malikq86

Hey Guys,

New to forums and on the hunt for an Acura TL. So it seems 2009 - 2014 are the G4 models which I really like. Would anyone be willing to recommend me what I should be looking for?

ie: I should focus on 2012 - 2014? Most likely less than 65k miles, and def. a tech package - right? Anything else?

Additionally, I like in northern VA. It sounds like many people recommend AWD...though I mostly only see FWD on sale here...how important is the AWD? That might push me out of my budget.

Any advise/recommendations on which criterias I should look for - would be great! Thanks.

malikq86

Follow-up question: Anyone have a strong opinion on buying a used Acura from an Acura Dealers, Any Brand Dealer, 3rd Party Deal, or Private Party?

deanoatkinson

I would stick with the 2012-2014 for the 6 speed auto. AWD is an animal around corners but uses 3-5 more MPG. The price we pay for fun.
IMO as long as the service was done on the car and NO ACCIDENTS your fine. Even the 3.5 FWD with the 6 speed auto should still move you around pretty good. I'm in NJ and this is the first AWD car. I didn't buy it because of the snow FWD was fine for me too.

I bought a 2012 SH-AWD ADV with 180k miles for 10k from an AUDI dealer that took it in on a trade.

Clean service no accidents. I've had it for a month so far it runs great.