Deciding if I should keep 2004 TL and restore it

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05-02-2018, 09:22 PM

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Just to put this into perspective, last year when I was shopping for my car I found a 2006 TL NAV 6MT with 20,300 miles on the clock for $14,000; the guy got asking price for the car.

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05-02-2018, 10:01 PM

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I did review the car fax. Guy put 2500 to 3000 on it every year. So it never really sat. Maintenance was done with fluid changes every 3k. It was in a little bumper bender but I went over it with a fine tooth comb. Car looks every bit of new.

Sounds like it might be a good find. Good luck!!

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05-03-2018, 08:46 AM

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lol best thread jack ever.....

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05-04-2018, 09:40 AM

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My intent was not to jack the thread.... my apologies ... I will go elsewhere...

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05-04-2018, 09:54 AM

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My intent was not to jack the thread.... my apologies ... I will go elsewhere...

No need to go else where, just create a new thread and people will chime in, its go so smooth that most people doesn't realize it. No harm meaning tho.

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05-04-2018, 10:17 AM

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It's pretty on topic and the thread is about discussing ownership etc...
I could see that we don't need another thread on that.

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09-08-2019, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by fishinmagician

I mean it's up to you. you can pay some money now which would essentially be a down payment on a new car, to avoid monthly payments. I bought an 04 TL about a year ago with similar mileage and restored it. Paint correction, tires, sound system, headliner, center console padding,headliner, floormats, engine mounts, LCAs, timing belt/water pump. I am very happy with the car now. really all I am looking to do next is front struts and darker tint. I am enjoying not having car payments.

Hey just wondering what kind of sound system you put in your TL? I was also thinking about restoring my 04 TL I can't see myself driving anything else.

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09-09-2019, 06:19 AM

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bass and stuff.

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09-09-2019, 07:05 AM

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I have a Pioneer AVH-X490BS, some Polk speakers, Cheap bazooka tube for a little more bass (I don't listen to bass-heavy music, mostly rock). I took out the stock amp since that is what was giving me trouble in the first place, and installed a Pioneer GM-D9605 to power the speakers and woofer. Also I threw on a backup camera, which is pretty cool.

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09-09-2019, 07:13 AM

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Yeah, bypassing the stock system entirely would have been the way to go. I spent a LOT of time chasing ground noises and trying to get a clean signal.

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