2005 Acura TL A-Spec Review - The Sweet Spot For Used Luxury!
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Published 2024-04-22
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Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
1:12 - Drivetrain
3:05 - Interior
5:19 - BFB Test
5:37 - Interior
6:01 - Back Seats
7:17 - Trunk / Cargo Space
7:42 - Exterior
8:02 - Final Thoughts
10:18 - Outro
All Comments (21)
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Please review a first generation TSX, they're very underrated even within the Acura lineup.
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Rear Acura badge on trunk is upside-down 😮
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3rd gen TL Type S video is reason I started watching shooting cars daily. This made my day 🤙 thank you!
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Oh man, I love and miss this bodystyle of TL...I remember these back in the day and they were just beautiful and still are today. My dream throwback TL would be a 2008 TL Type-S with the manual transmission; although I checked the other day and pristine ones are pricey!
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Bought a brand new one in 06 in Pear White. 2 years later it was written off and replaced with another one. Great cars. I now have an 03 TL-S that I have in near showroom condition. I love the look of both the 2nd and 3rd gen.
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This body style is timeless. If it were released today with modern tech options, people would rave over it. My bro still has his from 2006. I'd pick this over a 3 series from the same era, anyday.
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The manual in 04-07 also comes with LSD and Brembo brakes. It's hard to find, I've been looking for quite some time.
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I've owned a 2007 TL for 12 yrs. What sets this car apart from the Hondas of those years is the Factory HID lights (much brighter, better), stronger engine for pick up & go, factory toms & aux (07-08 models) plus the supple quiet ride on the road. It is recommended to put premium 91 gas for max output-which I do- and change the timing belt every 100k miles or 5 yrs. Other than that the car is awesome & are now all available for between $3800-$4800. Great review!
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I used to own one and yes you have to definitely switch out the tranny screen and the dashboard was notorious to having multiple cracks on the dash (most dealers wanted to charge around 400 dollars to replace it) but other than that it was an awesome car 👍
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"id rather drive an old honda than know the bank owns my car" - some random ig meme that i wholeheartedly i agree with
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Love those TL models especially them A-spec 6 spd. However, I wanted a Japanese made Honda sedan, so I got myself a 2005 Acura TSX, 6 spd with 41k miles. This car is soo balanced & fun to drive, it's almost like a Integra Type R 4 door.
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2nd gen Legend and this are my favorite Acura sedans.
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This car just hit it on the sweet spot of being a starter car. It has heated seat, leather seat, a back up camera (if you get 2007 2008 model I think) while at the same time being very zippy for anyone to enjoy.
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Excellent cars! My friend had an ‘05 TL.
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I have always liked these. Very popular when they were introduced.
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Always pleased to see you reviewing an Acura. They're by far and away my favorite cars. I tried owning several Hondas and they just didn't do it for me the way these Acuras do!
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The RL is great one as well! More spacious, same features, easy to maintain & more power.
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Cool looking Acura! 😍😍
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Always loved that body style
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I have always liked these cars. I would proudly drive one today. 💙
