While doing research to replace a 2010 Subaru Impreza Wagon 2.5i Premium, I wanted to go back to a 6-cylinder near luxury 4-door sedan. I started my research with the usual suspects: Cadillac, Infiniti, and Lexus. Acura simply did not cross my mind until I test drove the TL. The TL while it doesn't have the horsepower of the G37, the refinements and the torque made the difference for me. While I was test driving the G37 I kept thinking that I was driving a 6-cylinder Altima. It was too cramped on the back seat and it felt too narrow compared to the TL. I know I made a great purchase because this car will last and look good for years to come.
Pros: -Built in navigation -Leather seats -Awesome acceleration/power -Great handling/drivability -Memory seats -6 CD changer -2 12-volt charger inlets -AC works great/ dual climate control Cons: -Carmax only provided one key fob -Rearview mirror does not adjust automatically -Handsfree phone link does not work
I bought the Type-S with a 6-speed manual. Overall, a great car. It offers a great combination -- a very sporty family car. My only real complaint is that it has a rattle somewhere in the passenger compartment, and I can't seem to find it or fix it. (that's why I gave it 4 quality stars instead of 5) This is a great looking car, and it is fun to drive. I have always been more of a 2-door person, but if you have to go with 4 doors, this is the car to go with. It has very strong peformance, but at a price: The engine idle is not as smooth has I have come to expect from Honda/Acura, probably a result of the performance tuning and the exhaust. The type-S has a different exhaust system than the standard TL; it has a very nice rumble, almost feels like a V-8. The 6-speed transmission is great -- very smooth, and while there is some torque steer (it's front-wheel drive, after all), it's not as bad as I expected. The seats are probably the most comfortable that I've ever had, and the driver's seat and power mirror adjustments are all connected to a memory system -- you can have 2 presets, and they are linked to the transmitter. If I use my transmitter to unlock the door, the seat goes to my settings. If my wife uses hers, it goes to her settings. The gas mileage isn't bad for a performance V-6. I average 21MPG in mixed city/highway driving. The vehicle requires premium fuel, and the tank is a little small -- I usually get a little less than 300 miles out of a tank of gas. Overall, I'm very happy with this vehicle, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a performance sedan.
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