1996 Acura TL Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$28,320 to $35,920

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1996 brought the official debut of the TL, the new "Touring Luxury" vehicle from Acura. The 1996 certainly brought a luxurious feel with it, including power doors and locks, and standard leather seats for the 3.5 trim.

The base engine is a 2.5-liter I5 rated at 176 horsepower and 170 lb-ft of torque, while the 3.2 trim comes with a 3.2-liter V6 rated at 200 horsepower and 210 lb-ft of torque. Mileage is estimated at 20/25 for the 2.5 and 19/24 for the 3.2.

Drivers of this car bemoan a lack of aftermarket parts. Complaints also include scratches on the windows left by the guides, a problem of which Acura is aware. A few have remarked on a lack of legroom in both the front and back seats. Conversely, they love the I5 engine, declaring it gives them much more power than similar vehicles with differently configured engines. They also engine the smooth ride and big trunk.

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User reviews for 1996 Acura TL

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by Anonymous
Apr 12, 2011
Great car. Only little things went wrong. Lots of good things to say. Only a couple bad things. Sometimes the replacement parts are hard to come by. You have to go through an Acura dealership most of the time. But overall, this was a great car that looked great, went quick and did the job. Going to miss it!Apr 12, 2011
by Jesus H
Apr 20, 2010
What i like about my TL is that the parts are always hard to find and that the interior is really cool. after building it i just love the way my TL is now. i still have a few more mods and things i gotta do but its in the paint job process right now.. also all work on my TL has been done by me and my friends only no shops.Apr 20, 2010
by Abby C
Apr 12, 2010
I bought this vehicle with 108k miles on it. The interior was well maintained and the exterior aside from the bit of rust and dent in the trunk was well kept too. Acceleration can take you off guard, expecting a half hazard mope of a gain on traffic, however with the inline 5 engine, this sedan turns into quite a powerful sporty car. However, I purchased this vehicle in September of 2008 and the first problem was the blower motor. Not exactly the type of cash I'd like to spend on a vehicle like this (I was quoted at $600+), so I spent the winter in Minnesota without heat. Fantastic. One morning, I went to reverse out of my driveway, and the vehicle would not move, as if I had the vehicle in reverse. Being able to move FORWARD anyway, I drove it to my mechanic where I was told that the clutch pack had welded together. I don't need to begin to tell you the cost of a new or reman transmission! The car had 111k miles on it when I finally had enough and sold it on Craigslist. Happy to see it go.Apr 12, 2010

1996 Acura TL Pricing

Original MSRP
$28,320 to $35,920
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Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning

Airbags

Dual front airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning

Airbags

Dual front airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Roof

Moonroof: power

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: leather

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning

Airbags

Dual front airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: leather

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning

Airbags

Dual front airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Roof

Moonroof: power

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: leather

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

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