LargeOne

Hello everyone,
I have been reading the forums for a while but this is my first post. I am picking up my TL-S tomorrow and want to know if anyone has any pointers for me when I am checking the car out. I have read most of the little issues that have been posted here, but to check for anything major...should I pop the hood, check the oil levels and such...
Just looking for some opinions

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LargeOne
2002 TL-S Nighthawk Black/Ebony

juniorbean

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Here's some reading for ya. Good luck!!

http://www.acura-tl.com/ubb/Forum14/HTML/000829.html




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1998 Acura CL 3.0 (Iced Blue) ** Some mods, but who cares,
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LargeOne

Thanks much... anyone else???

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LargeOne
2002 TL-S Nighthawk Black/Ebony

Guest

Do a search newbie - it's been discussed before!

Guest

Go over that thing with a fine tooth comb.

Tell them you want mud flaps and wheel locks for free. Tell them you want free floor mats. You also want to know if the Navi can play video games. That would be cool.

Make sure they didn't tamper with the mileage indicator i.e. roll it back to make it look like it has less mileage.

Check for bondo on the paint.

Make sure it doesn't "Crab" down the road. Have someone drive off and watch it from behind. Is the frame bent? Maybe it was in a bad wreck. You never know.

Also, look at the seats, brake pedal, shifter, and steering wheel? Notice anything there unusual? Look for signs of wear on these spots.

Also look to see if there are any strange smells inside. Marijuana? Booze?
Sometimes the cleaning guy will toke it up while he's cleaning.

Ask about a free extended warranty and factory to dealer incentives. They should just write you a check on the spot for these things.

Open the trunk and scan it for dust mites. You'll need a special helmet for this. They'll know what you're talking about. Trust me with this one.

Also check underneath the car and look for any unusual packages taped or secured to the undercarriage. Sometimes they will use you as a "Mule" for contraband. You could get arrested for something you had absolutely nothing to do with.

Also check out the voice on the NAVI. Is it Greek? If so, tell them you want you don't understand Greek and want it to the suitable language you do understand.

These are just a few things I did when I bought my car. You'll thank me.

LargeOne

Well aren't you nice... Like I said before I read all of the things that people have posted I am asking if anyone else came up with anything new...


Thanks for the input all...

Lawrence... that was good... thanks for the laugh... if I find any special packages, I will use the cash that I sell it for to pay for the car
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LargeOne
2002 TL-S Nighthawk Black/Ebony

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Darla

I never realized the amount of "stuff" I should have checked! Fortunately, the package you had mentioned wasn't taped, just sitting in the trunk. I had no idea that there was an illicit market for talcum powder, so just put it out by the curb with the normal pick-up. Many thanks for your valuable advice!