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#9015 of 9044 Re: Worth it to buy a 2006 over a 2005? [jeff442] by habitat1 Aug 27, 2007 (2:50 am)
Replying to: jeff442 (Aug 26, 2007 8:28 pm) I own a 2004 6MT and have driven a 2006. I did not notice a huge difference. It seemed like the 2006 was "detuned" in 1st gear so that, although the torque steer was reduced, so was the immediate responsiveness. But that was only a brief impression from one test drive of the 2006.   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.
#9016 of 9044 Re: Gas Mileage of 07 TL [sonya25] by kzeuski Aug 28, 2007 (5:35 pm)
Replying to: sonya25 (Aug 02, 2007 8:25 pm) Wish I read this earlier. I can not believe that a gas tank gauge reads empty with 3-4 gallons left in it. Almost 20% of capacity is still left. The first thing I would think someone will do is run down the tank so far not knowing where empty is. Like someone already replied. I read the literature in the manual and it says the low fuel light is suppose to come on with one gallon left and a small reserve. Are people really willing to fill there car up more often just to drive an Acura? Replies to this message: laurasdada (Aug 28, 2007 6:35 pm) mdcatdad (Mar 03, 2008 5:03 pm)
#9017 of 9044 Re: Gas Mileage of 07 TL [kzeuski] by laurasdada Aug 28, 2007 (6:35 pm)
Replying to: kzeuski (Aug 28, 2007 5:35 pm) "Are people really willing to fill there car up more often just to drive an Acura?"   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.
#9018 of 9044 Engine sieze on 06 TL by engrniz Aug 28, 2007 (8:08 pm)
Recently there were heavy rains in my area and I went with my TL thru a puddle. To my surprise and amazement the TL's engine sucked up water resulting in its locking and seizure. I would like to know if anybody else had similar experience and how do we prevent this from happening. I saw lot of other cars go past by me thru the puddle without any problems at all. Replies to this message: mf15 (Aug 29, 2007 7:27 am) engrniz (Aug 29, 2007 7:22 pm)
#9019 of 9044 Re: Engine sieze on 06 TL [engrniz] by mf15 Aug 29, 2007 (7:27 am)
Replying to: engrniz (Aug 28, 2007 8:08 pm) Unless you are the same person this is two with the same problem. Old Mike http://www.acuraworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77802 Replies to this message: engrniz (Aug 29, 2007 7:22 pm)
#9020 of 9044 Re: Engine sieze on 06 TL [mf15] by engrniz Aug 29, 2007 (7:22 pm)
Replying to: mf15 (Aug 29, 2007 7:27 am) No, its not the same person.   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.
#9021 of 9044 Re: Scraping noise after starting car [myturn4] by nvsiennabuyer Oct 16, 2007 (9:34 am)
Replying to: myturn4 (Aug 19, 2007 5:32 pm) I have a 2000 TL with 77,000 miles. It's been making a similar noise for a short time. The last time it made this kind of noise, the dealership replaced the power steering pump under warranty. I checked the ps pump fluid container this time around and it was full, i.e the pump isn't leaking fuid like before. I took it to the dealership this morning and they said that the ps rack needs to be replaced at a cost of $1300. The car is 8 years old an beyond the extended warranty period that I purchased, os I havet to eat the cost on the repair. Check your ps pump fluid holder - does it have enough fluid? Just a suggestion.
#9022 of 9044 99 Acura TL by oneadahances Dec 10, 2007 (2:43 pm)
Im want to make my 99 TL look like a newer model. Can anyone tell me if the 02-03 headlight assembly and front bumper will mount on my 99 TL? Thanks! Replies to this message: oneadahances (Dec 10, 2007 2:48 pm)
#9023 of 9044 Anyone own a 99 Acura TL? by oneadahances Dec 10, 2007 (2:48 pm)
Replying to: oneadahances (Dec 10, 2007 2:43 pm) Hey, anyone who has a 99 tl write back if u have questions or answers. Thanks!
#9024 of 9044 Older ACURA TL TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS by tpulak Dec 23, 2007 (7:59 am)
HELP!!! My Acura Tl needed a transmission replaced due to a recall, at 34k miles, but thats okay, because I got it for free. But at 49k miles, I needed ANOTHER transmission, so I replaced it, still under warranty. Now, I am out of warranty, and I needed ANOTHER transmission replacement at 78k!!!! Whats going on ACURA!! Even my Camry, which is at 117k miles, did not even replace it transmission at all, and is running like nearly new. Now I am trying to sell my Acura , with the ruined transmission, and the people are offering me less than $500. No way!! I bought this car new for $37,900. And at 78k miles, this should sell for about $17-18K ! Whats going on with Acura!! Acura betrayed me!!! Replies to this message: benkinchen (Dec 29, 2007 10:57 am)

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