2003 Acura TL
| MSRP: | $28,980 - $31,330 |
| Invoice: | $26,413 - $28,552 |
| Total: | 27 reviews |
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| Excellent | 15 reviews | |
| Very Good | 8 reviews | |
| Average | 4 reviews | |
| Poor | 0 reviews | |
| Terrible | 0 reviews |
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CarGurus' Review
In its last year before the '04 remodelling, the 2003 Acura TL presents a solid and comfortable domestic midsize sedan. The main change for '03 comes in the trims equipped with a navigation system: OnStar now comes standard. Otherwise, the 2003 TL stays pretty much the same in the wake of the introduction of the Type S trims in 2002. You can choose from 4 trims: 3.2 TL, 3.2 TL with navigation, Type S, and Type S with navigation.
So what distinguishes the 3.2 TL from the Type S? One word: horsepower. The 3.2 TL has a 3.2 L, 225 hp V6 while the Type S upgrades the powertrain to a 3.2 L, 260 hp V6 model. All 4 trims have 5 speed automatic transmission, 4 doors, and room for 5 passengers. Gas mileage comes out to 19 mpg in the city, 29 on the highway.
Overall, drivers appreciate the TL as a solid domestic midsize sedan. The extensive standard equipment and capable powertrain get the job done. However, the interior could use better materials and style. In any event, the TL got a re-design in 2004, fixing some of the shortcomings and bridging the gap with the foreign competition.
Reviews you can trust
| Excellent | 15 reviews | |
| Very Good | 8 reviews | |
| Average | 4 reviews | |
| Poor | 0 reviews | |
| Terrible | 0 reviews |
“I Love This Car!”
Performance: Acceleration is good. Braking could use a bit more. Handling is good. Build Quality: Minor rattles after owning the car for 6 years. No repairs done so far. So for 6 years, it's don... More
“260hp And 27mpg. Need I Say More?”
I really like the TL-S. It accelerates with authority and still gets 27mpg running to work everyday (no highways!). The fit and finish is great. Exactly what you would expect from Honda. I have had no... More
“Gotta Love Imports”
Build quality and performance good. 260 hp so its fast and since it is a type s it has a stiffer suspenstion and handles fairly well. Nice engine note and makes a good amount of noise when it revs. ... More
“Impossible Not To Love”
its not a racecar, but it will outrun most of anything you see on the road. acceleration is good and it handles great. it also has a great exhaust note that gets attention. the quality was outstand... More
“Buy It If You Dont Want A Honda Accord”
Bucket seats are really comfortable. All you need to change is the oil & brakes & you're good to go. It is pretty expensive to maintain unless you got hook ups or covered under warranty. Just buy it &... More
“Buy New But Stay Away From Used”
Handled beautifully but not well made - lost its 'tightness' after a year or so. Nice design but manufacturing quality found wanting. Good overall value form money when purchased new but unsure about ... More
“The Best Car For The Price Tag...”
The care is very driver oriented and gives you a thrill. Nothing compares to Japanese quality!!! Acuras have excellent build quality and their customer service is awesome. As far gas mileage is concer... More
“Acura Tl”
Acura's TL delivers performance, style, and comfort. The base TL comes with a powerful 3.2-liter V6 engine, a nicely balanced suspension, a rigid chassis, and classy good looks. For 2002, Acura revise... More
“Ghfgnhm”
Decent performance and look, Fwd and auto tranny are brutal though. Transmission has needed replacing, as per usual with these earlier model TL's. Gas mileage isn't great, but the power makes up for i... More
“I Love This Car!!!”
Even though there was a recall because of transmissions issues for my model it was already taken care of by the time i bought it. Had it for almost 2 years now and still dives like the firt time i go... More
2003 Acura TL Trims
| MSRP: | $28,980 |
| Invoice: | $26,413 |
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| MSRP: | $31,330 |
| Invoice: | $28,552 |
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2003 Acura TL Articles from Around the Web
- carsurvey.org — Hard to find better... More
- autos.yahoo.com — http://autos.yahoo.com/usedcars/reviews/article/?id=2362 More
- www.newcartestdrive.com — Acura's TL strikes an excellent balance on many levels. More
- research.cars.com — http://research.cars.com/go/crp/research.jsp?makeid=1&model... More
- autos.msn.com — Still in love with my TL Type S (200 more reviews on MSN Autos). More
- www.edmunds.com — Overview of the 2003 Acura TL including summary opinions on the car... More
- www.edmunds.com — Individual user reviews of the 2003 Acura TL... More
- www.edmunds.com — Edmunds Editorial Ratings for the 2003 Acura TL... More
- www.edmunds.com — JD Powers quality ratings for the 2003 Acura TL... More
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