I might be trading my car for a 2000 TL. What should I look out for when checking out a 2000? I know transmission, but what else? How can you tell if the transmission is acting up, like what should I look for more than anything or listen for.
Thanks in advance

 

I can't offer much in terms of advise because I have a CLS 6 speed. Also not sure why you would trade your 3G in your profile pic for something you know if it didn't have a problem it will at some point and maybe even more than once. Since the engine is the same as mine (TLS/CLS) I always read about both cars on here. I have to pat myself on the back because I wasn't a member until after I bought it and was going to buy a black 03 TLS with a lot lower miles. I'm glad I didn't though. That's no knock on my TLS bros at all or even the CLS bros. I'm just glad I didn't.

I guess the only thing I can offer is buy one then quickly do a swap of your tranny with a CLS6 tranny.

 

Oh yea and maybe having this moved to the TL 2G thread would help you get more responses...

 

I do not have my 3G TL anymore. I sold that earlier in 09. I have a RSX now..

 

I found the signs of a faulty transmission. What else should I look for in a 2000?

 

^that should really be it. Owning a '01 TL, that is the only problem. Other users had some problems with the auto-dim mirror, which was earlier recalled.

 

Heated seats, outside tilt mirror, aware of costs for 105k maitenance, ball joints, head lights, motor mounts... these are the main things i have seen in the forums...

How many miles are on it? Has it been in an accident before? How much?

G/L

 

Dang.. you are really downgrading your cars.. 3G TL, RSX, now 2GTL . Financial issues? I like your avatar of the 3G btw.

 

ummmm TL>rsx ..... hell ye...

ALSO ..the srs thing....that light comes on for anytin....

 

^true about the SRS, that usually comes on when my passenger sits on the edge of the seat (torwards the door).

 

nono....thats the yellow srs....the passenger airbag only activate when a certain amount of wieght is applied to the seat..when the wieght shifts it deactivates...n the yellow light warns u its off...but the red srs light deactivates allll components i believe...sayin somtin is wrong with the system...it was a factory recall

 

Bro...IMO get a newer 2G TL. Check it out? I have an 03 TL-P and the only issue was the tranny. Got it replaced under the warrenty. Besides that its a great car. Keep reserching and ull find the right car. Why did you go from a 3G to RSX to 2G? Most people upgrade.....just wondering.

 

Well it's been 4 days, and the guy still has not called me so I guess this is a no go! But I guess we will still see. Thanks for all the in-put fellas!