stark6935

I'm looking to get an 04 6 speed tl with about 65k on it, but it has a 7 year 100k waranty. My head is spinning right now. I thought that Hondas were good cars, and I knew they had some problems with the auto trannys. Here's the deal, I didn't know people were having so much trouble with the manuals now too. Should I just not touch one of these cars, or what? It doesn't sound like they even know what the problem is either if your lucky enough to get everything replaced...

Hope I gave enough info thanks.

lusid

I have an 06 AT TL (new in 11/06) with 31k No issues still.

stark6935

So did they fix their automatic transmission problems in 2005 on the accord, tl, and tsx?

mmade22

Manual=No problems. Better car for the money, Brembo brakes, LSD, extra gear, need I say more!

stark6935

I've been reading threads saying that the manual tranny has problems with 3rd gear popping out, and stuff like that.

TylerT

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Using different fluid in the transmission helps the 3rd gear issue.

If this is your commuting / daily driver in a highly populated city, AT would be your best bet.

Those are the only circumstances where you should get a 5AT TL lol.

alexSU

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hey stark6935! yes some ppl's 3rd gear was a lil rough but with my warranty i got it replaced and now its GOOD AS NEW!!! with your warranty don't even worry about it. besides like mmade22 said, you get much better equipment with the manual and never regret it!!

pffpffpass

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Exactly.. If you can, you should definitely get the 6spd..

I beat on my car every day.. Never an issue..
The gearbox is solid.. 2nd gear rolls give me a smile everyday!

ggesq

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Honda issued a TSB for the 3rd gear issue. Many others have changed the fluid to the GM stuff. Since the vehicle your looking at has an extended warranty- that should be reassuring? Test drive the piss out of it and make sure it doesn't have the issue. Good luck and let us know how it turns out.

stark6935

Thanks for the comfort guys. I test drove an 03 accord 6 speed also, but have yet to drive the tl. It's kind of a ways away, but the price is right, so I may take a trip there this week. Does this sound like a good deal to you... 04 tl 6 speed, red pearl, navigation, acura certified (so 100k waranty, or 7 years), for 16998.00..? That is just what they are asking for it.

alexSU

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typical asking price of dealers...i would bargain the hell out of it and see how low they can get it, but at almost $17 i think its a lil high. i have an 05 with 39K and bought it for $16,000..but no navi

erick3

my transmission's going strong - i've been the shit out of my lovely car still

CarrieLynn

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I have an 04 AT w/68k, no problems at all

ptx415

i daily drive my 6spd tl

adrian_04tl

i daily drive/commute my 6MT on the 91 freeway its a fuckin parking lot....i dont regret it

btw, no tranny problems and i drive it hard...i have almost 74k miles...never change anything except tires and oil. lol

6spMike

Some have had problems with the clutch; you might ask if it has been replaced already.
Mine was replaced under warranty at 18k miles, it's fine now at 40k, but I'm still nervous about it. I put 150k on the previous clutch car I had and it was still fine when I sold it.
On these cars, the clutch feels different than most other cars. I would be concerned if the clutch starts to engage too close to the floor or too close to the top of the pedal travel. If that seems OK it's probably fine.

mmade22

^^^18k miles on the first clutch?!?! That seems likes someone either learned on that clutch or just doesn't know how to drive stick. That is just too soon even for NYC miles.

JERU

GM fluid will take care of the 6 spd and its all gravy after that. The 6 speed is like butter...

princelybug

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+1.

6spMike

I bought the car new with 6 miles on it.
There was a problem with the self-adjusting pressure plate.

6spMike

+2.