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05-05-2006, 04:20 PM
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Hey friends,
I'm a Nissan guy, looking at a '99 TL...actually two of them.
one's got 112K mi for $8,500.
the 2nd has 135k for $8,000 - but he's including a bunch of fancies with it (custom rims, bose system, etc)
the difference between the two is debatable, but i'm more interested in the general idea of buying a used model past the 100k warrantee period.
does anyone have any thoughts?
I'm a Nissan guy, looking at a '99 TL...actually two of them.
one's got 112K mi for $8,500.
the 2nd has 135k for $8,000 - but he's including a bunch of fancies with it (custom rims, bose system, etc)
the difference between the two is debatable, but i'm more interested in the general idea of buying a used model past the 100k warrantee period.
does anyone have any thoughts?
05-05-2006, 07:22 PM
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I strongly advise you look elsewhere. The risk of transmission problems is very real, and both cars are past warranty in mileage and almost in time. They can quickly become $11-12k cars after a transmission failure.
05-06-2006, 12:03 AM
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all im saying is, the 02-06 TLS LOOK MUCH MUCH MUCH MUCH MUCH BETTER !!! maybe look into those
99-01 - worst look =P
02-03 - i think this is best of all (IMO)
04-06 - looks good
but obviously it would cost more
99-01 - worst look =P
02-03 - i think this is best of all (IMO)
04-06 - looks good
but obviously it would cost more
05-06-2006, 12:11 AM
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I love cars!
At least get a 2000, since they were upgraded to 5-speed tranny and I believe that's when side airbags came into the picture. The alarm confirm changed from a horn chirp to a nice high-tech beep. The font on the dials changed from 99 to 00. I say keep looking.
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05-06-2006, 04:29 AM
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Originally Posted by theshrink
yes i agree going from an 00 to a 99 ... go with an 00! at least... but none of that 02+ garbage... imo... sorry guys
05-06-2006, 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by rpsouthsider
all im saying is, the 02-06 TLS LOOK MUCH MUCH MUCH MUCH MUCH BETTER !!! maybe look into those
99-01 - worst look =P
02-03 - i think this is best of all (IMO)
04-06 - looks good
but obviously it would cost more
99-01 - worst look =P
02-03 - i think this is best of all (IMO)
04-06 - looks good
but obviously it would cost more
BTW, I think the 99 - 01 is better than the 02+ model
And the 99 tranny has a lower rate of failure than the 2000+ Tranny. Not perfect, but hey, they gotta keep Transmission places in business right?OntarioTL
05-06-2006, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 03CoupeV6
Stock fogs, memory seating, parallel assist passenger mirror, 6CD in-dash changer.. yeah, garbage.
... i still want my red one back 
http://www.djstaxxx.com/acuratl poor thing
05-07-2006, 12:52 AM
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well, imo.. i like the 02+ TLS in every way.. i just think the 01 and under are justt ugly from the front and all around =p thats what i think but ya get whatever you like
05-17-2006, 03:10 PM
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Many thanks for your thoughts, guys.
I get what you all are saying. a more recent model would certainly be up my alley, if I could afford it. But the fact of the matter is my budget tops out at the $8,000 - $9,000 range anyway.
If it was a unnanimous
for the TL, I probably would have pressed it, but your conflicting reports, together with the solid '99 Altima i found for $5,000 (less, i'm sure, after the obligatory haggling) has me backing off the TL idea. My cousin's got a '99 that he loves, and that was my temptation, but it just doesn't fit right now.
I do appriciate the love on the post replies though. But i guess i'm a Nissan guy at heart. I've had my sentra for 10 years and mama has leased a new Max every 2 or 3 years since '94.
Thanks again.
...and try to be nice to each other!
I get what you all are saying. a more recent model would certainly be up my alley, if I could afford it. But the fact of the matter is my budget tops out at the $8,000 - $9,000 range anyway.
If it was a unnanimous
for the TL, I probably would have pressed it, but your conflicting reports, together with the solid '99 Altima i found for $5,000 (less, i'm sure, after the obligatory haggling) has me backing off the TL idea. My cousin's got a '99 that he loves, and that was my temptation, but it just doesn't fit right now.I do appriciate the love on the post replies though. But i guess i'm a Nissan guy at heart. I've had my sentra for 10 years and mama has leased a new Max every 2 or 3 years since '94.
Thanks again.
...and try to be nice to each other!
05-18-2006, 05:50 AM
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I bought my 99TL Navi in mint condition in Sept. 05 with less than 39,000 on it for $11,000. Can't imagine spending 8-9k for one with that mileage. Seek and yea shall find. Took me 6 months to find one in great shape with low miles. All the stealerships and used car lots wanted a premium for em. Bought mine from a private owner. I know I got a great deal. Car was mint, garaged and babied by an 80 yr old guy.
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