Overview & Reviews

Vigor replacement designed to do battle with new Infiniti I30 and the Lexus ES300 in the near-luxury segment. Cleanly styled with room for four, the new TL-Series comes with either a 2.5- liter, inline five- cylinder, or a smooth, 3.2-liter V6.

• Typical Acura luxury, refinement, and reliability.

• Cramped back seat.

User Reviews:

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  97 TL 3.2 - 1997 Acura TL
  By mrlifts - January 21 - 3:32 am

  This car has a excellent ride quality and handling performance. The engine provides smooth acceleration with good fuel economy. All of the driver controls are very well designed and durable. This is a very comfortable and reliable car. It is an excellent value.

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  Luxury and Performance - 1997 Acura TL
  By AcuraMan - September 22 - 2:00 am

  I bought my Acura used with 40,000 miles. It now has 140,000 miles on it, Driven rough the whole time. Only had two mechanical problems with it. Driver side actuator and starter went out. Total of $400.00 in Repairs, for a seven year old car not bad at all.

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  My 1997 Acura 2.5 TL - 1997 Acura TL
  By Muchacho - June 29 - 2:00 am

  Well, to begin, Ive had this car for a little over a week, so I cannt really say the long-term status of my car, but for now Im enjoying it. This is my first car, and its compitant overall. The interior and exterior design is all fine and dandy, but lacks soul and excitement. The CD system is amazing, and the 5-cylinder really revs fast, but since the car is fairly large the 176 hp dont move the TL very fast. Everybody only has good comments on the car, and for the most part I agree, although alil spice overall wouldnt hurt.

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  My 1997 3.2 TL - 1997 Acura TL
  By oulaw90 - January 25 - 2:00 am

  This is a great and reliable car. You cannot beat the price of this car used. I am going to keep this car till 150,000 miles and still get $$ on resale Dont buy a new honda or camry when u can buy this for half the price?

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  Yawner... - 1997 Acura TL
  By mtalinm - November 29 - 2:00 am

  Picked this up in a hurry when my BMW died. As others have said, Im sure I can drive this car for 10 more years with minimal maintenance...the question is whether I would WANT to. From the outside, it looks like a Honda Accord with an Acura badge slapped on it. (The Honda stamps on the glass dont help.) The controls (wiper, cruise, even horn) are identical to the Accord my family drove in 1978. No evolution. None. Even worse is the engine. This thing can only break 10s 0-60 if I manually shift, and its a yawner for passing anyone.

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  Dream Come True - 1997 Acura TL
  By SBoogie - October 16 - 2:00 am

  I was looking into the TL for 2yrs before I finally purchased it. I looked at other vehicles but still kept coming back to the TL. The combination of luxury and price could not be beaten regardless of how much research I did. The only major problem Ive had is that Ive needed to change the muffler - thats only because the first one has lasted for 8 years! Talk about reliability! It just a beautiful car.

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  Acura/Honda are always reliable. - 1997 Acura TL
  By Sheng Sheen - July 24 - 2:00 am

  This is my 4th car on the Honda line. Ive had Civics and Accords prior to owning this 3.2 TL. I will probably keep this car until it dies. I love it, and I put so much into it. The handle is great, and its fast. The acceleration is far better than any car Ive driven, except for a car I had with Turbo on it. Theres no reason why people are driving the speed limit in this car. You can cruise 90 easily without feeling anything.

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  3.2 TL Premium, Excellent car - 1997 Acura TL
  By Ken Biddulph - May 29 - 2:00 am

  I love this car, its a bit big for my needs but it handles great inspite of its sheer mass and 15 inch wheels. Excellent interior, better looking than the newer TLs in my opinion.

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  TL 2.5 - 1997 Acura TL
  By Steve in Alabama - May 24 - 2:00 am

  Good reliable vehicle. Good looks and fair performance. Had problems with power windows not much else. Aucura nameplate still impressive and gets looks.

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  I liked it though..... - 1997 Acura TL
  By Jay Kim - May 8 - 2:00 am

  I purchased this car about one year and half ago. I never had any problem!! Great Reliability~ Great design~ I never get bored. Sound systems quality is good but power is too weak. Smooth and enough performance to enjoy~ But wind noise is the only the part I dont like.