jerrad1985

Hey hows it going !! Been car shopping for a few weeks now and have read a ton of reviews...all in all it looks like the 2004-2005 Acura TL-S has made it thru all the test with flying colors.. Going out today to take a few test drives.. They are sexy cars. With a set of rims and coil-overs they turn heads everywhere !! This forum has been most helpful. Just wanted to say thank you for ppls input and this forum. Use to own a 91 s-13 240 and most of the forum i went to about Nissan's ppl were rude as hell.. Nice to be on a forum were ppl are informative with out talking to ppl like they are dumb!! Again Great Forum and Great Members 5 out of 5

TLtrigirl

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correction: no such thing as an 04-05 type-s. your model options are as follows:

04-06 base AT
04-06 base AT with tech
04-06 base MT
04-06 base MT with tech
optional summer tires
dealer add on's: Aspec pkg

07-08 base AT
07-08 base AT with tech
07-08 type-s AT
07-08 type-s MT
optional: summer tires i believe

best to be informed on what you are buying/test driving. good luck.if you are looking for the differences...the search button is your friend.

jerrad1985

thanks !! yeah i was wondering about that lol.. do you think its worth get the Tech package?

truonghthe

OP let me make it more clear for you.


04-06 TL power 270 hp for 2004, 258 hp for 05-06 do to change procedure how measuring HP according to SAE standard. No actual change in engine out put.


04-06 TL Base (no Navi) - Available with 5spd AT or 6spd MT.


04-06 TL Navi (hint the name) - Available with AT or MT.

MT: has front Brembo 4 pistons brake, superior sway bar and suspension setting than AT TL.

AT has regular single piston brake.

Optional: summer tires.

Dealer add on: A-spec package (four sides under body spoiler AKA ground effect kit) with/or A-spec rims and special steering wheel, suspension, spoiler.

If the car is a real A-spec it will have A-spec badge and blue stitching steering wheels, lips kit and rims along with other goodies

Note: 2006 TL receive TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System).






07-08 TL has minor changes with few upgrades.
*LED turn signal added to the side mirror.
*Aux port is added in center console.
*AT is an modified version from Acura RL.
*CD player is now accept MP3 and WMA format.
*Compass is available on base TL with non Navi.
*New looks on the cluster unit and better MID screen resolution.
*New tail light look.
*Added fog light to lower bumper and Day driving light.
*MID button is now moving down to steering wheel.
*three spoke steering wheel.




07-08 TL Base, Navi with back up cam is OPTIONAL - Available ONLY in AT. 258 hp, 238 lb-ft with 3.2 liter engine.

*non Brembo brake on base TL.

*Blue LED interior lightning.

*five spoke wheel with split in the middle spoke.



07-08 TL Type S

*Navi with back up camera and Brembo brake is STANDARD on every Type S and no option except for A-spec package and summer tires.

*Available AT or MT, 286 hp and 258 lb-ft with 3.5 Liter engine.

*Red LED lightning versus blue on Base model.

*Kinetic Blue Pearl color is EXCLUSIVE for Type S.

*Waffle rim dark chrome rim and dark chrome grill.

*Smoked side marker and quad exhaust.

*Head light has semi orange reflector versus full size on the base model.

*Available with two interior color with two tones, Taupe/Ebony and Ebony/Silver color.

*Type S logo is added on the head rest.

*Stiffer suspension than Base TL.

*Pedal has brush Aluminum looks.

*Summer tires is the ONLY optional on the Type S.



A-spec lips kit is divided into Base kit and Type S kit, steering wheels have CF look from the top part. Not too sure about the A-spec suspension tho.



I hope that helps but sorry for the confusion lol.

mn2trance

If you don't travel out of state often, then you won't need the navi unit. I had an '05 non-tech version prior to my S and having the navi during certain times I had to go to places I wasn't familiar with would've helped since street signages aren't lit up at night. All in all, if you have a smartphone or Garmin/TomTom, the mapping software on it is probably more precise.

Steven Bell

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Jerrad, welcome to Acurazine. Best of luck with your search.

UA6

Welcome

rockstar143

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You can't go wrong with the 3G TL, as you mentioned. Welcome!
If you look hard, you can find some pretty good ballbusters on this site too (don't worry, they'll find you with threads like this...) but take it with a grain of salt and you'll have a new family on here.

Best car forum site I've ever seen or been a part of...

sauceja

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Welcome and if you do buy a TL don't forget to go to http://www.owners.acura.com and register your codes.

TLtrigirl

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Aspec suspensions are different based on the yr and model of the TL due to weight differences.

i believe now there are only 2-3 kits available: base AT, base MT, type-s. it seems acura has consolidated the suspension kits vs before they had them for the 04-06 AT and MT, then the 07-08 AT and 07-08 type-s AT and MT (at least from what i can remember).

z-velocity

I want to thank everyone on the forum for the help and info about the TL's
I poured over this site for weeks while my son and I searched for his car
We got an 06 TL , 70,503 mi, silver/black.
Just did the 3x3 fluid change with DW1 ($6.58/qt, case price) and oil change. Thanks 3G garage
Next is Seafoam, interior mats, front motor mount, clay, micro polish,Blackfire, and.....
More to come
Great car Great info.

TheLowLife

You can skip the seafoam..

bahasad

hey jerrad was in the same position as you. my old DD crapped out hard, so I was driving a rental while looking for replacements. I am a bimmer guy, but after driving the TL I was sold. Ended up buying an 04 last weekend and am very satisfied with my purchase. Hopefully you'll do the same!

Good luck with your purchase! And this is a good forum, lots of helpful members and interesting threads.

Enevarez

Love my 2006 Acura tl never had a problem

1black_seven

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Welcome!

My parents bought the 3g TL back in 04 and I've been in love with the TL ever since.
At the last car show I was in, a lot of people commented on how great the 3Gs still look today even compared to the 4Gs.

It's a smooth blend of sport and sedan, and you really can't go wrong with whichever model you choose.
Good luck in your search!

Italiano

MissAlyyTL

I think you'll want the navi, everyone that i know (myself & husband included) wouldn't have it any other way. When i was shopping for mine i was on the fence ab that option and ended up getting it. Then my husband drove it once & knew he had to have it. Yes, a good Tom Tom or smartphone is usually more accurate but the screen makes everything else more convenient (cd player, calendar, etc.). Plus it makes the interior alot easier on the eyes. The non-navi just looks like its missing something so much to the point that there are many ppl on here who ended up adding it after the fact to complete the look (and it costs more to do it that way.)

THEReeM718

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welcome! you'll be fine with a smart phone

rockstar143

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I wish I had navi, but don't care that I don't . If that makes any sense...i agree with MisAlly...it does look purdy for the other functions of the car.

truonghthe

navi was a must for me when I am shopping for a car back then.

LoveMyTL-S

Welcome to AZ I guess you know the differences in the years now. Good luck with the search, well worth it.

talmadgeryan

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Welcome. Thanks for joining the Forums

z-velocity

Did the Seafoam. Flooded the street with white smoke.
Must be a new Pope

Recon_45

Welcome to the site brother, you won't regret it!

dannyz

Welcome bro!

yn1scott

Welcome to AcuraZine my man. Enjoy!

CLtotheTL32

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Check the date of the first post fellas

abrieluno

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