JustinZ

My 2006 TL got side swiped and becuase of the damage was deemed a total loss.

So naturally I'm looking at the 4G TL as a replacement. I'm looking at a 2012+ Elite

So far I've read that the propeller shafts go bad and the 3.7s have oil consumption and piston slap(?) sound issues

would this be a car that would last me for the next 10 years?
If not any other suggestions? 5G TLX?

dopeboy1

I'm expecting mine to last the next 10 years. You can always buy a FWD if the potential prop shaft/oil consumption problems scare you. Although the sh-awd is highly recommended. Prices seem pretty good too considering how much car you get.

losiglow

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Can't comment on the AWD but my FWD just turned over 250K.

JustinZ

Yeah, a 2012 elite seems like a great deal -- but those issues do scare me off...

Maybe a FWD is the better choice, I will miss the blind spot indicators thou

ripcityTL

New member here, I just picked up a 2011 SH-AWD w/ tech yesterday for $9,559 + fees w/ 80k in great condition. I got a steal because my brother works at the dealer and gave me a heads up they are trying to sell off their inventory AT COST to family and friends because with COVID19 they aren't selling anything and each day the car sits on their lots they have to pay taxes on the cars. If you know anyone that works at a dealership it's a great chance to see if you can save a bit of money. The dealership had the car listed at $13,000.

bryan916

I honestly LOVE my 4G SH. I only burn about a quart/5k miles. Don't have a propeller shaft whining like a couple others seem to have. Highly recommended. Handles like it's on rails and has grip for days when flooring it.

Devasta00

no get a 4cylinder accord instead of this gas hog

dopeboy1

but gas is cheap right now

Devasta00

for now

justnspace

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Well, I hope it goes up.
price of an oil barrel is absolutely decimating the oil industry.

hadokenuh

From what I've read, the 3.7 has a design flaw causing the problem and Acura doesn't want to fix it (they discontinued it). So even if you get a new block under warranty, it will eventually consume oil again.

But if you get a FWD model, I can see it will last you 10 years without many troubles.

Mutt36

Just bought a 4g 2010 sh awd 105000 miles with tech for 14000. I have seen other 4gs go for 19000.

shurik74

probably low mileage and manual tranny