
Long Term Update 3: 2009 Acura TL SH-AWD
By Ron Kiino
Photography by Brian Vance
"I like the use of materials inside," opines assistant Web producer Carlos Lago. "Everything's comfortable and easy to the touch, which is a good thing because you have to touch a lot-there are many buttons and menus."
Lago did have a less than favorable experience with the TL's Bluetooth. "I experienced nothing but frustration with the system," he notes. "It wouldn't auto-connect to my phone after engine restart, causing me to delve into a submenu to force a connection. Even when connected, calling someone on the phone reverts the Bluetooth to handset instead of sending sound through the speakers. Multiple people I talked to complained about the sound quality and preferred I talk over speakerphone. (As an almost redeemable plus, you can use the nav system while moving. Thank you, Acura!)"
| 2009 Acura TL SH-AWD |
| Months/miles in service | 7/13,387 |
| Avg econ/CO2 | 19.9 mpg/0.97 lb/mi |
| Unresolved problems | None |
| Maintenance cost | $92.26 (oil change/inspection/rotate tires) |
| Normal-wear cost | $0 |