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I am opening Pandora's box with this one, but here goes: In your opinion, what would you pay for this car? The marketplace is all over the map, and NADA & other book values do not acknowledge the premiums being paid for the 6MT, rather, they erroneously discount them compared to the automatics.

I am about to sell my beloved 05 TL Sport (Brembo+6MT) NBP, 181,500 mi. Why you might ask? Because I purchased a fellow Acurazine member's 07 Type S with 100k fewer miles on it. The logic is, that the new ride already has the upgrades that I was about to add to the 05, so the diminished cost differential justified the Type S.

The specs on the 05: Heel Toe Stage 2 Sport brake upgrade front & rear (vented/slotted rotors, S/S brake lines, HP pads, etc.), K&N filter, timing belt replacement not due for another 36k, new brake master cylinder (due to bad sensor...must replace the entire ass'y), new coils & plugs on all cylinders, Type S gunmetal 17" wheels with Cooper R53-A Ultra Hi-Performance All Season (used 11k) tires, Optima Redtop battery (new 09.2014).

I meticulously maintain my vehicles: oil changes at 3k-4k intervals, always full synthetic plus Lucas Synthetic Oil Stabilizer, either Seafoam or BG44K in the fuel tank at each oil change, clean & reoil K&N air filter, etc. I even flush out the oil pan each time with about 1/2 qt of new oil to ensure complete replacement of the used oil. Driven as a fast cruiser, not a racer. The clutch shows no sign of slippage or fatigue. It's my personal car, none my kids have never driven it, and I've logged 125k miles on it since I bought it. Maryland State Inspection (required for sale/purchase) performed this week - 100% passed.

Cosmetic: Interior is in excellent shape, clean carpets, leather, etc. HFM already replaced. OEM shift knob is worn out, but I have a selection of replacement options, one of which I'll throw in for good measure. Trunk liner included. Exterior paint is good except for subpar respray on front end (previous owner's fender bender required repair of bumper cover & driver door).

Pics are on photobucket: 2005 Acura TL-Sport 6 Speed Photos by 96civic5spd | Photobucket Click on any pic to reveal its embedded caption beneath it.

Yes, that's a USMC decal on the rear glass, and my avatar provides more than a hint on where my focus lies. No, the MSW wheels are not for sale - I'll keep those with the snow tires for the Type S, along with the ASpec wheels & summer tires that await the dawn of spring.

Please, no pie-in-the sky SWAGS on the price. In reverence to Ron A, THIS IS NOT AN OFFER TO SELL - NOT YET. Once I evaluate the legitimate responses, I'll properly post the car for sale in the Black Market and on Craigslist (MD/VA/DC). Thanks.

truonghthe

In the real market price is in the $5.5k-$6k. It's clean but too many miles

YungMoola15

I am in VA. I'd buy your car if you price it right.

Oh Sickest TL

iTrader: (3)

i agree

TacoBello

Don't you already have a TL?

screaminz28

iTrader: (1)

While 5500 - 6000 may be the 'market value' the car is clean - i.e no dash crack, the leather is in good shape, as is the exterior.

Since it is a 6MT, I think 6500 - 7000 is an easy possibility. I've seen people ask 10K for an 04 6MT with over 100K miles. Then again, thats what they were asking.

I think the only thing that may potentially make it a slow sale is the tan interior and woodgrain trim - I think that moves a bit slower than black and CF.

truonghthe

I seen a clean 05 SSM MT with 123k miles sold for 7k and yes the car does not have dash crack either but the car does have Navi.

tbombo

ya i would say somewhere in between 6000-6500 would be fair.

mvp2765

iTrader: (1)

probably only $5,500. You have a small group of people wanting to risk with that many miles.

sopmodm14

manuals are over-rated and are generally worth less (hence you pay more for an automatic) :

https://www.carbuyingtips.com/used-c...egotiating.htm

"...Manual transmission vehicles have lower market values than automatic...."

truonghthe

If I am OP I would keep the car and use it as daily commute, you already put a lot of $$$ into it and now the "true market value" is nowhere near the investment do to the high mileage on the clock there are a small market for buyer willing to take risk. My current daily driver is a 01 IS300 with 171k miles no real issue, still running like a champ. If I was gonna sell it the market price is around $5k but hell I already fix everything broken or near break down and total investments I put into the car is around $7.5k, I won't get 7.5k by selling it but I keep enjoy my reliable DD knowing there is no major repair in the next 50k miles.

ct_ua6

Price may be right but saying "risk" isn't necessarily right, car could be a good deal for someone who only drives a small amount, and with proper maintenance the car can last much longer, but a small group of people is correct

edit: post above me is right on! ^