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2004 Acura TL consumer reviews

$32,650–$34,850 MSRP range
side view of 2004 TL Acura
(74 reviews)
89% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.6
Explore the 2004 Acura TL

Incredible bang for the buck

I've owned this 2004 TL since new and it has never needed one cent of repairs. The only complaint I ever had was the original Bridgestone tires, which had mediocre performance. I replaced them with Falkens, and now the car is close to perfect. It performs extremely well, it's comfortable, quiet and roomy. Some other luxury car makers have different versions (Base, Touring, Sport etc) and a long list of options, so the used car you buy might or might not have all the features you want. Acura took a different path. There was only one model (The Base) but it includes all the goodies that you would have gotten if you bought some other brands top model and lots of options. I remember the salesman asking whether I wanted the Navigation Screen or the Rear Spoiler. I said no but asked about the other options. He said "There are no other options. Everything else is included" So it has power-this, auto-that and heated everything else. For a used car buyer that saves a lot of work and frustration trying to pick the car that matches your needs. But mine's not for sale. Ever.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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king of reliable

i love this 04 Acura tl it is a great car i highly recommend this car because this car is so reliable,safe etc....... and right now this car has over 100k miles

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Car for Travel to Work & Back

This car is my work car. It allows me to keep the miles down on my main car & have an enjoyable & stylish ride for my 70 miles round trip to work daily. I call her my LiL Tike!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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used car purchase

not informed of damaged dash, next purchase will have to be made at dealer, would not use cars.com again

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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False advertisement

The prices you see online are 3? times when you go in the dealership. I called to confirm the price on the phone And they still gave me the online price. I make it into the dealership and the price is three times as much. Not one Happy customer in that Dealership

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does not recommend this car
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94 Acura TL

Excellent car. all points of this car is great. The performance and comfort zone is a great match...

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Performance without the hassles

This car is fun to drive. I bought it used a month ago to have a cheap car for commuting, but with a higher level of luxury. Boy did I upgrade my ride and increase the pleasure of my hour in the car everyday. Mine has high miles, but had a good service record. Everything works great and looks practically new. The engine is strong and the car is very reliable. I completely happy with the purchase.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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super car to drive

My first acura was the legend. I drove that car for 10 trouble free years. now I have the tl great ride

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Ok Car Over Priced

I owned my car for 4 years thank goodness no transmission problems but I'm thinking about getting rid of it before it happens. The brakes are very touchy. The car handles excellent. Faulty master cylinder switch caused all of my warnings light to come on in the car. I didn't believe the dealer when I had it checked out. Because the car still stopped very well. I replaced it because I was tired of seeing all the warning lights on in my instrument cluster. They all went when I replaced the master cylinder which is crazy. I drive my car less than 3k a year But I may sell because of the gremlins in the car also because I don't want the hassle of 2k transmission repair bill.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
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Really reliable

Bought CPO in 2007 with 30k on it, 6-speed stick, NAV, integrated phone, the works. Really nice car, have had no issues whatsoever with it. Now have almost 90K on it, runs like a top. Very much recommend an Acura as a CPO purchase.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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