Acura TL Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Its a great quality car, from a company that stands behind it. see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Acura (or Honda) is an exceedingly reliable make. see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Reliability, resale, handling. Good value for your money. The TL is a smart purchase, not a flashy one. see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Honda quality and reliablity see full Acura TL review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Sporty but not brutal see full Acura TL review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
An Acura is considered classy in my social network see full Acura TL review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Brother in law recommended car as reliable and he was right see full Acura TL review |
2004 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual FWD |
This car has been about 100% trouble free for me. Aside from one trim problem, fixed under warranty, there have been no issues with this car. see full Acura TL review |
2003 | 4dr Sedan 260-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Honda lineage suggests that the car would be reliable and hold value. see full Acura TL review |
BMW 3-Series Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Acura = Honda Audi = VW Mercedes = Chrysler (still) Lexus = Toyota Infinity = Datsun BMW = BMW see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
BMW proved once again the 3 series is the ultimate driving machine see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
well regarded by most enthusiasts see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
BMW 3 series regularly makes lists as a "drivers car" and best in its class. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Looks are amazing. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Built solidly and lasts see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
exclusivity see full BMW 3-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
The 3-series is considered the benchmark for sporty sedans. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
the 3-series really seems to be the sport sedan icon to which all other brands are compared. It feels good owning the best-of-the-best. And did I mention great re-sale value? A truly great, dependable and well-handling car. see full BMW 3-Series review |
BMW 3-Series Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
You know. But hey, you buy it because of how it drives, irregardless of others perceptions. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2002 | 2dr Coupe 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD |
When you drive a BMW, everyone on the road assumes you're the biggest a$$hole on the face of the Earth. Sure there are some bad actors out there, but the majority of us are really nice people...I promise! see full BMW 3-Series review |