CPO deal?
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CPO deal?
Guys,
I've been driving an 03 TL-S since 06. 255k on it.
I have a chance to get a CPO TLX with tech package and 3k miles. Sticker is just over 40k. Selling price is $34.9k.
Since its CPO, it's got thencpo warranty.
Sounds like a hell of a deal. Do I jump?
I've been driving an 03 TL-S since 06. 255k on it.
I have a chance to get a CPO TLX with tech package and 3k miles. Sticker is just over 40k. Selling price is $34.9k.
Since its CPO, it's got thencpo warranty.
Sounds like a hell of a deal. Do I jump?
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That does sound like a good price.
And a quarter of a million miles on your TL?? That's amazing.
And a quarter of a million miles on your TL?? That's amazing.
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#4
Still sounds like a pretty good price.
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No, the electronic brake is superior and comes on automatically if you have Brake Hold on when you shut down. Manual emergency brakes get used far too infrequently which can create problems.
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A bit gun shy over this.
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Thanks mapleloaf. Now the only thing holding me back is the transmission. Having replaced the unit 3x in my 03 TL, I'm a bit hesitant over the new 9spd unit. Looks like issues have been out there with this unit in chryslers, jeeps and range rovers in addition to the tlx.
A bit gun shy over this.
A bit gun shy over this.
#11
If I may ask, what was the $ cost of rebuild #3? Seems like Acura really treated you right. Acura paying 90% at 130k is flat out amazing imho. That was 30k past the end of the warranty, right?
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#3 was about 2700 with the 3 yr unlimited mileage. I could have paid less with a lesser warranty but not with how much I drive.
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I wouldn't NOT jump on the deal if your biggest concern is the transmission. They've come a long way since the horrible 2nd gen trannies.. even in the 3rd gen. the 07-08's were a lot better than the 04-06s.
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It may be a good deal price wise, but the first thing that comes to mind is why was it traded with only 3K.
May be for lots of reasons, some good, some bad, but it's pause for thought.
May be for lots of reasons, some good, some bad, but it's pause for thought.
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Yep. I know that. That's why Chrysler and Land Rover are having same issues with that model. 2014 Cherokee was delayed due to same issues.
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That honestly doesn't scare me with the CPO warranty. The thought of chronic trans issues does. Having been down that road. I keep my cars a long time.
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Id be less concerned about the trans issues than i would be about it being a service loaner. But with it only having 3k on the clock there really hasnt been much time/miles for it to be abused to badly. Oh, and my This ZF could never be as bad as the glass trans in the 2nd gen.
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Honestly, If I didn't go through the 2G TL tranny issues, I would have bought this car last night. My 2g is bulletproof otherwise. I have 15mo remaining on my trans warranty.
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Bulletproof and 15 months on tranny warranty remaining. Are you just getting itchy for something new? Which I get driving a 12 year old car, but just curious.
#33
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255k is more than I've put on any car. Only thing it could use is all the cooling hoses replaced and some paint.
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Sounds like time for a new car to me. You've driven it way past the standard life of most cars already.
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At this point, trans are trans. Issue are issues. I'm not blaming Honda/Acura for this, as the issue starts with ZF. No one know the long term durability of this unit, nor the abilities to get the software sorted correctly. Chrysler just pushed out their 3rd update and reports have them also replacing 12-15 units a week.
Acura evidently pushed out TCM update in the last couple of days, coupled with an Idle relearn, may help.
Each manufacturer has their own software based upon the application this trans unit is placed into service in.
I'm doing my due diligence here.
Acura evidently pushed out TCM update in the last couple of days, coupled with an Idle relearn, may help.
Each manufacturer has their own software based upon the application this trans unit is placed into service in.
I'm doing my due diligence here.
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At this point, trans are trans. Issue are issues. I'm not blaming Honda/Acura for this, as the issue starts with ZF. No one know the long term durability of this unit, nor the abilities to get the software sorted correctly. Chrysler just pushed out their 3rd update and reports have them also replacing 12-15 units a week.
Acura evidently pushed out TCM update in the last couple of days, coupled with an Idle relearn, may help.
Each manufacturer has their own software based upon the application this trans unit is placed into service in.
I'm doing my due diligence here.
Acura evidently pushed out TCM update in the last couple of days, coupled with an Idle relearn, may help.
Each manufacturer has their own software based upon the application this trans unit is placed into service in.
I'm doing my due diligence here.
Yep, there are some bugs, minor ones for some and major ones for others. As with anything else, YMMV and hopefully, if you go the TLX route, yours will be trouble free (or at least minor issues)!
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If "issues are issues" as you say, maybe your best bet is to just stick out your 2G at least until your tranny warranty dies. You have 15 months. Maybe just revisit the TLX in 15 months and by that time, some bugs will have been ironed out and you can still get a CPO TLX but probably significantly cheaper.
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