is 6speed tranny better than automatic tranny
07-31-2011, 07:12 AM
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is 6speed tranny better than automatic tranny
I am currently looking at this 03 cl type s 6speed non-navigation with 103k on it. I know that the cl and tl tranny are junkie but how is the six speed compare to the automatic? is the six speed problem free? or it the same? how reliable is it. i cant afford to buy a car and having the tranny mess up within a year or so. thank you in advance
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07-31-2011, 11:19 AM
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No trans is problem free.
6,500 is a good deal but,if the car has 108k then ask about any services being done.
Because if the major 105k service is not done maybe not so great of a deal because that would be signs of a neglectful owner wanting to dump the car.
And that would also make you think of what else is neglected.
Also with you saying you would not have to worry about fixxing a auto tranny with in a year also make me think you should not buy a neglected 6 speed either.
Look the car over ,ask about paper work/services done. And test drive making sure everything is a o k
6500 asking is a little low for 100k 6speed.
usally people start high.So I could imagine how low he would go slapping ben g's in his face.
I would buy it if it was offered locally at the time I bought mine, neglected or not since I would not have a problem dumping cash into it to make it right.
You got to plan to spend money on a used car no matter the car since your not going to get a warranty.
You have a auto
You have been a member since 09 and your asking about buying a 6speed.
You should know all you need to know already.
6,500 is a good deal but,if the car has 108k then ask about any services being done.
Because if the major 105k service is not done maybe not so great of a deal because that would be signs of a neglectful owner wanting to dump the car.
And that would also make you think of what else is neglected.
Also with you saying you would not have to worry about fixxing a auto tranny with in a year also make me think you should not buy a neglected 6 speed either.
Look the car over ,ask about paper work/services done. And test drive making sure everything is a o k
6500 asking is a little low for 100k 6speed.
usally people start high.So I could imagine how low he would go slapping ben g's in his face.
I would buy it if it was offered locally at the time I bought mine, neglected or not since I would not have a problem dumping cash into it to make it right.
You got to plan to spend money on a used car no matter the car since your not going to get a warranty.
You have a auto
You have been a member since 09 and your asking about buying a 6speed.
You should know all you need to know already.
07-31-2011, 01:23 PM
#5
No trans is problem free.
6,500 is a good deal but,if the car has 108k then ask about any services being done.
Because if the major 105k service is not done maybe not so great of a deal because that would be signs of a neglectful owner wanting to dump the car.
And that would also make you think of what else is neglected.
Also with you saying you would not have to worry about fixxing a auto tranny with in a year also make me think you should not buy a neglected 6 speed either.
Look the car over ,ask about paper work/services done. And test drive making sure everything is a o k
6500 asking is a little low for 100k 6speed.
usally people start high.So I could imagine how low he would go slapping ben g's in his face.
I would buy it if it was offered locally at the time I bought mine, neglected or not since I would not have a problem dumping cash into it to make it right.
You got to plan to spend money on a used car no matter the car since your not going to get a warranty.
You have a auto
You have been a member since 09 and your asking about buying a 6speed.
You should know all you need to know already.
6,500 is a good deal but,if the car has 108k then ask about any services being done.
Because if the major 105k service is not done maybe not so great of a deal because that would be signs of a neglectful owner wanting to dump the car.
And that would also make you think of what else is neglected.
Also with you saying you would not have to worry about fixxing a auto tranny with in a year also make me think you should not buy a neglected 6 speed either.
Look the car over ,ask about paper work/services done. And test drive making sure everything is a o k
6500 asking is a little low for 100k 6speed.
usally people start high.So I could imagine how low he would go slapping ben g's in his face.
I would buy it if it was offered locally at the time I bought mine, neglected or not since I would not have a problem dumping cash into it to make it right.
You got to plan to spend money on a used car no matter the car since your not going to get a warranty.
You have a auto
You have been a member since 09 and your asking about buying a 6speed.
You should know all you need to know already.
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07-31-2011, 04:54 PM
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Because if the major 105k service is not done maybe not so great of a deal because that would be signs of a neglectful owner wanting to dump the car.
If I had a stable job That's what I was going to do.
07-31-2011, 05:40 PM
#9
Spend <10 minutes on this forum and you would have had your answer, OP.
08-01-2011, 05:59 AM
#11
Racer
I have a 6 speed I bought knowing the transmission had been rebuilt by Acura at around 90k miles. Close to $4000 in receipts from the previous owner to back it up.
Bought it with about 102k miles on it and it drive nice. Now only 125k on the car and the 3rd gear synchro has failed as over about 10k miles ago so it will be rebuilt a 2nd time.
I realize my case is rare, but like Richard said, there is no guarantee of something being problem free.
Good luck with your decision!
Bought it with about 102k miles on it and it drive nice. Now only 125k on the car and the 3rd gear synchro has failed as over about 10k miles ago so it will be rebuilt a 2nd time.
I realize my case is rare, but like Richard said, there is no guarantee of something being problem free.
Good luck with your decision!
08-01-2011, 07:09 AM
#12
Whats up with RDX owners?
iTrader: (9)
If the manual drops from 5th to second on the highway its not the transmissions faults.
08-01-2011, 07:35 AM
#13
I think i will chamge synchros too 1st, 2nd and 3rd just to be safe. Sometimes the second gear is grinding but i cant adress it to synchro for 100%. Also i think my clutch doesnt have to much life left. And for my experience its first sign of clutch going out
08-01-2011, 08:03 AM
#14
I have a 6 speed I bought knowing the transmission had been rebuilt by Acura at around 90k miles
08-01-2011, 08:26 AM
#15
Whats up with RDX owners?
iTrader: (9)
08-01-2011, 11:47 AM
#16
Racer
There is TSB on the 3rd gear synchro. I know to test if it was my synchro I wouldn't grind when I double clutched and thats how I determined it was the synchro. The transmission shop(S) have confirmed that too.
08-01-2011, 11:50 AM
#17
Racer
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