View Poll Results: What is your Mileage on your TL?????
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Who's got the highest mileage?
Three Wheelin'
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Central NJ
wow, after reading all the responses, i don't feel so bad about driving my car some more hahaha. I'm trying to keep the miles down, so I try to drive as little as possible 
closing in on 3 months 3700 miles (seems like nothing now that I've read all your responses haha)
closing in on 3 months 3700 miles (seems like nothing now that I've read all your responses haha)
100k miles club
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: 909, CA
as of today - 18 months and 1 day
~44,000 miles
just a couple warranty repairs: rattle on the sun roof and passenger door and heat shield with the "whistling noise"
EL42s BLEW out on me on the freeway. lucky i didn't hit anyone/anything. this happened around 27K miles
112 miles/day commute 95% freeway
i follow the MID religiously and only use 91 octane from shell, 76, mobil - nothing else
though i'm getting close to my warranty expiration, i love driving this car. was debating on using my civic as mon-fri car but i figured i'm paying for the car, i'm getting my money's worth. i'd love another TL, 6MT next time
~44,000 miles
just a couple warranty repairs: rattle on the sun roof and passenger door and heat shield with the "whistling noise"
EL42s BLEW out on me on the freeway. lucky i didn't hit anyone/anything. this happened around 27K miles
112 miles/day commute 95% freeway
i follow the MID religiously and only use 91 octane from shell, 76, mobil - nothing else
though i'm getting close to my warranty expiration, i love driving this car. was debating on using my civic as mon-fri car but i figured i'm paying for the car, i'm getting my money's worth. i'd love another TL, 6MT next time
100k miles club
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: 909, CA
Originally Posted by Actuary
can I ask if anyone can post potential problem areas with high mileage TL? Preferbly beyond 60,000 miles barrier.
Originally Posted by johnnykuz
68,000 miles since delivery on 2/14/2004. I did as much as 1700 miles weekly in my last job (I'm in sales)
Originally Posted by macmanut
Purchased May of 2004 and have 66,550 miles
Originally Posted by MIKELB
57,500+ in 18 months and loving every mile
not many with 3rd gen but a few more 2nd gen TLs i bet
One on the right for me
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Bay Area, CA
closing in on 32000, had the car since last july. the only problems that i have had (aside from having the el42 blow out on the freeway) have been with the cd player (stopped working, fixed under warranty) and the passenger side window regulator (window rolls down, then rolls up 2 inches, then rolls back down). warranty work has also included taking care of some paint issues. other than that everything has worked out perfect. i hit a skunk the other day so my car smells bad right now.
Three Wheelin'
Joined: Jan 2001
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Originally Posted by subinf
closing in on 32000, had the car since last july. the only problems that i have had (aside from having the el42 blow out on the freeway) have been with the cd player (stopped working, fixed under warranty) and the passenger side window regulator (window rolls down, then rolls up 2 inches, then rolls back down). warranty work has also included taking care of some paint issues. other than that everything has worked out perfect. i hit a skunk the other day so my car smells bad right now.
That's a lot of issues for 32,000 aside from the tire that is... for one year. The engine does not have to blow to say it is not that great. The car is only good for the sum of the parts. You're lucky you did not win the brake and rattle lottery as well.
All anoying issues that could happen again. Acura wants people to feel good about their cars and these are minor and so the car is perfect. So what happens the next 32,000 miles...
One on the right for me
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Bay Area, CA
Originally Posted by mickey3c
That's a lot of issues for 32,000 aside from the tire that is... for one year. The engine does not have to blow to say it is not that great. The car is only good for the sum of the parts. You're lucky you did not win the brake and rattle lottery as well.
All anoying issues that could happen again. Acura wants people to feel good about their cars and these are minor and so the car is perfect. So what happens the next 32,000 miles...
All anoying issues that could happen again. Acura wants people to feel good about their cars and these are minor and so the car is perfect. So what happens the next 32,000 miles...
well i still have the rattles when its cold...brakes squeak but im replacing them next week so maybe i can do better work (or maybe just better parts).
Intermediate
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 48
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From: Austin, TX
What is the highest mileage 3rd Gen TL out there?
Just want to find out how the car is holding up after all these miles inside and out? I have a '04 with close to 21k. Everything working fine accept the dash did got ashy and the 303 did made it look better. The seat/bolster is looking fine as I have been treating with leather conditioner maybe once a quarter.
Thanks,
Sam
Thanks,
Sam
Pro
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 728
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From: Queens, New York
i have about 33K..but i know Nitrotiger has about 70K and he beats the hell outta his car and its still mint. the interior is looking better than mine and i take care of mine. Could be because i have ebony and he has beige..the ebony shows alittle more wear. But his TL is holding up great and he puts down great power too and its very consistant.
Travis
Travis
Advanced
Joined: May 2006
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From: Chesapeake, VA
I have 30,300 on mine, bought used but previous owner took mighty good care of it. Must have been garaged. Interior is holding up well, and the engine is still sounding sweet. I think that in the long run we will appreciate the TL versus a Lexus or Infiniti. Honda has always built a long lasting vehicle, with a little TLC!
I've been Canonized ;)
Joined: May 2006
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From: FL
Originally Posted by dero79
I have 30,300 on mine, bought used but previous owner took mighty good care of it. Must have been garaged. Interior is holding up well, and the engine is still sounding sweet. I think that in the long run we will appreciate the TL versus a Lexus or Infiniti. Honda has always built a long lasting vehicle, with a little TLC!
I dust my TL.
Joined: May 2006
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From: Monterey, CA
Originally Posted by mcmanut
I have just over 97K on my 2004. I have had the car just over 2 yrs.
Instructor
Joined: May 2004
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I have only done oil changes every 7K,Trans fluid changes every 20K, air filters very 20k,Cabin Filter at 60K and front brakes at 95K. That is it.( I have done all my own service) I am on my 3rd set of tires including the OEM tires. 1st set was Pilots A/S. The 3rd set are Kumos.
Instructor
Joined: May 2004
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Sam, the car is holding up very well and runs like it was new. No issues at all. I had the same dash board issue . I just used warm water with a gray towel( same color as the dash) and the white is gone.
I plan to run the car as long as possible( I would like to get 300K)
Hope this help
I plan to run the car as long as possible( I would like to get 300K)
Hope this help
Senior Moderator
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Cleveland area, OH
I am at 49.3k miles. I finally bought an Acuracare extended warranty...right at the last minute, because I'm planning on keeping the car a while longer. 
mcmanut....I think 97k miles takes the cake. At the rate you're driving, you'll be at 250k miles at five years. Thanks for the vote of confidence in the 2004 TL, it makes me feel better as I drive further in mine.
mcmanut....I think 97k miles takes the cake. At the rate you're driving, you'll be at 250k miles at five years. Thanks for the vote of confidence in the 2004 TL, it makes me feel better as I drive further in mine.
Advanced
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: South Florida
Originally Posted by jtruman
32K on mine, bought December 2004
05 C230K & 09 135i 6MT
Joined: Jul 2003
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From: GA
Haha I'm amused by people who report how well the car is holding up at 30k miles. It IS a Honda product.. 30k miles isn't quite broken in yet. My 02 TL is at 63k and it's just getting broken in (unfortunately, the transmission is just getting "broken").
It's good to hear that the people with over 50k, 74k, and 97k aren't have real issues, though.
It's good to hear that the people with over 50k, 74k, and 97k aren't have real issues, though.
High Mileage on a 3G TL?
Just curious... as we all know the problems with 2G TL's/CL's and their trannys and newer accords w/ higher mileage..
I wanted to know whats the most mileage anybodys got on their 3G and if they've had any problems and what kind...
I wanted to know whats the most mileage anybodys got on their 3G and if they've had any problems and what kind...
Pro
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 547
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From: Delaware/Philly
I don't think I have high mileage, but I have had my tranny replaced twice. I have 65k now and had 55k when the first tranny was replaced for a shudder between 3rd and 4th. The second tranny was done at 61k because of whining. The second tranny was never right from day one. It took 2 months of trips back to the dealer and a drive with district rep to finallly get them to replace it again. Now all is well.
