jordan1166

im looking to buy a 2004 acura tl & i was wondering if it would be a good or bad idea to buy one thats close to or over 100,000 miles.. help me out plss

wahshi

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I would always recommend you try and find one with less miles, but if your budget doesn't allow it these cars are pretty reliable when all maintenance is done. Make sure timing belt maintenance is done if you get one with that much mileage.

jordan1166

alright, thanks

DeathMetal

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If the maintenance record is up to snuff in accordance with the recommended intervals, you'll be fine.

Souljah

Pretty obvious that the less miles the better but Honda/Acuras do amazing if maintained.
100K is nothing.

BradE

In general, no, I wouldn't. With a TL, if the timing belt job hasn't been done, that is a $1,000-$1,300 job.

I would also make sure the tranmission has been serviced, several times. If it goes bad, you are talking serious money.

TheChamp531

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$400 Hamilton Honda 105k mile service.
$200 3/4th gear sensor + Redline Racing ATF

= You should be good.

Nonetheless if the price and quality of the car is to much to pass than take it.

is it good to buy a car over 100,000 miles? Most likely not.

is it good to buy a TL over 100,000 miles? It is if everything checks.

drcoke

If the 04 TL is asking for 5-6K, I'll easily take it!!! No way for 10K. Money talks.

ChucksCL-S

If you buy it renew all the fluids if they have not been changed already. Engine oil, trans fluid, P/Steering, brake fluid, antifreeze (antifreeze is new if timing belt job has been done recently), check the air filter, tire pressure, cabin air filter ( behind glove box), check serpentine belt, wiper blades, battery terminals, that is all I can think of.

cjTL

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I think the question should be whether or not its bad, and I say nay nay it's not bad. As long as the car is clean and has maitenance records, etc.

HondaFan81

If car was maintained well, has records, clear title and price is right, why not?

Familiarize yourself the TL 100-120K mile maintenance and make sure it was performed. Things like timing belt job and new spark plugs should have been replaced.

jda123

Around here TLs with 120K go for a bit more, if not the same, as ones with 100K. The difference is usually dealer 105K service which is usually advertised in the listing as being performed.

I plan on getting 300+ out of both of my TLs. They have to cross 100K at some point, so who cares if it was not with you as long as the price and circumstance is right.

OneWickedTypeS

What is the price of the 100k mile car?
and me I would not buy a car with that many miles.

Flyer92

I bought my '05 6mt tl at 86k mi for a steal at a porche dealership. Car was absolutely spotless. Anyhow fast forward 4 months and 20k miles later. She's at 106k miles and you bet I keep her clean and religiously maintained. And if I saw her today with 106k miles for sale again...I'd still buy the car. Don't rush the purchase, take your time and inspect it, review the maintenance portfolio, if one is available and make a smart decision. Lots of variable in car buying, I love my car, meets my needs and intend to keep her for a long time. Good Luck!