Whats up? I'm new to this forum but I have lurked around for about a week looking at DIY's, mods an such. I'm looking to get a tl with the next month but I thought I'd post now do find out a lot of the things I need to know before I purchase one.

I'm looking at two in particular. One is a black 08 tl navi/cam tan interior with 87,000miles for $15,000 An the other is white 07 base no navi black interior around the same mileage for $14,000. I just need so advice an things I need to know and/or ask an look for. Thanks a lot in advance.

Sorry a few grammar an spelling errors I'm doing this off of my iPhone.

 

Get the navi

 

go with the nav. you'll kick yourself later if you don't. just my opinion...

good luck in your search!

 

Welcome!

Get the one with the navi. I don't have it and I want it

 

as you can see shadow, our friend Tyler here puchased his TL before he knew about acurazine.

what did we learn, college boy?

 

Thanks u guys. I like the one with the navi it had brand new tires an I like the camera an the screen but I've become a little reluctant on the tab interior because of a few post on here about it dye staining an things like that.

Tan sorry again. Lol

 

STFU Aaron

Shadow I've had my TL for almost 4 years and the tan seats show no discoloration from what I've worn or from what I've put in the car.

 

go the black and tan with nav. i dont like the 07 base black interior. if it was an 06 white with black interior i would say jump on it. the 07 black interior is a black wood pattern where as the 06 is a carbon fiber looking pattern, and i am not a fan of the black wood look. i dont really like any wood interior unless its a higher end luxury vehicle, but i think the tan wood is better than the black. plus the nav, and the fact that it is a year younger. either way good luck!

 

No brainer - get the one with Navi.

And welcome to the Money Pit.

 

NAVI all the way

oohh and welcome

 

Yea I was still leaning towards the 08. But it's still a little high on the miles. Is there anything I should make sure was done to it already or replaced or checked?? Thanks again

 

As long as the car was taken care off the mileage is nothing. I'm at 104K with my 08TL and it runs great.

You will have a big service at about 105K that includes the timing belt, water pump, drive belt and plugs.

Check the condition of the brakes and suspension before you buy it.

You will probably want to check to see if the transmission fluid was replaced any time in the last 2 years. That will be something you want to do when you get the car. Get that horrid Honda Z1 fluid out and replace it with the less horrid Honda DW1 fluid or Redline or something else.

Other than this the rest is just making sure the fluids and filters are fresh. Normal stuff.

 

I'm not really mechanically inclined. Lol how would I check the condition of the suspension. An for the record this will be my first car. I know the brakes from test drivin I could tell if there funny or what not. But how to tell with the suspension??

An is it that big of a deal if the dealer didn't do the filters or fluids? Is it expensive to do it on my own or take to get it done??

 

^^^ well the dealer will always state the brakes/fluid/filters are new....i dont believe them....3 days after i got my car i found out my rotors were warped and the dealership wanted me to pay $480 for brakes....

this is what i suggest in addition to what Ravi said:
1> Change engine oil....to something nice (Mobil1 EP, Royal Purple, Redline)....i use Redline and am sitting at 160K miles....
2> 3x3 transmission fluid....3x3 is used to flush out the old fluid with the new one...when you drain and auto tranny you get 3qts out (of the 7.8qts)....so you drain 3 and refill 3 a total of 3 times....this way there is 65% new fluid in the tranny....I used Redline Type F....
3> PS Flush: I use Honda but will switch to Amsoil next time around....very simple to do and takes barely 5-10 minutes....
4> Brakes: if the brakes are squealing, ask the dealership to FIX it before you pick the car up....
5> 105K Service: if its done your saving a good 1-2K depending on your location....if not then try to negotiate better....
6> Tires: make sure there is plenty of thread left....you dont wanna be buying tires withing 2-3 months of buying the car....
7> All season floor mats and tray trunk: make sure they are in there

You will find the DIY to everything here:
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/3g-tl-garage-faq-3g-tl-newbies-553554/

 

Thanks a lot for your time an help. Now I have a better understanding of what I need to check an make sure they've done. An I honestly like the car to much to let the fluids an filters break the deal. But the breaks! That's a different story. That has to be done. An I also asked them if I could test drive it to a mechnic. The guys at NTB said they'd look it over for me for free!! But I will tip them. Lol

 

welcome pick up the one with a navi

 

Navi is a must, you would kicking your self later if you don't buy the one with navi.

 

NAV is a MUST !!!! Welcome and Very Smart to ask for suggestions I have LEARNED to take suggestions now

I had 2 TL's with NAV, then my next Honda didnt have NAV

I made SURE I got another TL with NAV. A MUST IN MY BOOK.

Acura NAV is AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Best part of the Tl is the Navi.