My next car...Help me choose Ziners!
#1
My next car...Help me choose Ziners!
Hey guys. Looking to by an Acura Tl, its no time soon i'm just so in love with this car i visit Acurazine everyday! lol. I'm sure by now i know the main trany problems with this car but i'm not even worried about it for some reason.
I'm trying not to spend more than $10,000 but then that limits me to pretty much 2004-2006 with about a $100,000 miles which is ok for me. (Considering my Camry has 180,000 and still going strong).
Should i just wait couple more months and get an 2007/08?
Or a well cared 04-06 is fine?
I'm trying not to spend more than $10,000 but then that limits me to pretty much 2004-2006 with about a $100,000 miles which is ok for me. (Considering my Camry has 180,000 and still going strong).
Should i just wait couple more months and get an 2007/08?
Or a well cared 04-06 is fine?
#2
Besides looks, what makes you so certain that you want a 3G?
Also STAY AWAY FROM AUTOMATIC 2004 TLs. Transmission failure is very likely especially if purchasing with 100k+ miles. Just because your Camry lasted a long time doesn't mean the TL will.
If you want something that you can modify for performance (speed) than the 3G TL isn't a great candidate.
You might say something like "I came from a Camry so the stock TL is perfectly powerful to me". Well....... If you plan on owning the car for more than 3 years there is going to be a time where you start itching to make the car somewhat "quicker". Your going to quickly realize how basic bolt ons on a auto TL is still pretty sad.
I've owned my 3G TL for 3 years now and I kind of wish I got something more sporty and can be made faster. I would suggest a G35 sedan/coupe 6speed. I am very well aware Infiniti G's are very common and every 10-15 G35 you'll see maybe 1 3G TL
If I could do it all over again I would have got either a 6 speed base or 6spd type-s model. The automatic is just pathetic. I have spent well over $2,000 in mods to increase HP (Pre-Cat deletes, J-Pipe, Quad cat-back exhaust, Cold air intake, Hondata FlashPro) and my car is still disappointing. I hugely regret even bothering WASTING money to make it "quicker".
Even after all those mods my car is still neck and neck when racing a STOCK 2003 G35 SEDAN AUTOMATIC. FML
Also STAY AWAY FROM AUTOMATIC 2004 TLs. Transmission failure is very likely especially if purchasing with 100k+ miles. Just because your Camry lasted a long time doesn't mean the TL will.
If you want something that you can modify for performance (speed) than the 3G TL isn't a great candidate.
You might say something like "I came from a Camry so the stock TL is perfectly powerful to me". Well....... If you plan on owning the car for more than 3 years there is going to be a time where you start itching to make the car somewhat "quicker". Your going to quickly realize how basic bolt ons on a auto TL is still pretty sad.
I've owned my 3G TL for 3 years now and I kind of wish I got something more sporty and can be made faster. I would suggest a G35 sedan/coupe 6speed. I am very well aware Infiniti G's are very common and every 10-15 G35 you'll see maybe 1 3G TL
If I could do it all over again I would have got either a 6 speed base or 6spd type-s model. The automatic is just pathetic. I have spent well over $2,000 in mods to increase HP (Pre-Cat deletes, J-Pipe, Quad cat-back exhaust, Cold air intake, Hondata FlashPro) and my car is still disappointing. I hugely regret even bothering WASTING money to make it "quicker".
Even after all those mods my car is still neck and neck when racing a STOCK 2003 G35 SEDAN AUTOMATIC. FML
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#6
I have driven My cousins 2011 G37xS and my uncles 2007 acura tl base AT. The tl just speaks to me. Infinity would be my second choice tho. Where is live i tl's drives by my street like its the only car on the road.... I'm not into modding cars & i'm not really looking for more speed. Just that i want a better car & i love the tl.
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#8
You said it yourself. 2007-2008 TL it is.
I'm more into performance and up-to-date gadgets and tech. I wouldn't be shopping for a 3G TL in 2014.
Features like heated seats, back up camera, bluetooth, aux cable that was once only available for somewhat "luxury" and "expensive" cars (think $30,000+) is now standard on a lot of cheaper low end cars.
The TL was once considered a good bang for your buck because of the standard options but now-a-days it's nothing special at all.
I'm more into performance and up-to-date gadgets and tech. I wouldn't be shopping for a 3G TL in 2014.
Features like heated seats, back up camera, bluetooth, aux cable that was once only available for somewhat "luxury" and "expensive" cars (think $30,000+) is now standard on a lot of cheaper low end cars.
The TL was once considered a good bang for your buck because of the standard options but now-a-days it's nothing special at all.
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Highest Price:$25,995
Lowest Price:$9,988
Average Price:$17,626
#17
I did an autotrader search and for Type-S $15k and found some these.
2007 Acura TL Type-S
Red 105,906 miles $14,495
2007 Acura TL Type-S
Black 107,323 miles $13,995
2008 Acura TL Type-S
White 108,676 miles $14,971
2008 Acura TL Type-S
Gray 109,416 miles $14,500
2008 Acura TL Type-S
Beige 116,000 miles $14,000
2007 Acura TL Type-S
Gold 128,726 miles $12,995
Are these any good deals considering mileage's and price?
2007 Acura TL Type-S
Red 105,906 miles $14,495
2007 Acura TL Type-S
Black 107,323 miles $13,995
2008 Acura TL Type-S
White 108,676 miles $14,971
2008 Acura TL Type-S
Gray 109,416 miles $14,500
2008 Acura TL Type-S
Beige 116,000 miles $14,000
2007 Acura TL Type-S
Gold 128,726 miles $12,995
Are these any good deals considering mileage's and price?
#18
Just make sure the timing belt has been changed if you plan on buying a TL with 100k+ miles.
The timing belt service costs about $800-$1100 depending on dealership so you want to make sure they can provide proof that it has been done rather than word of mouth.
A 1 owner car would be ideal. Also make sure it's a clean title and not rebuilt/salvage title.
Proof of previous service history is a plus. Oil change receipts or documented maintenance.
My car is a 2008 with 83,000 miles so the ones you listed are a bit on the high mileage for the year model but if it's been well maintained than it doesn't matter.
The timing belt service costs about $800-$1100 depending on dealership so you want to make sure they can provide proof that it has been done rather than word of mouth.
A 1 owner car would be ideal. Also make sure it's a clean title and not rebuilt/salvage title.
Proof of previous service history is a plus. Oil change receipts or documented maintenance.
My car is a 2008 with 83,000 miles so the ones you listed are a bit on the high mileage for the year model but if it's been well maintained than it doesn't matter.
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#22
Would people oppose a good deal on an 06 non nav?
http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/cto/4630603084.html
What do you guys think
http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/cto/4630603084.html
What do you guys think
#23
It's really up to you. It doesn't look bad but you need to place it on a lift and check out how it looks underneath.
Price isn't bad but I prefer navigation and back up camera especially since it's a luxury vehicle. In my opinion the navigation system makes the interior look so much more better compared to 2 plastic screens.
By the way the back up camera is only available on 07-08 TL with Navi.
04-06 TL with Navi doesn't have a back up camera factory. You can get a aftermarket camera and get it installed though.
Also the user interface for the 04-06 TL navigation screen is horrible. Very pixelated and looks ancient.
07-08 w/ Navi or bust
After owning my TL I told myself every car I own from here on out must have a navigation system and a back up camera. It's been very helpful countless times for me.
Price isn't bad but I prefer navigation and back up camera especially since it's a luxury vehicle. In my opinion the navigation system makes the interior look so much more better compared to 2 plastic screens.
By the way the back up camera is only available on 07-08 TL with Navi.
04-06 TL with Navi doesn't have a back up camera factory. You can get a aftermarket camera and get it installed though.
Also the user interface for the 04-06 TL navigation screen is horrible. Very pixelated and looks ancient.
07-08 w/ Navi or bust
After owning my TL I told myself every car I own from here on out must have a navigation system and a back up camera. It's been very helpful countless times for me.
Last edited by vietxquangstah; 08-25-2014 at 08:01 AM.
#24
Thanks for the advice dude, there's also this one. Looks to be in great shape but some peeps are telling me the mileage is too high lol
http://newyork.craigslist.org/wch/cto/4635073567.html
http://newyork.craigslist.org/wch/cto/4635073567.html
#25
Thanks for the advice dude, there's also this one. Looks to be in great shape but some peeps are telling me the mileage is too high lol
http://newyork.craigslist.org/wch/cto/4635073567.html
http://newyork.craigslist.org/wch/cto/4635073567.html
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