Hello all,


Just made an account for this forum, also been reading a lot on transmission and aux "issues" for the 06 models and what not.
I am not a car guy at all so bear with me please.




Anyways, my brother has a black TL 06 with 100xxx on it.
from all the reading, I'm certain the transmission is done.
completely surprised cause this car felts so nice in comparison to my ride, I currently drive a Honda odyessy 1996 with 365xxx on that puppy runs beautifully. BTW my older brother did take my ride for the time being as his ride is out of commission lol


My brother was planning to sell his car to me a couple weeks ago but held off, since the incident happened i guess its perfect time for him to upgrade to an suv for a family he is starting in a year or so.
so he offered me the vehicle for 7000. i would have pay my dad back for the repair cost of the rebuilt transmission, which would cost 2800.


I haven't looked into repairs shops or dealerships yet, but im sure they are going to be pricey.


what are your thoughts on purchasing this vehicle and fixing the transmission? im the type of guy to run things to the ground so i would try to keep it as long as possible. I don't mind the odyssey, with that being said though if this TL is going to give me the same issues in the future. i rather put my money towards a 2009 civic or something.


i am also worried if the second transmission reliable? any experience out there with the second transmission breaking down aswell?


fyi i live in Vancouver, Canada. i don't think the warranty and good will offers are as good as the states


thank you for your time people.

 

Not a good idea purchasing a car from a relative, especially when the car has a trans problem. KBB, excellent condition in US is $9435, add in the trans repair and that value has been exceeded. Also at that mileage, another concern, has the timing belt been replaced, plugs replaced, if not big dollars +/- $1000.
Cost of tires, repairs, gas (premium required) etc will far exceed the cost of ownership of a Honda Civic. So, the bottom line, just depends what you want, a sporty semi-luxury vehicle or what might be called a small transportation vehicle. Actually, in the $10k range you'll find many cars available and even the small or intermediate cars come with many accessories as standard equipment.
Good Luck

 

your brother should give you a better discount than that!!!!!!!!!!

as it stands now; $7k for a car that has a dead tranny ISNT IN ANY WAY, SHAPE, OR FORM a good deal.

 

Well 7000 CAD is 6206.94 US Dollars... yea you're probably gonna want to stay away.

 

Good point. In Toronto avg $10400. Still not a bargain.

 

DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT rebuild that transmission. Source a 2007 Honda Accord V6 transmission and install it. There were significant design changes made to that transmission that will help it last longer

it is a direct swap with the only things you need to do are

1. swap wire harness from your trans to that one
2. install a new water to oil cooler (get the TL one for best results)