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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I want a new Acura TL just like my 2002 - 2002 Acura TL
By DGF - August 28 - 11:00 pmBest car Ive ever had. It never left me stranded. Ive had it for 12 yrs.
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One of the best - 2002 Acura TL
By francis15 - August 31 - 9:38 pmMy wife bought this one back in 02 TL type S new and its been a very reliable car. Great power, fun to drive. Runs like the day we bought it. Not pleased with the Xenon lights. Acura wanted $1,200.00 to replace the ballast I got a new OEM one aftermarket for $150, then $150 to install. The 2nd i did myself. The xenon OEM bulbs are about $95 ea at any auto parts place. You can get aftermarket xenon bulbs to work for about $16 for 2 but supposedly can affect ballast. mine seem to work fine but i am now selling. My wife wants an 2015 MDX. I have to say I am impressed with the 02 TL overall. Acura will gouge the daylights out of you but it is a high performance car.
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I Love My 02 TL-S!!!!!! - 2002 Acura TL
By incinerary - October 13 - 6:53 pmThis was MY first car. Parents supplied me with a 90 Civic for a year. Bought my TL early fall of 2012 with 169K and the fixed tranny and now a year later it has 187K with no problems. I take very good care of my car, I do 5000 mile oil changes with Mobile 1 Extended Performance oil and FRAM Ultra Synthetic Filter, & I dont beat on my car, keep it below 4K RPMs. When looking for a car, i wanted something nobody else has with a great mix of everything from looks to performance. This was the perfect match! It has a very smooth, quiet, and comfortable ride I can go for a 2 hour drive and not feel soar afterwards. If something happened to this car, I would no doubt get another one!!
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True to Honda - 2002 Acura TL
By Eric - June 3 - 5:56 pmBought the car brand new and have over 105K miles on it. I did have the transmission replaced once (2007/98K miles), but it was under warranty and 3 years later still no issues. Its a great car, fun to drive and a great value to feature ratio. Very reliable and cost of ownership has been low for me. Overall the car has been a pleasure to own, which is good, since I plan on keeping it another 8 years.
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Great mix of Power/Gas Mileage - 2002 Acura TL
By gonzalgi21 - May 15 - 10:07 pm02 TL-S bought the car with 64k miles which is amazingly low miles for an 8 year old car. First thing that i noticed right away soon as i bought the car is the POWER the car is extremely fast and the gas mileage is pretty darn good for a 260 hp engine, audio system is also very good.Good old Honda reliability. Unfortunately owning this car is stressful because you never really know when your transmission is going to fail even though i havent had that problem i know its coming and theres nothing i can do about it. If this car didnt have these transmission issues i would literally want this car forever.
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Love my car but not the transmission - 2002 Acura TL
By Ralph - May 12 - 4:13 pmI purchased this car "pre-owned" off a lease, 3 yrs old, 30k miles. I have loved this car. Transmission went out at 104K miles and 7 yr, 9 mos from date of purchase. Transmission was replaced, just under the mandated extended warranty, but told new transmission has no warranty. What? Ive had two problems with windshield wipers. Other than that, it is a great car. My dealership has been great to me (Atl)
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Terrific car, everyone loves it - 2002 Acura TL
By DMac - December 24 - 3:19 pmI bought it in 2007 w/ 35K mi. I havent had any trans problems. I would say that it is a little slow to go into D5 or R and a little slow to downshift for passing. Using auto- manual solves the passing issue. The lower profile tires make a big difference compared to the non-TypeS. The rear spoiler adds a sportier look, which it needs also.
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Happy Owner - 2002 Acura TL
By SLM206 - November 9 - 10:00 amIve owned this car for a year and 1/2 and the only, picky thing I would change about it is the cup holders. It is a joy to drive, has the pick-up I need for merging onto busy freeways, and the ride is smooootttthhh. Everyone who rides in this car loves it. And the price makes it even better.
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Acura = Advance - 2002 Acura TL
By Blindside - August 11 - 11:59 amThis is my first Acura, had less than 50k miles when I bought it. I love everything about it, my friends are jealous of my ride. Now has 124k miles and no issues. I have upgraded the brakes and rotors to high performance quality, the engine with a Cold air intake and new sparkplugs. Upgraded the exhaust system also. Changed the factory headlights to 10k Blue HIDs. Even installed brand new aftermarket speakers with Amp and sub, and kept the original stereo. Love it all! Best car Ive ever owned.
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Good value for the buck - 2002 Acura TL
By SKARPGOLF - August 8 - 2:00 amHave had for about 4 weeks no complaints nav system excellent. I do not understand what some folks think nav should do. It gets you alot closer than if you had to guess where to go. Would like to see DVD updates on regular basis. Fun to drive extremely quiet and responsive handling. Bose system has exceptional sound, Six cd in dash a real plus. Would like to see automatic headlight system and possibly some driver info system. Having the nav plus on star a big selling feature for this driver.
