the gf will get the new q50.

[@harisqureshi7469]

@@RevsALot that's nice! I love mine. I have the same Powertrain as a G37 but the 7 speed auto is a little iffy. I'm going to get my fluids swapped, and we'll see how much longer I can keep this thing.

[@RevsALot]

@@harisqureshi7469 Ah shit, that's rough. It's alright my 2nd gear syncros are gone already, due to clutch delay valve. It's hard to find reliable fast autos.

[@MaximusFullAuto]

Went from a Type S RSX to my TL.. huge difference

[@hunchos3.72]

That j37 😍 I love my TL sh awd wish I knew how to drive Manual ! This cars are so underestimated after work I race my friends 2013 535xi m sport and we go at it both stock his a lil quicker than me but I keep up good !

[@RevsALot]

That's awesome!💪 Yah those 3.0 twin turbo are a lot more torquey than ours. I'd say on a roll from high rpm would be your best chance, our cars suck low end.

[@hunchos3.72]

Yea Low rpm takes too long to switch gears. But I prefer reliability like you said 💪 can’t wait to put the intake and j pipe then maybe after I’ll go with XLR8 cat back

[@RevsALot]

@@hunchos3.72 xlr8 is best sounding exhaust for the TL imo👌!

[@trizkial7592]

Hunchos 3.7 Yea those bmws are fast but they are built to the limit and break constantly

[@thebear6529]

Hey buddy nice car, I’m thinking about getting an 2000 tl sh awd. New subbie here from Canada. Good luck with the channel, sonofabitch.

[@RevsALot]

I'm not sure if you meant 2000 TL, but they don't have the SH-AWD. SH-AWD is from 09-14. Thank you for the support, it is greatly appreciated 👊🇨🇦!

[@don65]

AWESOME VERBAL DISSERTATION BRO ON THE 4TH GEN. EVERYONE I KNOW THAT OWNS THESE INCLUDING MYSELF FIND GREAT PLEASURE IN DRIVING THE SH-AWD TL AS A DAILY DRIVER. YOU WAS CORRECT THE FIRST TIME WITH SAYING THAT THE SH-AWD HAS THE CAPABILITY TO SEND A 100% POWER TO EITHER REAR WHEEL IN CORNERING IT ALSO SLOWS THE OPPOSITE REAR WHEEL DOWN FOR BETTER CORNERING. (ALEX ON AUTO'S) MADE A VIDEO EXPLAINING THE ENTIRE FEATURES ON ACURAS SH-AWD SYSTEM YEARS AGO, CHECK IT OUT IT'S VERY INFORMATIVE. I THINK YOU'LL LOVE IT. THANKS AGAIN FOR THE CONTENT. GREAT JOB ON ALL THE MOD'S.

[@RevsALot]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it🙌. I remember watching that video, but had a brain fart and couldn't remember how much power was sent to outside rear. Lots more mods to come next year🤙!

[@don65]

@@RevsALot KEEP EM COMING BRO.💪🏾👍🏾

[@losiglowful]

Got 250K miles on my 2012 (FWD). Still going strong.....

[@RevsALot]

💪

[@gamitaalfonso9999]

Ryan L. I wish I had bought the front wheel drive! The all wheel drive, 3.7 L, drinks oil like Kool-Aid

[@SILENTJRM]

@@gamitaalfonso9999 does your vehicle not qualify for the extended warranty for the oil consumption issue? Several Honda/Acura models were affected by this poor piston ring design.

[@kevins5845]

@@SILENTJRM can I check on a website with the VIN or something before I get one?

[@RevsALot]

I got the rebuild, and I still burns oil so🤷‍♂️. I just make sure to keep it topped off, no big deal to me really.

[@DhruvDrives]

It's an awesome car. I have an 08 Type-S. Wish it had SH-AWD lol

[@RevsALot]

Yah, that would've been something else. Love the 3rd gens, at least the new type s will have SH-AWD even though it's not going to have a manual option👎.

[@Super_Charged4life]

That is probably the best looking to I've seen after that black out. Deciding this over a 6-6 accord coupe

[@RevsALot]

Thank you, they look even better with the 2018-20 TLX grill retro fitted in along with the jewel eyes retrofitted. Accord will be faster on rolls, but for handling, getting off the line, and to have a luxury sedan TL all the way.

[@Super_Charged4life]

@@RevsALot my worry is I'm used to lighter econo boxes I'm just worry about the accord or Acura being too heavy and boaty

[@RevsALot]

The TL will feel boaty af compared to the accord, but I got used to it real quick and now I hate driving eco boxes. Just try both if you can find then, cause the manual TL SH-AWD is even more rare then 6-6 Accords

[@speeddemon6667]

Bro. I have a 666 white coupe, I’m already haven’t decided either this car or 2014 caprice ss ppv, or 99 gsx built

[@RevsALot]

6MT SH-AWD all day over the others. Only thing I'd consider I'd replace with this is 9th gen 6-6 lol

[@ferniem95]

I last owned a 3G base TL auto but I’m currently saving for a 2012-2014 SH-AWD 4G 6SPD soon 😎😎😎

[@RevsALot]

That's awesome, you'll love it for sure!🤙

[@kenoris]

Great vid bro!. I have 3.7 auto. Based on everything I see looks like Tuner or lighter wheels are the best first mods. What do you recommend? Also, I have been looking into super charger set ups but haven't found much. What would you do for yours if getting a super?

[@RevsALot]

Thanks! Lightweight wheels for sure. I wouldn't get ktuner until you got full exhaust at least. Gerzybear on FB or IG makes the supercharger kit👍.

[@kenoris]

RevsALot found him, thanks! I have an air filter now but will for sure get a exhaust before tuner

[@dannosaurus920]

Nice TL, had fun when I had mine but traded it recently for a 2017 accord touring coupe V6. So much more fun and quicker.

[@RevsALot]

Not off the line, roll, or corners. Also, I wanted an AWD, luxury, manual sedan. I'll get an 8th gen for the channel someday soon hopefully🤞, NSX is the real goal though.

[@RedSquirrelHunter]

Ive owned both and i can tell you the TL is a step up from the accord. maybe 2 steps

[@AtanasDimitrov954RR]

Nice ride. I have same one black type SH but it's Auto. I also got acura to rebuild the motor due to oil consumption. It was free. Question How did you black out all chrome??

[@RevsALot]

Thank you! They're amazing cars auto or manual 🤙. I used vinyl wrap

[@mikeh.9954]

I'd love to find the 2012 in a manual!

[@oarne8550]

I have the same car but in white, 6 speed awd and love it, however it did have the oil consumption issue which the dealer fixed but Im worried that the issue will come back, it does run and drives really nice though

[@RevsALot]

I got the rebuild too, no issues so far. Just make sure it's always topped off, you should have no issues

[@ghostkillaasit1]

Considering buying a used 2012 TL 126,000 no engine or accidents never owned a Japanese car. This was very insightful. Any other tips I should know?

[@RevsALot]

Not that I can think of, but why buy one without an engine? The engines for these aren't cheap.

[@vonklizzykloudz1303]

i couldn't find one of these reasonably priced but i did manage to snag a 6 speed ILX

[@RevsALot]

I test drove one of those before this, great driving and shifting car👌. Can't go wrong with the k24 engine either, lots of aftermarket and bulletproof💪.

[@onelove3748]

You got me looking for a manual TL now. Looks amazing with the color matched front...

[@RevsALot]

Get one, you won't regret it!🤙

[@onelove3748]

You’re right they’re not easy to come by. I’m gonna keep trying yours looks perfect, I considered other ones but you’re right about the reliability. I don’t need the headaches, I’ve owned a bmw... and man what a disaster!

[@RevsALot]

Thank you!👊 I think they'll hold their value and maybe even go up in the future.🤞 Last of a dying breed #savethemanuals

[@justinryanbrauer]

You need to show a video racing a FWD model with the same mods!

[@RevsALot]

I wish I could, races are hard to find I just get what I can lol👎.

[@Drivin_Vibing]

I love my TL 6mt :)

[@Drivin_Vibing]

Shawd lol

[@epasquale]

How much did it cost to black out all the chrome? Did you do it yourself? I have the 2012 Dark Gray color and I think that would make it look so much better.

[@RevsALot]

I bought a 10'x5' roll of vinyl wrap for a little under $100...If you just want to do the chrome trim, and not the grill you can buy rolls of vinyl wrap tape for $15-20.

[@RevsALot]

I time stamped the best I could of the main reasons I bought it. Everything else in between explains why I didn't choose an auto. I know it's a lot of talking, and most ppl won't watch the whole thing. Please enjoy, and smash that subscribe button🤙.

[@Bigbully88]

damn dope video im in the market to buy a cheap sports sedan

[@RevsALot]

This is the best imo for fun. If auto I'd go '13 or older is350, 2011+ g37xs or 2012+ TL Sh awd can't go wrong with either.

[@henrycalderon9635]

I want a wrecked one of these to swap the drivetrain into my 8th gen accord and supercharge it

[@RevsALot]

That would be the best combo ever🔥!

[@Nikki-gg4sj]

Great video man, I have the 2014 tl sh Aspec. It’s at 80k and burning oil. Checking dip stick at 20% and no oil is left. You think Acura will fix it? I’m on the oil consumption test 2/3 done I don’t want them saying they can’t fix it cuz it’s not excessive but still burning oil before 20% can’t imagine after 150k this is worrying me.

[@RevsALot]

They should fix it, if not contact Acura of Canada or U.S. It needs to burn at least 1 liter per 4000km, not sure what that is in quarts or miles. If a little under, I'd put up a fight and you might get the "rebuild".

[@andrewwilkins7237]

They will fix it I got approved for the rebuild in December hes rite go talk to them

[@AcuraPerformance]

Have the PCV valve replaced , that should solve the problem. The dealer is not gonna tell you this.

[@AcuraPerformance]

Add Lucas Oil treatment every oil change as well. Just a few for extra protection, works for me.

[@geewoods1533]

Your right!!! When you black out the Chrome it's a different looking car...

[@nbarcenas03]

Damn bro. Nice car, the interest rate is alot tho. I bought my 2013 acura tl sh-awd just about 2 yrs ago for $24k / $427 monthly, with 15890 miles. Mine comes with 8yr/125000 mile warranty after all the lawsuit acura had. I just stick my paperwork in the glovebox. Now I have 48000 miles on it. Very reliable as long as you are on top of the maintaince. So far its affordable for me. I get all my oem parts online from acura warehouse. Warranty stuff i bring it in to dealer.

[@RevsALot]

Thanks man! Yah, now I'd get the 4.9%, since my credit is way better. Got $16k left on the loan then it's getting every bolt on possible+supercharger🤙. They're great reliable cars, no complaints really.

[@fullpeladas]

That’s a lot of car with lots of potential for speed awd

[@adamlivelife2608]

Looking to buy this car anything I should be looking at when looking at used one, only going with a manual trans

[@RevsALot]

No issues that I know of except the oil burning, and doesn't like those quick 1-2 shifts because of the clutch delay valve. Also, some people are having issues with coil packs going bad.

[@MrWhite-vr1nq]

Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT was in your list? Interesting car. Manual , awd like TL.

[@RevsALot]

Not a subaru fan tbh, also prefer luxury.

[@blazano7487]

What made you choose this over an IS350 F Sport? Is that something you considered? IMO better looks and handles better, easier to toss around, Lexus reliability…

[@RevsALot]

Simply the $10k price tag difference, and the manual option on the TL. Also, Lexus where I live is very hard to come by. No Lexus dealership anywhere close to me either. If I was to buy an auto would've definitely leaned more towards the IS350 Fsport.

[@francescoprezzano3161]

Hey beautiful car man! Could you enlighten me the difference between the your TL and a 9th gen accord coupe V6 6MT. in terms of performance and speed? thanks

[@RevsALot]

I have never got to race a 8th gen, but I do have a cpl videos against an 8th gen 6-6 on the channel. On a roll stock for stock the 8th and 9th gen accord 6-6 should be quicker. Off the line and in the turns I'd chose TL SH-AWD all day everyday. It especially shines in the rain and snow. Also, I like the sedan as a better useful daily.

[@francescoprezzano3161]

@@RevsALot Thanks for the response! So if we are talking all around daily driving TL AWD is the way to go but for strictly just performance and speed you’d say go with a 8th or 9th gen accord coupe 6-6

[@RevsALot]

For straight line speed yes. When it comes to modding though I'm not sure, cause if seen manual 4th gen making 325-45whp and highest I've seen an accord was 295-300whp.

[@ItstheJunit]

The only thing to watch out for so far from my ownership on a 2012 Acura TL SH automatic and tech package has been the cost of the alternator replacement. The only other issue is the seat bolster wear which is normal as it ages. I test drove g35/37 back to back with the TL they are much slower response automatics. Manual is great but hard to find. Good luck with yours I have had mine 3 years and tires, oil change, alternator, battery only maintenance needed (basic).

[@RevsALot]

Mines treated me great so far, and I beat the crap out of it! Love the gs, going to try to get an 07-08g35x for this winter🤞.

[@willitohernandez1094]

I wanna use the complete swap from one of these and put it into a Honda Civic either 88 to 91 Civic Hatchback or Sedan. Or maybe even a 92 to 95 Civic Coupe. Hatchback or Sedan. If I do a Coupe I wanna also do Jdm Integra Type-R front end conversion on it. If it's a Hatchback I wanna rear mount the engine in the rear and also do a Dc2 usdm Integra front end conversion. The 92 accord sedan I built had the full J30a swap in it. I also did a complete front end conversion using a JDM Accord Euro-R *CF6* front end. Its the one and only Accord to have this front end conversion and it's also the first time a CF6 front end was ever shipped to The States bkuz thr car I got the front end from was never sold here in The States only sold in Japan and European markets.

[@RevsALot]

That would be a beast swap!💪 I've only seen this engine in an s2k, 8th gen accord, and tl type s so far.

[@dylanmorley4120]

i got an 09 g37xS and I like it a lot, I wanted a 08 tl type s or tl shawd but too hard to find

[@RevsALot]

Nice, they're not common, especially in manual. I don't have an Infiniti dealership where I live, so it was easier getting the Acura. Love the VQs though, can't go wrong🤙!

[@bigcjm]

My only issue when the discussions come up is when a person did not drive the whole list of cars. When it seems you didnt. Plus if you were getting an extended warranty anyways why is reliability a real concern?

[@RevsALot]

I'm a JDM fan, and Germans in general were about $10k more, and long term reliability isn't as good as Honda/Acura. I planned on keeping this long term, and wanted to wait until it was paid off before modding. I ended up replacing 2nd gear syncros under warranty. I'm now modded and beat the hell out of it rev it 800 rpms past OEM rev limiter, and it takes it like a champ. I now own a Q50 3.0 also, and I have driven the Lexus, been in STI. I still prefer the 4th Gen TL 6MT combo over everything in terms of reliability, fun and comfort. Yes, the Germans have the potential to be a lot faster.

[@gixxercon3972]

Miss my 11 shawd .....

[@xXBlaxkSerpentXx]

I’m looking to get one of these, only thing is tho I haven’t driven a manual in years lol

[@RevsALot]

It's like riding a bike, you won't forget haha. Honda and Acura have the smoothest, and easiest clutches to drive imo.

[@xXBlaxkSerpentXx]

RevsALot say less! Thanks 🙏 I was just learning to drive one before the car died 🤣 family member didn’t take good care of the car at all

[@SAT1337]

Manual isn’t practical in traffic even if more engaging. GTA traffic plus manual is death.

[@RevsALot]

What's the point of any fun, performance, luxury if always in traffic? I'd just get a 4cyl with good sound system lol.

[@SAT1337]

RevsALot For the days when you're not commuting or driving in traffic and also for merging, passing etc. Especially if you're road tripping, manuals don't have the lane assist and adaptive cruise tech which makes it a breeze to cover long distances. If wanted can always take over and if need be use paddle shifters (yes they're not the same exactly) which are worth the compromise for most I believe. Ofc to each their own, but there's a reason manuals are being faded out lol.

[@SilverScarletSpider]

This car looks slick with the blacked out grill!

[@RevsALot]

Totally changes the grandpa look👍

[@ofthamist]

Imo if you really want some good weight reduction enkei's are a decent pick

[@RevsALot]

I got some in mind for next summer👌!

[@ofthamist]

@@RevsALot ayy

[@101Ari101]

Watching this video is so weird bc its like im hearing myself😭; i bought mine for the same exact reasons. Needed a fun manual awd car for college in Buffalo. I bought the 2013 in 2017 ; i looked at the same cars you did. I chose this over the G37x bc my insurance was going to be cheaper and its more reliable. Mods i got rn are PCD, Tein Coils, Stage 2+ clutch kit w Single mass flywheel, braided clutch line, and K&N Air filter. I hated the 18" wheels so I actually bought 19s and summer tires to match but i made sure they were lighter than the 18". Beginning of 2021 is deff the goal for that gerzy bear SC kit! Are You thinking of installing yourself?

[@RevsALot]

That's awesome!👊 Those are some good mods, did you do anything with the clutch master cylinder to get quicker shifts on the 1st-2nd? I got the Hybrid Shifter bushings, CT short shifter adapter, stage 3 clutch and lightweight flywheel going in before summer. Probably won't be installing the SC kit myself though, we'll see🤷‍♂️.

[@101Ari101]

RevsALot i have the k tuned clutch valve, not put in yet i hope that takes care of it, and is the stage 3 from spec? Also whats the part # for the short shifter?

[@RevsALot]

@@101Ari101 Nice, I was going to order that ktuned clutch assembly also. Yes, it's the spec stage 3, and if you just put tl sh awd short shifter it should pop up on google on heeltoe.com

[@101Ari101]

RevsALot do yo think the hybrid shifter bushings are worth it?

[@RevsALot]

@@101Ari101 from what I've read I think so. I'll know once it's installed hopefully in next month or so.

[@thqt_max]

I got a 03 CL Type-S 6speed so I'm in the rare Acura gang!!

[@RevsALot]

That's even more rare then this thing👌🔥

[@dsfgdfgzfgdfs]

What did u use to paint the trim , I have a 2012 tl and am looking how to do it

[@RevsALot]

Vinyl wrap

[@TheFord35011]

I wish I could find one of these

[@RevsALot]

They're rare, but worth the wait or road trip

[@truonghthe]

A Spec never was a standard in the 4th gen TL, its a dealer install option consist of front/rear and side ground effect, lower suspension, steering wheel and diamond cut wheel. The only thing I hate against these TL is that they have potential burning oil on the 2012 and up.

[@RevsALot]

Good to know👍, and I agree with the ool burning. Luckily I got my top end rebuilt, and supposedly fixed the issue.

[@truonghthe]

RevsALot Honda blame it on the piston ring being issue but i highly doubt that as i see many case of rebuilt rebuilt and it still burning oil. At this point just buy a 2010 and swap that front end over.

[@RevsALot]

@@truonghthe it's the 09-14 that burn it though. I'll be keeping this till it blows, then I'll rebuilt it and hopefully more aftermarket by then🤞.

[@i_read_bad_reviews]

Lookin into getting one. Coming from n54 I’m needing the reliability.

[@RevsALot]

It won't be as quick, but definitely more reliable I actually have a race against a 335xi. TL seemed to pull harder top end, but I had mods and he's stock.

[@i_read_bad_reviews]

@@RevsALot honestly I wouldn't even worry about performance or do any power mods if I got one. ill keep my n54 but for now it sits with a blown turbo. I had a 08 g37 a long time ago and wish I kept it. they have proven to stay reliable supercharged.these TL's are definitely a hidden gem tho. and look so damn good on wheels.

[@milesua990]

I found my 4gen 6mt last Halloween. It was the only one in the country (states) for sale besides a few clapped out 3rd gens. It eats most Infiniti’s

[@RevsALot]

Nice! They're the best Acura/Honda sedan ever made imo👌!

[@milesua990]

No doubt.

[@CHUCK20O9]

I would love a manual but living in Houston 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@RevsALot]

It's worth a road trip to find one👍.

[@chaseteter]

I’m driving a manual in Houston. An oem clutch in a luxury car like this will be silky smooth in traffic

[@RevsALot]

@@chaseteter I went to stage 3 clutch & lightweight flywheel..9500km in and it broke and came apart...I'm back to OEM now, and it's 10 times better for driving in traffic and smoother shifting with no jerking👍.

[@randomyoutubeaccount6906]

Got a 530i with over 160k miles on it, second engine is still going decently strong other than a tick but I am getting a TL soon, 09-12 preferably one of these.

[@RevsALot]

Nice! I would have no doubt with these engines lasting 190k+ miles, as long as well maintained. I would go with the '12-'14 years with the TL SH-AWD👍.

[@randomyoutubeaccount6906]

@@RevsALot It's an option! I may be able to get it. and yeah, a belt got sucked into my BMW motor so it died early. I changed the oil every 4k miles but it's luck of the draw. The TL looks really nice and I figure if my 20 year old $500 honda is so reliable this must be somewhat.

[@randomyoutubeaccount6906]

@@RevsALot why the 12-14 years? and my budget is only around 8K so most of them I am interested in are before then. Thanks!

[@RevsALot]

I've heard of driveshaft propeller issues with the '09-'11, and they have the 5spd auto vs. The '12-'14 have 6spd auto.

[@randomyoutubeaccount6906]

@@RevsALot Is the transmission issue exclusive to the AWD version? there are two twenty twelves i'm looking at and a few older. would a 09 fwd have the propeller issue? I do really want the 6 speed with the 2012 or newer, one of the ones I want looks almost perfect for $7400 but I have to wait 2-3 more weeks so I doubt it will still be there.

[@guillermoortiz1492]

I regret getting rid of of my tsx wagon 8( best vtech reliablet it was a tank and peppy... How is the auto 6spd on these ?

[@RevsALot]

I haven't heard anything bad on the 6spd auto, I'd like to get one just to see how it stacks against the 6MT. Also, the 6spd auto are 5grand or more less then the manuals.

[@cameronbajt4]

I fucking love the car my dude and video as well. These TL's are absolute gems. That said... imho you made a terrible financial decision. I usually don't pipe up regarding how other people spend their money but I just don't understand the logic on this one. You rolled debt from your old car, into a used car then ended up with a 6 year finance at 12% interest. You're literally spending over $14,000 just to borrow the money to finance this car. Quick math says that's $35,000 + $14,000 = $49,000 of net dollars for a used Acura TL. Then factor in premium fuel consumption and insurance. You say you're not rich - but spending nearly $50 grand (of net income) to afford a high performance Japanese luxury sedan screams the opposite. Sorry to be so critical, but when I hear someone say things like, "I rolled in debt", "my credit is not good" and "i'm not rich", its decisions like these that will be incredibly harmful in the long term.

[@RevsALot]

Haha you're 100% correct, but my other car was at 30%. Just trying to build my credit, and I got really good credit now. Also, I've been throwing a few hundred extra a month so should be paid off in a little over 3 years instead of 6. I know it wasn't smart financially, but I was sick of driving $1000 beaters for 10 years. I finally got a good job, so I felt I deserved something nice. Life's too short to drive boring cars🤙!

[@geoffreyrebman6910]

This launch control from the factory, is it only your year? I'm curious because I have a 2010 sh-awd with the manual transmission

[@RevsALot]

No yours should do it too, in 1st with clutch in.

[@geoffreyrebman6910]

@@RevsALot cool I'll have to try it out thanks. And oh yeah I got the same goals as yours. Blower kit and then maybe flex fuel if it becomes an available tune option. I'm debating between gerzey bear performance or national speed in Virginia

[@user-sc5ll3ry2b]

Hello. Do you think you can build something fast with Honda Accord j35z2 (vcm) without vtec.

[@RevsALot]

Is that the 5spd AT? I mean fbo tune will definitely make it faster then stock, but the AT and no vtec really kill the performance

[@jorgereyes3241]

How would you rate the trunk space and rear seats ? I have two kids currently own a 04 tl trying to upgrade and im considering on geting a 4th gen

[@RevsALot]

It depends how much space you need, but if coming from an 04 TL. I'm sure this has the same amount or more, but the rear has the big hump in the middle for the driveshaft.

[@jorgereyes3241]

@@RevsALot i really dont mind the bump my kids are the only ones riding in the back anyway... i just wanted to know if its really worth me upgrading or mayb geting an mdx 🤔🤔 im a sucker for that j37 lmaoo

[@RevsALot]

@@jorgereyes3241 can't go wrong with the 4G SH-AWD, it's an amazing all around vehicle.

[@bromajik5183]

6A is thr bomb bro especially in traffic

[@RevsALot]

Can't go wrong with either or. I just prefer the manual cause they are a bit quicker, 90lbs. Lighter and just a more fun driving experience.

[@bromajik5183]

@RevsALot I hear you, but after driving an 18 speed all day, I pretty much crave the Automatic to drive home the paddles do justice

[@RevsALot]

@bromajik5183 auto is definitely better for a daily. I own a Q50 3.0 for the family now, and when I want to have fun and drive it like I stole it I take the TL lol.

[@hannahkoz]

I believe the sh option is only available on newer models, all wheel drive option?

[@RevsALot]

09-present TL/TLX have a sh awd option

[@haze_2563]

Hey man, I sold my 2006 Acura TL (base) last year and I'm looking for one of these 4th gen TL's, you think it's worth the upgrade??

[@RevsALot]

I think so. I would go for the '12-14 6 spd AT...manual all the way though, if you can find one. 09-11 have a different grill and the 5spd AT, but have a higher top speed the the 6AT.

[@haze_2563]

@@RevsALot I'm only 18 so don't have too much cash at hand, for me it's gonna be a 09-11 TL, 12-14 get pretty expensive

[@RevsALot]

Still a great car either way. 👌

[@uazhar2013]

Sold

[@k9ammunitionleblanc45]

I have a 2013 Acura tl technology package automatic lol but what's the best mods

[@RevsALot]

Lightweight wheels, jpipe, hfpc or PCD, and ktuner

[@benjaminsperry5562]

Did you have a cam shaft issue

[@RevsALot]

0 issues, except 2nd gear syncros.

[@Nayaaa0913]

Course off u man I’m ganna get TL

[@RevsALot]

You won't regret it! 6spd manual ftw if you can get your hands on one👌!

[@PLP357]

That's a big tank

[@justaturtle6790]

There is no manuals of this car anymore :(

[@MCMinerHQ]

Lol I put way bigger niche wheels on my MDX and they r lighter surprisingly so I actually gained acceleration somehow...things a fucking unit and it handles so well I be passing sedans at triple digits in corners rated for 35.

[@RevsALot]

That's awesome! 🤙Lol.. Lightweight rims are definitely the way to go for quicker acceleration. I love mine, very noticeable low end gains.(Not the ones in the video)

[@efthimios]

I’ve had one and the mdx rhese gen are Bullit proof

[@willitohernandez1094]

This is a great buy. These cars have great handling. Good torque. And takes off very fast. I had a 92 accord and I put the J30a (V6 3.0 Liter Vtec) and it was stupid fast. And it was a Front wheel drive. I can only imagine if it was All wheel drive. I've driven the new Accord aswell as the J35 (3.5 Liter V6). It really is fast and reliable. My 92 avvkrd

[@RevsALot]

Check out my latest post I actually race the v6 accord 6 speed manual with this👍.