Overview & Reviews
The TL Type-S makes its debut this year, sporting a 260-horsepower engine, sport-tuned suspension, Vehicle Stability Assist and 17-inch tires. 2002 also sees some styling revisions to the TL's front end and taillights. An in-dash six-CD changer, one-touch-up driver's window and two-position memory system for driver seat and mirrors are newly standard on both the 3.2 TL and the Type-S, and Acura has added insulation materials to the doors and reshaped the side mirrors to cut down on wind and road noise inside the cabin. Anthracite Metallic, Aegean Blue Pearl and Eternal Blue Pearl are the new exterior colors.
- Excellent value, comfortable front seats, impressive power from Type-S engine, SportShift transmission is fun to use.
- Average interior materials, cramped rear seat room, lacks the panache of some competing luxury sedans.
User Reviews:
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The best car - 2002 Acura TL
By sign90 - April 6 - 9:30 amLove it , Love it, Love it
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Intelligent design! - 2002 Acura TL
By dunlopilo - March 17 - 11:57 amThe more I drive this the more I appreciate it. A very undervalued, underestimated car. Got it second hand and there is nothing I dont like, except fuel consumption in urban cycle. Powerful engine (feels like theres a turbo) that will have everyone in rear mirror in flash. Car is firm enough but also smooth when driving (you dont spend half of the time between seats and roof in bumpy areas). Ive driven Opel, VW, Peugeot, Honda, Citroen, Seat, Volvo, Nissan, Pontiac, Ford. None are a match to my TL. It is full of details without excessive electronics (fewer dealership visits). Tranny fine (for now). Nothing to envy to a Mercedes or BMW or Audi from the same segment. Its that simple.
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Great Car, Bad Transmission - 2002 Acura TL
By Steve - February 16 - 9:43 pmI have owned my car for almost two years and purchased it pre-certified. I have never had a problem until a few days ago, when without warning the transmission went out. My car is now waiting to be repaired at the dealer. Other then this major setback, the car has been outstanding, and I love it.
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Loving Acura - 2002 Acura TL
By happywithacura - February 13 - 10:00 amWe are extremely pleased with our new Acura. If you are not prepared to buy the Type-S model, dont test-drive it. If you are looking for a luxury sedan with sporty feel, excellent handling, premium sound, and comfortable ride, you have found the right car. The Type- S is a slightly tighter ride with improved handling over the regular TL model. However, the smoothness of the ride does suffer some. We are extremely happy with the car and would love to buy another to put next to it in the driveway.
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Best Value for the Money - 2002 Acura TL
By Franz - January 12 - 2:00 amLooking for a car that has performance, luxury options, a quality build, and space. The Acura TL Type-S beats everything in the $30,000 range. I compared the top-end VW Passat (is feature-less in comparison), looked at Saab and Volvo (both are extremely small in this price range). 260 horses and rides like its on a rail, quiet and loaded with features, what else could you ask for?!
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Movin on up - 2002 Acura TL
By Larry - December 25 - 12:16 amThis car replaces our 1999 3.2 TL. The "s" version is a big step in the right direction. The available power and handling are much more of what Im looking for. Honda has done a good job of upgrading an already desireable machine. This is a great place from which to move forward.
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Nice car - 2002 Acura TL
By adam - December 14 - 7:08 pmThis is a very nice car. It is very reliable and has never broken down on me. If I were to buy another car I would have to go with the same car, because it is very fun to drive (goes when you press the gas).
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Transmission Problems at 56K - 2002 Acura TL
By nldud - November 12 - 2:00 amI loved my car until transmission troubles! Car hesitates to shift when you first accelerate and then when it does shift, its a really hard jerking motion. Acura dealership replaced the A and B shift solinoid but problem is not resolved. Its a good thing I bought the extended warranty! Everyone kept telling me Acura will last for 300K but Im not going to find out. My 94 Nissan Sentra was still running smooth at 160K when I sold it to buy the ACURA. I took excellent care of the vehice had all the oil recommended oil changes and routine service schedule maintenance.
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Glorified Honda Accord - 2002 Acura TL
By disappointed_guy - September 30 - 2:00 amI found that it was a glorified 6 cylinder Accord with a little bit better tuned engine. I was relatively pleased with the engine and the performance but thoroughly disappointed by the rampant reuse of Honda Accord parts and peices all over the car. I was disappointed by some vibration related noises that I started hearing after a few months. The seats and the seat belts are also very noisy in the front. The navigation system is very good. The stereo is very very ordinary, no base and very poor amplification. The price was good. The exterior looks good only with a spoiler, else it is a bit rounded from the back.
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Running the tranny - 2002 Acura TL
By Nancy - September 16 - 4:16 pmI love driving my acura. I step on the gas and it feels like someone tapped the back of the car as it takes off smoothly and very quickly. I have had the car 5 yrs and many highway miles. Very comfortable, best car I have had. Feel safe and quick in traffic. Mechanically it has been not so fun. Lots of transmission problems. I have had to replace the tranny several times, Acura took care of the expense. Had difficulty with brakes wearing quickly, but think I found better pads now. Car has plenty of room, yet not too big. I love the Aegean blue, lots of compliments.
