Hey all. New here. I have a 07 g35x that I want to dump and looking for replacements. Looking at legacys as well as TLs..

I know before 04 they had tranny issues but it looks like the new model in 04 fixed that. This true?

Also based on my budget...I would have to settle for a high milage TL. Is there any reason why I should steer clear of a higher milage TL..I don't mind miles. Just what your opinions. The reviews on the 04s seem great

Thanks

 

If the miles are high, you'll have to do the 105k service. Unless the previous owner already did that for you.

 

My guess is about 800-1000...this correct?

 

depends on ur area, stealership or local shop...my area is about $500~$600 P&L.....i would imagine stealership would cost double

 

In Southern California, yeah around that price range. I still have a while to go til that though. I have 28k miles on my Type S at the moment.

 

whats involved in the 105k service?

 

What's your budget? Oh, and no they didn't fix the transmission problems for the 04. If I remember correctly, the 2004 TL's used the same transmission as the 2nd generation TLs so they were still susceptible to the same transmission problems. If you want a TL that has less of a chance of having transmission failure go for 05-08.

Seeing how you say you're on a budget, you'll probably be better off looking at a 05-06.

Low mileage would be 60k-70k miles.. Average would be close to 80k miles. Alot would be 100k (make sure 105k service was done, or you can expect to pay as much as $1,000 to get it done)

 

I want to spend no more than 12,500..maybe go up to 13,000. Looking to stay around the 90K mark..if i can...my dealer will go to auction to try and find me one...sound like i can get an 05+?

 

so i think i am going to tell the dealer about trying to find me a 05 for around 12500-13000 at auction. Would like nav but at that price he may not find one..not a deal breaker however..i may have pictures soon of a new car...wish me luck in my search

 

I hope it comes with navi. And if it doesn't, you can always do a navi conversion!

 

still don't know what i am going to do..i want one..but don't want the tranny issues i am reading up on...

 

going to see if i can find one....spend no more than 13K...but also need to find a car that i can take a loan out on...so i have a feeling the car will HAVE to be under 100K miles...


Even though i am changing jobs and my commute will be 2 miles a day..i don't mind high miles..but the banks may

 

The transmission problems are not extremely common, and depending on the vehicle, you probably won't run into issues. $13k should find you a really nice TL. A local deal here in Tampa has a '05, 92k, Navi, & A SPEC for $12,900. If the one you buy isn't up to date in services, make sure the price reflects it Good luck!

 

More i think about it..less i am worried about trans issue..hell my engine blew up in my G 10k miles ago...have had horrible luck with vehicle..hopefully it will change soon

 

^^^I was very frustrated with Honda AT issue because I had sold two of them for the same issue. But any way try to looking into 05 so the potential of trany failure will be much less. GL with the hunt for TL.

 

so i should stay away from 04?

 

^^^yes just to be safe, I would get an 05 onward.

Edit: unless you looking to get a 6spd MT then yes 04 is ok.

 

Yeah i was thinking an 05

 

sorry im a newb, but what does the 105,000 mile tune up include?

 

also wondering, does using the sportshift all the time like i do, increase potential problems?

 

^^^ nope !!! I use it all the time.....in anything it helps the tranny

OP, if you have some extra $$$, get the type S 6MT....else i love the 05 models.....

I own a 2005 5AT....160K miles on her....and still like new

 

I will give you a smokin' deal on my 06 6mt.... just gotta come getttt it

 

Sorry..don't want to travel when a dealer can get me a car from auction

 

Why not a Manual?

Oh and depending how much you drive in winter i will tell you that you will regret going FWD compared to the AWD in the LGT and G.

 

Well jobs are chaning and i may be spending winters in FLA


Haven's had any issues with my FWD cars in the MA winters with snow tires on..my GP was a champ with a good set of snow tires

 

what if the car has over 210K??? does he have to make sure the car receive a second 105K service????

 

How many miles on your G35x? I would gladly trade my 08 TL LOL. It has 29k miles right now.

 

07 G35x has 74.5K miles

 

told the dealer what i want...we will see

 

Do it, you won't regret it. I have an '05 5ATwith 73k on the clock, runs like new.

 

I am more worried about the compression bushings than the trans

 

Too many miles for me. Good luck with the trade though! Hope to see you in a 3G soon.