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

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  • @DUNEATV
    @DUNEATV 2 роки тому +44

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

    • @GTGarageTalk
      @GTGarageTalk  2 роки тому +1

      I know, right?!?

    • @titusrome2863
      @titusrome2863 Рік тому +1

      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
      @akuragang1990 Рік тому +3

      ​@titusrome2863 This Acura was compared to it's Mercedes C300 competition by a pair of UA-cam 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
      @focushdtv809 Рік тому

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

    • @Ryansorenson99
      @Ryansorenson99 3 місяці тому

      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
    @StormAutoAdventures 2 роки тому +16

    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
      @GTGarageTalk  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you for watching, sharing, and subscribing!

  • @2laidragon
    @2laidragon 2 роки тому +6

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

  • @jakemann5821
    @jakemann5821 3 місяці тому +2

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

  • @TylerMckissack
    @TylerMckissack 2 місяці тому +1

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

    • @GTGarageTalk
      @GTGarageTalk  2 місяці тому +1

      LOVE hearing about that.

    • @TylerMckissack
      @TylerMckissack 2 місяці тому

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

  • @liob-t429
    @liob-t429 3 роки тому +6

    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

  • @cooleye8887
    @cooleye8887 2 роки тому +10

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

  • @toddyoung4567
    @toddyoung4567 2 роки тому +8

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

  • @jacobosetek8201
    @jacobosetek8201 2 роки тому +6

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

    • @GTGarageTalk
      @GTGarageTalk  2 роки тому +3

      Yes.

    • @finesse4133
      @finesse4133 2 роки тому +1

      Definitely

    • @siddiqfadel
      @siddiqfadel 2 роки тому

      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
      @luismoreno6264 2 роки тому +4

      Definitely put premium you’ll feel the power difference

    • @RobertZ1973
      @RobertZ1973 Рік тому

      @@siddiqfadel 🤡

  • @ganzonomy
    @ganzonomy 10 місяців тому +1

    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?

  • @johnrad4654
    @johnrad4654 2 роки тому +3

    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
      @GTGarageTalk  2 роки тому +1

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

  • @quantttum
    @quantttum Рік тому +1

    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
      @GTGarageTalk  Рік тому +1

      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”

  • @sciencelife5785
    @sciencelife5785 3 роки тому +2

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

    • @GTGarageTalk
      @GTGarageTalk  3 роки тому +1

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

  • @JudyOlcott
    @JudyOlcott 2 роки тому

    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?

  • @HoodsGlobal
    @HoodsGlobal Рік тому +1

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

  • @EnricFilms
    @EnricFilms 2 роки тому +5

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

    • @GTGarageTalk
      @GTGarageTalk  2 роки тому

      👍🏼

    • @EricNelsonYT
      @EricNelsonYT 2 роки тому +2

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

    • @richiecee6186
      @richiecee6186 2 роки тому +2

      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
      @GTGarageTalk  2 роки тому

      @@richiecee6186 🤘🏼

  • @a32tl
    @a32tl 2 роки тому +3

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

  • @charlesdegraffenreaid8311
    @charlesdegraffenreaid8311 8 місяців тому +1

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

    • @GTGarageTalk
      @GTGarageTalk  8 місяців тому

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

  • @missilejackable
    @missilejackable 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @TSHUKHAN
    @TSHUKHAN Рік тому +1

    Love the pearls/metallic too.

    • @GTGarageTalk
      @GTGarageTalk  Рік тому

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

  • @cooleye8887
    @cooleye8887 2 роки тому +3

    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
      @GTGarageTalk  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching!!!

    • @earljenkins4671
      @earljenkins4671 2 роки тому +4

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

    • @GTGarageTalk
      @GTGarageTalk  2 роки тому

      @@earljenkins4671 🤔

  • @EddieHDee
    @EddieHDee Рік тому +2

    That v6 sounds nice

  • @jbarron77
    @jbarron77 Рік тому +1

    Heated steering wheel?

    • @AUDI15849
      @AUDI15849 3 місяці тому +1

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

  • @angelmontesino3909
    @angelmontesino3909 Рік тому +1

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

    • @GTGarageTalk
      @GTGarageTalk  Рік тому

      Enjoy!!!

    • @daquanle8874
      @daquanle8874 Рік тому

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

    • @F22B58
      @F22B58 Рік тому

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

  • @neverrevenge7335
    @neverrevenge7335 Рік тому

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

    • @F22B58
      @F22B58 Рік тому +1

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

  • @finesse4133
    @finesse4133 2 роки тому +2

    Dope always 😎

  • @fredob1463
    @fredob1463 2 роки тому

    What exhaust do you have?

    • @GTGarageTalk
      @GTGarageTalk  2 роки тому

      I’ll defer to the owner.

    • @EricNelsonYT
      @EricNelsonYT 2 роки тому +2

      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
      @T.Thaddy00 8 місяців тому

      @@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
    @VFL0000 2 роки тому

    Don’t forget the air cooling seats..

  • @kshungpeng8221
    @kshungpeng8221 Місяць тому

    He said turbo what turbo

  • @johnblack4915
    @johnblack4915 7 місяців тому

    No AWD ?

    • @AUDI15849
      @AUDI15849 3 місяці тому

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

  • @mrdye9140
    @mrdye9140 2 роки тому +2

    I think he liked the coat😂

    • @GTGarageTalk
      @GTGarageTalk  2 роки тому +1

      I still give him a hard time about that one

  • @NotoriousZNT
    @NotoriousZNT Рік тому +1

    love that white

  • @redsloth4roblox569
    @redsloth4roblox569 2 роки тому +3

    My dad has this car

  • @omicide456
    @omicide456 2 роки тому +1

    What kind of cat back is it?

    • @GTGarageTalk
      @GTGarageTalk  2 роки тому +1

      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.”

  • @abdullahsaifi5955
    @abdullahsaifi5955 6 місяців тому

    looking to buy one is it worth it?

    • @GTGarageTalk
      @GTGarageTalk  6 місяців тому +1

      Short answer: yes

    • @Ryansorenson99
      @Ryansorenson99 3 місяці тому

      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
    @luke4701 19 днів тому

    93 or 91 octain

  • @lukebond1040
    @lukebond1040 11 місяців тому +1

    91 octane

  • @AUDI15849
    @AUDI15849 3 місяці тому +1

    Engine 👍
    Transmission 👎

  • @WildWing-wl7nj
    @WildWing-wl7nj 10 місяців тому +1

    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
      @johnblack4915 7 місяців тому +4

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