On my local dealer's(Cerritos Acura, The largest Acura dealer in the nation, sells the most.) maintenance schedule pamphlet it says...

About your Acura - Answers to Commonly Asked Questions,

Transmission makes metallic noise when shifting from forward to reverse, or VISA-VERSA. This is due to the fact that it has a direct drive reverse similar to a manual transmission. For this reason, the vehicle must come to a complete stop before moving the gear selector to forward or reverse.

 

Duh...

I can't imagine not letting it stop before changing directions... that's torture on the car.

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2000 Acura 3.2 TL w/ Navigation
Satin Silver / Ebony Interior
* Factory Spoiler & CD Changer
* Burlwood Shift Knob
* 35% Tint
* Removed Acura & 3.2TL Badging From Trunk
* Removed Front Plate Holder
* Comptech Parts In My Basement!!
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so everyone who was thinking that there was a problem with our transmission when going from reverse to forward or forward to reverse......dont worry...nothings wrong!!!!

 

Funny... I was about to question my dealer about my transmission because of that same reason. I don't think I have driven any other automatic car with that same problem... I think. I guess this is the first auto I have owned so I notice it more.

I guess everything is okay then.

 

The clunking sound is a Honda thing..they are notorious for that.
Ed

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