Used 2001 Acura TL - smooth luxury ride, clean title, low miles - must for sale in Redondo Beach, CA

2001 Acura TL in excellent condition.
Color: Emerald Green
Clean title. Great deal!
Low 128K miles.
$4500 CASH FIRM.
Serious buyers only.
NO LOWBALL OFFERS. That means don't offer me 4K b/c I won't sell it for that.
NO HAGGLING. PLEASE DON'T WASTE MY TIME.
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New paint. New battery. New tires. Recently passed smog.
Excellent value, comfortable front seats, powerful and efficient engine, SportShift transmission is fun to use.
Comfortable, Quiet, Quick, Handles well, City/Highway mileage in the low 20's, Bose Premium Sound, Low Maintenance with Acura Quality throughout.
This was my mother's car that I inherited when she passed away. Always dealer serviced with consistent maintenance and all service records. Selling only b/c my husband bought me a new Acura!
Timing belt was changed at 75K miles.
Mechanic says it will go 250K miles!
19 mpg City/29 mpg Hwy
Features:
V6, 3.2L
Automatic Front Wheel Drive
Air Conditioning w/automatic climate control
Dual front and side airbags
Premium Brand Bose AM/FM radio w Single disc in-Dash CD and cassette
Brakes ABS: 4-wheel
Leather Interior
Cruise control
Memorized driver seat settings
Multi-function remote keyless entry
Steering wheel mounted controls for audio
Power Moonroof
Power Windows
Power Door Locks
Anti-theft alarm system
16 Inch Alloy Wheels
Rear defogger

Edmunds' Expert Review
The TL provides an impressive mix of luxury, sport and affordability.

Vehicle overview
Acura's torchbearer into the burgeoning near-luxury sedan market is the 3.2TL, and it's pitted against some stiff competition in the form of the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Infiniti I30, Lexus ES 300, Mercedes C-Class and Volvo S60. Each of these models is well established in the marketplace, which put the pressure on Acura not only to meet but to exceed what those cars have to offer while simultaneously keeping price in check.

The wildly popular TL, with its promise of luxury, performance and value, has had no problem meeting the challenge, racking up more than 100,000 sales during its first two years on the market.

Storage space is in abundance, including a deep center console and substantial map pockets in the doors. The driver's seat is quite comfortable.

The engine is a peppy 3.2-liter V6 that utilizes VTEC technology to produce 225 horsepower and 216 foot-pounds of torque, while still getting 19/29 mpg in city/highway driving. The V6 remains strong in every gear, and it can scoot from zero to 60 in under 8 seconds. This puts the TL ahead of much of its competition in the horsepower race, and we can confirm that it definitely gets out of its own way. The standard SportShift automanual transmission is quite user-friendly, thanks to a shift gate located close to the driver and an intuitive shift pattern.

The TL offers near-luxury equipment with more than just air conditioning and a smattering of leather on the seats. You snag lots of standard equipment, including a power sunroof, a 180-watt sound system with an in-dash CD player, heated front seats, steering-wheel audio controls, rear heat/air vents, micron air-filtration system, traction control, and four-wheel antilock brakes.

Offering sporty styling and near-luxury features the TL continues to deliver both performance and value in an attractive package.

2001 Highlights
Standard equipment now includes floor mats and an emergency trunk release.

Original Review from New Car Test Drive website:
Typically Acura, the TL offers performance, style, and comfort for less money than you might expect. Its powerful 3.2-liter V6 engine, nicely balanced suspension, rigid structure, and classy good looks make the TL a serious contender in both the near-luxury and compact sport-sedan categories.

Model Lineup
The 2001 TL-alternately called the 3.2 TL in reference to its 3.2-liter engine displacement-is available as one fully loaded model that retailed for $28,550.

Walkaround
Its current lines are modern and refined, and its stance is athletic. As 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.

Interior Features
Probably because of its front-wheel-drive layout, TL is roomier than the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, although it also tops the front-driven Lexus ES 300 for interior space.

The TL interior is quite attractive, particularly in the lovely light tan of our test car. Switchgear is nicely designed. The mirror control is whisper quiet and the stereo features big, handsome buttons that are easy to operate.

The back seats are roomy. The center position features a three-point shoulder belt, instead of just a lap belt. The rear seat doesn’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 upholstery, heated and powered front seats, wood-grain 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.

Driving Impressions
Acura’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. The TL encourages its driver to bend it around fast sweeping turns. It is an easy car to drive fast, one that inspires confidence, rather than that uncomfortable tightening in your stomach. Like most front-drive cars, the TL 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 steering is very light at low speed, which makes it easy to handle in the crowded parking lots where many of us spend far too much of our time. Yet on the open road, the steering offers enough feedback that you don’t feel like you’re sitting at the controls of a video game.

Acura designed the TL’s multi-link rear suspension and double-wishbone-style front suspension to enhance its sporting performance while preserving its luxury feel. The chassis roll center of the current-generation car 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. Equipped with four-wheel disc brakes, the TL provides smooth, sure braking performance. Anti-lock brakes are standard.

The 3.2-liter V6 comes with four cams, 24 valves and Honda’s now famous VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control) valvetrain. 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. 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.

The 5-speed sequential SportShift automatic works like any other automatic most of the time, although it is 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. Mostly it gives you a heightened sense of control.
You can use it for slowing the car slightly on a grade, so you don’t have to brake for a slower car. Or you can use it to hold the transmission in third or fourth gear when you’re in the mountains or on a winding road. You don’t always want the automatic to upshift on short straight stretches because it will just have to downshift again after you brake and accelerate out of the next corner; the Sportshift solves this. The SportShift can also add a little entertainment when slogging along in stop-and-go traffic. From an engineering standpoint, the TL’s transmission — like its engine — is extremely lightweight, which contributes to the car’s overall agility.

Summary
When price is a factor — and it always is — the Acura 3.2 TL compares very well to the Lexus ES 300, Infiniti I30, BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Audi A4.

With its 225-horsepower V6 and five-speed Sportshift, the Acura 3.2 TL is a solid luxury sports sedan. Its suspension strikes a good balance between handling and a luxurious, well-controlled ride.