For a front-wheel-drive, entry-level luxury sedan with sporting tendencies, the 2008 Acura TL is the best choice around. Its mix of driving fun, comfort, quality and value can’t be beat. But if maximum handling and performance are priorities, the BMW 328i, Infiniti G35 and Lexus IS 350 are better choices.

Is Acura TL 2008 a good car?

For a front-wheel-drive, entry-level luxury sedan with sporting tendencies, the 2008 Acura TL is the best choice around. Its mix of driving fun, comfort, quality and value can’t be beat. But if maximum handling and performance are priorities, the BMW 328i, Infiniti G35 and Lexus IS 350 are better choices.

Is the Acura TL a reliable car?

The Acura TL is considered highly reliable. RepairPal gives it a reliability rating of 4.0 out of . 5, placing it in 6th out of the 31 luxury cars in its segment. Furthermore, the TL has excellent ownership costs.

Is Acura TL same as Honda Accord?

There are marginal differences in the sizes of the two vehicles. The Accord is slightly higher and longer than the Accura TL, but the Accura is wider than the Accord. However, unless you are extremely particular, these measurements won’t make too much of a difference.

How long will an Acura last?

On average, Acuras should last between 250,000 and 300,000 miles before major repairs are needed. This means that a properly maintained Acura should last 16 to 20 years, based on an average yearly mileage of 15,0000 miles.

Is the 2008 Acura TL Type-S a good car?

But the 2008 Acura TL Type-S proved to be a car we wanted to drive. And although its electronics are dated, its audio system is one of the best around. A good part of what made this TL fun was that Type-S trim, signifying the sport-tuned version of the car.

What are the trims of the Acura TL?

The Acura TL is available in two trims: the base TL model and the Type-S, a reviewer-favorite. But if you’re thinking of purchasing one, you can wait a little while and probably get a great deal on a 2008 TL. A redesigned Acura TL is to be released soon for 2009, featuring new cabin features and a boosted powertrain.

Is the Acura TL Type-S stereo system any good?

After Acura launched the RDX, it started to roll out that car’s premium ELS stereo system in other models, and the TL Type-S gets it standard. This stereo sounds extremely good, with very crisp highs and equally strong bass.

Is the Acura TL Type-S gas mileage any good?

Acura says the TL Type-S has gas mileage of 17/26 mpg city/highway, but it seemed to perform considerably worse than that for me. I can understand the lower mpg when driving on mountain roads, but it didn’t get any better off the mountains. Given current gas prices, I need better fuel efficiency.