drewb71

Hello Folks- I am looking at a local to me 01 RL 2 owner car. Naples Gold Tan Leather Non-Navi. Second owner since 2004 and 40,000. It comes with a folder 2 inches worth, full of work done and repairs from 2004-present.

The RL Drives nice and smooth and tight. Everything seems to work as expected. It does have the SRS light that is on, but saw the fix for that. The TB was changed at 125,xxx, so it is due in the next 12,500 miles and just passed PA inspection, interior looks great, new tires at 190K, work done at 207K includes tune-up, air filter, fuel filter, power steering flush, drive belt change, rear brake pads, all fluids.

It has a scuff on the left front bumper and a little rust forming on the right rear corner, plus a very slight crease on the right front fender. Looking to use as commuter car to work highway and in town 3-4 days (200 miles a week) a week and perhaps a grocery getter as needed. This would be a 4th car, but used in conjunction with my DD which is a manual, but due to left hip and knee arthritis, looking for a reliable automatic.

Owner is asking $1,500 and I offered a $1,000 and he politely said no. Looking at going back to him at $1,150, with $1,200 being my max. Is that a reasonable price for the car and the condition and care it has received from this gentleman?

Rex Kramer

Do you have any leverage to justify your offer?
Will it need tires soon?
The asking price seems fair... it's worth how much you are willing to pay.

drewb71

Hey Rex- other than what I mentioned and my description of the car, not a lot of leverage other than the TB was done at 125,xxx and will need to be done in the next 12,000 miles.
Tire are pretty decent. Solid car, not a true beater, but not a uber xtra clean car either.....

Jakes_tl

Sounds like it was very well taken care of, therefore I wouldn't be afraid to buy it. But at that mileage don't expect it to run forever, it can died anyday

drewb71

Im not going into this that the car will last forever, however I am very religious about performing maintenance and proactive service on all my cars. So if I do the TB kit and stay on top of service this car could not go another 50-100,000 miles in the next 10 years? I thought these first generation RL's were built well?

Rex Kramer

My one owner '98 Has about 195K, I expect that I could go another 100K after the TB is done @ 200k.
These are very reliable cars.

drewb71

Talked with the owner Tuesday and offered $1,200, he asked for $1,300 and we met at $1,250.

Picked it up last night. Drives great at 60-70MPH as well as 30-50MPH. Will need the TB kit and perhaps while under there do the valve cover gaskets for good measure. Trans fluid flushed 4,000 miles ago last year and car came with a fresh oil change and full tank of gas. Not bad for buying privately....

kapikap

not a bad find. the body issues look like it can be an easy fix to look more presentable.

at that mileage , timing belt, water pump change now. every 80000 is the manufacturer recommendation. Give the car a nice bath and polishing.

I would also drain and fill with Honda Antifreeze. Vacuum and refill AC, drain and flush brakes, steering, gear oil and replace with Honda product. I can see that ride giving you another 80000 miles without a hitch.

I get about 160 miles out of a tank of gas, mostly city driving. On the highway, I can go about 280-300 miles on a tank. my normal fill up is 13.5 gallons.