- sedan 114,646
- 123 below average
- 3,295 fair
- Woodbridge Township, NJ
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- 123 below average sedan 114,646 gasoline gold automatic
2000 acura tl review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Advanced side-impact airbags were added. Revisions to the engine increase mid-range acceleration performance and reduce emissions. lineupacura's tl is available as one fully loaded model that retails for $28,400. It is called the 3. 2 tl in reference to its 3. 2-liter v6. (the previous-generation tl came as two models with a choice of engines.) its price is less than many of the tl's current competitors, representing a strong value. the only option available is acura's navigation system, which adds $2000; this system has been improved for model year 2000 and now uses a digital video disc (dvd) player for mapping. walkaroundthough the styling is conservative, the tl is no longer the wallflower it was prior to 1999. Its lines are modern and refined and its stance is athletic. Acura's mid-level luxury sedan, the tl fits in the so-called near luxury segment of cars in the $30,000 range, and its upscale looks are in keeping with this role. The tl was designed, engineered and manufactured in the u. A rear spoiler is available that acura dealers sell as an accessory, but it doesn't improve the tl's clean lines. interiorthe tl is roomier than the lexus es 300, bmw 3 series and mercedes-benz c-class. The interior is quite attractive. Switchgear is nicely designed. The mirror control is whisper quiet and the stereo features big, handsome controls that are easy to operate. The center position features a three-point shoulder belt, instead of just a lap belt. The rear seats don't fold down, but a small center section opens to allow skis, fly rods and other long objects in the trunk to pass through the seats. the tl comes with a high level of standard equipment. Leather seating, heated front seats, power front seats, wood-grained trim, automatic climate control, tilt steering column, cruise control, bose am/fm/cd/cassette with steering wheel-mounted audio controls, power moonroof, power heated door mirrors, keyless entry, theft-deterrent system, auto-off headlights, and the homelink universal transceiver system are all standard. Active safety features include abs, traction control, and high-intensity discharge headlights. Passive safety features include dual front airbags and side-impact door beams. at $2,000, the navigation system is an expensive option. A brightly lit touch-screen monitor displays a map or alpine-type route instructions. It works well and can provide a lot of help in unfamiliar territory. Like all these systems, however, it's about 95 percent there in terms of development. Try the system out before deciding whether to order it. driving impressionacura's tl strikes an excellent balance on many levels. It's very quiet underway, yet it doesn't make the driver feel totally isolated from what's going on outside. It dampens bumps and vibration, yet the handling is taut and it doesn't make the driver feel disconnected from the pavement. one of the best features of the tl is that it is very stable at high speeds. This is an easy car to drive fast. Like most front-drive cars, it understeers -- the front tires slide before the rear tires -- when driven past its cornering limits. This makes for easy, predictable handling. the tl doesn't have the hard, precise edge of a bmw. The chassis roll center was lowered to reduce body lean in corners. High performance v-rated michelin mxv4 tires that provide good grip are mounted on 16-inch wheels. Anti-lock brakes are standard. at the core of the new tl is a compact, newly designed 3. 2-liter 225-horsepower vtec v6. Power is up slightly for 2000, while emissions are down. (maximum torque now comes at 4700 rpm instead of 5000 rpm.) this engine provides the tl with more power than many of the other cars in its class. The vtec system provides a remarkable combination of performance and fuel economy. It delivers strong acceleration at highway speeds and sharp throttle response at lower speeds. Acura claims the tl is quicker than a mercedes-benz c280 or bmw 528i. The tl can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than 7. 5 seconds. At the same time, the engine is supremely smooth and quiet, and it gets an epa-rated 29 mpg on the highway. for 2000, the tl comes standard with a new sequential sportshift 5-speed automatic. The added gears improve acceleration performance and add flexibility to the drive train. Normally, it works like any other automatic, though much more refined than most. Shifting is silky smooth. It downshifts into the appropriate gear when quick acceleration is needed. And it doesn't hunt unnecessarily between gears. The staggered design of the prnd side of the shifter gate seems a bit clumsy, however. I found it cumbersome to shift from drive to reverse when trying to get out of tight quarters in a hurry. the semi-automatic sportshift feature allows the driver to change gears manually. Slide the shifter into a two-way gate on the left; downshift by pulling the lever back, upshift by pushing it forward. It's fun to use and, if used correctly, can improve performance and efficiency in many situations. The sportshift can also add a little entertainment when slogging along in stop-and-go traffic. Its suspension strikes a good balance between handling and a luxurious, well-controlled ride. model lineup3. 2 tl 28,400). assembled inmarysville, ohio. options as testednavigation system 2,000); destination charge 455). model tested3. 2 tl 28,400). AM/FM✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Climate Control✔ Cruise Control✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Navigation System
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