Thinking of buying a 07-08 TL Type S.

1. Does anyone know the difference from the 07-08 model?

2. Timing belt or Chain?

3. Hows the gas consumption for daily commuter, mostly highway.

I'm coming from a 2006 Acura TSX 6 speed. Probably going to a automatic TL.

 

 

I would google but i'm at work and some sights are restricted.

Information is appreciated.

 

answers in blue.

 

SharksBreath: Hey thanks for answering my questions. Belt? Wow.. I was thinking the TL was i-vtec but it's not. You have any issues with your car?

 

^he's had issues, but what car doesnt.

the main thing to point out is that these cars will generally last for a long time, if properly maintained.
As mentioned, it has a timing belt, which doesnt need to be replaced til 105k miles.

I would go for the TL-S 6MT!!!

 

Sharksbreath pretty much summed it up. I have had both automatic and manual Type S's and both years. No differences as mentioned, however there is a measureable difference in fuel economy. My 6spd manual averages about 25.6mpg all far suburban miles (zero highway), and will do about 31ish highway. So the manual is very good on fuel the auto will average 22ish and maybe 30 hwy with same driving situations as above for the manual. Both are great cars but the other benefit to the manual is that it is quicker than the automatic. I have never seen a actual race between the two but from what I read the manual will walk away from the auto given an excellent driver. If that means anything to you. Down side to the manual is good luck finding one. Very hard to come by and like many people on this forum you might have to travel to get the right one.

James

 

Manual is nice since my current TSX is manual, hard to go back to auto. You guys are right, I've looked around and found only auto's.

I'm having seconds thoughts now that you guys are mentioning to go for a manual. Don't know if I should give up my TSX.

 

why not just get an 6mt tl-s?
you obviously want a more powerful car right1?!?

 

I've been looking for a manual but most of the S's are auto around the Arizona and Los Angeles area.

Don't really want to go from manual to auto.

 

i've owned the 07 tl-s for a year now. so far i've ran into...

-dead battery (to be expected, OEM acura batteries are the suck.)

-replace window wiper motor under warranty (common issue)

-gas cap message (notorious message on 07-08 tl-s models...will be fixed under warranty)

that's it. all minor crap that a lot of other owners have had issues with as well. the tl-s (whether it be manual or automatic) is a fantastic car. i plan on running mine to the ground.

you won't regret your purchase.

 

then hold on to that tsx until the perfect 6MT TL-S comes along.

 

SharksBreath: Ohh man, dead battery is notorious here in Arizona. The heat is a battery killer.

The car i'm currently looking at is a Pearl White Type S. 66k miles. he's asking 23G's for the bad boy. What you guys think? Ohh it's an auto.

 

This. 5AT is fun but it's nothing compared to a true 6MT.

Talk him down to at least $21k.

 

Wow.. 21K. Will see if I can do it. You guys have any tips on bargaining?

 

My 07 Type S was originally listed for $23K but I offered him $20K and he took it.

 

$23k otd? or $23k plus taxes, etc?

warranty?

i got my 07 tl-s w/ 35k for $24k out the door AND 100k warranty.

i think you have some room to haggle here. you also have time on your side, it's the end of the month right now and car salesmen love to close out deals at the end of the month.

go to the dealer/whoever tomorrow and make an offer if you're truly interested in the vehicle. make sure you test drive it and have it checked out tho. check for matching VIN numbers on all the body parts/carfax/etc.

 

NOOOOOOOOOOO! dont do it.
get the 6mt.
you'll regret.

 

In the end 6MT is the best way to go.

 

Drive the TSeX for a little while longer until you can find a clean 6MT.

 

23k from a private owner. I'll check it out today if there is a warranty still on the car and have the dealer check it out before I buy it.

 

Should I worry about the car having a timing belt instead of a chain. In a couple of years i'll need to drop at least a grand to have the water pump and belt replaced.

 

like mentioned the timing belt/water pump replacement is at 105k miles.

 

SharkBreath: Are you having the creaking/popping on your clutch MC? I've read in the TL forum that peeps are having the problem. I have the same problem with my TSex.

 

^are you sure its coming from the Master Cylinder?
sharksbreath doesnt have a 6mt.

I have no noises on my '06 6MT.

 

Like they are saying dont jump into a car until you know exactly what you want. Nothing would suck more than buying an auto then realizing you truely wanted the 6mt a week later. Yes the 6mt's are hard to find but if you wait long enough one will pop up. Or if you want one quickly just buy a one way plane ticket and fly and get one. I did that twice lol. Actually make that three times because I bought my Z06 out of state as well. Im just saying its an option depending on how badly you want one right now. Funny thing is I still browse auto trader and a clean 6mt still has not popped up here in the Chicago area for the last 3 months.

James

 

go with the 6mt!! the only part of my car i dislike -_____-

 

i agree i was hell bent on a 04 wdp auto the guy wanted 15.5 it had 85k .... two days later i found a 05 nbp tl 6sp with 63k right in the next town over and i went and got her for 13k i love this car 6sp ftmfw...

 

I want an 08 TL-S 6MT but I don't have that much experience driving MT cars =/ so fuck my life.

 

^it's easy to learn.

 

I'm new to the forum, and contemplating a buying a preowned TL as well (also considering BMW 3, Infiniti G, Mercedes C). Having read this thread and the discussion emphasizing Type-S 6MT, I went looking for one (and thought I should piggyback this thread rather than start a new one).

Indeed they are not so easy to find, but I found one (only one) at a relatively close Acura dealer (amongst myriad autos): A 2007 TL Type-S Manual, 27,231 Miles, listed on the Inet at $24,595.

So a couple of questions:

1) Why are the Type-S Manuals so hot compared with other TLs?

2) Does $24.5 for an 07-S-Manual w/27K miles sound like a good deal?

3) Not sure if it's certified. Should I care (much)?

4) What should I look for if I go test-drive it?

(And I'm quite sure at this point that there's no diff between an 07 or an 08. The other Acuras I've looked at thus far have been '08 automatics, not type-S mostly, similar mileage and price ballpark.)

Thanks for any feedback.

- LewP

 

Actually I see, upon further inspection, that it is not certified. But that's some low mileage for an 07, no? Should I be suspicious about that?

 

I paid 25k for mine with 25,000 miles and flew 2000 miles to get it in June.

Get the 6mt. Its worth it twice. Don't get something til your sure and I searched and looked at TL's for about a month or so until I found the right one. I wanted a WDP with black interior and didn't find one with low miles until after I already bought mine.

 

1. the most powerful TL ever.
2. I bought my 2006 6MT base TL for $23k otd Feb. 10. I should have waited a year and bought the type-s 6MT. $24k with that low miles sound good as fuck!!! i would buy, depending on what a Pre-Purchase-Inspection looked like.
3. Certified murderfied. These cars last a long time. if you do all the work your self, you wont need the dealer. but if you dont have the knowledge or the time, the CPO would be the way to go.
4. Clutch. a properly driven clutch can last the lifetime of the car. some one who didnt know how to operate the clutch would destroy it in a few thousand miles. the TL's clutch is tricky.
Make sure the TL has been maintained, with service records. This is usually recorded in the owners handbook, or the dealer might have your records.
changing oil is important.
Check the car fax, although not everything is reported. Check the body, there should be matching VINS on all major parts.
If you're not mechanically inclined, take it to an independent mechanic.

 

Omg thats it i wanna go 6MT and will learn how to drive MT perfectly in no time without how to fuk up the clutch. I do have basic knowledge.

 

Wow at all the Auto Hate in here!!

I went AUTO because I like to be able to drive casually, and the manumatic mode offers me a taste of manual when I desire.

6MT is just not for me, but I understand why people would like it...for a non-daily driver I would definitely go manual.

 

^im still young. I like to row my own gears.

 

Plus, M/T's are easier/cheaper to repair if you fuck it up when compared to an A/T

 

Right on!^

2-3k
versus
700-1k.

 

I'll gladly take the "inconvenience" of rowing my own gears, and save the 2 grand when the transmission decides to do it's own grenade impersonation...

To those who complain about traffic, just let a gap develop to the car in front of you, and then slowly creep forward so that you don't have to do the constant start/stop bullshit that is rush hour traffic driving.