ok guys, i got a 99 TL with no airbags, check engine (P0420 and a tranny code) in mint exterior condition in beige.
the guy has a 03 TL with airbags, no codes, and mint exterior condition in dark blue.
he wants my TL + $5500 for his tl. thing is, im a collage student and money is kinda tight. what would you do???

 

If he knows the true condition of your ride and you have 5500 dollars then i would do it. Just think though. If yours is jacked up and he still wants to trade then what is wrong with his

 

mileage? I went from my 1999 TL to a 1997 Honda Accord 5 spd,vtec. I dont know if it is worth it.

 

75000 miles. he knows about my check engine and he added some $ for that. they are both salvage titles, becuase we both got em from copart. he is a friend of the guy who bought both of our cars from the same auction.

 

Red Flag

 

Something sounds fishy to me... but you have to drive the thing, so go and check it out. I personally wouldn't do it... the tranny issue alone will prevent me from doing it. Acura ain't going to replace a tranny on a salvage titled car, so you are going to be trading a car and out $5500 and maybe another $5k if the tranny does keel over... college student, right? Don't get raped on the deal, bro...

 

oh, and fyi... 99 TL tranny is better than the 03 tranny, not by much, but it is from what I read here.... stick with what you got...

 

its my tranny thats got the code...

 

I would figure out what the tranny code is and if it is a failed tranny, then go and get that tranny replaced. You will be out only ~$5k max... If you trade, then you are out ~$5k and potentially another amount similar when that tranny goes... Being a college student, i don't think you have $10K laying around... keep what you got...

 

I'd just find another car. You will most likely run into the same problems you have now. Why does he want your car if his is "ok"?

 

for 5500 you can either do a 6speed swap, or just swap a type-s engine and auto trans, which will leave you with the tranny question/problem.

IMO I would keep what you have and do the swap for the 6speed. Its a totally different ride, no trans problems, and faster then the auto.

 

What you do is go to aamco or similar type place and have yours rebuilt for $2000-2500, maybe 2800 with rising cost everywhere.
The 99, 4 speed, was a very good trans and well worth hanging on to what you have
The 03 has a few expensive recall repairs that you cant get for free anymore, like a pully misalignment affecting the timing belt wear- so timing belt-water pump- pulleys- tensioners- thats a 1000-1200 right there!!

 

The deal you're being offered makes no sense and screams trouble. Walk away.

 

I have a salvaged 03 TL-S that died at 68K. salvage = no warranty = no new tranny = fail.

I did the 6 speed swap for lets say roughly 3k, and I'm loving it!

 

Use the 5k you would spend on the 03 to repair your 99! Or spend it on another car, dont waste that much on a salvage title.

 

thanks guys. i decided to stick with wat i got. im getting the rims off that car though!! 17's in pretty good condition. also the codes went away..