New looking at TL's..........
05-14-2008, 09:01 PM
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New looking at TL's..........
I'm new to this site and some of the cars on here are pretty badass............
I'm looking to get rid of my explorer for something more conicalness now with the way gas prices are going and I've always loved the new redesign 3rd gen TL's...
What are thing(s) that I should look out for when looking at say a 04-05 TL?
Also did the power output change from 05 - 06?? I was looking on autos.msn.com and for 05 said HP was 270hp/238tq and in 06 it's stated as 258hp/233tq.
I'm looking to get rid of my explorer for something more conicalness now with the way gas prices are going and I've always loved the new redesign 3rd gen TL's...
What are thing(s) that I should look out for when looking at say a 04-05 TL?
Also did the power output change from 05 - 06?? I was looking on autos.msn.com and for 05 said HP was 270hp/238tq and in 06 it's stated as 258hp/233tq.
05-15-2008, 07:26 AM
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LOL..........
Thinking about it. Found a 04 w/ 25k miles for 18k but damn I hated the tan interior to be able to jump on it............
Thinking about it. Found a 04 w/ 25k miles for 18k but damn I hated the tan interior to be able to jump on it............
Definitely a good choice to get a TL, but make sure you get the right interior color (obviously you like black) because you will be looking at that everyday.
Oh yea, the TL can easily get 30mpg in the highway.
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05-15-2008, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 1tufgt
LOL..........
Thinking about it. Found a 04 w/ 25k miles for 18k but damn I hated the tan interior to be able to jump on it............
Thinking about it. Found a 04 w/ 25k miles for 18k but damn I hated the tan interior to be able to jump on it............
05-15-2008, 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by sandiegodrive
He means that in a good way
Stupid TL forum
05-15-2008, 03:54 PM
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for the 04's be weary of the transmission, do a search on it to read about the potential problems. also there are like 4 million little rattles, these bug me the most. if you don't trust or know the previous owner, make sure to change all the fluids & spark plugs and seafoam it when you get it. that 100-200 dollars will make her run like new. I've had an absolutely wonderful experience with AMSOil motor oil and tranny fluid, for brake, power steering and coolant go with honda fluids. Enjoy the car!!!
oh and NO TAN INTERIOR! YUCK!
oh and NO TAN INTERIOR! YUCK!
05-15-2008, 04:48 PM
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Cool I guess a 05 would be a better choice then.......
LOL, I can see how you can go broke. I wouldn't do anything too drastic besides tint, wheels and maybe some lowering.
Yea looking preferably for grey interior and black would be the 2nd choice.
LOL, I can see how you can go broke. I wouldn't do anything too drastic besides tint, wheels and maybe some lowering.
Yea looking preferably for grey interior and black would be the 2nd choice.
05-15-2008, 04:58 PM
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Cool I guess a 05 would be a better choice then.......
LOL, I can see how you can go broke. I wouldn't do anything too drastic besides tint, wheels and maybe some lowering.
Yea looking preferably for grey interior and black would be the 2nd choice.
LOL, I can see how you can go broke. I wouldn't do anything too drastic besides tint, wheels and maybe some lowering.
Yea looking preferably for grey interior and black would be the 2nd choice.
05-15-2008, 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by umaya87
lol there goes 3k $$$
I've spent more on my mustang than that before............
This is just going to be a good / reliable DD so can't go too crazy.
05-15-2008, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by shooter
You will love this beast .... kind of different animal than Mustang IMO ...
I'm sure I'll love it. Still need to test drive one.
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Originally Posted by 1tufgt
Cool I guess a 05 would be a better choice then.......
LOL, I can see how you can go broke. I wouldn't do anything too drastic besides tint, wheels and maybe some lowering.
Yea looking preferably for grey interior and black would be the 2nd choice.
LOL, I can see how you can go broke. I wouldn't do anything too drastic besides tint, wheels and maybe some lowering.
Yea looking preferably for grey interior and black would be the 2nd choice.
05-17-2008, 05:37 PM
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Ok.........looked at a couple TL's today...
We liked one but the mileage was way up there. It was a 06 w/ 65k miles. They said it had all its services updated. What are your opinion on vehicle with high mileage? The asking price is $23k and its certified, but we opted out of it due to mileage in that we could rack up over a 100k pretty quick.
We liked one but the mileage was way up there. It was a 06 w/ 65k miles. They said it had all its services updated. What are your opinion on vehicle with high mileage? The asking price is $23k and its certified, but we opted out of it due to mileage in that we could rack up over a 100k pretty quick.
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Originally Posted by 1tufgt
Ok.........looked at a couple TL's today...
We liked one but the mileage was way up there. It was a 06 w/ 65k miles. They said it had all its services updated. What are your opinion on vehicle with high mileage? The asking price is $23k and its certified, but we opted out of it due to mileage in that we could rack up over a 100k pretty quick.
We liked one but the mileage was way up there. It was a 06 w/ 65k miles. They said it had all its services updated. What are your opinion on vehicle with high mileage? The asking price is $23k and its certified, but we opted out of it due to mileage in that we could rack up over a 100k pretty quick.
No way I picked up a 06 with 21k for $25k.......... and thats with navi and all... check on ebay....
05-17-2008, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by wassystyle
No way I picked up a 06 with 21k for $25k.......... and thats with navi and all... check on ebay....
05-17-2008, 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 1tufgt
So how is dealing w/ ebay? I hate not being able to look at a car before I buy.
05-17-2008, 10:30 PM
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IMO ebay can be a good place to find a car, if you can see it or have it inspected, prices seem lower cause as you say, people are wary of buying a car unseen, but use that to your advantage.
05-18-2008, 09:01 AM
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Ok I found another one...............
It's a 05 / 30k miles and they want $22,490 is asking price right now.
One thing though is:
06/17/2006 Ohio
Police Report
Case #20068155167 Accident reported
in Butler County
Involving left front impact
with another motor vehicle
Minor damage reported
Airbag deployed
It's a 05 / 30k miles and they want $22,490 is asking price right now.
One thing though is:
06/17/2006 Ohio
Police Report
Case #20068155167 Accident reported
in Butler County
Involving left front impact
with another motor vehicle
Minor damage reported
Airbag deployed
05-18-2008, 09:13 AM
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I wouldn't touch anything that has had it's airbags deployed.
05-19-2008, 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 1tufgt
Ok.........looked at a couple TL's today...
We liked one but the mileage was way up there. It was a 06 w/ 65k miles. They said it had all its services updated. What are your opinion on vehicle with high mileage? The asking price is $23k and its certified, but we opted out of it due to mileage in that we could rack up over a 100k pretty quick.
We liked one but the mileage was way up there. It was a 06 w/ 65k miles. They said it had all its services updated. What are your opinion on vehicle with high mileage? The asking price is $23k and its certified, but we opted out of it due to mileage in that we could rack up over a 100k pretty quick.
All of our Acuras have made it well over 100,00 miles before trading in. This is mostly highway miles but I have no worries my 2005 will make it 10 years and over 150000 miles.
05-19-2008, 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 1tufgt
Ok.........looked at a couple TL's today...
We liked one but the mileage was way up there. It was a 06 w/ 65k miles. They said it had all its services updated. What are your opinion on vehicle with high mileage? The asking price is $23k and its certified, but we opted out of it due to mileage in that we could rack up over a 100k pretty quick.
We liked one but the mileage was way up there. It was a 06 w/ 65k miles. They said it had all its services updated. What are your opinion on vehicle with high mileage? The asking price is $23k and its certified, but we opted out of it due to mileage in that we could rack up over a 100k pretty quick.
i have an 06 and have had it only 1 year, i was the first owner, bought it early 07 with 30 miles, and i put 31k on it in that year. if i bought this car when it was first made i would probably have around 60k miles. as long as it is taken care of, it should last 200k easily. if it is the color you want and has the options you want, i say take another look at it. but its up to you. good luck, the TL is a great car
05-20-2008, 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by ms0972
I really wouldn't worry to much about mileage with an Acura. My family has been buying acuras for over 15 years now. I just traded in my 93 CL for a 2005 NPB with 45000 miles. The CL had 285,000 miles on it and they still gave me $1500 at CarMax. This was with body damage to the left rear fendor from when my wife borrowed the car one day.
All of our Acuras have made it well over 100,00 miles before trading in. This is mostly highway miles but I have no worries my 2005 will make it 10 years and over 150000 miles.
All of our Acuras have made it well over 100,00 miles before trading in. This is mostly highway miles but I have no worries my 2005 will make it 10 years and over 150000 miles.
05-20-2008, 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by 1tufgt
What are thing(s) that I should look out for when looking at say a 04-05 TL?
There's plenty more non-Navs out there for sale ......... for a reason.
05-20-2008, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by vinnier6
premium/91 octane or higher.....
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OP, which state are you in? I'm in the market too!
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Make sure it has Navigation. That screen is the heart of the car's interior, not to mention the voice control functionality you get with it.
There's plenty more non-Navs out there for sale ......... for a reason.
There's plenty more non-Navs out there for sale ......... for a reason.
05-20-2008, 01:08 PM
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Hey not trying to thread-jack but this information is relevant, I think.
I live in IL and I've been calling dealers to get quotes on 05/06 TLs and all my quotes seem to be much higher than yours. I'm looking for NBP/Ebony, non-Nav.
McGrath Acura
2005 TL: 46Kmi $24K, 18Kmi $26K
Continental Acura
2006: 29Kmi $27K
Muller Acura
2005: 40Kmi $22K
Other than the last one, they all seem much higher than the ones posted in this thread.
I live in IL and I've been calling dealers to get quotes on 05/06 TLs and all my quotes seem to be much higher than yours. I'm looking for NBP/Ebony, non-Nav.
McGrath Acura
2005 TL: 46Kmi $24K, 18Kmi $26K
Continental Acura
2006: 29Kmi $27K
Muller Acura
2005: 40Kmi $22K
Other than the last one, they all seem much higher than the ones posted in this thread.
05-20-2008, 02:23 PM
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The TL's "can" run on regular fuel. As a newer car, it automatically retards the timing itself and does a VERY good job. By using premium fuel you will get (slightly) better fuel economy but as the cost difference between regular and premium expands, that difference is becoming less and less. I got 30MPG on a 4 hour trip one way on premium. On the EXACT same trip and going the same direction in the same weather conditions and same temp (1 week later) i got 29MPG using regular.
