Overview & Reviews
The front seatbelt buckles are now mounted to the seat frame, and sensors in the front-passenger seat alert the driver when an occupant is out of a safe position for the side airbag.
- Luxurious interior, long list of standard equipment, powerful V6 engine, slick-shifting six-speed manual, pleasant blend of ride comfort and fun, superb sound system.
User Reviews:
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Very nice car - 2005 Acura TL
By sleeper22 - January 6 - 8:16 pmI bought my 05 TL with a little over 54,000 miles. It now has 105,000 miles. The 3rd generation TLs are very good cars. Comfortable, quiet, roomy, refined and I like the FWD because we do get snow here in KY. I just did the timing belt replacement (almost $1000 at dealer) so guess I will be keeping it for awhile. I really like the TL as in my opinion gets great gas mileage for a car that performs this well. I average 22-24mpg combined and anywhere from 28-33mpg highway. The only complaints I have are the brakes. They perform well but rotors tend to warp easily and the calipers went bad around 95,000 miles. Other than this the TL is probably the best car I have owned.
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2005 Acura TL - 2005 Acura TL
By bradyoung - December 10 - 6:58 pmI bought this car brand new back in 2005. Mechanically its worked great. Ive only had to do basic maintenance on the car such as batteries, belts, fluids, etc. I did have a power steering hose to begin leaking that I had repaired. 6 months later I get a recall notice from Acura and they reimburse me for the cost of the repairs and install a new power steering hose. This car now has 162,000 miles on it and its doing great. I just wish the newer TLs looked as good because I would buy another. The only down side has been tire wear. This car does like to go through some tires about every 25 to 30K miles. The tire wear is based upon normal driving.
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Best Car I ever owned - 2005 Acura TL
By edmundsposter8 - August 6 - 3:40 pmIve had this car since 2005 and have had zero issues with reliability. I still receive alot of positive accolades for the navigation and bluetooth phone considering this was back in 2005. If you take care of the car with regular intervals of maintenance there will be no issues. The best part is there are millions of local Honda/Acura repairs shops that are highly competitive which makes repair costs a fraction of what you pay at the Dealership
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Abyss Blue Pearl 6 Speed Manual TL - 2005 Acura TL
By blacsteel1 - May 19 - 1:09 pmI purchased my 05 TL used in 2007 w/just over 24K miles. The car looked sharp, had a nice ride and was loaded w/everything (Navi, Hands Free Phone, Voice activation, moonroof etc.) The transmission operated smoothly and the car had great performance and handling esp. considering its a front wheel drive vehicle. One thing I did notice after a few months was that under brisk acceleration (not jack rabbit starts mind you) the car seemed to hesitate as if traction control had been activated. I ended up ditching the Michelin Pilot MXMV... and getting Bridgestone RE 960AS (stayed w/ 17") and the car has handled like a dream ever since.
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TL Junkie - 2005 Acura TL
By bgump - February 2 - 2:40 pmThis is the second TL we have owned and I think once you own a TL you are hooked. I have absolutely nothing bad to say about this car. It is such a pleasure to drive and so comfortable. A very reliable car. In the winter my husband puts snow tires on the car and I have absolutely no problems getting around the hills of Pennsylvania. We love the TL so much that we are thinking about trading it in for a 2012. This car has been so reliable that we dont even look at other makes of cars because we know we will be disappointed in the quality.
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Awesome - 2005 Acura TL
By Anonymous - December 8 - 2:00 amBought the car used with 120k one owner,Ive had for a year now and it drives like its show room condition! The orginal owner never took it in for any problems during warranty. 4 door sedan with good muscle power. Japanese know how to build cars, thats for sure! I love my TL.
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6 years and counting - 2005 Acura TL
By Naval Air - November 28 - 2:00 amAs a retired Naval Aviator, I have a sincere appreciation for performance, reliability and fit. I purchased my 2005 TL new with the assumptions that it would provide years of performance and have the road manors to handle long trips without rattling my old bones. Actually, the car has surpassed those expectations and is categorically the best car Ive ever owned. It has some inherit limitations involving wet or snowy road conditions that may challenge even an experienced driver, but overall its a keeper.
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Awesome Ride - 2005 Acura TL
By sjd94975 - November 28 - 2:00 amI bought my TL new and after doing a bit of specializing, had the stock rims dipped in black chrome, drove off the lot & only return when its time for regular maintenance. I love this car, its sophisticated styling inside & out still make it a head turner 5 years in. It handles great and is very responsive when you need to get going. The large screen Navi is great, XM feature w/ awesome 6 speaker stereo sound, voice command features incl bluetooth cellular...this car has it all. I think my 2005 looks is better than the 2011 I see at the dealership. Never regreted this purchase...ever!
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Best Acura Ive owned - 2005 Acura TL
By GK20TH - October 10 - 2:00 amI purchased this car in July of 08 with 33000 miles on it. I love this car and all its features. I have owned several Acuras and Hondas in the past and this TL is by far the best. The only issue I have had is the drivers side window seems to rattle but I understand this is a common problem. I recently replaced the tires with some that were highly recommended on a tire website and I think it has made a major difference with the drive ability of this car. Acuras seem to hold up so well, they have qreat fit and finish.
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Great Car - 2005 Acura TL
By Cornel - September 13 - 2:00 amI purchased this TL in April. Love the car with only one real complaint. The Seats are hard to keep clean.. The dye from jeans bleed right into the leather. The seats are tan so they look dirty. Other than that this is a wonderful car.
