'06 TL help
07-22-2015, 07:30 AM
#5
Just pay a trusted mechanic for a PPI, problem areas most likely would be transmission or maybe some steering/suspension parts needing to be replaced because of regular wear. The J - Series engines used in these cars run forever
07-22-2015, 10:33 AM
#6
Tranny is by far the biggest and most expensive one. A few users had their trannies give out at 70,000 miles while other users saw 200,000+ with no issues. It's a hit or miss. There's a bunch of other minor problems (leather/underbody) but those are pretty cheap. Don't bother worrying about them.
07-22-2015, 10:39 AM
#7
Listen for stupid creaks and rattles...especially from the glovebox and rear deck/sub area. My car has this stupid seatbelt mount rattle and Acura quoted me $550+tax, they can go fuck themselves.
Check if BT is working, the little unit is kind of expensive and if GPS is fine. Also make sure the audio deck loads up 6 discs and swaps between them fine. A lot of these cars have these annoying little electrical problems and they can cost an arm and a leg, especially at the stealerships.
Check if BT is working, the little unit is kind of expensive and if GPS is fine. Also make sure the audio deck loads up 6 discs and swaps between them fine. A lot of these cars have these annoying little electrical problems and they can cost an arm and a leg, especially at the stealerships.
Last edited by LoneRonin; 07-22-2015 at 10:41 AM.
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07-22-2015, 10:46 AM
#8
Listen for stupid creaks and rattles...especially from the glovebox and rear deck/sub area. My car has this stupid seatbelt mount rattle and Acura quoted me $550+tax, they can go fuck themselves.
Check if BT is working, the little unit is kind of expensive and if GPS is fine. Also make sure the audio deck loads up 6 discs and swaps between them fine. A lot of these cars have these annoying little electrical problems and they can cost an arm and a leg, especially at the stealerships.
Check if BT is working, the little unit is kind of expensive and if GPS is fine. Also make sure the audio deck loads up 6 discs and swaps between them fine. A lot of these cars have these annoying little electrical problems and they can cost an arm and a leg, especially at the stealerships.
Last edited by iTzVlad; 07-22-2015 at 10:48 AM.
07-22-2015, 10:33 PM
#9
Suzuka Master
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All this transmission talk is not relevant if OP buys a manual transmission. Of course the odds of that are 1 in 20.
OP, buy a 6MT and then your biggest worry will be stepping in steaming piles of dog crap.
OP, buy a 6MT and then your biggest worry will be stepping in steaming piles of dog crap.
07-23-2015, 11:58 AM
#10
TL-S manuals on the other hand, probably almost just as rare as manual Supras.
07-23-2015, 03:22 PM
#11
Suzuka Master
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They're no less rare than I indicated. Estimates for manual 04-06' models vary between 2.5-5%. I based my odds on 5%. Wiki says 2.5%.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acura_TL
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acura_TL