How many miles on your 3rd gen. TL?
06-07-2006, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Teh Jatt
$48xxx only because I put 11,000 on my last bike in 9 months and got over 3000 on new bike in 2 months.
06-07-2006, 03:06 PM
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got my 05 back in november of 04. Have a little over 15,000 miles on it now. No major damage. just some minor scratches. The first sratches I got drove me crazy, but now when I get a scratch, if its not that bad, it really doesn't bother me anymore.
06-07-2006, 03:35 PM
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Purchased Feb 3, 2004....38,8XX miles. getting ready for my 4th set of tires...crappy el 42, then the summer tires, now some falkens that I keep getting nails and screws...even a crork screw in them....I am getting pissed now. 
06-07-2006, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by w1n78
haha i knew i'd passed you soon. dam didn't know i passed you by that much
06-07-2006, 05:35 PM
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purchased mine in July of 04 and I now have just over 54k. NO real problems, just some rattles, burned out interior bulbs, and warping of rotors. All were easly corrected.
06-08-2006, 12:11 PM
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Got my 04 June 12th 2004. I now have 16,500 miles. Only problems have been some type of rattle from under the hood (warranty fixed), and part of the right rear and right front door handles coming off. This is the piece that sits were the key should go. I also have minor rattles coming from the front compartments under the radio. OH, and I do have the 04 seat problem on the drivers side only, passenger side doesn't get used enough to cause the issue. The interior still smells new. Other than that, I still love it.
06-13-2006, 01:00 AM
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may 10 2004 6m tl got 30000. when should i get a tune up for the car ? i change the oil ever 3000, plus change the tranny oil around 20000. when is it time for a tune up?
06-13-2006, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by curafunk
may 10 2004 6m tl got 30000. when should i get a tune up for the car ? i change the oil ever 3000, plus change the tranny oil around 20000. when is it time for a tune up?
The maintenace minder function of the M.I.D. will tell you when it is time for some extraordinary maintenance by displaying an "A4" or "B4". The number "4" indicates a replacement of spark plugs and a change of the timing belt.
It is dependent on the computer anlaysis of your driving conditions/history. If you drive under extremely hot or dusty conditions, the manual says to figure on 60,000 miles for this service. Most ppl will just go with the MID.
Most functions are controlled my the ECU (electronic control unit) regarding timing and fuel delivery. That doesn't need a tune-up.
The only other thing I do and recommed, is to run a good Fuel Injector Cleaner through the gas tank every 4th tankful or so.
Your attention to the tranny fluid is commendable and probably overkill. Be sure and do it as per the instructions in the manual or as discussed on this website in several threads. It is always good to get the factory tranny fluid changed fairly soon (like 3-5,000 miles) to get rid of the possible factory assembly debris. After than, I would say every 20,000 miles is more than sufficient and playing it very safe. Honda would probably tell you that often is unnecessary. But, it can't hurt! Oh, yes. And be sure and use Honda tranny fluid as it is different from off-the-shelf fluids. It has extra friciton modifiers.
Acura transmissions are sensitive. Older models have had some problems with overheating second gear (in automatic). There was a running fix on that in 2004 with an extra fluid delivery line to the second gear. You should check the Acura.com and run your VIN number to see if your tranny was one of the older ones that have been called in for a retro fix. If you got it in October of 2004, you should be OK (assuming it didn't sit on the dealer's lots for 10 months.) Mine was made in April of 2004 and I have the "fixed" tranny.
06-14-2006, 01:20 PM
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Burning Brakes
66k
had mine since feb 04
no real problems except a few burnt out interior bulbs and of course rattles... a few chips here and there
holding up very well... still love it.
had mine since feb 04
no real problems except a few burnt out interior bulbs and of course rattles... a few chips here and there
holding up very well... still love it.
06-14-2006, 02:29 PM
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still loving this car
We have had our '04 since October of '04...
have 35000 kilometers on it..
few nicks, and scrapes but would not drive anthing else except maybe the new
flying spur .... Interior has one small nick in the passenger seat bottom, but outside of that...looks like new.. (treat and clean the interior once every three weeks or so. Exterior is Zainoed and shines like new too.
Cheers
Gord
have 35000 kilometers on it..
few nicks, and scrapes but would not drive anthing else except maybe the new
flying spur .... Interior has one small nick in the passenger seat bottom, but outside of that...looks like new.. (treat and clean the interior once every three weeks or so. Exterior is Zainoed and shines like new too.
Cheers
Gord
08-22-2006, 01:03 AM
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18,000mi. 29000km
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deandorsey - 66,000mi (100,000km): reported in June 06
AccuraTein- 65,000mi : reported in May 06
Vclune - 68,000mi: repoted in May 06
KZC2 - 68,000mi : repoted in May 06
I'm planning on keeping car up to around ~80,000. Can I get away with regular oil change and air filter change only without other stuff?
AccuraTein- 65,000mi : reported in May 06
Vclune - 68,000mi: repoted in May 06
KZC2 - 68,000mi : repoted in May 06
I'm planning on keeping car up to around ~80,000. Can I get away with regular oil change and air filter change only without other stuff?
08-22-2006, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by jhunter9999
Curious on how the car is holding up mechanically, wear and tear on the interior, paint, etc.
08-22-2006, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by w1n78
post #32 in this thread 
i'm too lazy to do a write. there is one member who did a write up and he has over 50K miles. i think it's neuronbob, can't remember exactly. just do a search. in short, this car is great. even with the small problems, no car is perfect. i drive about 112 miles daily to work which is why i have high mileage. driving this car is fun - even in LA traffic
i'm too lazy to do a write. there is one member who did a write up and he has over 50K miles. i think it's neuronbob, can't remember exactly. just do a search. in short, this car is great. even with the small problems, no car is perfect. i drive about 112 miles daily to work which is why i have high mileage. driving this car is fun - even in LA traffic
Anyhoo, no need to search, I leave my signature in all my posts in this part of the board. Just click "2.5 year review" in the signature. In about six weeks I'll be posting my 3-year review, in which I discuss a few (minor) issues that have cropped up.
Oh yeah, I'm just under 55k right now and expect to be over 60k by the end of the year.
08-22-2006, 07:08 PM
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Still looking and running good
Currently 47K miles
Roundtrip commute: 74 miles/day
Approx. 10 rock chips on various places on the hood and side panels
Engine - no problems - drive like you own it
Tires - replaced the POS stock tires (turned to slicks @ 33K) with Continental Extreme Contacts
Roundtrip commute: 74 miles/day
Approx. 10 rock chips on various places on the hood and side panels
Engine - no problems - drive like you own it
Tires - replaced the POS stock tires (turned to slicks @ 33K) with Continental Extreme Contacts
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