Want to get a 02 TL 3.2 Type S
07-01-2006, 02:51 AM
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Want to get a 02 TL 3.2 Type S
Hey folks, i hope im not being redundant but I am in the market for a new car and am looking at the Acura TL 3.2 Type-S 2002 as my new toy.
I do not want to spend more then 15k on it (give or take a bit) so it seems im looking at a car with at least 60-70k miles on it.
What I would like to know is what you guys think of this car as my daily warrior for the next 3-5 years? I drive about 20,000 miles a year, so will the car survive me? Will the engine make it close to 200,000 miles on it without major repair work?
Also, how is 2002 as a year in general for the TL? Any major problems I should watch for?
Also, for those in the colder state like I am here in NYC, how does the car handle in snow conditions as I do tend to travel in even some of the worst snow moments.
I really look forward to your help folks and thank you in advance.
I do not want to spend more then 15k on it (give or take a bit) so it seems im looking at a car with at least 60-70k miles on it.
What I would like to know is what you guys think of this car as my daily warrior for the next 3-5 years? I drive about 20,000 miles a year, so will the car survive me? Will the engine make it close to 200,000 miles on it without major repair work?
Also, how is 2002 as a year in general for the TL? Any major problems I should watch for?
Also, for those in the colder state like I am here in NYC, how does the car handle in snow conditions as I do tend to travel in even some of the worst snow moments.
I really look forward to your help folks and thank you in advance.
07-01-2006, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 2003BlizAkTL
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also the tranny, biggest problem in our cars
also the tranny, biggest problem in our cars
07-03-2006, 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by MrFile
Yes iv looked at that issue already browsing the forum and reading reviews in consumer reports and such but id love to get peoples feedback on my other questions
07-05-2006, 10:14 AM
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I have a 3.2 TL-S and I love the car. So far no major problems except for the tranny just went out on me. If you change fluids at suggested intervals I could see the engine lasting 200k no problem. The tranny on the other hand 
. I have not driven the car in snow as we don't get much snow up here but I can tell you the VSA has saved my butt a few times in the rain. And the car handles pretty good anyhow. Biggest concern by far is the tranny. The one black spot on an otherwise awesome car!
. I have not driven the car in snow as we don't get much snow up here but I can tell you the VSA has saved my butt a few times in the rain. And the car handles pretty good anyhow. Biggest concern by far is the tranny. The one black spot on an otherwise awesome car!
07-05-2006, 12:04 PM
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Great car...good in the snow too. I got an '03 TL-S with 22,xxx miles that will be for sale in NYC soon...but I need more than 15G's....Good luck on the search...
07-06-2006, 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by RickRoush03
i will most likely be selling my 2002 TL-S within the next 60days if your interested, has 128k on the clock, just drove it from NY to LA, no issues, runs like a champ, car weighed 4200lbs and i was getting 28-32mpg ranging from the cruise being set from 70-90mph.
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07-06-2006, 11:48 PM
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I love my TL TYpe S as well but I'm moving to bigger and better.
Great car runs fine, Tranny shouldn't be a problem most cars are under warranty until 100k miles, for Canada is 170,000 KM.
Great car runs fine, Tranny shouldn't be a problem most cars are under warranty until 100k miles, for Canada is 170,000 KM.
07-07-2006, 01:47 PM
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02, TL-S, Silver, 77,000 miles.
Great Car. Have had the tranny go out once (@ 53,000 miles), and replaced with no hassles from the local Acura dealer. Otherwise, things are in great shape, good performance, handling and gives me 24-25 mpg in mixed driving.
Great Car. Have had the tranny go out once (@ 53,000 miles), and replaced with no hassles from the local Acura dealer. Otherwise, things are in great shape, good performance, handling and gives me 24-25 mpg in mixed driving.
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02, TL-S, Silver, 77,000 miles.
Great Car. Have had the tranny go out once (@ 53,000 miles), and replaced with no hassles from the local Acura dealer. Otherwise, things are in great shape, good performance, handling and gives me 24-25 mpg in mixed driving.
Great Car. Have had the tranny go out once (@ 53,000 miles), and replaced with no hassles from the local Acura dealer. Otherwise, things are in great shape, good performance, handling and gives me 24-25 mpg in mixed driving.
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