2005 Acura TL GS

Silk should be so smooth as this 2005 Acura TL. This sedan feels like it is honed from a solid block of steel that was molded into a car body. The sound of the exhaust while accelerating could easily be mistaken for the almost musical tones of a Mercedes or BMW V8. Slam a door and you are greeted with a satisfying ''Wump''. Wind noise? Doesn't exist. Road noise? A distant sultry murmur. Overall, reviewers have a positive impression of the 2005 Acura TL. In particular, drivers like the luxurious interior, smooth handling, and long list of standard features. It's a top pick for the amount of technology you get for the value. , Styling on the TL is great inside and out. This car is used to getting compliments, and the interior is a very nice place to be. Operating with a drive-by-wire throttle, Acura's 3.2-liter V-6 produces 270 hp at 6,200 rpm and 238 pounds-feet of torque at 5,000 rpm. The five-speed Sequential SportShift automatic transmission permits manual gear changes. The transmission is absolutely seamless; you'll have to concentrate to notice gear changes. The steering and handling are precise without being hyper-sensitive. It's all been carefully balanced. It is quite simply an effortless drive - winning plaudits equally from male and female drivers and passengers. And, you can expect to get a solid 20 mpg in the city and 29 on the highway. . Luxurious, extremely well equipped and enjoyable to drive, this stylish TL should be on your list if you're shopping for a sedan in this class. Don't you dare think about sports sedans without including the Acuras.