Acura was labeled as a "$h!tty unreliable car" by one of it's very own mechanics
06-03-2011, 11:37 PM
#42
Well, fortunately, we can actually look up TSBs here: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/tsbs/
So, I picked 2008.
- The TSX has 4 TSBs listed, as does the TL.
- Audi A4 has 41.
- The BMW 3-Series has 81. (But if you just select the 328i, there are 3; 7 for the 335i)
- Ford Mustang has 17.
- Honda Accord has 4.
- Infiniti G35 Sedan has 19, 16 for the G35 Coupe, 18 for the G37 Coupe
- Lexus IS350 has 10
- Subaru Legacy has 4, Imprezza has 7.
I think that should be enough for some conclusions.
So, I picked 2008.
- The TSX has 4 TSBs listed, as does the TL.
- Audi A4 has 41.
- The BMW 3-Series has 81. (But if you just select the 328i, there are 3; 7 for the 335i)
- Ford Mustang has 17.
- Honda Accord has 4.
- Infiniti G35 Sedan has 19, 16 for the G35 Coupe, 18 for the G37 Coupe
- Lexus IS350 has 10
- Subaru Legacy has 4, Imprezza has 7.
I think that should be enough for some conclusions.
06-04-2011, 06:27 AM
#45
Senior Moderator
Indeed, it sounds like that tech is due for a 'lighten up Francis' response. 
The '04 TSX (my model year) has 51 TSBs! 
06-04-2011, 12:17 PM
#47
Needs more Lemon Pledge
OP, if you see the mechanics again, tell him to spend 5 minutes a day staring at the following picture to achieve a zen like attitude:
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06-04-2011, 12:48 PM
#48
Tie rods control the steering in the front end. You have 2 inner and 2 outter, but no rear ones. Unless of course your car has rear wheel steering, which I don't believe was an option on TL's.
I thought I was the only one that noticed. It instantly made me think the tech was full of crap. My suspicion after reading everything (like a few others) was that he was just trying to sell that extended warranty. Maybe he meant some other steering/suspension part.The turbo encabulator on the 3G TL is notoriously awful. Muffler bearings go out randomly as well, sometimes catastrophically failing. I figure this is a good time to mention that we have a special on the extended warranty...
06-09-2011, 11:24 AM
#52
Honestly, some of the things he told me scared me quite a bit:
After about an hour and a half of talking we def. bonded a bit and I'm starting to feel uneasy about my TL-S especially since my warranty is about to expire in 20 miles. He really really recommended me to get the extended warranty, its $2500, but well worth it. He said one major problem and it will pay for itself. Before I firmly said NO to the warranty, now Im seriously considering...
I don't care, I'm not selling my car even with all the problems I still love it and will keep it..thinking about that warranty tho...
After about an hour and a half of talking we def. bonded a bit and I'm starting to feel uneasy about my TL-S especially since my warranty is about to expire in 20 miles. He really really recommended me to get the extended warranty, its $2500, but well worth it. He said one major problem and it will pay for itself. Before I firmly said NO to the warranty, now Im seriously considering...
I don't care, I'm not selling my car even with all the problems I still love it and will keep it..thinking about that warranty tho...
06-09-2011, 01:03 PM
#53
Three Wheelin'
Like what everyone said he's either a disgruntled worker or giving you a sales pitch. My 3G is currently at the dealer with a broken TB at just a little over 50K and its very frustrating not to mention the crap the dealer gives you (I had to take mine in since it is still under the powertrain warranty). They tried to pinpoint the problem back to me, from driver abuse to neglect of maintenance to using wrong fluids, Its really all BS. I can go on and on but if I can avoid the dealer I will! Will I buy another Acura? Yes I will, if they will get better designs. Will I buy it from the same dealer even though its closest? HELL NO!!
06-09-2011, 03:23 PM
#54
I would not want to be a honda or toyota mechanic simply due to the fact that because of the reliability of these cars you wont get as much work as a mechanic who works for bmw, mercedes or most of the other euro brands. Thats where the money is.
06-10-2011, 12:40 AM
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Dude was just trying to sell you a warranty or was a straight hater of his job, enough seen here.
I mean there always has to be one hater at a job, or every job would be wonderful.
I mean there always has to be one hater at a job, or every job would be wonderful.
06-10-2011, 01:44 AM
#56
Not necessarily true. The main mechanic I use specializes in Hondas and other Japanese brands and is usually booked for weeks. It just happens that his customers have high-milage cars.
The Toyota specialist in my town is always busy while others (who work on all makes and models) are not. 
06-10-2011, 02:06 AM
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Honestly, some of the things he told me scared me quite a bit ...
After about an hour and a half of talking we def. bonded a bit and I'm starting to feel uneasy about my TL-S ... now Im seriously considering the warranty... I don't care, I'm not selling my car even with all the problems ...
I'm not buying it, since I was kinda calling bullshit on everything he said anyway.
After about an hour and a half of talking we def. bonded a bit and I'm starting to feel uneasy about my TL-S ... now Im seriously considering the warranty... I don't care, I'm not selling my car even with all the problems ...
I'm not buying it, since I was kinda calling bullshit on everything he said anyway.
06-10-2011, 02:08 AM
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My lord the stupid in this thread is getting strong.
And on that note, not sure anything else useful can come from this thread...
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