mrbrianlee

hey guys, i just recently joined the forum.
i'm looking to buy an 07-08 TL-S, and want to get some advice on what to look for when buying one.

need some tips, warnings, and anything that could help?

currently viewing an 08 TL-S, black, clean title, but with 130k miles already.
he says he's already had timing belt, water pump done at 110k miles.
transmission fluid done every 30k.

seems like he takes care of his car. and what should i be paying for it?
got him down from 16.5k to 14.5k

any advice to a new member would be greatly appreciated!

whoops, sorry, accidentally placed this in wrong generation section. >.<

GKinColo08TL

Unless it got moved here it is a 3G...

Whether it is a good deal is up to you...timing belt and tranny are the major issues, assuming this is an automatic. Many sources out the there to tell you average trade in or private party prices...nada.com or kbb.com

EvilVirus

iTrader: (8)

^ Agree search online and see what the car values at.

Well it seems like the 105k service is done. Check to make sure any other services were done previously before purchasing and its up to you to check on the recalls. I think there is a thread on that.

GKinColo08TL

There was a power steering hose recall on the base, not sure if that applied to the Type S.

Acura-OC

Sounds like brand new car.

EvilVirus

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How can that sound like a brand new car? What by checking to see if recalls and the schedule maintenance as been done?

mrbrianlee

where's the thread that points to see if recalls have been taken care of?

JTS97Z28

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Just call any Acura dealerships service department with the VIN and they will tell you if there are any outstanding recalls. Dont forget to get a carfax report and then inspect the paint and body panels to see if they are original or if its been hit or repainted.
I dont really think there is anything specific to look out for with the TL-S as its a pretty solid car, but just the usual stuff that you would look into with any used car.
Thats pretty high mileage and to me 14.5 sounds kind of high but I could be wrong as I have never priced out a high mileage TL-S. To me I would say somewhere in the 13's would be more reasonable and thats if its clean and never wrecked.

kbali

@JTS97Z28, whats your gauge on an 08 TL-S (auto) with 58k miles for $19.5? It has clean title, 2 owners.

Also, I think the power steering hose recall applied to the 07-08 Type S's as well.

mrbrianlee

if there are outstanding recalls, will Acura still honor them and get them done for you for free? (as long as the car is still clean title of course)

kbali

Yes, I belive as long as there's an open recall you can take it to any Acura dealership and they will fix it for free....because they have to, or else they'll be sued.

JTS97Z28

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Sounds pretty reasonable to me if you can get that price out the door with taxes and other fees.

LoveMyTL-S

Welcome to AZ and good luck with your search.

Steven Bell

iTrader: (2)

^^^ This.

kbali

Its from a private party, so taxes, tags and fees would be separate. Through my research here, it looks like there's a good amount of maintenance that needs to be done at the 60k mark. I do not know if I should ask him to take care of those things first, or negotiate the price down even lower...any thoughts?

JTS97Z28

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Well yes they are seperate in a private party purchase, but still something that can be added onto the total cost of purchasing that vehicle. I see what your saying though that as far as that seller goes he doesnt care what other fees are involved when buying his car. Im not sure what all is involved with a 60K service although I didnt think there was anything serious until the 105 mark. I would just haggle the price as much as possible, then you can get whatever work needs to be done yourself and ensure its done right and at an Acura dealer versus some corner mechanic shop.

justnspace

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recalls are recalls. they HAVE to get done for free.

TSB's on the other hand are not REcalls..

romeotl3

Just wanna let u know in April I paid 19.2 for my 08 kbp type s down from him asking 22k and mines had 49k miles in NYC which is inown for notoriously overcharging. (Private seller) dealers were asking 24 with 60-70k miles smh Only issue was front bumper was cracked. Which I got the lip kit to cover it up

poli

iTrader: (1)

A lot of miles dont get it.

EvilVirus

iTrader: (8)

^

It is the maintenance and cost factor I would be concern about.