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Old 09-10-2007, 11:07 PM
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Looking at an 06 TL

Im thinking I can talking it down a bit more into my budget. Only 8k miles so thats good right? What do you guys think? I can tell it has the front and side body kit, what about the rear?

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...ce=&cardist=26
Old 09-10-2007, 11:15 PM
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It's got the front lip, not an expert but it looks like it has the A-Spec side skirts, I don't see the rear A-Spec addition, and it definately doesn't have the "true" a-spec setup other wise it would be sitting on 18's

Rear seats look a little more worn than average; looks like there are a lot of wrinkles n such but if the guy/gal has kids that might explain it

Run a car fax for sure, it will give you an added piece of mind

Drive it of course and make sure it feels right

Check under the hood and verify the original fender welds and such are in place and not disturbed; and naturally look for signs of repaint or body part replacement [body gaps not aligned correctly]

25,900 is a great price for an 06.. considering my 40k 04 w/ nav was $24k.. it's not salvage is it?
Old 09-11-2007, 02:19 AM
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great price if its clean title, aspec or not. 8k miles.. you cant go wrong with that
Old 09-11-2007, 06:08 AM
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Check the damage to the rear to see what might be involved. The right tailpipe is bent and pushed into the bumper. Might have had the rear A Spec and with the accident it was removed. Could always buy the rear piece, straighten or replace the exhaust, but it still will incur some dollars.

Other than that the car looks clean, but why no tags?

Remember that all the body panels have the vin number, so check for any replacement and definitely run a Carfax, although it's not a guarantee the car hasn't had any body/paint work performed.

Good luck
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I can't tell the tailpipe has been pushed in.......i think it is just the angle of the photo. Looks in good shape, take it to the Acura Dealer to run a check and do a carfax. Its definately a good price........
Old 09-11-2007, 11:51 AM
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It appears the car has the front lip and decklid spoiler as add-ons, without the A-Spec side skirts, wheels or suspension.

The rear right tailpipe does look like it was pushed over to the right a tad- have someone check the underside of the car, and the rest of it, if you don't have experience with spotting body repairs.

Drive it before making any offer. G/L!
Old 09-11-2007, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by lembowski
I can't tell the tailpipe has been pushed in.......i think it is just the angle of the photo. Looks in good shape, take it to the Acura Dealer to run a check and do a carfax. Its definately a good price........
Not to start a debate, but when you get to the link, enlarge picture #3 and you'll see the problem with the tailpipe.
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For sure the right tailpipe is not right.
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looks like the car had the rear section fixed. that right exhaust doesnt look right. i think this car has been involved in an accident.

i dont think carfax would be any help if this car was fixed independently and not filed in the system.

id look elsewhere. somethins is definitely not right with this car.
Old 09-11-2007, 03:41 PM
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something is wrong here, this car is priced like 3 -4 grand below what other would sell for. Have a thourough check with mechanic and carfax checks
Old 09-11-2007, 04:00 PM
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no doubt if its a clean title. too f**ckig cheap
Old 09-11-2007, 06:03 PM
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I suspect it's been rear ended too for the reasons stated above. I would pass.




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