copy252

i currecntly have a 98 3.2TL and its mint. I love the shit out of it but i think its time to step up. what my question is... what are the known issues with the second gen? i keep seeing tranny. what the deal with it? is it worth me selling my first gen??? let me know whats up ppl

copy252

damn 20 views and no one has an opinion? y even look then? lol

blk2001tlon19s

well I haven't had any transmission issues and I love my TL. I have others cars but continue to keep the tl along with adding mods too it. If you like how the new ones look get it, if you get a certified one with low miles, it should probably be under warranty regarding the tranmission so I would worry about it. Good luck

honda_inspire99

As u know the tranny which is not as bad on the 99 but all the other issues are minor including the IAC, EGR, and CD player doesn't realy play burnt cd's thats about it. I'm sure other people have different issues with their cars but i'm just telling u from my own experiences and what see people on here complain about alot. I wouldn't get a TL with over 100k miles because the extented warranty was up to 100k.

copy252

well if i do get a new TL, it will have under 70,000 miles and navi for sure. im not gonna give up my 98 that is mint with only 72,000 miles for a 99 with 100,000. they have one down here near me (99 with 74,000 for 11,900) and it looks pretty clean. no navi tho.

MikePA

Everyone has an opinion. The problem is, there are dozens of threads like yours because people refuse to do a search. Must be because it's spring and people are looking to buy a car that causes this question to get asked 3 or 4 times a week.

BTW, the 7 yr/100,000 mile warranty will soon expire for all 99s. If you can find a good one with low mileage, buy it. If I was in the market, I wouldn't buy any other year 2G TL.

TLsu

Fading door panel trim is another issue...

bkzjimmy

there are soo many issues it would take forever to type and i dont want arthritus in my fingers!

copy252

is it worth selling my 1 gen to get a 2nd tho?

MikePA

No, it's not worth it.

Ken1997TL

No its not, unless you find a late 2003 with Navi for a good price IMO. And unless the styling isnt your thing, you might as well step up to a 2004 or newer.

Been there, done that

Topher707

yes! sell it! i cant stand to look at the 1 gens after i saw that one guys "mike jones edition" or something? oh yuck!

i got my 99 a little over a month ago with 79,500 miles on it for $10,000... I love my car. again, the major issue with 2 gens would have to the trannies.

Ken1997TL

Oh please, like no one has ever ruined a 2nd gen TL

Unkn0VV17

I'm pretty sure someone did...but not as bad as him...

Topher707

yeah, that guy really fucked the 1st gens for me. but its just my personal thing... i dont think i really liked them be4 that guy either... but its like every time i think of 1st gens.. *POW* MIKE JONES EDITION!!! lmao

Topher707

you cant really ruin a 2nd gen unless u slap a bunch of stickers on it and put some tin cans on the exaust... and put a bunch of blue lights in it! lol. ricer!

Luke7

I have a 99TL Navi I bought used last year (Sept. 05) Had about 39,000 miles on it. Issues=and I'm kinda particular are few. Since I've owned the car, it now has 54,000 on it, I've changed the oil, Trans, fluid and lubricated the drivers side seat belt assembly to fix the known rattle. The car runs PERFECT getting between 24 and 32 MPG per tank. Everyone loves it, especially me. Most riders on the long hauls fall asleep and remark how nice a ride it is. Awesome riding car at 75-80 MPH. Engine sings like nothing I've ever driven and it's very very quiet. Acura replaced the rotors and pads for free for the previous owner at 30,000 miles. Recall had been done on the EGR valve and entry system since it was draining the battery. Considering it has 54K on it, it's going on 8 yrs. old and nothing has failed, I think that's pretty awesome. I'm happy with mine but I"m sure I'll be posting any other problems like everyone else here. Remember people are here to vent and it's usually about some problem with their car. I know other people that have 2nd gen. TL's and love em also. Have heard the comments=NICE RIDE, NICE CAR, QUIET, SOLID, WELL MADE ETC. so many times in the last 8 months from everyone else that wishes they had a TL.

Unkn0VV17

hey don't forget that big ass aluminum wing...you know what they say it adds 30 extra hp...lol

bkzjimmy

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tim'sTLS

If you have money to spend, than go for it.although it probably have the same engine(maybe) it is flat out better looking(my opinion). I have driven both vehicles, I love my 02 TLS wouldn't give it up unless I have to.out runs my brother's IS300 all day.Took his money and some.

copy252

welp... i put it on craigslist to see what happens with that. i prolly wont get any calls trying to sell off of that but its worth a try. i listed it for 11,500 and im hoping for 10,500-11,000 so well see what happens. whats the best place to seel a car tho? this is the first one ive ever sold. always traded mine in b 4 this

heres the link to the listing:

http://providence.craigslist.org/car/156075455.html

Topher707

Looks like a good post.... one question. What did you mean by ">Seated Seats"... I am guessing you meant heated seats, you may want to fix that. Looks like a nice car, and I’m sure you'll what your asking for… if not very close to what you are asking for. Have you decided on what car you want to get next?

copy252

lmao!!! and to think i make websites/book keep for a living!!! yeah this car is SUPER CLEAN!! everything with it is awesome! im just sick of the old acura look and the non digital shit. like speedo, rear view mirror is manual dim.... ect. i mean its not the biggest deal in the world by any means. i just want to "step up" in a sense... know what im sayin? i think im going for a second gen TL. thats my choice. only think i keep heaing in the tranny issues tho so i wiering away a bit

copy252

just updated it.... lol... it now has HEATED seats

Rpappi

most everything is small. minor things. there is nothing wrong with my car and i always find myself finding little things that bug me like the front cup holders the cd player not playing burned CD's and a few other things i love my car but there is always something that i would change. and im in the process of doing so.