[Should I buy it] $3500 for a 2004 Acura TL 6MT
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11-28-2019 | 09:26 PM
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12-06-2019 | 10:21 AM
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TL 6 speed as a first car?? that'd be awesome! i'd say go for it, it's a cheap price and sure beats getting into a civic or corolla IMO. it has some luxury comforts that are still up to par by today's standards, such as the heated seats, awesome stereo, etc.
forewarning though, these vehicles do require good upkeep and may be a little more advanced in DIY repairs compared to 4 bangers and such. if you dont mind V6 poor gas mileage and have decent pockets for upkeep, i'd say buy it!
forewarning though, these vehicles do require good upkeep and may be a little more advanced in DIY repairs compared to 4 bangers and such. if you dont mind V6 poor gas mileage and have decent pockets for upkeep, i'd say buy it!
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12-06-2019 | 11:12 AM
#45
TL 6 speed as a first car?? that'd be awesome! i'd say go for it, it's a cheap price and sure beats getting into a civic or corolla IMO. it has some luxury comforts that are still up to par by today's standards, such as the heated seats, awesome stereo, etc.
forewarning though, these vehicles do require good upkeep and may be a little more advanced in DIY repairs compared to 4 bangers and such. if you dont mind V6 poor gas mileage and have decent pockets for upkeep, i'd say buy it!
forewarning though, these vehicles do require good upkeep and may be a little more advanced in DIY repairs compared to 4 bangers and such. if you dont mind V6 poor gas mileage and have decent pockets for upkeep, i'd say buy it!
12-07-2019 | 10:28 PM
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low miles, good price, but automatic
https://www.choiceautobrokers.com/de...76a058959.html
https://www.choiceautobrokers.com/de...76a058959.html
I just got my License recently, and is planning to buy my first car. I was searching about Lexus ES 350 and Avalon because my budget is somewhere between 6k to 7k.
But recently I just noticed that there is a 6MT TL for sale near me, it was a dealer car, with 138k miles, and he's asking about for $3500. I consider that as a good price for a 6MT.
However, today I called the dealer to ask for more info, and there are some problems:
1. Cracked Dash (Common issue, no big deal)
2. Check engine light sometimes on because of the #1 O2 sensor
3. No signal from OPDS, he said it's due to the disconnected line when changing the upholstery.
4. The passenger side door cannot be locked with remote, but only the key.
5. Some dents and scratches.
The pros:
1. 6MT, and no shuddering gears or clutch according to the seller
2. The LSD and better brake
3. Clean CarFax, no accidents
4. All other Pros of a TL
Craigslist link: https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d...973484976.html
Here are some photos:
What do you guys think, is it worth buying. He said he'll let to to test drive it for 1 or even 2 hours.
Or maybe I should keep on searching for something newer for 6k or 7k, I really want a manual V6 sedan, there seems to be no other choice. Accord 6MT seems to be way overpriced.
But recently I just noticed that there is a 6MT TL for sale near me, it was a dealer car, with 138k miles, and he's asking about for $3500. I consider that as a good price for a 6MT.
However, today I called the dealer to ask for more info, and there are some problems:
1. Cracked Dash (Common issue, no big deal)
2. Check engine light sometimes on because of the #1 O2 sensor
3. No signal from OPDS, he said it's due to the disconnected line when changing the upholstery.
4. The passenger side door cannot be locked with remote, but only the key.
5. Some dents and scratches.
The pros:
1. 6MT, and no shuddering gears or clutch according to the seller
2. The LSD and better brake
3. Clean CarFax, no accidents
4. All other Pros of a TL
Craigslist link: https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d...973484976.html
Here are some photos:
What do you guys think, is it worth buying. He said he'll let to to test drive it for 1 or even 2 hours.
Or maybe I should keep on searching for something newer for 6k or 7k, I really want a manual V6 sedan, there seems to be no other choice. Accord 6MT seems to be way overpriced.
12-08-2019 | 06:15 AM
#47
low miles, good price, but automatic
https://www.choiceautobrokers.com/de...76a058959.html
https://www.choiceautobrokers.com/de...76a058959.html
12-08-2019 | 06:22 AM
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think about it.. My car has 100k miles and original hoses and still going strong.
Think about it man.. I have original calipers at 100k miles and all works great.
where are you going to find a reliable car, good looking, low miles for under 10k?
Have you really thought about it? You should know better by now.
New calipers at 50k miles? What are you smoking?
Think about it man.. I have original calipers at 100k miles and all works great.
where are you going to find a reliable car, good looking, low miles for under 10k?
Have you really thought about it? You should know better by now.
New calipers at 50k miles? What are you smoking?
12-08-2019 | 06:32 AM
#49
think about it.. My car has 100k miles and original hoses and still going strong.
Think about it man.. I have original calipers at 100k miles and all works great.
where are you going to find a reliable car, good looking, low miles for under 10k?
Have you really thought about it? You should know better by now.
New calipers at 50k miles? What are you smoking?
Think about it man.. I have original calipers at 100k miles and all works great.
where are you going to find a reliable car, good looking, low miles for under 10k?
Have you really thought about it? You should know better by now.
New calipers at 50k miles? What are you smoking?
Two years ago I looked at an absolutely gorgeous 2006 with only 20,000 miles on it, all of the hoses were brittle, the tires all had dry-rot and cracking, and the two rear calipers were partially frozen and the front Brembos had at least one piston sticking on each side. I shuddered to think what the brake fluid looked like; probably sludge.
Last edited by horseshoez; 12-08-2019 at 06:36 AM.
12-08-2019 | 06:35 AM
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um, heat is far worse on rubber, than "non use". Besides, just do a physical inspection.. squeeze the hose with your hand during the inspection. Check for weak spots in the hoses.
I think you are just being argumentative because of history..
I think you are just being argumentative because of history..
12-08-2019 | 06:38 AM
#51
Look I get it, you don't like much of what I say, but the fact is, lack of use makes rubber components age faster; I don't give a rat's hind part whether you believe me or not; look that shit up.
This is another example of the horrible advice you get on acurazine.. Now its bad to buy a low mileage car. hahaha wow!
12-08-2019 | 07:07 AM
#53
Regarding the 2006 with 20,000 miles I looked at two years ago, the owner had priced it it as if the car was virtually brand new and needed nothing. After looking at the car is was more than obvious it needed all belts, hoses, tires, brakes, and fluids replaced, so add another $2,500 to $3,000 to the price of the car. If the owner had lowered the price by that much i would have purchased it in a heart beat.
Last edited by horseshoez; 12-08-2019 at 07:09 AM.
12-09-2019 | 06:24 AM
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There are a lot of factors...rubber that sits and is dry will "dry" rot...I don't think hoses sitting and filled with fluid will have much of an issue.
I'm sure you could both find examples of failures and non failures to support your plights.
With that said...all you had to say is it's automatic! Hard Pass on this particular car.
I'm sure you could both find examples of failures and non failures to support your plights.
With that said...all you had to say is it's automatic! Hard Pass on this particular car.
12-17-2019 | 11:35 PM
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I was curious about that so I reset the trip computer to see, and turns out I get around 27-28 mpg on a good day from point A to B with mild traffic. But 23-24 mpg if i leave it without resetting when driving back from point B to A. 
guess i was reading it wrong.
guess i was reading it wrong.
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