just bought a 03 tl type s just trying to keep it in top shape and up and running... what suggestions do you guys have? thanks

 

keep an extra 1k to 3k ready for that new transmission you will need.

 

what mileage (& around how much, if you don't mind me asking)?

 

it has 115k on it.. pretty clean no dents or scratches it comes with a 5 yrs 100k warranty on the tranny and internal lub parts so until 2016 and i paid 7800$

 

scooooooooore! on the warranty!

figure out if the timing belt water pump job due at 105 was performed
pull a spark plug and see if they are recent

look thru the thread titles on the main section and in Problems and fixes section
our diy guide is here
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/new-official-2nd-gen-tl-diy-thread-706083/

call acura care usa 1 800 382 2238 x5 register as new owner and ck if any OPEN recalls,
thats ones still needing attention- need cars VIN

 

+1 on scoring the warranty...good job

 

Definitely a good job on getting the warranty!

 

Welcome to AZine. I wouldn't hesitate to get a 03 tl-s for the right price. I have been looking for a used car, all junkers out there asking for a high price with high mileage. second gen tl is the best bang for the buck. It is a dream used car if you could get a hold of a decent one. Many owners have high mileage on them and are still going strong.

 

the engine lifespan is not the problem..fsttyms1 pulled his apart at 200kmiles and it looked new inside

buying a gen2 now is great IF you can get a rightous warranty on the trans
otherwise...have you been playing craps long Sir?? eventually that 7 comes around

 

if i saved 1,000 - 3,000 for tranny... how much is the cost to get a 6speed on a 2002TLtypes ?

 

Generally speaking, you can get it done for ~2k.

However, it depends on where you source the tranny. It can be as cheap as 1.2k and as expensive as 3.5k

 

Timing Belt and water pump check if those have been done first, if not that is the number one thing you should do first. Then I would do fluids transmission, coolant, power steering, also spark plugs, pcv valve and depending how noisy the valves are you might need a valve adjustment. Also check motor mounts which are common problems. Hope this helps.

 

^ Good advise above. I just did my 105k timing belt, along with the other goodies invovled. Also did my front & side motor mounts.