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Looking to buy a car (acura TL 3.2 vs Nissan Altima?

Im currently been saving and am now ready to purchase a car. Im either looking at a used Acura TL 3.2 between 2004-6 or a car I have had once before a Nissan Altima. I look for a few things in a car but the Acura TL models seem to favor me. What are some issues that I should look into before purchasing this Acura TL.

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  • 9 years ago
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    When it comes to comfort, handling and reliability, the Acura TL tops the Altima. That's not to say that the Altima is a bad car. The TL is just a better car overall.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    9 years ago

    Altima: More fuel efficient (probably around 27 mpg), less power (175 hp), not so much luxury, not as reliable as Honda's V-TEC system, FWD

    TL: Less fuel efficient (about 19 mpg), more power (about 275 hp), more luxury, very reliable (most V-TEC engines can run up until about 300k miles smoothly), FWD

    I'd for the TL. The 2004-2008 models are the best in my opinion.

    Source(s): research
  • 9 years ago

    Another vote for Acura TL! I have an 2006 model and it's been flawless.

  • 9 years ago

    There is no way that the altima is better than the TL . Buy TL you will not regret.

    Source(s): My head
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  • C7S
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    No common issues in TL's. They are extremely reliable and have very high resale values.

    The Altima is pretty reliable too, but has a few problems with high mileage in terms of intake manifold gasket going bad. $400-600 fix. Usually goes bad around 90,000-140,000 miles.

    The TL is a completely different animal. More power and speed, more luxury, smoother and quieter ride.

  • 9 years ago

    Good choice. See more details here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acura_TL

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