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Old Jul 2, 2013 | 11:26 PM
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Buying a 2004 TL

I am looking to buy a 2004 TL third generation for under 6000 by summers end.
Where are the best places to start looking for purchase.

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Old Jul 3, 2013 | 06:25 AM
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craigslist.
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autotrader
cars.com

head to your local dealer, etc.
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Old Jul 3, 2013 | 06:29 AM
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hope you got an auto trans fund or that you can drive a stick
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Old Jul 3, 2013 | 11:54 AM
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Under $6k? Good luck.
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Old Jul 3, 2013 | 01:57 PM
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actually came across this today- http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/ctd/3904837845.html

i'm certainly not representing that it's a good buy at all...
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Old Jul 3, 2013 | 02:11 PM
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Its gunna be hard to find a decent TL for under 6 unless it has crazy mileage on it.. why dont you just put a big downpayment on one and pay the rest off monthly
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Old Jul 3, 2013 | 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by stellyjay
Its gunna be hard to find a decent TL for under 6 unless it has crazy mileage on it.. why dont you just put a big downpayment on one and pay the rest off monthly
something tells me he doesnt have the cash.
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Old Jul 3, 2013 | 02:36 PM
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Your not going to find a 3G for under 6k that doesn't have big issues. You'll want to up your budget significantly if you can.
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Old Jul 3, 2013 | 07:54 PM
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Not gonna find anything decent... You could get a 02-03 maxima for that though... Pretty much same stock speed
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Old Jul 3, 2013 | 11:44 PM
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you can find a 02 civic in good condition at that price, but not a TL that is problem free.
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Old Jul 3, 2013 | 11:59 PM
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under $6k good luck, one will end up with one has like 300k+ miles or having a salvage title on the car and need rebuilt. I would suggest you looking for something else in the price range that doesn't give you trouble or you can use that $6k as down payment for a car. GL with the search.
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Old Jul 4, 2013 | 01:06 PM
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Best of luck with your search, Jon.
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Old Jul 12, 2013 | 12:27 AM
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You won't find anything for under $6k, unless it has like 350,000 miles or more. Good luck. If you come across anything on Craigslist for that price, it's a scam.
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Old Jul 12, 2013 | 12:29 AM
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Example - I bought a 2004 TL in April of 2012. It had 145,000 miles on it & I paid $9,995.
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Old Jul 12, 2013 | 01:02 AM
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you should definitely look into a 2004 and up nissan maxima.. i really think you can get a decent maxima for that price.. they are pretty good as well.
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Old Jul 12, 2013 | 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by ggesq
actually came across this today- http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/ctd/3904837845.html

i'm certainly not representing that it's a good buy at all...
E. Hillsborough address is practically code for salvage title...
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Old Jul 12, 2013 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by YeuEmMaiMai
hope you got an auto trans fund or that you can drive a stick
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Old Jul 12, 2013 | 01:43 PM
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found one for $6500 2005 193K miles

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...nal&listType=3
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Old Jul 12, 2013 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by BSmith227
Example - I bought a 2004 TL in April of 2012. It had 145,000 miles on it & I paid $9,995.
Damn! I bought my 04 TL last November for $6600. 144k miles
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