I finally found an 08 base with the black/black combo that i always wanted. The car has 85K, owned by an old man and it appears to be in great condition. The car was recently traded to my local acura dealership and they did the following items: 4 brand new Perelli all seaon tires, replaced timing belt tensioners (no water pump), replaced new battery, and replace brand new right tailight assembly. The price is just a tad under market value in my area but it's hard to find the car at this age in its condition w/no accident history and 1 owner obviously so it's a major plus. I also contacted his favorite local mechanic shop (found from car fax) and it appears that no major items were done beside the typical oil changes.

Given it's a 10 years old, any big items i should be concerned and gotta take care right away? I'm weighing option whether i should buy this car or a much younger year TL.
Thanks for any input!

 

 

i thought the same thing about the water pump. The dealer performed these items so i guess they didnt' care if they didn't find it needs to be replaced yet. Any known issue on the tranny for this generation? i had a bad tranny on an 07 TL so i'm still somewhat scared on these production years.

 

The 2G RL's are Japanese built, build quality is superb, go for it and post pictures when you get it!

 

I have a 2008 and it has been very reliable. However I am on top of my maintenance. You will need to change timing belt and water pump, front and side engine mounts, and shocks probably in the next couple of years if you want to maintain the ride quality and reliability.

 

 

Most times when the timing and pump are done, the parts removed are still new. But, who'd take the risk right? The pump is invincible. Only it's 1$ gasket maybe needs change...

Nothing on the tranny. Again, what's important here is her history. Does she come from a good family, has she been divorced and remarried often? Was she being slutted around? Was she well fed and dressed?

Those are really your main indicators.

Very much this. A very important point. There is no more but one factory in the world to make an RL. It's indeed in Japan. Build quality is indeed relatively very good.

 

Thank you for the inputs all. Anyone know what are the estimated costs for shock replacement and engine mount?

 

If you do the work yourself, you're looking at about 800$ in shocks for OE. I'm not sure on the cost of the motor mounts.

 

I swear there aren't any good deals on RL's on the west coast. If you don't end up buying it, shoot me the details! I've been looking for black/black under 100k miles. If you do buy, post pics! haha

 

I have an excellent mechanic on the RI border who has saved me a ton of $$. He works at a Honda dealership and does work on the side in his driveway. Let me know if you want his info.

 

I think the North East and upper Midwest was a huge sales area for these cars lol

 

There are no transmission issues with this generation of RL. The TL and Accord had chronic transmission failures, but they used a different transmission. The RL uses the same one as the Odyssey, and it's not a problem area.

Overall, my reaction to your description of this particular car is: What's not to like? If you like the price, I'd go for it.

 

no major issues with the 2g RL, E.G transmission or motor. You just have to keep an eye out for suspension parts, how many miles on your 07 TL? I has 3 and none of them have issue with the AT.