Great Video- i just picked up an 06 Acura TL- not Type S but it does have the Manual 6 speed- I love it and thanks to your video i will keep a close eye on the oil and a Quart in the trunk- Also I missed the heated mirrors- Thanks Brother
love comments like this, i make these videos hoping to help people when they are looking to buy a TL and hearing that it did in fact help someone makes me happy thank you for that
I have an 06 Acura TL automatic with 227k. The motor is super strong (but ive put a lot of work into the motor). The transmission shifts like a dream but I also change the fluids every 12k miles. While I bought it second hand most of the issues I had were strictly cosmetic. Since owning it I've replaced my two tweeters, 2x 6.5 door speakers, 8in free air sub, and 2x 6.5 rear deck speakers. I upgraded my stock amp with the 5 channel MB Quarts amp which was plug and play. Also installing a nice double din touch screen radio was awesome. I did have to get custom front and rear seats (mainly got custom front seats because it's a white car with tan interior and I still wanted heated seats on the new front seats.) I had coilovers at first but then went to air suspension. Because of the air suspension, I was only able to put in a single 12in sub. My white 06 acura tl with the Aspec kit with my purple rims turns heads. Also a downside is having to put 93 octane for gas. But I don't have any oil burning issues. Just make sure when you lower it you get a damn good camber kit. I got skunk2 upper camber arms and SPC rear adjustable control arms. Swapping my tan interior for black was a pain but for the most part I just used vinyl wrap around plastic pieces and ordered door panels for the front and back off ebay. If you know where to look there lots of aftermarket parts. Next will be to finish rebuilding the top side of the engine, then working on building up my transmission for the supercharger.
i recently got my type s for 500 its my first car ive already put 1.5k in it to get it running and i cant wait to see the car change and get better over time.
Had the 03 TL-S with bolt ons...Loved it....Traded it in for an 07 TL-S...Loved it even more....Traded it in for a slow Tacoma...Supercharged the Tacoma...Still miss the 3rd gen TL-S....Maybe I will get one again 😁
I love my 07 type s, super fun, super comfortable, it has been the easiest car I’ve worked on (normal maintenance), I would swap it to manual but with my disabilities auto is easy on my body.
I’m looking to buy an automatic it’s an 07 model with 133k miles but the guy said when he starts the car that it smokes sometimes but that many times it doesn’t Is this major issue?
as a TL base model owner with around 100k miles on mine here is my pros and cons. Pros first, easy to work on, pretty good aftermarket support, great headlights, fun to drive, reasonable mpg (i get mid 20's), nice quiet interior with all the options. Cons has a timing belt which needs to be replaced every 100k or 6 years which ever comes first, Brake rotors can warp pretty easy, dash is prone to cracking, headlight bulbs are expensive to replace (they are HID's), no updates to navigation software, prone to auto transmission problems (although I have had zero issues with mine), lastly requires premium gas. I'd buy one again been a great car, and has a timeless look to it.
My type s has 246k miles. Love it but lotta maintenance i gotta do before i drive it again. Stupid pcv valve caused oil leaks everywhere. Also gotta replace motor and trans mounts and change fluids. I guess im one of the few who prefers automatic. A manual in busy city traffic sucks
06 manual sport variant with 223k... Only starts to burn a little oil after 3k miles on an oil change for me... Just check it every fuel fill up. Maybe the previous owner didnt do oil changes every 5k or less and that could be why it burns more frequently. Never getting rid of it. Its basically a honda accord si no one knows about with brembo brakes, LSD, stiffer sway bars, this came out befor the type s existed.
I had an 05 and the dash cracked and I had it replaced by Acura for 400 dollars not including the price of the dash. That was just a bought the only issue I had with it. I didn’t know this at first but if you hold the unlock button the windows and sun roof open.
i have 2005 TL automatic and transmission still going..135k miles. but I have been flushing the fluid since 60k miles. My 3.2 burns ZERO oil.. and as far as leaking... at 135k miles, I think they say the rear main seal is seaping very slightly.. But it NEVER drips 1 drop of oil on the floor.
Just sold my 2008 base got it with 96k miles and sold it at 151k miles was reliable until the suspension kept constantly breaking like the control arms, ball joints, and axles. Put more money fixing it, then what it was worth. Never again but its fun for a first car. Also no one mentions it, but be prepared to remove the annoying rattling heat shields! And yes i was on top of my maintenance, always remember its an old car and things will break!
I have a 2007 TL and a 2007 TL-S. I bought the S with 118k. She is now 250+k. Has NO leaks at all. Keep up on the maintenance and these will treat you right! The TL I just picked up a few months ago. Sorting the maintenance neglect from the previous owner... From experience btw, if you've got mileage on a Honda auto trans, DO NOT flush it! Guaranteed wat to make it fail. Never flushed the trans even once on my S!
I've been beating on my Acura TL Type s for 12 years now and it has never burned a drop of oil. The only problems I have had was my air compressor going out, crack dashboard, and fading paint.
@@DrivenCarss Your dash will crack. It will start on the passenger side first. A garage or car cover will help slow down the process but it will happen. Your Bluetooth/handsfree module will start killing your battery because it will never disconnect when the car is turned off. Other than that it's a great car. Honda had to cheap out on some things to keep the car under $40,000. Looking at everything it came with standard back in 2007 & 2008 was a good deal!
I owned many tl manuals/auto/type s and type s right now i own a 2008 tl type s and also a 2010 type sh awd but i never understood how the dashboard cracking wasn’t or isn’t a recall? til this day my 08 type s doesn’t have a crack dashboard but i know its gonna happen eventually
i had a lot of people tell me they had this issue i never had this problem i’m not sure if it’s because i purchased a plug and play connector for it so that might’ve been the reason
I have an 06... The maintence goes through the dash... So my aftermarket radio didnt change that... Unless the maintenance goes through the radio/nav on the 07-08
I had a 01 Acura cl auto back in the day and it was ok until the tyranny said bye bye. Also it gets gapped by a 2005 Toyota Tacoma with 33 inch mud tires. Tacoma was still pulling at 120mph on the freeway
Y doesnt this thing have a timing chain so that i dont have to do timing belts every 100k. Another common problem for honda v6 in general...starter wire corrodes and breaks... So you go to start the car and it does nothing... Relatively easy fix i did myself...
I have to correct you my boi its definitely the 2nd gen and the 04 - 05 automatic that have the transmission issue the 06 is solid Asf !! I have a 06 A-spec TL n it’s been thur so much n still running strong
@@DrivenCarss overall for the most part you are correct but speaking from experience n being a TL owner for 6 years plus being involved in the TL community I’ve seen a lot n the 04 & 05 are the ones to be careful with.
I disagree with you on number #3 my 08 acura tl type s is black on black mostly stock but everywhere i go with my car people love it im always getting asked if i want to sell it I disagree the tl expecially a type s with the original wheels is a neck breaker i have had plenty so i know 🤷♂️
I have a tl type s. It is a honda, but it is an extremely heavy fully loaded car. I have a 2000 civic si as well. Drive the two and tell me the tl is not heavy
Premium only... And the 3.2 gets about 20mpg... Better than a mustang gets tho... Not sure what the 3.5 gets. Accidently put regular in a d it ran like crap until i got some octaine booster
Hey everyone, I am just getting in this car world and I am about yo buy y first car. Today I had the chance to drive one of these cars. I love the design and the interiors, how ever I saw a TPMS light, and while I was driving I could feel the wheel was hard asf, also I could feel the car was like not going above 3rpm, and couldn’t feel any power on it when I press the gas. I felt the engine was like endured… I think it was a 2010 Tl, do you guys think it would be a good idea to get the car and if anything happens work on it? I really loved the design and the interiors!
@@marcjones744 I ended up buying it. It is a 07 Acura tl type s w 74k miles on it. I watched some vids and I was able to reset the transmission and that could fix the thing w the power. Already did the maintenance and cars seems to be in good condition, saving money for the mid muffler delete so far.
@@marcjones744 thanks man, yeah I was so nervous when I first drove it, feels so different from a suv and the last owner took care of it so I just hd to take care w the maintenance and something w the suspension but the engine and transmission r fire!!
Honda drivers. You’re gonna withstand hate from Infiniti, Benz and BMW owners. Stand tall, your vehicle overall will always be better. Period
100%
Even if it’s not better it’ll still be on the road while everything else mentioned is in the shop
impeccable video young man! i like what you’re doing for the acura community! keep it up
I hope your Type-S is coming out good
I had one of these a long time ago in a manual and loved it. It was one of the best car car I've ever had
absolutely
Gonna follow this channel as I build my own 06 Base great content man I can’t wait to see where you go
Appreciate the love brother i’m trying!
This was my first lease car back in 2008, Truly a master piece.
Great Video- i just picked up an 06 Acura TL- not Type S but it does have the Manual 6 speed- I love it and thanks to your video i will keep a close eye on the oil and a Quart in the trunk- Also I missed the heated mirrors- Thanks Brother
love comments like this, i make these videos hoping to help people when they are looking to buy a TL and hearing that it did in fact help someone makes me happy thank you for that
I have an 06 Acura TL automatic with 227k. The motor is super strong (but ive put a lot of work into the motor). The transmission shifts like a dream but I also change the fluids every 12k miles. While I bought it second hand most of the issues I had were strictly cosmetic. Since owning it I've replaced my two tweeters, 2x 6.5 door speakers, 8in free air sub, and 2x 6.5 rear deck speakers. I upgraded my stock amp with the 5 channel MB Quarts amp which was plug and play. Also installing a nice double din touch screen radio was awesome. I did have to get custom front and rear seats (mainly got custom front seats because it's a white car with tan interior and I still wanted heated seats on the new front seats.) I had coilovers at first but then went to air suspension. Because of the air suspension, I was only able to put in a single 12in sub. My white 06 acura tl with the Aspec kit with my purple rims turns heads. Also a downside is having to put 93 octane for gas. But I don't have any oil burning issues. Just make sure when you lower it you get a damn good camber kit. I got skunk2 upper camber arms and SPC rear adjustable control arms. Swapping my tan interior for black was a pain but for the most part I just used vinyl wrap around plastic pieces and ordered door panels for the front and back off ebay. If you know where to look there lots of aftermarket parts. Next will be to finish rebuilding the top side of the engine, then working on building up my transmission for the supercharger.
i recently got my type s for 500 its my first car ive already put 1.5k in it to get it running and i cant wait to see the car change and get better over time.
guess we all have that tpm error😂
bro i got the part i’m just too lazy to take out the seat 😭
😂😂😂😂 I swear bro it’s annoying
I don't have that problem baby Jebuses 🤷🏻♂️
@@DrivenCarss whenever you get around to it a video would be clutch
@@dannybannds i fixed it bro all it was was one sensor
Had the 03 TL-S with bolt ons...Loved it....Traded it in for an 07 TL-S...Loved it even more....Traded it in for a slow Tacoma...Supercharged the Tacoma...Still miss the 3rd gen TL-S....Maybe I will get one again 😁
Instant like for the four doors more *cutoff*
I love my 07 type s, super fun, super comfortable, it has been the easiest car I’ve worked on (normal maintenance), I would swap it to manual but with my disabilities auto is easy on my body.
yep super fun car
I’m looking to buy an automatic it’s an 07 model with 133k miles but the guy said when he starts the car that it smokes sometimes but that many times it doesn’t
Is this major issue?
as a TL base model owner with around 100k miles on mine here is my pros and cons. Pros first, easy to work on, pretty good aftermarket support, great headlights, fun to drive, reasonable mpg (i get mid 20's), nice quiet interior with all the options. Cons has a timing belt which needs to be replaced every 100k or 6 years which ever comes first, Brake rotors can warp pretty easy, dash is prone to cracking, headlight bulbs are expensive to replace (they are HID's), no updates to navigation software, prone to auto transmission problems (although I have had zero issues with mine), lastly requires premium gas. I'd buy one again been a great car, and has a timeless look to it.
I got a tl in nyc ive had it for 5 years I see u got a handy shop
absolutely
My type s has 246k miles. Love it but lotta maintenance i gotta do before i drive it again. Stupid pcv valve caused oil leaks everywhere. Also gotta replace motor and trans mounts and change fluids. I guess im one of the few who prefers automatic. A manual in busy city traffic sucks
yep i also need to change my pcv
06 manual sport variant with 223k... Only starts to burn a little oil after 3k miles on an oil change for me... Just check it every fuel fill up. Maybe the previous owner didnt do oil changes every 5k or less and that could be why it burns more frequently. Never getting rid of it. Its basically a honda accord si no one knows about with brembo brakes, LSD, stiffer sway bars, this came out befor the type s existed.
I had an 05 and the dash cracked and I had it replaced by Acura for 400 dollars not including the price of the dash. That was just a bought the only issue I had with it. I didn’t know this at first but if you hold the unlock button the windows and sun roof open.
yep the dash cracks often and yes the windows are a cool feature kind of wish the sunroof didn’t go down with the rest of the windows though
What city of Texas are u from bro? Are there TL Type-S group here in Texas?
And any shop u recommend on building my Type-S
i have 2005 TL automatic and transmission still going..135k miles. but I have been flushing the fluid since 60k miles. My 3.2 burns ZERO oil.. and as far as leaking... at 135k miles, I think they say the rear main seal is seaping very slightly.. But it NEVER drips 1 drop of oil on the floor.
Where did you get the seat covers ???
Just sold my 2008 base got it with 96k miles and sold it at 151k miles was reliable until the suspension kept constantly breaking like the control arms, ball joints, and axles. Put more money fixing it, then what it was worth. Never again but its fun for a first car. Also no one mentions it, but be prepared to remove the annoying rattling heat shields! And yes i was on top of my maintenance, always remember its an old car and things will break!
yeah man it’s an older car things will happen!
sounds like the car was neglected before you got it. either that or watch out for the potholes
@@792bnz wouldn’t be the first time someone neglected this car
Maybe thats the rattling noise ive been hearing lately... Thx
I wonder if i can get a tune or chip that will make vtec kick in at like 3700 rpms...
I have a 2007 TL and a 2007 TL-S. I bought the S with 118k. She is now 250+k. Has NO leaks at all. Keep up on the maintenance and these will treat you right! The TL I just picked up a few months ago. Sorting the maintenance neglect from the previous owner... From experience btw, if you've got mileage on a Honda auto trans, DO NOT flush it! Guaranteed wat to make it fail. Never flushed the trans even once on my S!
I’m picking up 08 type s tomorrow
I've been beating on my Acura TL Type s for 12 years now and it has never burned a drop of oil. The only problems I have had was my air compressor going out, crack dashboard, and fading paint.
people gets different problems like with me i don’t have a cracked dash thank god
@@DrivenCarss Your dash will crack. It will start on the passenger side first. A garage or car cover will help slow down the process but it will happen. Your Bluetooth/handsfree module will start killing your battery because it will never disconnect when the car is turned off. Other than that it's a great car. Honda had to cheap out on some things to keep the car under $40,000. Looking at everything it came with standard back in 2007 & 2008 was a good deal!
@@tunein7456 yeah eventually but not yet, and yeah i agree small price to pay for a whole lot of car
I owned many tl manuals/auto/type s and type s right now i own a 2008 tl type s and also a 2010 type sh awd but i never understood how the dashboard cracking wasn’t or isn’t a recall? til this day my 08 type s doesn’t have a crack dashboard but i know its gonna happen eventually
Car seat cover ?
What type of shark grill did u use ?. And I love ur splitters .
it’s just called shark grill on endless rpm mine is the black one
Just passed up a 6spd Manual white TL-S 180k mi for $7.5
What MPG do you get?
Does the steering in this car feel a bit heavy to you guys?
yes the steering is a bit heavy for sure
Where you get steering wheel cover
I have a 2007 TL with Navi but auto manual is bad?
CLASS over flash!!🏆
mine break necks idk about you also mine dont burn oil and the only time it did leak was when i broke the oil pan drain plug
I heard that there hard to work on because the engine is kinda of tight
What do you mean by “This car doesn’t get much attention.”? I was told by many that the 3rd gen TL is a unique and sought after car. 🎉
yeah fr me personally i dont like the 09 and up tl's, the type s looks timeless
Its not a head turner unless u have cosmetic mods... But it is a timeless design
Sorry to tell u this car is not lightweight by any means, especially power to weight ratio on a fwd 😐👎🏽 nonetheless still pretty fun to drive.
When you installed that new radio system, does it still allow you to put in the cars codes after getting maintenance done?
i had a lot of people tell me they had this issue i never had this problem i’m not sure if it’s because i purchased a plug and play connector for it so that might’ve been the reason
I have an 06... The maintence goes through the dash... So my aftermarket radio didnt change that... Unless the maintenance goes through the radio/nav on the 07-08
How much oil does your 3.5 burn? I've noticed its only an issue on the type-s for some reason. My 3.2 burns almost no oil ater ~3000miles.
i never really calculated it lol i just check the dipstick here and there
Same... Only past like 3000 miles on oil change and i have 223k miles on mine
link for the grill? it looks very clean
just look up shark mouth grill
I had a 01 Acura cl auto back in the day and it was ok until the tyranny said bye bye. Also it gets gapped by a 2005 Toyota Tacoma with 33 inch mud tires. Tacoma was still pulling at 120mph on the freeway
haha they’re definitely not meant to be fast
Let me correct you real quick it's only the 2004 and the 2005 that have transmission recall 2006 2007 and 2008 got upgraded Transmissions
Y doesnt this thing have a timing chain so that i dont have to do timing belts every 100k. Another common problem for honda v6 in general...starter wire corrodes and breaks... So you go to start the car and it does nothing... Relatively easy fix i did myself...
I have to correct you my boi its definitely the 2nd gen and the 04 - 05 automatic that have the transmission issue the 06 is solid Asf !! I have a 06 A-spec TL n it’s been thur so much n still running strong
cant speak too much from experience this is only what i’ve heard
@@DrivenCarss overall for the most part you are correct but speaking from experience n being a TL owner for 6 years plus being involved in the TL community I’ve seen a lot n the 04 & 05 are the ones to be careful with.
@@DrivenCarss by the way your car looks great I respect ✊🏽 n love the build your videos are very informative n not bias.
@@wadejojo23 much love man this means a lot to me thank you
Wrong buddy. The 06 also had a higher trans failure. The 07-08 TL-S had a beefier trans. Check Acurazine
I remember when i had the 05 base when it came. i felt like rambo lol
definitely would’ve felt like the man having this back when it came out
too bad i was 3 years old
CON: Back seats dont fold down.
PRO: The hidden feature to drop all windows
Regardless...i love this car! Had an 05 now an 08.
yes absolutely good features to mention as well
Definitely looking into getting this car 😮💨
hell yeah
I just got one 06 tl 3.2 v6 white lol
DO IT
I disagree with you on number #3 my 08 acura tl type s is black on black mostly stock but everywhere i go with my car people love it im always getting asked if i want to sell it I disagree the tl expecially a type s with the original wheels is a neck breaker i have had plenty so i know 🤷♂️
He did say stay away from 04-06
I have a tl type s. It is a honda, but it is an extremely heavy fully loaded car. I have a 2000 civic si as well. Drive the two and tell me the tl is not heavy
Agreed... I went from an 07 legacy... And from 1st test drive i knew y everyone said it was nose heavy... Savage geese called it a pig lol
Got mine for $2400 cad had to do repairs but the kms was low
good deal for sure
Where did you get your shark mouth grill?
endless rpm
So 2004 to 2008 are no good then. I’m planning to get a 2011.
Does it need premium gas like the g37 or can I put regular 87?
yes its alwyays better to add premium gas
Premium only... And the 3.2 gets about 20mpg... Better than a mustang gets tho... Not sure what the 3.5 gets. Accidently put regular in a d it ran like crap until i got some octaine booster
What a sexy humble guy
Hey everyone, I am just getting in this car world and I am about yo buy y first car. Today I had the chance to drive one of these cars. I love the design and the interiors, how ever I saw a TPMS light, and while I was driving I could feel the wheel was hard asf, also I could feel the car was like not going above 3rpm, and couldn’t feel any power on it when I press the gas. I felt the engine was like endured… I think it was a 2010 Tl, do you guys think it would be a good idea to get the car and if anything happens work on it? I really loved the design and the interiors!
That might not be a good one... That makes me wonder if it has that transmission issue. Any check engine lights on?
@@marcjones744 I ended up buying it. It is a 07 Acura tl type s w 74k miles on it. I watched some vids and I was able to reset the transmission and that could fix the thing w the power. Already did the maintenance and cars seems to be in good condition, saving money for the mid muffler delete so far.
@@swagysongs7895 I'm just glad you didn't get burned. It's a great car as long as you don't get the one bad apple
@@marcjones744 thanks man, yeah I was so nervous when I first drove it, feels so different from a suv and the last owner took care of it so I just hd to take care w the maintenance and something w the suspension but the engine and transmission r fire!!
@@swagysongs7895 I found one in good shape with a manual. I've had newer more expensive cars, but my TL is my favorite
Got same stereo but with out navi working how you did it bro
your navi doesn’t work when u installed the stereo?
No only turn on to put code but doesn’t let press nothing then screen turn black
@@eschimbo that’s odd bro mine didn’t have any problems it worked right when i did it
My 05 automatic took a shit. It was expensive to fix. Fuckin expensive to fix.
exactly my point
What’s Fkn expensive?
I have to spent over a 1000 bc the previous owner didn’t take care of it well
you’re lucky it wasn’t much more like how it was with me
How did you do that in the “fun” clip 😂😂
which clip?
0:46 that clip was crazy 😂
@@marcosomonroy5851 haha yeah i did it using plastic trays on the rear wheels
Acura tl gang let's goooooooo lol
yessir
Where’d you get those seat covers?
endless rpm
bro forgot the rear main seal, waterpump and cracking seats
i’m stuck between a 2002 rsx type s and a 2007 type s
whichever one i get, im gonna boost
@@Im_WhosWho if you boost make sure you get manual
@@DrivenCarss of course, if it’s not manual, i wouldn’t buy it
Yo I thought Hondas suppose to be good on gas and everyone I want isn't 😢
? I'm lost
me too
i bought my 04 acura with 200k miles for $900 bucks
good price hope it’s a 6 speed
Mate your car have an auto not a manual.
haha thanks i didn’t notice
Dudddee._. He even made a face of sarcasm 🤦🏽♂️
Beast type s . Let me boost u
Followed earn
let’s goooo
Light weight 🤣
Acura owners, do not use Mobile 1 in your Acura. that type of oil brand burns its oil very quickly inside your engine.
Haven't had any issues
I’ll second that. Zero problems with Mobil 1