number_twelve

Hey all, I just picked up an '02 ABP TL-S with 71K on it in really good shape. I think I screwed up... It's got HIDs, 17" wheels and bad transmissions??? I can't afford this damn stuff!! What the hell am I gonna do????
Alright, just kidding. The truth is, I haven't even seen the car yet. I had my girlfriend buy it for me since I'm in Iraq killing people and blowing shit up. I'll get to see in in October when I'm back for a bit, and I can't wait! I figured I'd get a nice comfy car because I've got an '86 MR2 that I've done a bunch of stuff to, but it gets tiresome driving it around all the time since it's loud and cramped.
Anyway, thanks to all of you for contributing to this site, it really helped with my decision to purchase the car! It seems like it will be a great car, but I'll let you all know when the transmission takes a shit!

~Jake

mobybasher

shoulda bought a 99 , they last forvever

tjkazai

Yeaaaaah 02' is the way to goooo!
2g.

01tl4tl

thank you for your dedicated service in dangerous conditions

dont let the trans worry you, just tuck some money aside for that rainy day

number_twelve

I'm glad to do it, you're welcome!

I have my eye on a 2006 TL tranny with 9700 miles on it... I may just buy it soon and store it...

Do we have any commercial pilot's in this bunch, or is this car too rich for their blood???

01tl4tl

we have pilots- rocket scientist -mad scientist!! and more,,all getting along~

YeuEmMaiMai

lol when 01tl04tl says tuck some money away be means $5K if you go to a dealer or about $3K if you go to an independant shop or $2K if you do a JY swap.

YeuEmMaiMai

get them to lower the price by $1200 or do the 105K service.....nothing sucks more than buying a new car and then having to sink $1200 into it 8K miles later........

05TSXPAT

iTrader: (6)

Great deal on the car.

THANK YOU for your service!! Keep your head down and come home safe, so you can enjoy the car.

-Pat

number_twelve

Yeah yeah...... The dealer said about $4200, a rebuild place wants $1800. I checked around and found that tranny out of a 2006 TL for about 1200 with super low miles. I've done engine swaps on MR2's a few times, and have buddies that could help. I may just do the damn thing myself if I have time. That's a BIG if... I'd prefer to go the used 2006 TL tranny route since it's the consensus that these are superior to ours.