Overview & Reviews

After big changes last year, including the return of the Type-S model, the 2008 Acura TL receives no significant changes.

• Roomy and well-crafted interior, impressive handling for a relatively large front-drive sedan, sweet V6 engines matched to excellent transmissions, fantastic surround-sound system, lots of standard high-tech features, top crash test scores.

• Not as traditionally luxurious as other models in its class, front-wheel-drive handling limitations are apparent when driven hard, lack of low-end torque in some situations.

User Reviews:

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  What more could I ask for - 2008 Acura TL
  By SirJames - November 9 - 5:33 pm

  This is my fourth TL and I could not be more pleased. I considered the 2009 TL but was not wild about the preview pics and the associated styling (the cost of an end of year vehicle were sweet!). The comments from others are ALWAYS great. The interior and exterior styling as as expected: nice. The mileage is not exceptional but very acceptable.

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  Perfect car - 2008 Acura TL
  By Average comsumer - October 30 - 10:10 am

  Actually the TL is my wifes car but I can tell when she is in love. For her, it is just the right size, has just the right equipment, has just the right amount of power, and behaves/feels like it is part of her. It is a nice looking car without being too flashy.

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  Cool car, as I expected - 2008 Acura TL
  By stever469 - October 20 - 8:38 pm

  I first saw the 2008 model at the Chicago Auto Show and fell in love. I wanted the Nighthawk Black Pearl, but ended up with Kinetic Blue Pearl with the dark Type S wheels. I love the way it looks and especially the way it drives! Lots of power, friendly operation, awesome stereo system, I cant say enough about this car. Most people ask me "who owns that fancy car"?. My answer, "that would be me".

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  Discreet Hot-Rod - 2008 Acura TL
  By Bruce - October 20 - 12:50 am

  Almost 2 months of ownership, 1500 miles and Im still in love. I was going to purchase the 08 335i (drove sedan/coupe) - as a fluke (just happened to be at the dealership with a friend) I drove the TL Type S and bought the car the next day (no comparison to the BMW). The growl of the quad exhaust is hot. The car looks a bit demure but hit the gas and watch out! Everyone loves it. As most here, I also got the Carbon Bronze Pearl and think that color suits the darker rims very well. Im very glad I decided to take a test drive that day. I also drove the car with an auto transmission and like the automatic better (the second auto Ive ever owned).

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  8 years of reliability and comfort - 2008 Acura TL
  By Jim Blair - October 10 - 6:11 pm

  Have really enjoyed my TL. nothing except routine maintenance and a timing belt which I replaced based on the manuals recommendation. Only issue is the bluetooth link went out and havent wanted to spend the 350 to replace it. I highly recommend the car.

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  Love this car! - 2008 Acura TL
  By Mike - October 3 - 9:09 pm

  Evaluated vs. the 2009 Audi A4 and G35xs. This car isnt as sporty as the G35 but more than the A4. It isnt as luxurious as the A4 but more than the G35. Perfect for my less than 20 mile commute. Gas mileage better than advertised. Extremely comfortable seats. Plenty of room for 6 plus. GPS easy to use. Voice commands a little hard to get used too. Excellent handling in the rain, up hills. Great acceleration. Plenty of backseat space. IPod plug in fine but no on screen controls not great.

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  Acura TL-S - 2008 Acura TL
  By Dirt Racer - September 15 - 6:28 am

  I looked at a lot of different cars including the Infiniti G35, Audi A4, Lexus IS 350 but found the Acura TL-S to be all I wanted at a great value for the price. It has great performance and handling, a great nav and audio system, comfortable interior, good styling and quality. It is just fun to drive.

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  More of the same from Acura - Excellence - 2008 Acura TL
  By Tony - September 6 - 10:20 am

  This is my fifth Acura. I traded in a 2005 TL for the new 2008 S-Type. The car is built like a vault with great handling and performance. The bronze metallic exterior with taupe interior is a knockout. Standard amenities, such as the nav system, are nothing short of luxurious. I found the standard bronze wheels very unattractive and insisted they be swapped with the standard issue wheels, and this was a huge improvement. Acura continues to provide an excellent product at a reasonable price.

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  Acura TL Type-S is a MONSTER!! - 2008 Acura TL
  By vegasrph - September 1 - 6:43 pm

  Ok. This car likes to go fast, very fast. It feels very secure, but she likes to "boogie"!! I test drove a lot of cars before leasing the TL-S and I have to say, I made the right choice. Fuel economy isnt bad, isnt great either. So far I am averaging 20mpg, but for a car that has 286HP and F-1 style paddle shifters, its not bad. :) The car has room for 4/5 adults and golf clubs, plus it MOVES down the road with a lot of autority. The exhaust note is seductive, NAV is awesome, paddle shifters are sweet, handling is secure and often feels neutral, very much a "sleeper" on the street and easy to blow the doors off a BMW/Lexus/MB and give you a grin ear to ear. Get one, you will LOVE IT! :)

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  What a value - 2008 Acura TL
  By Tim - August 27 - 9:26 pm

  We could not be happier with our purchase. Plenty of power, very comfortable seats, awesome sound system. 30 mpg on a recent trip, 22-25 overall. After purchasing an 07 Civic, my wife was impressed with Honda. She traded her beloved SUV. My co-workers don`t believe I have a TL because my wife won`t part with it, even for a day!