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96 - 98 - Acura TL Pre-Owned Review

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Khatir Soltani

Specifications:

  • 1996 Expected Price*: $8,900 to $17,000 (105,000 to 112,500 km**)
  • 1997 Expected Price*: $11,500 to $19,500 (90,000 to 97,500 km**)
  • 1998 Expected Price*: $13,950 to $21,500 (75,000 to 82,500 km**)
  • Body Type: 4-door sedan
  • Layout: Front engine, FWD
  • Base Engine: 176 hp, 170 lb-ft of torque, 2.5-L, DOHC, 20-valve I-5
  • Opt Engine (1996 - 1998): 200 hp, 210 lb-ft of torque, 3.2-L, DOHC, 24-valve V6
  • Transmission: 5-spd auto
  • Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS
  • Curb Weight: 1,475 - 1,594 kg (3,252 - 3,513 lb)
  • Performance (0 - 100 km/h): 8.8 seconds
  • Cargo Cap (trunk): 399 L (14.1 cu ft)
  • Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 11.8 / 9.4 L/100km (20 / 25 mpg)
  • Direct Competitors: Audi A4, BMW 3-Series, Chrysler 300M, Infiniti I35, Lexus ES 300, Lincoln LS, Mazda Millenia, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Nissan Maxima, Saab 9000/9-5, VW Passat, Volvo 850/S70
  • Web Site: www.acura.ca

    * Prices derived by averaging classified ads in Auto123.com, AutoTrader.ca and CanadaTrader.com across Canada. Prices in specific provinces may vary. Also, these are asking prices so discounts may be available.

    ** Mileage averages based on approximately 15,000 to 20,000 km travel per year (calculated in 2003 model year)

  • Khatir Soltani
    Khatir Soltani
    Automotive expert
    • Over 8 years experience as a car reviewer
    • Over 50 test drives in the last year
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