I found a 2004 acura tl with 153k miles on it for $7,500 should I buy or pass? The interior and engine look pretty good

 

 

We need more info than just miles and a couple of pics OP.

What are the service records? Are there any accidents on the car? Pics of the exterior?

The seats seem to be in very nice condition for that mileage. Research the market in your area and see if the price is fair. Personally, I think the price high because remember it's an 11 year old car with 150k miles. But from the info given the car could come decked out in mods that you aren't telling us about.

 

should I buy this cat?




its house broken and it looks awesome! should I pass? its $7500

 

^^^^^^ Love this guy

butt i wouldnt buy a pussy for $7500

 

thats one expensive pussy. ^

Darius, should you buy the car? we dont know.
it looks good in the pictures, butt, have you driven it?

like ross stated; lets see the service records. see if maintenance has been performed regularly. has the car ever been wrecked?
due diligence is needed when buying any kind of used car.
you'll need to inspect it from head to toe, then once you have all this information, you can make a better informed decision

 

do the seats look like there were re-done? or was it just me seats look new but the engine bay show the actual age? and 150 k seems believable

 

^looks like just dust. which is normal.
from what I can see of the engine bay; the hoses are not rotten. the battery terminals look to be in great shape...none of the bolts look rounded off...but that's all i can see.

which isnt much.


some one will have to actually inspect the car, as we cant over the internet.

 

i do see one oddity in this pic



near the air filter box, there's a wire with a yellow head coming off the battery's negative terminal...maybe aftermarket something was installed??


air filter tube looks ripped? but thats normal. easy to replace.

 

Lol that cat post was funny

When I start the car I hear the engine rattling but towards the carfax everything looks good I asked about maintenance but it seems like they ignored me

 

Two things I can see not so good with the car. First the dash is cracked, second they are asking too much for the year and mileage. If they refuse the carfax then runaway.

 

The battery cover is missing in the engine bay!!

But really, the seats look incredibly spotless, as compared to the centre arm rest. It's filthy. Something ain't right.

Also, how's the coolant level?

And yes. The dash is cracked. Not cheap to fix and looks fucking terrible.

Personally, this car sets off too many alarms already. I wouldn't bother, but to each his own.

Some advice:
That car looks like it is sitting on a gravel sales lot. A close friend of mine always said "never buy a car from an unpaved dealership". This seems to be a good indication as to why.

 

Yes, yes you should. That cat will grant you eternal happiness








By the way... I'll take 2.

 

Why do those seats look brand new and that arm rest look like it was used as a shoe rack?

 

^lmao
Looks like the person sat on the armrest and not the seat

The carpet under the driver's seat looks like someone threw up there.
$7,500 is WAYY too much for an 04 and an auto @150k
Don't know if it's a difference between years but the oil cap looks aftermarket.
Cup holder slide lid looks broken.
That weird wire near the negative battery terminal is suspicious.
Rattling sound didn't scare you away? If it's coming from the belt side, most likely belt tensioners.
What's up with the hood insulation?
I'd say this car is worth $4,000 since you'll need to put $$ into it after purchase.