1st timer

wich one has the most problems or are they the same? thinking of trading mine in this summer for a type-s(i have a 00 tl-p)

samkws

they are identical, except 03 comes with onstar

but i would choose a lower mileage one, regarding 02 or 03

69ssrscam

If you decide to get an '03 check the car's VIN to make sure it is an 03 that has the tranny warranty extension to 100K. All 02s are covered, some 03s are not....something to consider if you plan on keeping the car 50 - 100K.

SK2003TypeS

Good Point. I'm just out of the vin range, so I don't get it to 100K

Whizzbomb

I have an 03. Where can you go to check if your VIN is covered by the 100k warrenty? Online or just call a dealer?

Thanks!

Joe

69ssrscam

You can go to Acura Owner Link online and put your VIN in and it will show the warranty extension if your vehicle is covered or you can ask the dealer.

Here is a link to Owner Link: http://www.acura.com/owning/owning_index.asp

SK2003TypeS

Also on the CL tranny section here....unless this is outdated
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=104677

Daggra105

from what i read prior to purchasing a 2k2 TL-S, the navigation on a 2K2 tends to crash while operating the air conditioning. I would look for a low 2k2 TL-S model instead of a 2K3 TL-S because of tranny warranty, cheaper purchase price and onstar spyware....if you do decide to purchase a navigation system then, purchase a 2k3 TL-S.

good luck hunting !!!

1st timer

you know what, i'm getting fed up of all these tranny issues,i might just get another car altogether :wtf:

Jput

the tranny thing isn't that big of a deal I bought my 02 TLS almost two months ago after spending alot of time on these boards and reading up on the problems

@cUr@-TL

get a '04

Noahkk17

Did they change the 03' trannies or somthin? Why aren't those covered by the warranty?

Noahkk17

Wow, nevermind. I just read EricL's thread, he did a loooooooot of work, props to him, very interesting to read his notes