What's the mileage on your 3G? Still going strong?
09-04-2014, 11:09 AM
#881
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09-26-2014, 11:36 PM
#883
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My 06 base TL I just bought has a tad over 160k. Here's to another 10years and 100k miles!
Bored tonight, went through the entire thread and so far looks like this is the clear winner as far as highest mileage TL goes.
At a whopping 322,000 miles:
2nd place at 300,000miles
Honorable mentions:
Bored tonight, went through the entire thread and so far looks like this is the clear winner as far as highest mileage TL goes.
At a whopping 322,000 miles:
My TL just turned 322K miles and I had the Flashing Engine light come on. I am the original owner on this 3G and have had it since January, 2004. She has been to Illinois, Florida, New Hampshire and everywhere in between far too many times to count. New York City and Philadelphia frequently as well. This has been an ultra low cost car to own and this engine fix as well. $302 after tax and diag to replace Cylinder 2 coil and plug. I have done multiple trans fluid exchanges (at home fashion) and only use Amsoil for the trans and engine oil. I only did spark plugs once and have done the timing belt twice at 140K and 270K. The seats have cracked from long term wear and a lack of conditioning and care on my part. Sad really because otherwise, no one would ever believe it even had 100k on it.
2nd place at 300,000miles
2005 5AT, Factory Aspec
Just turned 300k today and it's still running great! I had the tranny rebuild at about 200k and thanks to all the great articles and discussion on this forum I've been able to maintain and fix the other minor issues. Car is still running great.........
Just turned 300k today and it's still running great! I had the tranny rebuild at about 200k and thanks to all the great articles and discussion on this forum I've been able to maintain and fix the other minor issues. Car is still running great.........
Honorable mentions:
I recently hit 244,000 miles on my '04. Probably one of the oldest 3G's here (bought it October 2003). I don't drive as much as I used to, but I still drive a lot, and she's still reliable. I'll be getting rid of her sometime this year, but I kind of want to hit 250,000 before I do just to say I hit "a quarter of a million miles"... lol.
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09-27-2014, 08:05 AM
#884
Just bought a 07 with 42k on it. After swapping to a RAV4 from a 2nd gen TL-S, this just feels so right. I'm going to be driving this car very gingerly and hopefully not much but I plan on making it last.
09-27-2014, 08:34 AM
#885
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173,500 as of today. Bought it new the day after Thanksgiving in 2003. Currently putting about 25K/year on it, all highway miles. Still running great. Adding ASPEC suspension this week. Wonder if I'll be the first original owner to DIY the timing belt twice?
11-04-2014, 10:15 PM
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80K on my 2005. Local DD around Washington DC suburbs. STILL original Brembos, but likely due soon. (I do not engine brake, but I have been told that I drive like a grandma, but hey.) Soon time for next GMSMFM change.
(And just got 32 mpg on a 500 mile road trip at 72 mph avg.)
(And just got 32 mpg on a 500 mile road trip at 72 mph avg.)
11-04-2014, 11:19 PM
#888
Nice. What is your TL's lifetime mpg average (and if you don't have that, what does the MID say for mpg and average speed)?
80K on my 2005. Local DD around Washington DC suburbs. STILL original Brembos, but likely due soon. (I do not engine brake, but I have been told that I drive like a grandma, but hey.) Soon time for next GMSMFM change.
(And just got 32 mpg on a 500 mile road trip at 72 mph avg.)
(And just got 32 mpg on a 500 mile road trip at 72 mph avg.)
11-05-2014, 07:37 PM
#891
Burning Brakes
I bought my '06 new, just rolled 75k on it. DC suburbs, and I live close to work. I'm 8yrs, 1mo into ownership, about 12 more to go (unless the Tesla finally lures me in...
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11-05-2014, 08:55 PM
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Like clockwork I get 22-23 around town, and 31-32 on road trips. (I reset each fill up.) MID has been spot-on, with occasional manual computations to verify. Haven't really paid attention to average speed, sorry.
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robocam (11-14-2014)
11-05-2014, 09:16 PM
#893
Burning Brakes
I don't always note my average speed, but here's what I've observed in general-
2006 6spd, I have the original ATLP J-pipe as my only mod.
With the factory Pilot HX MXM tires-
22mpg, 24mph
23mpg, 26mph
24mpg, 28mph
34mpg, 60mph
31mpg, 70mph
29mpg, 74mph
The 60mph number is roughly 150miles mostly on the DC Beltway, where I just couldn't get much higher speed. The higher mph is road tripping from NoVA to FL, something I've done several times. Keep in mind the 70mph avg speed seems to require about 75mph cruise control, in general, to account for onramps and traffic slowdowns. The 74mph avg was with the cruise at 80mph. I've seen 28mpg numbers on a tank where I exceeded 80mph cruise set, but nothing worse than that. This is always with 4 of us minimum (two adults, two kids), full trunk (sometimes like level 30 Tetris full...).
I've had Pilot Sport A/S for the last 3 years. They are wearing like crap, noisy, and knocked 1mpg off all the above numbers. They stick like crazy, though.
Now with three kids, including two pre-teens, we don't road trip in the TL much anymore. We've got an MDX for that now.
2006 6spd, I have the original ATLP J-pipe as my only mod.
With the factory Pilot HX MXM tires-
22mpg, 24mph
23mpg, 26mph
24mpg, 28mph
34mpg, 60mph
31mpg, 70mph
29mpg, 74mph
The 60mph number is roughly 150miles mostly on the DC Beltway, where I just couldn't get much higher speed. The higher mph is road tripping from NoVA to FL, something I've done several times. Keep in mind the 70mph avg speed seems to require about 75mph cruise control, in general, to account for onramps and traffic slowdowns. The 74mph avg was with the cruise at 80mph. I've seen 28mpg numbers on a tank where I exceeded 80mph cruise set, but nothing worse than that. This is always with 4 of us minimum (two adults, two kids), full trunk (sometimes like level 30 Tetris full...).
I've had Pilot Sport A/S for the last 3 years. They are wearing like crap, noisy, and knocked 1mpg off all the above numbers. They stick like crazy, though.
Now with three kids, including two pre-teens, we don't road trip in the TL much anymore. We've got an MDX for that now.
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11-07-2014, 07:01 AM
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Seems most TLs are performing quite well over the years. I have a 05 6MT TL with 155k that runs and look amazing. Been pretty proactive with all the maintenance with the most recent being replacing both CV axles and all 4 shocks.
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11-09-2014, 03:35 PM
#899
180,215 miles on my 2007. Shooting for maybe 250000 and then consider the TLX Type S when Acura decides to give everyone what they want....an updated 3G
11-09-2014, 09:17 PM
#901
I like turtles
My '07 has 108,798 as of tonight. Running better then ever after the timing belt service and a valve adjustment. Next will be trans pressure switches.
11-16-2014, 05:59 AM
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New guy here, and just joined the forum. I just picked up a mint 2004 6MT with 177,000 miles on it, but you would never know it. It looks and drives like a new car, both in and out. Has some of the usual issues with the center display light not working and needs a control arm bushing, but it's a one owner and I don't think it's ever been driven in the snow. It's very tight on the road and the engine runs perfect.
I commute 35,000 a year, so it will have over 200K on it very soon, so I'll let you know how it goes.
I commute 35,000 a year, so it will have over 200K on it very soon, so I'll let you know how it goes.
11-17-2014, 06:23 PM
#912
Burning Brakes
Just hit 58K today
11-18-2014, 01:18 PM
#915
I just hit 184k. I've got an 05 6mt, got it's first clutch job a few hundred miles ago. I bought it with it's first clutch at 158k, and it survived till then, this being my first 3 pedal car. I need new CV's, they click like mad now that it's gotten cold out, but dont click in the warm. Sadly, from now on, Syracuse doesnt get very warm. Bent a rim a thousand miles ago, it's not bad at all and barely noticable. About to throw my Type-S waffles on, because I bought them with snows on them, and replaced the two worn out ones. Can't wait! Waffles will be my summer wheels as of next summer, so I'm going to dip them anthracite, whcih is very close to their stock gunmetal grey color. I'll glosssify it, and then I've got nice looking rims that won't be destroyed by the time summer comes around.
Also- When I next have the money(who knows when, between my TL, my motorcycle, and college...) I plan on getting an Aspec or Type S suspension, as I think my suspension is on it's way out. Any suggestions on which way to go?
Also- When I next have the money(who knows when, between my TL, my motorcycle, and college...) I plan on getting an Aspec or Type S suspension, as I think my suspension is on it's way out. Any suggestions on which way to go?
Last edited by Spyro235; 11-18-2014 at 01:19 PM. Reason: added suspension plans!
11-19-2014, 09:26 PM
#919
I have about 108k on my base 06 w/6MT. Still runs like a champ with absolutely no problems. Hope to keep this until it reaches at least 200k, which is about 5 years based on how much I currently drive.
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