I'm about to pull the trigger on a 2008 TL, with about 28K miles on it. I'm going to have a mechanic check it out, even though it's a 2008. For you guys who have some experience with the vehicle are there obvious things that I need to look for on the vehicle?

 

What the TL owners have no advice for a fellow A-ziner?

 

bullet proof!
especially since it only has 28k miles. get it checked out by a mechanic and see what his diagnosis is.

obvious things to look for: make sure it hasnt been in an accident. make sure all body panels have the same VIN throughout.

 

yea i agree with justn...make sure it hasnt been in any accidents and its in good mechanical running condition...

 

Yeah...like Justin stated above. I was impressed with the VIN number being on practically every body part, window, seats - u name it. So look for things that are out of place.

P.S. Usually the paint in the front and rear bumpers are color matched differently d/t material - so no worries if it looks out of place!!!

 

Where are the vins on parts like fenders and rear quarter panels?oh and doors /bumpers?
Thanks

 

6MT or 5AT?

 

LOL Nice pun there.

 

While your mech may check things mechanically, check out the electronics yourself. Radio, CD player, Navi, bluetooth, back up cam, speakers, interior lighting, power seats, seat heaters, power mirrors, horn, blinkers, HID's, flashers, windshield wipers, windshield washer, etc.

 

Goose, LoveMy TL-S has good advice here! Also, make sure you check out the hyper-drive too.

 

hyper-drive?

 

so whats the word.....did you pull the trigger or what??

 

If it's a manual - be sure to test the clutch. Mine was f*cked after only 3K miles :*(. Tires are good indicators of alignment issues/whether the car was beat on. Check floormat, pedals, and interior for excessive wear - could be signs of odometer roll-back. Carfax obviously should not be disregarded either.

All glass should say "Honda" - if not, chances are it was replaced. Find out why.

 

Aren't the 07 and up Acura stamped glass?

 

Yes, my 08 was stamped Acura.

 

yep! 2007+ models on all models have ACURA stamped on the windows.

 

Make sure the flux capacitor is included.