bear111

Hi all,
New user here. I'm interested in purchasing a CPO 2017 TLX 2.4 with tech package. Asking prices in my area (Toronto GTA) at Acura dealerships are going for $25-28k CAD with 40-60k km. Fairly open on colour choice, just not interested in parchment leather. First time buying a used car and planning to check out a few this coming weekend

-What would be a fair offer? Thinking $22-24k + tax (VMR and Canadian black book are posting $20-24k but not sure how reliable their estimates are)
-Reasonable to ask for snow tires to be thrown in? It's pretty much a necessity here in Canada and given winter is a slow selling/end of month (most TLXs have been sitting on autotrader for at least 4-6 weeks already)
-How can I make sure that the car has the TSBs and software upgrades done? I'm assuming it should be in the service records? Or do i need to bring an obd2 reader?
-Extended warranty needed? The 2.4/8dct powertrain seems to be fairly reliable without much issues, so CPO + remaining factory warranty would suffice for me
-Beyond the usual used car inspection and walkaround, anything particular I should look for on the test drive? eg. dct shifts, highway vibration, etc..
-Ebony vs espresso leather, any difference in upkeep, maintenance, wear and tear?

Thanks in advance! Hoping to join the Acura family soon!

mapleloaf

I can't answer all of your questions, but having leased a 2016 2.4 Tech and now a 2018 2.4 Elite ASpec, I have a few insights/Questions

- Mileage?
- The 17 DCT should be smooth, but check the downshifts when braking slowly, advancing, braking slowly as you come to a stop. If smooth, no worries. I had a few jolty downshifts from 2-1 on my 2016 that disappeared after a software upgrade. My 2018 is also silky smooth, no updates required. That 2.4 and the 8 DCT is a very nice combination, which is why I got out of my 2015 3.5 SH-AWD Tech.
- Definitely ask for the service records to verify any software updates.
- There should be no highway vibration unless of course you are driving at a high speed into a fierce headwind....but that's not real vibration. I drove 1500 km from Winnipeg to Minny and back at close to 80 mph much of the way and it was a joy, with power and torque for passing. Definitely take it for a good spin, highway and city.
- Price wise, depending upon the mileage, the remaining warranty, and the condition of the car, considering that a new 2018 is listed on the site for $42K, $23-$25 would be good prices. If you can get snow tires thrown in AFTER agreeing on a reasonable price, good for you. With rims and sensors, that"s usually a 2K+add, so I wouldn't hold your breath. Perhaps a discounted price for the tires would be a more realistic way to go, but I guess it depends how hungry they are and what they paid for the car.
- I had Expresso leather on my 2016 and I did love it. It wore well for the 2.5 years I had the car, no different than black leather cars I've had.

daschwa

^^ What he said.

bear111

Thanks, exactly what I was looking for. Mileage for the cars I'm looking at range from 40-60K kms and come with CPO. Will definitely plan on taking the test drive onto the highway and local driving.

For tire setup, I guess I'm just looking for a cheap winter solution to hold me off for next couple of months. Likely will be getting new set of all seasons during the spring anyways.

mapleloaf

Best of luck! Let us know how it all turns out.