bmwproboi05

Well im thinking of buying a red on black tsx with 72,000 mi being sold by a dealer. I was wondering what i should be looking at. I plan to keep this car through at least a year or two past college.

Any thoughts? there is also a 05 tl with 67,000 mi being sold for the same price.

huludicidal

Are these AT or MT cars? What is the dealer asking (price) for these?

My general used car check starts with paying close attention to body panel gap. It should be consistent and (for Acura) especially narrow throughout. Check all the lights. HID headlights are especially costly. Check for clearcoat peel and/or areas of respray.

Check under the hood with engine on and off. Look for leaks, belt wear, fluid levels.

Check tire wear and brake wear. Tires can be especially costly.

Check the interior. Are the seat bolsters squished or worn/torn? How clean are the carpets? Where are the factory floor mats?

Drive the car. Put it through some turns, hit some potholes, use the brakes at high speeds, accelerate hard a few times. Make sure you use all gears and if its an AT, use the sportshift feature. Listen for clunks, pay attention to any vibrations or 'odd' noises.

A good used car should come with 3 keys (including 1 valet), 2 keyless entry remotes, and the owners manual with radio code.

huludicidal

I should've also mentioned to check the climate control. Make sure the A/C is nice and cold. Also, if it's not too hot out, check the heated seats (especially if you live in a cold climate place). Heated seats have a limited lifespan and 3/4 TSXs that I test drove needed the driver side coils replaced because they were so weak.

nj2pa2nc

The car should come with a maintenance journal. Find out if it has been filled out. I have mine filled out and stamped each time I have my 06 tsx serviced.

bmwproboi05

there asking 13.8 for the tsx 15.7 for tl both auto

huludicidal

ATs are SO boring!

If you're into sporty driving, definitely go with the TSX over the TL. I was able to get my 05 6MT for $12.9 with the same miles and it was SUPER clean. I spent months searching because I am so particular. I'm sure you can negotiate their price a little bit. The TSX will be the better bang for the buck IMO.

bmwproboi05

i want a 6speed, but as my sis and my bro dishing out money so i dont get a rediciouls intrest rate im kinda limited. I like sporty driving, but i dont do it every day of my life. im hoping to get the tsx around what you got yours hopefully

bmwproboi05

no go with this car. there was a discolor of the driver side rear bumper that look like crap, and said its acura two tone, yet it is on one side, and the paint was fading

Simba91102

Too bad, but at least you found it before you bought the car (I know it can be disappointing though). There has been much dissing of the Acura paint on this site, but I have no complaints (though in my case, allot of the credit goes to the clear bra since they're all highway miles). I have an 05 that's over 5 years old w/ 120K miles on it, has spent over half it's life outside (and in New England at that) and it still cleans up like new. It's my car, and even I can be surprised at how good it still looks (I think it being silver gets allot of the credit).

nj2pa2nc

My husband's 05 elantra is also silver and is sits outside in the NC heat and sun (we live near the ocean). It still has the new car shine and with a lot less noticeable rock chips. (no clear bra) It also seems to stay clean longer.

bmwproboi05

yeah. this car looked pretty bad on the paint area over all. It almost looked like it wasnt really ever taken care of on the outside.... but it was really close. My brother went in to get a price down, and i was lookin over the car an good thing i caught him before he was going to sign the forms. The guy was already printing it off, and iono but the sales guy sounded a bit despreat

huludicidal

Good thing you were paying close attention. Just keep your eyes open, you'll find what you're looking for.

Wakefield

What color was it? Red?

bmwproboi05

yes sir

Wakefield

Stay away. My red TSX looks awful and its a 2005.

I havent neglected the paint either. Its one of the most pathetic things Ive seen. Definitely leaves a bad taste in my mouth for Honda/Acura.

huludicidal

One of my neighbors has an '04 red with parchment interior and the thing is flawless. I can't speak for all owners but for a car that's parked on the street under trees etc. it doesn't have any paint issues that you speak of.

bmwproboi05

well; havent really found anything lately. At the moment im thinking about getting a job since its summer, and putting it towards the car. hopefullly i can save up another grand or two an look into some other cars with less mi

Wakefield

Do a google search for "milano pink". Im not the only one. Im not saying its the rule, but there are enough exceptions that tells me Honda is putting out a crappy paint product in the milano red.

nj2pa2nc

So far no pink just lots of rock chips. It otherwise looks excellent-I wash and wax it often and it is garage kept