What to look for in a used 6MT
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What to look for in a used 6MT
So I recently got the offer to change my 5AT TSX for an identical 6MT. So my question to you is what should I look for as far as maintenance and the such with this car. I know with any car you check for oil changes, brakes, tires and I know for the manual you check for changing the trnsmission fluid and that the clutch isnt worn and what ever else I'm not too sure. The car doesn't have more than 30,000 miles on it (about what I have on mine) if that makes a difference. I would greatly appreciate if anyone could list the things I should look for and what to watch out for. Thanks
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My 06 MT is on order, and you probably know more of what there is about the TSX to look for than I do.
Do the obvious checks, including taking a look at the service records, air filter, the color of the oil, checking for leaks, signs of body work/accidents (does it drive straight), bounce to test the shocks, wear pattern on the tires, and you or someone else should do a compression test, take a look at the plugs, and probably an A/C test, plus test all the electrical devices to make sure they work (windows up and down, door locks), charging system.
Would you use your bank to check for liens on the title to the car, to verify that ownership is clear? Is an emissions test necessary, DOT test, where you are?
Do the obvious checks, including taking a look at the service records, air filter, the color of the oil, checking for leaks, signs of body work/accidents (does it drive straight), bounce to test the shocks, wear pattern on the tires, and you or someone else should do a compression test, take a look at the plugs, and probably an A/C test, plus test all the electrical devices to make sure they work (windows up and down, door locks), charging system.
Would you use your bank to check for liens on the title to the car, to verify that ownership is clear? Is an emissions test necessary, DOT test, where you are?
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No emissions test here but the car should be in about the same condition as mine seeing it has about as many miles...but you never know if people care for theyre car the same way you do....so would it be worth it just to take it to a mechanic and have a general check up run on a 2004 TSX with 25,000miles or can I pretty much take a look under hood and around and be able to tell if its a good risk?
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Also I dont know what a slipping clutch would feel like or any other tell tale signs of a worn MT car...descriptions and/or lists would be great
Another way to test, is basically park on a level surface, with the car in gear and the parking brake on, slowly release the clutch pedal. If the car stalls immediately, you're clutch is golden! If the engine starts to slow down but continues to run, you MIGHT have a slipping clutch and I say "MIGHT" with emphasis because at least for me the car is very difficult to stall. I have only stalled once and that was intentional
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Originally Posted by r33p04s
So I recently got the offer to change my 5AT TSX for an identical 6MT. So my question to you is what should I look for as far as maintenance and the such with this car. I know with any car you check for oil changes, brakes, tires and I know for the manual you check for changing the trnsmission fluid and that the clutch isnt worn and what ever else I'm not too sure. The car doesn't have more than 30,000 miles on it (about what I have on mine) if that makes a difference. I would greatly appreciate if anyone could list the things I should look for and what to watch out for. Thanks
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psteng19:
I can drive a manual....I learned to drive on a manual it just so happened that the car I purchased was an automatic
triton:
thanks for the USEABLE comment
I can drive a manual....I learned to drive on a manual it just so happened that the car I purchased was an automatic
triton:
thanks for the USEABLE comment
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