MY 2004 TL AT, has decided to take longer to start. Use to be a second or so, now it takes around 3-4 seconds.

Things to note: my car has 161k on it, the fuel is low (light just came on) and I had it sitting for around 3 months.
I did have my girlfriend move it and start it every couple weeks so I'm not sure if that's it. When it is in the process of cranking it still cranks strong. I have a good charge, and a good battery...

So my thoughts are spark plugs, or bad gas.

Anyone have anything else to add? Similar experience?

 

I'm assuming that you're referring to it taking longer to start from a cold start. Did you already put the car on jumper cables w/ another car and see how long it takes to start up? Cold weather and sitting is bad.. even if it's only started once a week.

 

well it takes longer from cold and semi cold starts. We were in Walgreens for maybe 10 mins and it took awhile to start. Any suggestions?

 

If it's been sitting for a bit, how about use some Regane in the tank, new gas, and see if that helps. I can't imagine the spark plugs 'going bad' from the car sitting. It's probably bad gas. By the way, are the plugs the originals?

 

They're NGK or denso iridiums (can't remember exactly), No idea if its the originals, as I bought it at 150k I seriously doubt it tho. I've been putting off the $80 Plug change tho.. maybe its just time.

 

UPDATE: I just finished putting in autolite iridium plugs (all I can afford right now), a full can of Regane for high mileage engines, and a bottle of Iso-Heet with about a 1/4 tank of fresh gas. Did a test drive, and so far it feels smoother. I'm letting the seafoam soak right now and I'll do another drive and update.