rynpamn21

I just got my 04 TL about 2 weeks ago and me and my fiance love it so much that were thinking about getting an 02 or 03 as a second car....just wanted to know what i should look out for with the 2nd gen TL when i purchase a used one...so far all i know is the tranny can be a prob...

any help would be greatly appreciated...

dark inspire

look for a Type-S . i dont think theyre any other major concerns other than the tranny. i dont know what the going price would be but i hope u guys get a good one. jus be cautious and if anything sounds or looks fishy, then check it out jus for some peace of mind.

fla-tls

I agree with the Type S comment, but make sure that the vehicle is covered by the 100k tranny warranty. Some '03's are not.

rynpamn21

thanks dude...i will surely look out for that one..the funny thing is around a year ago i didn't have the money to get the 2nd gen TL because i really wanted the type S, i test drove the non type S first, when i drove the type S i was like WHOAAAAA....., anyway i really hope i can find a nice used one ...i've been lookin around and i see some around 15-20 Gs w/ Low mileage...

adam209

i don't think you could get that kind of a deal. i think more in the 20-25k price range for type s w/low miles. of course, depends on what you consider low.

larrynimmo

This may sound crazy, but you are better suited to buy the 03' that doesn't have the automatic warranty extension, because these cars have the updated transmission, which should not be subject to easy failure.

Larry

seattle dale

on an ealier thread, about a week ago, someone listed the vin# where the new & improved tranny started, if i remember right it was cars mfg. dec. of 02 & beyond. after i saw that info & jetted down to the garage & looked @ my vin, & i was in the clear. bought my type s in march of 03. hope that helps

rynpamn21

thanks bro i'll keep this in mind....