THE PROS AND CONS OF OWNING/BUYING A ACURA TL/TYPE S

This video included some reasons that you guys may want to buy an Acura TL or a type-s. As always I hope you guys enjoyed it and ill see you next week!

[RoMee]

I had one of these a long time ago in a manual and loved it. It was one of the best car car I've ever had

[mrdave]

Honda drivers. You’re gonna withstand hate from Infiniti, Benz and BMW owners. Stand tall, your vehicle overall will always be better. Period

[quakerome]

This was my first lease car back in 2008, Truly a master piece.

[No_Transitory]

I have an 06 Acura TL automatic with 227k. The motor is super strong (but ive put a lot of work into the motor). The transmission shifts like a dream but I also change the fluids every 12k miles. While I bought it second hand most of the issues I had were strictly cosmetic. Since owning it I've replaced my two tweeters, 2x 6.5 door speakers, 8in free air sub, and 2x 6.5 rear deck speakers. I upgraded my stock amp with the 5 channel MB Quarts amp which was plug and play. Also installing a nice double din touch screen radio was awesome. I did have to get custom front and rear seats (mainly got custom front seats because it's a white car with tan interior and I still wanted heated seats on the new front seats.) I had coilovers at first but then went to air suspension. Because of the air suspension, I was only able to put in a single 12in sub. My white 06 acura tl with the Aspec kit with my purple rims turns heads. Also a downside is having to put 93 octane for gas. But I don't have any oil burning issues. Just make sure when you lower it you get a damn good camber kit. I got skunk2 upper camber arms and SPC rear adjustable control arms. Swapping my tan interior for black was a pain but for the most part I just used vinyl wrap around plastic pieces and ordered door panels for the front and back off ebay. If you know where to look there lots of aftermarket parts. Next will be to finish rebuilding the top side of the engine, then working on building up my transmission for the supercharger.

[dedabase]

impeccable video young man! i like what you’re doing for the acura community! keep it up

[ericduncan]

as a TL base model owner with around 100k miles on mine here is my pros and cons. Pros first, easy to work on, pretty good aftermarket support, great headlights, fun to drive, reasonable mpg (i get mid 20's), nice quiet interior with all the options. Cons has a timing belt which needs to be replaced every 100k or 6 years which ever comes first, Brake rotors can warp pretty easy, dash is prone to cracking, headlight bulbs are expensive to replace (they are HID's), no updates to navigation software, prone to auto transmission problems (although I have had zero issues with mine), lastly requires premium gas. I'd buy one again been a great car, and has a timeless look to it.

[empirexiii]

I love my 07 type s, super fun, super comfortable, it has been the easiest car I’ve worked on (normal maintenance), I would swap it to manual but with my disabilities auto is easy on my body.

[skyedoesnothing]

i recently got my type s for 500 its my first car ive already put 1.5k in it to get it running and i cant wait to see the car change and get better over time.

[scottvaj]

Had the 03 TL-S with bolt ons...Loved it....Traded it in for an 07 TL-S...Loved it even more....Traded it in for a slow Tacoma...Supercharged the Tacoma...Still miss the 3rd gen TL-S....Maybe I will get one again 😁

[eduardoleon]

Instant like for the four doors more *cutoff*

[DaBlaccGhost]

Went from a C6 vette to a 2012 SH-AWD
It feels like a freaking improvement I can't even explain it, is she heavy? yes, does the AWD corner like a monster? lmao absolutely.

Got some exhaust parts in the mail should bolt right on to give her some room to breathe and a much better exhaust note. For the 4th gen, not a ton of cosmetic mod support but there's just enough to make them unique and a luxury sleeper. I'm pretty happy with the 6AT

[realbillnowak]

Gonna follow this channel as I build my own 06 Base great content man I can’t wait to see where you go

[lawrencelarrabee]

Great Video- i just picked up an 06 Acura TL- not Type S but it does have the Manual 6 speed- I love it and thanks to your video i will keep a close eye on the oil and a Quart in the trunk- Also I missed the heated mirrors- Thanks Brother

[silvestersze]

What do you mean by “This car doesn’t get much attention.”? I was told by many that the 3rd gen TL is a unique and sought after car. 🎉

[KoolFlo]

Just sold my 2008 base got it with 96k miles and sold it at 151k miles was reliable until the suspension kept constantly breaking like the control arms, ball joints, and axles. Put more money fixing it, then what it was worth. Never again but its fun for a first car. Also no one mentions it, but be prepared to remove the annoying rattling heat shields! And yes i was on top of my maintenance, always remember its an old car and things will break!

[moregrease_]

I’m looking to buy an automatic it’s an 07 model with 133k miles but the guy said when he starts the car that it smokes sometimes but that many times it doesn’t
Is this major issue?

[balkee]

My type s has 246k miles. Love it but lotta maintenance i gotta do before i drive it again. Stupid pcv valve caused oil leaks everywhere. Also gotta replace motor and trans mounts and change fluids. I guess im one of the few who prefers automatic. A manual in busy city traffic sucks

[marcjones]

I wonder if i can get a tune or chip that will make vtec kick in at like 3700 rpms...

[jalielforbes]

@DrivenCars where did you get those red seats ?

[skirtrat]

link for the grill? it looks very clean