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While your question on torque steer is valid, I think there is a broader question. Do you intend to drive the car as though it is a "sporty" sedan - or as if it's a full fledged "sports" sedan? The TL 6MT is the former, it is NOT the latter. Torque steer inherent in FWD is not really a fully correctable problem. There may be ways to mitigate it by reducing power when it's detected, but that doesn't change the laws of physics. When the steering wheels are the power wheels they will act like gyroscopes and pull in the direction pointed. Similarly, the 60/40 weight imbalance of FWD is impossible to overcome and is felt in cornering and handling.
If you are really looking to drive your car like it was a 3-series, get a 3 series. If you can live with a "sporty" family sedan, the 2004 or 2005 will probably work as well as the 2006. From my brief test drive, I was not tempted in the least to trade in my 2004.
Why, yes. Yes I am.
Better an early warning light than an empty tank in the middle of nowhere. To me, an absolute non-issue.
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http://www.acuraworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77802
Thanks for the link. I atleast found another person with same kind of problem and what he is going through. Does not look good.
The insurance company will send an adjuster to look at the car tomorrow. Hopefully he will be able to resolve the problem soon.
Thanks!
Thanks!
I have been reading around and ive seen some acuras TL 2004 in between 14-15k with about 70000 miles or so. (note i am strictly just looking at prices online and i am not putting into consideration haggling the prices. )What do you guys think?
Should i jump the gun and get the TL? I really dont wanna get a cheaper car to then be going crazy a year from now trying to get rid of it. I am willing to spend the extra few k for it,
About 2 times per week, the car starts very hard and shakes violently. Acura changed the battery and cleaned the EGR ports. The problem continued but instead of twice per week, it is doing it about twice per month.
Has anyone else had this problem and what was the solution?
Thanks
Just a few comments, though:
1. if you're getting an automatic, look back at the message boards for 2004 TLs - some people complained about something like the car shifting from 3rd to 4th prematurely, making the car vibrate improperly. Find out whatever the problem was and test-drive for it.
2. Also, if you really want a family-sedan sportscar, you need to go with a RWD or AWD car.
3. if you're getting an automatic, look at whether it comes with a nav system - that was the only option back then. The nav system is really nice and they coordinate voice recognition with the a/c and radio, too.
Hope this helps!
For one thing, there coud be an air bubble in the tank (doesn't seem likely in my case as it's only got 2500 miles on it and I've notice this false reading twice now). I'd like to be able to stop at the gas station less often (not easy given the TL's so-so mileage) with confidence
Here's one recent post: benkinchen, "Older Acura TLs" #9025, 29 Dec 2007 11:57 am. Your TL is of the same generation, so this should apply to you as well.
Good luck!
Im wondering if anyone can assist me..
I figured this would be the best place to ask..
My boyfriend has an '04 TL, she's beautiful.. regardless, his birthday is next
month- Ive asked him what he wants..he says he wants a car cover for the Acura.
I have no idea where to look, how much they are.. nothing..
Can anyone give me some advice???
Thanks so much..
GRLFROMCT
Also do you have to run the high oct. gas in them?
Thanks
1.Is the system easy to use? will the updated Acura DVD disks work with this older system and if so will I have to upgrade the software system also?
2. Or should I just put in an aftermarket type?
Thanks.
I have never driven this car hard at anytime time. My mileage is low considering the years. I have never replaced the headlights yet-not much night driving. I have done the required maintenance-the car looks virtually new inside and out.