I sold my 325i for 06 6MT and I tell you, you can't get the same reliability and luxury for the same price best decision I ever made and I dont think I'll ever sell because I'm always upgrading things
Bro you made my day as a type S owner. I hope you get a chance to review Gerzybear S/C setup or Turbotls turbo setup. Both are well kkown in the 3G TL community.
Type s gang 💪🏽🥂 my last car was a 3.2 TL and u can get those for under 6k now, that’s a dope ass first car for anyone.. clean clean type s r still running 5 figures
@@Stevenr2222 I have an 08' TL Base w/Navigation (5spd Auto), idk if I bought a junk one or what but almost every known failure point on these vehicles had failed on mine. That being said I refreshed the engine (seals, belts, plugs, fluids, sensors), replaced mounts, and added some mods like an AEM V2 Intake, XLR8 Jpipe, and Innivative Mounts. Its been a couple months now since I got it to where I feel like its good and ive loved every second of this car actually running good. Some parts arent cheap especially OEM "Special Acura Parts", most stuff still has "Honda" markings and part #'s so most is cheap but if you could find a good running one or better yet a Type S I would do it you'll love how it drives!
I've found that most TL owners are very happy with them. I love Acura and currently own a 2007 TL myself. Excellent car. But please spend money on it. The Transmission requires maintenance every 30-40k. Just a fluid drain and fill. Not expensive but very important. Also, as with all J Series Hondas, you gotta do the timing belt every 100k. Car also requires premium fuel. Don't use regular. But over all... its quiet, comfortable, reliable and is also quite fun to drive. It's got double wishbones which tons of people forget. Plenty of power and a well tuned suspension setup make this car perfect to learn to drive quickly in. It's just a great car.
the car doesn’t require premium fuel even though it says it does. Running it on regular gas won’t hurt the engine or make it perform any worse. It’s a Honda so it’ll run on piss if you want.
I have s 07 for the last 6 years got it with 130000 miles always used regular gas and she's currently at 240000 and still going tune up and oil change is all I've got done and a wheel hub lol😂
B.Southards my dad said the same thing ! So I have an Acura TL 06 right now as my first car currently has 74k miles I like it a lot and hecka smooth, and sporty look I added spoiler ... dealership said they go easy 300k miles ...
i have always loved the looks of those older TL's it's a shame what they look like now compared to how awesome they used to look. A TL with a supercharger would be a pretty fun daily :)
For sure. The '04 to '08 model years still look damn good to this day. They don't age! They changed them in '09 and put that ugly beak on the front and made the car much bulkier. Had a 2007 TSX myself and loved it. Loved that k24. Neither of these cars have looked near as good since 2008.
@@loserguy1022 *nods* I am in complete agreement. My Co worker had a Tsx and he still regrets selling it to this day. There was a gorgeous silver TL at work for the longest time and I always admired it when I would walk by. I really can't stand the direction a lot of car companies have went with their sedans. Look at how beautiful the older Subaru Legacy GT's were say circa 2005 they were perfect and now? Ugh! At least my C43 isn't too bad looking! I do still like the older edgy Benz's more though!
3rd Gen TL, a classic!. Our company offer J-Series Performance Parts and our J32a3 made 320whp/265wtq. Same mods on a J35 would have have been in the 330's. Now our 7th Gen Accord 6spd coupe is making 560whp on 8psi. We have a channel on here YT. Bolts ons go a long way with these engines. HalferLand Performance
Damn, been waiting for a TL review.🙌 Once mine is fbo tune, if you come down to Quebec again would love to have you review it. Then it's getting supercharged by Gerzy Bear in Ohio, and love to see your before and after opinion. Plus it's the 3.7 AWD manual, which is hard to come by.
I've had mine for 5 months and the video is a great representation of the car. It's a very comfortable ride for how old the car is and it's pretty quick for it being a luxury car.
I got this with a 6mt. I'm in love, for $8k. Bit high mileage (150k), but well maintatined and reliable with that gearbox. Word to the wise, if you do get the 6MT, USE ACDELCO SYNCHROMESH MTF. It makes a world of difference.
Thanks so much for the review David! It was awesome getting to hangout with you and have you drive the car!! To everyone saying the auto trans in the TL is junk, the 04-06 auto TL’s and the 07-08 auto TL’s have different auto trans, the 07-08 trans is much more reliable it is the Acura RL transmission which was made to handle stronger duty in the heavier and more powerful engine RL. I have put about 12k miles on it since I got it a little over a year ago and have had no issues whatsoever with the trans even with doing multiple pulls daily and seen several races on the weekends. Not saying they are bulletproof by any means, but if you keep up with regular maintenance you should be good for a long time. Also I recommend adding an accessory trans cooler because it’s just one more simple very cheap way to ensure more reliability!! Thanks for the support guys! Any questions on the car feel free to ask!
I’m driving a 2006 TL with the manual transmission it’s my first car and it really is amazing!! I’m so glad you reviewed the TL very awesome car!!!!😁 Edit: I’m 17 btw a senior in high school so it was super cool watching this😅
My first car was an 08 TL 3.2. Had to sell it because I was stationed overseas and didn't really trust anybody to take care of it. Fast forward 6 years and I bought an 07 type s and I fell in love all over again. Wouldn't sell it ever again. Absolutely love it. Also have a bmw x5 because I'm a dad now lol
I test drove a 2005 TL with 180k miles. Would have got it if the dash wasn't sun burned. I went with a Lexus IS but damn still have a soft spot for these TLs. In love.
I picked my low-mileage Base '08 a few months back for $8k and it has a body style that never looks outdated. It rides like a dream and I've even gotten a friend of mine to pick up an '07 as a project car.
I got an 04 TL with the 6 speed manual, factory front brembo 4 pots, with the navigation in the abyss blue pearl. Mechanically it is in amazing condition, picked it up for 2900$, and I'm now in the process of repainting it in Mazdas deep crystal blue mica. Defiantly keeping this car around for a very long time.
Just picked up a low mileage 06 TL yesterday, watching videos to see what's up. Your review is spot on this is a great car. I like it over the BMW for reliability and cost of maintenance. It is a throwback to simple solid well engineered cars. Bought it for my teenager because it was inexpensive but I can't stop driving it! Absolutely a drivers car.
I have an 07 TL Type S and I love it, best first car in my opinion, I’d be more than willing to bring it in for a review I just have never had the opportunity
This was honestly crazy. I just found your channel not too long ago and was actually watching the garage update video and when it was done this video got recommended to me. I wanted to watch it because I have a 2005 Acura TL and it’s my first car and I completely love it. It wasn’t until the video was completely over that I realized it was only posted 45 seconds before I started watching it. Completely insane
Had a 2008 TL for 4 years and i loved every minute with it. Just upgraded to a 2010 SH-AWD but the 3rd gens still hold a special place in my heart. Beautiful cars especially when done right
I've owned a 07 TL-S for 6 years. I love the car and recommend to anyone looking for something comfortable that can pass most everything on the highway with little effort. Some of the interior pieces are made from poor quality (dash, seat leather) and WILL tear and crack. Parts are cheap for replacement because they are mostly shared with the V6 Accord.
I had an abyss blue 05 TL when I was 18, graduating high school and I loved that car. Power was great, extra comfortable and reliable, handling was very good but definitely not as tight as the euro cars. I don't have it anymore but I'm definitely looking to buy another one
I have an 07' Accord 6MT coupe with the same powertrain, god I love the reliability so much! With coilovers, tires, and catback it's the perfect car for an enthusiast who can only have one vehicle.
This was my 4th car and I loved it so much, especially when you lower it with a cat back system. It also has good pick up, the tl types S is the way to go!
I have an 18 year old 2005 Acura TL that I bought with my first job and love the look over ALL the TL styles that came after. I have had almost no issues with it and still find myself admiring it after a car wax
I was able to find a recent generation Ford Taurus SHO under $10k for my first car. It's not fast around a track but it's been reliable as hell and very responsive to simple power mods. The biggest thing with the 3.5tt engines is coking (carbon buildup) and that may be a reason to avoid high mileage SHO's if they haven't been properly and frequently serviced. But the Acura TL was also a car I was looking at before coming upon a good deal on the SHO. Great video, always great to see some love for underappreciated cars
Just sold my 6 speed, Brembo brake 2004. Loved that car. Still looks good in 2019 and agree they would make a great first car. Lots of them around and many in great shape still. Guy I work with has an 08 with 385,000 miles. Original auto tranny and motor. He gave it to his daughter (first car). Great cars!
2008 tl type s has 3.5L engine, brembo brakes,paddle shifters, stiffer suspension and steering. Would of been a good car to review. All the way from new york
I appreciate you for this video. I drive a 2nd Gen TL with 228,000 miles on it. It runs strong, puts out decent amount of power, under steers like hell, but runs like a healthy stallion through the gate. I've always loved the 3rd Gen look, especially the type S. It always looked like a racecar to me. Its an underrated car and I agree with you on regards as it has its in the car community. I can't think of another car that would take its place as a luxury, mid sized, front wheel drive, sports sedan. Perfect first car, I had a TSX as a first car and I would have loved the extra power from the V6. Thanks for the video David! 👊🏾 🙏🏾 🙌🏾
Future show sugg; I would try and reach out to someone who owns an ‘07-‘08 TL Type S with a 6 Speed for a review. The car came with 286 hp at the crank, stock! Love the channel. Keep em coming!
I bought an '02 TL Type S and it's a great car, I love the look of that generation and it's an incredibly comfortable car to drive and whisper quiet even at high revs. And the owners I bought it from kept super good care of it so it's probably a lot cleaner than a lot of others of that age. I love it
As an owner of a 3.7 Acura RL which I love as a daily driver. It great to see someone acknowledge what Acura has done. These car don't come with the horror stories of the German cars. Now if only I could get upgrades starting with that limiter.
My 08 Acura TL has been my first car for the past 6 years and I couldn't be happier. I did so much vehicle research before buying the TL. Out of all the vehicles around the price range; the TL has so much to offer and would be a great first car for anyone.
Already see comments about the transmission so quick reminder Honda switched to the bulletproof 4 shaft design transmission on all their auto V6's around 2006 so 07+ TL, 05+ RL, 05+ MDX, 06+ Pilot, 07+ Odyssey, 08+ Accord V6, ALL Ridgeline's and not a common one but 05-06 Accord V6 Hybrid. Common problems in these 3rd* gen TL's besides the 04-06 transmission is cracked dashboards, ripped seats, bluetooth draining the battery (very common, first thing you should unplug if you get one even if it's good) and capacitors going out in the amp leaving you with no or very weak bass and overall weak sound. Fun fact 04-06 TL Manual's had factory dual piston Brembo calipers on front and there was no Type S for 04-06, Then 07-08 TL base model didn't have a manual option, Only the Type-S which also came with Brembo's on front and of course a 3.5L V6 with 286hp.
Just bought mine in march, same color combo. I love this car so much, im going to be 50 next month and its one of the funnest cars i have driven. bought it with 212k but very clean and well kept, could eat off the engine and underbody is very clean. Very happy with i got for the $3,800 i paid.
Me too. The manual loaded package isn’t easy to find. Mine was a one owner car that was taken care of. Love the car. The car is such fun to drive. I’m seriously Thinking of putting some money into the car. It still books for a good price. Ive fell in love with it & I can’t see myself getting rid of it.
Oh man the TL has special place in my heart I just bought one after parting with my 2 first TLS IN 2018 thankfully I'm back so this is my 3rd TL Ive owned in the past 4 years if I sell this zone I'll get into a type S or just a base 07-08 great cars love them
@@lukelyons3266 90% of issues with Honda's is either head gasket or transmission issues, I drive an Acura CL I love these cars but I won't buy a auto unless there's paper showing maintenance records of transmission
@Jake Angelo Transmission oil changes are key. My co-worker had an 03 Accord with an auto (supposedly one of the worst autos ever made) He has 370k on it currently, no engine rebuilds, and no tranny problems....
Being a Honda fan I am a bit biased, but I think this is a great suggestion. I have had several Civics, Accords, and Acuras and as long as you did the maintenance on them they ran well over 200K miles. Recently traded in a 2015 Accord for a 2018 TLX SH-AWD and am very happy even though it didn't get great reviews. Nice to see Acura get its due 👍✌️🇺🇸
I got an 07 TL Type-S that gets driven hard and far on road trips and daily driving. Been as far south as Arizona and north to Alaska. I drive well over 40,000 kms a year and other than the standard maintenance, nothing goes wrong. It's actually my second TL. I lost my first one in a crash after 3 years and 100,000 kms. It's an absolute tank. Thanks for this video.
Great video! Glad to see the 3rd gen TL still being quite relevant. I wonder how your friend Riley installed that grill? I’m hoping to do that to mine ASAP it looks tight! Also looked like he changed the center console screens?
The '03 Cl Type S 6 MT is also a great starter. 260hp from the J32, my brother owns one and it was the car I learned to drive stick on. It actually costed around 8k when we got it, but Ive been seeing more that are around 5k. Its the 2 door TL
2000 Celica GTS was my first car and I recommend it to everyone. Would still be driving it today if not for some idiot in a truck t-boning it (totaling it) while it was parked out on the street in front of my house.
I just bought a 2008 TL rebuilt salvage with only minor damage with 66,000 miles. Don’t regret it in the slightest. Excited to have some fun fixing it up and improving it.
BTW I was just able to fully watch the video, if you get your hands on a 6MT TL it comes with brembo calipers and different rotors so that should satisfy your brake complaint.
Finally the TL gets some love! But i would not recommend this for a first car, mainly due to insurance, maintenance and bad gas millage. Also, it wasn't a rebadged saber, the saber was a rebaged TL in Japan. Lastly, the TL was designed by a Japanese designer for Honda, Jon Ikeda.
I have owned 4 Acura TLs. The 1st one I bought I test drove it and was doing 120mph so silently and easily I fell in love with it. It's pretty quick for what it is and sounds pretty nice. I would definitely recommend it as a 1st car. I have bought these cars under 6k. Cheapest was 2500$ with 175k on it. Just make sure the transmission has been serviced that's a big issue with these cars.
This was nice to see. Bought my 2007 TL Type-S almost a year ago and regret nothing. Such an amazing car for the money especially since it was only $3500 and in great shape.
The tl was my first car my brothers and I drove. It’s an amazing car. And now, my younger brother has straight piped it, threw some coil overs on, and honestly It’s pretty great still.
I have owned 2 over the years. An '04 w/ manual and an '05 with automatic. Both were wonderful and both kinda missed now that I have neither. Such great cars. I agree with you!
I was too for a long time, then my dad brought home a 2005 Toyota Celica GT-S. Basically the same platform with less aftermarket, but it was a 1/6XX production numbers car. Wish i still had it
Glad you reviewed one of these. My dad had a new one back in 07 while I had my older J series (99) accord and I always wanted to drive it. The TL definitely had this sense of elegance and smoothness. Even today’s Acura’s have this same characteristic throughout. I love it.
17 year old 4G TL owner here, love these things to death! Absolutely bang on saying these are amazing cars for sub 10k, and the perfect first car for a teenager :)
nighthawk.black bro, ive been looking since 2013. no luck on a black on black manual 07-08 tl type s., i was willing to pay 20 back then if its lower than 70k miles.,
Flako Yamz yeah.., i see them alot, but i need something from the south., coz i dont wanna spend money to re-under coat the car. or have a rust problem.. i want the nighthawk black.,
No not unicorns there are quite a few type S around major cities. The real white whales are the 4th gen TL 6MT. It took me 3 years to find mine... Its on a whole different league with the SH-AWD
I own a 06 Acura TL and can honestly say it’s one of the greatest cars around 10k and one of my favorite cars I’ve ever driven, a car I’d proudly spend money to keep alive even long after it gives out. The 3rd gen TLs were a far far ahead of its time but still hold up almost beyond today’s standards in some aspects. The only problem is there isn’t much aftermarket support and many of the mods that are out there are becoming increasingly harder to get your hands on but that just means you have to be a little more resourceful and creative.
That’s awesome! The TL was my first car 5 years ago and it was great! Now my younger sister drives it with over 180k miles! The only downside I saw on the TL as a young car enthusiast is that is didn’t gain much power with simple bolt ons. But aside from that, it is a great first car!
Bought mine for my wife from copart as a water/flood vehicle last year and everything was good on it mechanically wise. Struts was blown and front LCA bushings were worn so I changed those out and dropped it and rides good. Might get another for myself soon
What's the best first car in your opinion? GO!
Mazda Mazda3
Honda Accord
For a car guy, the RSX
Any TL in manual trim. If auto I'd go with is350. Luxury, performance, and reliability can't go wrong.
@@ryanhilden1443 Yes sir.
The TL Type S is an amazing car especially with the 6-speed manual
It’s pretty underrated and one of Honda’s best cars
Try driving the 4th gen TL with 6MT. The type S isn't even on the same league as that unicorn
@@supersabrosinho but type s looks 5 timea better
@@techboys100 looks are subjective. the type S looks good, but in my opinion the 09-11 looks stunning
@@supersabrosinho you have to do a lot to make it look better than a stock 07-08 Type S imo.. Stock TLS is a much muuuch better looking car.
The manual sucks don’t ever consider getting it
I currently have a TL and it's my first car. So much fun to drive and all my friends love it.
im getting one
Finally the TL gets some recognition!
I like the tsx more
@@axelsoto6978 ahh the tsx the slower uglier tl
@@jtdaminer thank you 🤦🏾♂️
I sold my 325i for 06 6MT and I tell you, you can't get the same reliability and luxury for the same price best decision I ever made and I dont think I'll ever sell because I'm always upgrading things
Does an Accord v6 count?
TL's are dope. Got mine almost 10 years ago with 84k miles, it's about to hit 200k here soon and drives nice still
Bro you made my day as a type S owner. I hope you get a chance to review Gerzybear S/C setup or Turbotls turbo setup. Both are well kkown in the 3G TL community.
Type s gang 💪🏽🥂 my last car was a 3.2 TL and u can get those for under 6k now, that’s a dope ass first car for anyone.. clean clean type s r still running 5 figures
HoMiE327 PREEEEAAACH!!!!
Isaac Santos Thinking about getting a 08 TL as my first car for sophomore year of college, think its a good choice??
@@Stevenr2222
I have an 08' TL Base w/Navigation (5spd Auto), idk if I bought a junk one or what but almost every known failure point on these vehicles had failed on mine. That being said I refreshed the engine (seals, belts, plugs, fluids, sensors), replaced mounts, and added some mods like an AEM V2 Intake, XLR8 Jpipe, and Innivative Mounts. Its been a couple months now since I got it to where I feel like its good and ive loved every second of this car actually running good. Some parts arent cheap especially OEM "Special Acura Parts", most stuff still has "Honda" markings and part #'s so most is cheap but if you could find a good running one or better yet a Type S I would do it you'll love how it drives!
@@insiditious6203 got my tls for 3k with 130k miles on it
My '04 TL is at 281,000 miles and still handles AMAZINGLY. My dad gave it to me in 2017 as my first car and its been amazing to drive.
As someone who just bought an ‘04 TL at 191k to be my daily, this makes me feel good….
Did you ever hear scraping in first and second gear though? 😂
@@meepzercan’t say I did 😂 mine was an auto so 🤷♂️
I did move on to a 2011 TSX wagon after my transmission went at 289k
I've found that most TL owners are very happy with them. I love Acura and currently own a 2007 TL myself. Excellent car. But please spend money on it. The Transmission requires maintenance every 30-40k. Just a fluid drain and fill. Not expensive but very important. Also, as with all J Series Hondas, you gotta do the timing belt every 100k. Car also requires premium fuel. Don't use regular. But over all... its quiet, comfortable, reliable and is also quite fun to drive. It's got double wishbones which tons of people forget. Plenty of power and a well tuned suspension setup make this car perfect to learn to drive quickly in. It's just a great car.
I have been using regular gas since the car had 120k miles Acura RL 2005 Now I’m over 250k.. lol.
the car doesn’t require premium fuel even though it says it does. Running it on regular gas won’t hurt the engine or make it perform any worse. It’s a Honda so it’ll run on piss if you want.
@@aidanneidhardman i hope its ok. Ran regular most of last year lol
What kind of fuel does it take?
I have s 07 for the last 6 years got it with 130000 miles always used regular gas and she's currently at 240000 and still going tune up and oil change is all I've got done and a wheel hub lol😂
Should review a full bolt on TL Type-S with the 6MT. You would really enjoy that.
I Have An 08 6MT TL Type-S I Would've Let Him Review Mine 😭😂
I agree, you can tell the difference between the base and the type S and I got a ‘08 6MT TL Type-S, just gotta fix some things on it
Lmao fuck the Type S
I have an 08 TL Type-S with 177k and I will never let it go.
@@isaiahbrown567 lmao fuck you! SEE WHAT I DID THERE?
Thank you for doing my car. I bought it when I turned 18 and love every second. No other channels touch the TL
Bro I think these cars are slept on. I think they look great and are pretty quick.
It's solid for sure!
B.Southards my dad said the same thing ! So I have an Acura TL 06 right now as my first car currently has 74k miles I like it a lot and hecka smooth, and sporty look I added spoiler ... dealership said they go easy 300k miles ...
@@dinoramirez9504 I had a 2007 with the 3.2. Engine and only problem i had was a suspension issue around 233k miles
I think the only real downfall is FWD, and even then that makes it a better all around daily.
@@exxusdrugstore300 man a rwd, j series, manual, sport sedan sounds dope
I just got a 07 carbon BRONZE pearl TL........ i have never loved a car so much in my entire life..
It really is my pride and joy!!!
That would indeed make a good first car! A classmate of mine has a lowered CL and he loves it. Starting to understand the Acura appeal now.
i have always loved the looks of those older TL's it's a shame what they look like now compared to how awesome they used to look.
A TL with a supercharger would be a pretty fun daily :)
For sure. The '04 to '08 model years still look damn good to this day. They don't age! They changed them in '09 and put that ugly beak on the front and made the car much bulkier. Had a 2007 TSX myself and loved it. Loved that k24. Neither of these cars have looked near as good since 2008.
@@loserguy1022 *nods* I am in complete agreement. My Co worker had a Tsx and he still regrets selling it to this day.
There was a gorgeous silver TL at work for the longest time and I always admired it when I would walk by. I really can't stand the direction a lot of car companies have went with their sedans. Look at how beautiful the older Subaru Legacy GT's were say circa 2005 they were perfect and now? Ugh! At least my C43 isn't too bad looking! I do still like the older edgy Benz's more though!
I honestly bought my '09 Legacy partially because it looked sort of like this gen of TL. I dig it!
Thats the plan for my 2002 tl
@@fatmansautomotive6411 that will make for one FUN TL! :) b00st makes everything better! :)
I purchased a 2007 TL Type-S as my first car about two months ago. I am in love with this car! It's awesome to see you cover this great car.
Had a TL for my first car , absolutely loved it
04 AT with 225k miles on it, these things literally run forever and I’m so glad you did a video on them!!
I have an 04 as well. has the timing belt ever been changed?
3rd Gen TL, a classic!. Our company offer J-Series Performance Parts and our J32a3 made 320whp/265wtq. Same mods on a J35 would have have been in the 330's. Now our 7th Gen Accord 6spd coupe is making 560whp on 8psi. We have a channel on here YT. Bolts ons go a long way with these engines. HalferLand Performance
I’ve had my Acura TSX for almost 7 years now and it’s my first car she’s still running great💙
TSX is great
I loved Acura TSX. Still driving my Civic EJ1, save fuel and fun. Can't afford 2nd car - Acura TSX yet
Bullz Eyes wish you the best of luck with getting your TSX! get the 6 speed and mod that k24 bro
Fun fact the Honda V6 was also found in the Saturn Vue
FredWasHere basically the pilot power train
@@jaredcazad4409 pilot, Odyssey, Ridgeline ECT lol
That's true I just found that out I shit u not 2 weeks ago
jared cazad basically but the pilot has a 3.5
most reliable GM vehicle ever made.
Damn, been waiting for a TL review.🙌 Once mine is fbo tune, if you come down to Quebec again would love to have you review it. Then it's getting supercharged by Gerzy Bear in Ohio, and love to see your before and after opinion. Plus it's the 3.7 AWD manual, which is hard to come by.
Awesome! Love to see it on the channel.
Love your Channel but I never realize you're from Québec too :) @revalot
your car would be awesome for him to review since i think it kinda a enthusiast car in disguise.
SH-AWD TL with the 6MT is probably one of the rarest modern Hondas
I was hoping you would see this video, btw love your channel
I just bought a preowned 2008 Acura TL in excellent condition with a little over 90k miles for $11,500 at my local Acura dealership.
I've had mine for 5 months and the video is a great representation of the car. It's a very comfortable ride for how old the car is and it's pretty quick for it being a luxury car.
It's a performance car...
I got this with a 6mt. I'm in love, for $8k. Bit high mileage (150k), but well maintatined and reliable with that gearbox. Word to the wise, if you do get the 6MT, USE ACDELCO SYNCHROMESH MTF. It makes a world of difference.
05 TL was my first car and I loved it. I loved it so much I sold it and bought a 08 TL Type-S. Hands down the best car for the price.
Did the same. Sold my Gray Acura tl 2006 base. For a Black Acura Tl 2007 Type-S.
How many miles before you sold it ? And did the trasmission ever go out
Thanks so much for the review David! It was awesome getting to hangout with you and have you drive the car!! To everyone saying the auto trans in the TL is junk, the 04-06 auto TL’s and the 07-08 auto TL’s have different auto trans, the 07-08 trans is much more reliable it is the Acura RL transmission which was made to handle stronger duty in the heavier and more powerful engine RL. I have put about 12k miles on it since I got it a little over a year ago and have had no issues whatsoever with the trans even with doing multiple pulls daily and seen several races on the weekends. Not saying they are bulletproof by any means, but if you keep up with regular maintenance you should be good for a long time. Also I recommend adding an accessory trans cooler because it’s just one more simple very cheap way to ensure more reliability!! Thanks for the support guys! Any questions on the car feel free to ask!
I’m driving a 2006 TL with the manual transmission it’s my first car and it really is amazing!! I’m so glad you reviewed the TL very awesome car!!!!😁
Edit: I’m 17 btw a senior in high school so it was super cool watching this😅
Alex Hinojosa bro my first car was also a manual 2006 TL that I bought right before senior year.😂
Must suck to have a slow car though, I'm 17 and have a lightning and a C10 LS3 swap
@@_Anthony___ wow you're so modest and cool
@@_Anthony___ oof the insecurity is showing
Soviet TM the power to weight is actually pretty close to the lightening
My first car was an 08 TL 3.2. Had to sell it because I was stationed overseas and didn't really trust anybody to take care of it. Fast forward 6 years and I bought an 07 type s and I fell in love all over again. Wouldn't sell it ever again. Absolutely love it. Also have a bmw x5 because I'm a dad now lol
I watched this while parked in my TL.
I test drove a 2005 TL with 180k miles. Would have got it if the dash wasn't sun burned. I went with a Lexus IS but damn still have a soft spot for these TLs. In love.
Me too 😂
lol same :)
I picked my low-mileage Base '08 a few months back for $8k and it has a body style that never looks outdated. It rides like a dream and I've even gotten a friend of mine to pick up an '07 as a project car.
My family loves these things. We have a 05 A Spec version and a 06 S Type, really amazing cars that have been lasting us for a long time.
There was no Type-S in 06?
I got an 04 TL with the 6 speed manual, factory front brembo 4 pots, with the navigation in the abyss blue pearl. Mechanically it is in amazing condition, picked it up for 2900$, and I'm now in the process of repainting it in Mazdas deep crystal blue mica. Defiantly keeping this car around for a very long time.
This is my first car it's honestly so good to learn how to drive on. I'm getting an e34 BMW soon but the TL is the best first car
Just picked up a low mileage 06 TL yesterday, watching videos to see what's up. Your review is spot on this is a great car. I like it over the BMW for reliability and cost of maintenance. It is a throwback to simple solid well engineered cars. Bought it for my teenager because it was inexpensive but I can't stop driving it! Absolutely a drivers car.
If i didn’t get my 8th gen accord this would’ve been my choice, i love the TL of that year they look so freaking good
I love my TL! I’ve had it for about 2 years! I also loved my tsx!
Btw the TL and TSX. Which do you prefer for a 2007 model
@@oseboodigie8406 tl because the tsx seats are very uncomfortable
I have an 07 TL Type S and I love it, best first car in my opinion, I’d be more than willing to bring it in for a review I just have never had the opportunity
This was honestly crazy. I just found your channel not too long ago and was actually watching the garage update video and when it was done this video got recommended to me. I wanted to watch it because I have a 2005 Acura TL and it’s my first car and I completely love it. It wasn’t until the video was completely over that I realized it was only posted 45 seconds before I started watching it. Completely insane
The design was so ahead of its time! Looks fantastic even ~16 years later.
Had a 2008 TL for 4 years and i loved every minute with it. Just upgraded to a 2010 SH-AWD but the 3rd gens still hold a special place in my heart. Beautiful cars especially when done right
How many miles did it get to ?
Still love my Acura tl type s, its been a great car, wanted something fun but not so flashy for a daily.
2008 Acura TL was my first car just bought one like 3 weeks ago✊🏾 couldn’t be any happier with it, got mine with 118k miles on it for 6.3k
im getting one very soon
I've owned a 07 TL-S for 6 years. I love the car and recommend to anyone looking for something comfortable that can pass most everything on the highway with little effort. Some of the interior pieces are made from poor quality (dash, seat leather) and WILL tear and crack. Parts are cheap for replacement because they are mostly shared with the V6 Accord.
Acureyt I’m looking for one now because of this cokment
any update? and where did you find yours?
I had an abyss blue 05 TL when I was 18, graduating high school and I loved that car. Power was great, extra comfortable and reliable, handling was very good but definitely not as tight as the euro cars. I don't have it anymore but I'm definitely looking to buy another one
I have an 07' Accord 6MT coupe with the same powertrain, god I love the reliability so much! With coilovers, tires, and catback it's the perfect car for an enthusiast who can only have one vehicle.
The j series out of the TL’s are awesome. I got a J series with a blower and 6 speed LSD transmission in my second gen Toyota MR2!
This was my 4th car and I loved it so much, especially when you lower it with a cat back system. It also has good pick up, the tl types S is the way to go!
I have an 18 year old 2005 Acura TL that I bought with my first job and love the look over ALL the TL styles that came after. I have had almost no issues with it and still find myself admiring it after a car wax
I was able to find a recent generation Ford Taurus SHO under $10k for my first car. It's not fast around a track but it's been reliable as hell and very responsive to simple power mods. The biggest thing with the 3.5tt engines is coking (carbon buildup) and that may be a reason to avoid high mileage SHO's if they haven't been properly and frequently serviced. But the Acura TL was also a car I was looking at before coming upon a good deal on the SHO. Great video, always great to see some love for underappreciated cars
What i wanted a tl is what i got
Just sold my 6 speed, Brembo brake 2004. Loved that car. Still looks good in 2019 and agree they would make a great first car. Lots of them around and many in great shape still. Guy I work with has an 08 with 385,000 miles. Original auto tranny and motor. He gave it to his daughter (first car). Great cars!
2008 tl type s has 3.5L engine, brembo brakes,paddle shifters, stiffer suspension and steering. Would of been a good car to review. All the way from new york
Chris Cordero you can use calipers from Acura RL it’s 4 pistons calipers and is cheaper and right bolt ons
Yup, that’s what I have
Doesn’t every 3rd gen mt have front brembos?
Kevin Ly i said you can use the 4 pistons caliper from Acura RL without modifications on your TL
@@xlkazzlx4232 why would you need to use the 4 pistons from the RL when the tl-s already has 4 piston brembos.
I appreciate you for this video. I drive a 2nd Gen TL with 228,000 miles on it. It runs strong, puts out decent amount of power, under steers like hell, but runs like a healthy stallion through the gate. I've always loved the 3rd Gen look, especially the type S. It always looked like a racecar to me. Its an underrated car and I agree with you on regards as it has its in the car community. I can't think of another car that would take its place as a luxury, mid sized, front wheel drive, sports sedan. Perfect first car, I had a TSX as a first car and I would have loved the extra power from the V6. Thanks for the video David! 👊🏾 🙏🏾 🙌🏾
My uncle has a manual TL and I drove and fell in love honestly the only fwd car I’ve enjoyed
Future show sugg; I would try and reach out to someone who owns an ‘07-‘08 TL Type S with a 6 Speed for a review. The car came with 286 hp at the crank, stock! Love the channel. Keep em coming!
I bought an '02 TL Type S and it's a great car, I love the look of that generation and it's an incredibly comfortable car to drive and whisper quiet even at high revs. And the owners I bought it from kept super good care of it so it's probably a lot cleaner than a lot of others of that age. I love it
As an owner of a 3.7 Acura RL which I love as a daily driver. It great to see someone acknowledge what Acura has done. These car don't come with the horror stories of the German cars. Now if only I could get upgrades starting with that limiter.
This is my first car and Fuhh I’m lovin it 🙏🏽
My 08 Acura TL has been my first car for the past 6 years and I couldn't be happier. I did so much vehicle research before buying the TL. Out of all the vehicles around the price range; the TL has so much to offer and would be a great first car for anyone.
Already see comments about the transmission so quick reminder Honda switched to the bulletproof 4 shaft design transmission on all their auto V6's around 2006 so 07+ TL, 05+ RL, 05+ MDX, 06+ Pilot, 07+ Odyssey, 08+ Accord V6, ALL Ridgeline's and not a common one but 05-06 Accord V6 Hybrid.
Common problems in these 3rd* gen TL's besides the 04-06 transmission is cracked dashboards, ripped seats, bluetooth draining the battery (very common, first thing you should unplug if you get one even if it's good) and capacitors going out in the amp leaving you with no or very weak bass and overall weak sound.
Fun fact 04-06 TL Manual's had factory dual piston Brembo calipers on front and there was no Type S for 04-06, Then 07-08 TL base model didn't have a manual option, Only the Type-S which also came with Brembo's on front and of course a 3.5L V6 with 286hp.
Just bought mine in march, same color combo. I love this car so much, im going to be 50 next month and its one of the funnest cars i have driven. bought it with 212k but very clean and well kept, could eat off the engine and underbody is very clean. Very happy with i got for the $3,800 i paid.
I have a 06 manual TL really good car 👌🏽
Me too. The manual loaded package isn’t easy to find. Mine was a one owner car that was taken care of. Love the car. The car is such fun to drive. I’m seriously Thinking of putting some money into the car. It still books for a good price. Ive fell in love with it & I can’t see myself getting rid of it.
Oh man the TL has special place in my heart I just bought one after parting with my 2 first TLS IN 2018 thankfully I'm back so this is my 3rd TL Ive owned in the past 4 years if I sell this zone I'll get into a type S or just a base 07-08 great cars love them
Only issues are auto trans go out, Honda's automatic transmission is the weakest link in them
Robert Mercer never had a issue with mine and it was a 2004 as well
@@lukelyons3266 90% of issues with Honda's is either head gasket or transmission issues, I drive an Acura CL I love these cars but I won't buy a auto unless there's paper showing maintenance records of transmission
@Jake Angelo Transmission oil changes are key. My co-worker had an 03 Accord with an auto (supposedly one of the worst autos ever made) He has 370k on it currently, no engine rebuilds, and no tranny problems....
Even the manuals have some issues though, watch out for that 3rd gear in the 6 spd manual setups.....
The autos in them are quite horrible but for the 07-08 years they were replaced with an updated version thats less prone to failing
Being a Honda fan I am a bit biased, but I think this is a great suggestion. I have had several Civics, Accords, and Acuras and as long as you did the maintenance on them they ran well over 200K miles. Recently traded in a 2015 Accord for a 2018 TLX SH-AWD and am very happy even though it didn't get great reviews. Nice to see Acura get its due 👍✌️🇺🇸
I'm calling it now THE TL WAVE IS COMING good thing I've had mine lol
Could not believe you made a video about a Acura TL 🥴 super happy. Should have been the type S
aaaaaaaaaaaaand there goes the tl’s price skyrocketing
Unfortunately they did actually skyrocket :(
Ppl charging so much for them now 😒 I’ll take my money elsewhere
Anthony Rubbertoe wair they did? Around me they’re around $5k to 6k in good condition
NickyB1008 thats too high
Every Type-S is like $10k lol even with 200k miles it’s crazy. Luckily I got mine for a steal with only 41k on it! The perfect daily for the money.
I have a 2006 Acura TL an its my first car. I still have it till this day for 3 years now with 260k on the dash
Man i just bought an 05 6 speed two weeks ago so this is perfect timing lol
Jacobn57 how many miles on the odo and price?
Same here, just got an 06
Oscar Cortez : nice! How many miles/price?
@@greenbanana2332 130000 miles. Payed 6k for it
Just bought one too clean title 95k 6 spd for 5.5k
I got an 07 TL Type-S that gets driven hard and far on road trips and daily driving. Been as far south as Arizona and north to Alaska. I drive well over 40,000 kms a year and other than the standard maintenance, nothing goes wrong. It's actually my second TL. I lost my first one in a crash after 3 years and 100,000 kms.
It's an absolute tank. Thanks for this video.
Great video! Glad to see the 3rd gen TL still being quite relevant. I wonder how your friend Riley installed that grill? I’m hoping to do that to mine ASAP it looks tight! Also looked like he changed the center console screens?
The '03 Cl Type S 6 MT is also a great starter. 260hp from the J32, my brother owns one and it was the car I learned to drive stick on. It actually costed around 8k when we got it, but Ive been seeing more that are around 5k. Its the 2 door TL
2000 Celica GTS was my first car and I recommend it to everyone. Would still be driving it today if not for some idiot in a truck t-boning it (totaling it) while it was parked out on the street in front of my house.
Dakota Shane ive got 4 in my family lol, gotta love em
They’re harder to find over time.
I just bought a 2008 TL rebuilt salvage with only minor damage with 66,000 miles. Don’t regret it in the slightest. Excited to have some fun fixing it up and improving it.
BTW I was just able to fully watch the video, if you get your hands on a 6MT TL it comes with brembo calipers and different rotors so that should satisfy your brake complaint.
Drove a 2004 Acura TL recently for the first time. I fell in love! It had ALOT more than i expected.
This was my first car and it’s one of the best vehicles I’ve ever owned
YESSSSSSSS finally an 08 TL review! Been waiting for this for years dude. These acura’s are so fun to drive 😍
i really want one
@@magicabu6461 got one a couple years ago and I love it!
@@nomalevolence Basic or type S bc I’m looking into getting a Type S
Finally the TL gets some love! But i would not recommend this for a first car, mainly due to insurance, maintenance and bad gas millage. Also, it wasn't a rebadged saber, the saber was a rebaged TL in Japan. Lastly, the TL was designed by a Japanese designer for Honda, Jon Ikeda.
I have owned 4 Acura TLs. The 1st one I bought I test drove it and was doing 120mph so silently and easily I fell in love with it. It's pretty quick for what it is and sounds pretty nice. I would definitely recommend it as a 1st car. I have bought these cars under 6k. Cheapest was 2500$ with 175k on it. Just make sure the transmission has been serviced that's a big issue with these cars.
3G TL is one of the greatest all round car-per-dollar deals out there.... though I may be a bit biased 🤔🤣
K A did you get it? That’s crazy cheap
@@ka3097 snag it. I wish I would’ve gotten an 07+
I love my 06 tho
Wish I could afford a 3G, i'm stuck with my 1999 lol, shes a beast tho.
This was nice to see. Bought my 2007 TL Type-S almost a year ago and regret nothing. Such an amazing car for the money especially since it was only $3500 and in great shape.
I wanted one of these for my first car. But ended up getting a 98 Lexus ES300, but i had a lot of good times in that car.
Those cars sexy too
Got my 04 TL 2 months ago for 4000, she need a little work but it was worth it. I love that car.
Yaessssss, love it, completely underrated
Currently drive a 07 tl type s for my first car and I couldn’t think of anything better
U should of reviewed a type-s 😭😭
"should of" fuckin clown
Lol true but kinda bogus^
Just bought a 07 type s I love it 😍😍🥰🥰
Richard Watson facts I bought one in September I’m never selling it🙏🏾
@@The_world_is_not_worthy_of_Him ?.?
The tl was my first car my brothers and I drove.
It’s an amazing car. And now, my younger brother has straight piped it, threw some coil overs on, and honestly
It’s pretty great still.
you should do a review on the type-s version comes with brembos and a bit more power with the 3.5
I have owned 2 over the years. An '04 w/ manual and an '05 with automatic. Both were wonderful and both kinda missed now that I have neither. Such great cars. I agree with you!
I'm currently looking for a type s
I’ve wanted a stick Type S for so long. Back in high school my dad had a 2007 Auto Type S and I’ve wanted one ever since!
I got a type s in stick with 190k miles I love it
I was too for a long time, then my dad brought home a 2005 Toyota Celica GT-S. Basically the same platform with less aftermarket, but it was a 1/6XX production numbers car. Wish i still had it
Same but with a 6MT :’)
Finduh Celica gts ftw
Glad you reviewed one of these.
My dad had a new one back in 07 while I had my older J series (99) accord and I always wanted to drive it.
The TL definitely had this sense of elegance and smoothness. Even today’s Acura’s have this same characteristic throughout. I love it.
17 year old 4G TL owner here, love these things to death!
Absolutely bang on saying these are amazing cars for sub 10k, and the perfect first car for a teenager :)
my first car is a 2003 tl type S. i want a 07 tl type S tho. anybody selling. has to be manual..
A manual Type-S under 100,000 miles will set you back between $14-16k, so keep that in mind. Best wishes on your search, happy shopping! 😀
nighthawk.black bro, ive been looking since 2013. no luck on a black on black manual 07-08 tl type s.,
i was willing to pay 20 back then if its lower than 70k miles.,
Flako Yamz yeah.., i see them alot, but i need something from the south., coz i dont wanna spend money to re-under coat the car. or have a rust problem.. i want the nighthawk black.,
There’s gotta be a decent 6MT Type S close to you
They are unicorns in my area. I had to settle for the automatic :(
lilblingking1491 Damn, hate to see it 😭
No not unicorns there are quite a few type S around major cities. The real white whales are the 4th gen TL 6MT. It took me 3 years to find mine... Its on a whole different league with the SH-AWD
Sabroso Lopez I didn’t even realize the UA9 came in a manual. That’s awesome!
I own a 06 Acura TL and can honestly say it’s one of the greatest cars around 10k and one of my favorite cars I’ve ever driven, a car I’d proudly spend money to keep alive even long after it gives out. The 3rd gen TLs were a far far ahead of its time but still hold up almost beyond today’s standards in some aspects. The only problem is there isn’t much aftermarket support and many of the mods that are out there are becoming increasingly harder to get your hands on but that just means you have to be a little more resourceful and creative.
The automatic transmission in those cars are CHIT
NickClashez no, these ones are fine. The previous gen were questionable. The CL and TL. They were gorgeous cars tho
That’s awesome! The TL was my first car 5 years ago and it was great! Now my younger sister drives it with over 180k miles! The only downside I saw on the TL as a young car enthusiast is that is didn’t gain much power with simple bolt ons. But aside from that, it is a great first car!
I've got an 03 Acura CL type S with a 6MT and I absolutely love everything about it, insta- @nightorque_industries
Me too brother! One of Acura's finest cars 👌
Cool cars and super hard to find....
Never let it go!
Bought mine for my wife from copart as a water/flood vehicle last year and everything was good on it mechanically wise. Struts was blown and front LCA bushings were worn so I changed those out and dropped it and rides good. Might get another for myself soon