Found an old friend
11-23-2013, 10:48 PM
#1
Radical Member
Thread Starter
Found an old friend
While searching Craigslist a few days ago, I found my very first TL. The very 1996 TL I bought almost 5 years ago for $3000 with 130k on her. I sold it when I bought my 06 TL, and have missed it ever since. It now has 260k on it, and they are asking $3200. Called up the owners, and they remember me! I test drove it today, and it sounds, smells, and drives just like I remember. I really have no reason to buy iy, but I am going to. Even if I dont drive it, at least i know that some punk teenager isn't thrashing around in it!
11-23-2013, 11:33 PM
#3
Radical Member
Thread Starter
Too bad i am going to have to pay more the seconf time around for the same car! hahaha. The owner used it to drive back and forth to work on the freeway every day, and they took it to the Ducks football games here in oregon, because it's green, and matched the team colors
did that song come on from the siffle comercial lol.. "" baby come back u can blame it all on me" lol
11-24-2013, 08:55 AM
#5
Three Wheelin'
You should at least try to negotiate the price down. The car will soon be 18 yrs old and has 260k miles and will be due for another timing belt job soon.
Makes me miss mine even more than I do and I got rid of her over a year ago.
Trending Topics
12-15-2013, 12:52 AM
#8
Radical Member
Thread Starter
Well, it's been almost three weeks now. Got insurance for it, and transfered the title. Hopefully the last time the title ever changes names!
Bought new balljoints and struts last week, and a trans filter and new fluid. Now I just have to find a day where I can spend some time working on it. Working 60 hpurs a week doesnt leave much time for projects!
Bought new balljoints and struts last week, and a trans filter and new fluid. Now I just have to find a day where I can spend some time working on it. Working 60 hpurs a week doesnt leave much time for projects!
12-16-2013, 11:35 PM
#12
Wow! Reminds me of what happened to me when I sold my Accord a month ago because I purchased my TL. I used to own a TSX and I sold it to a guy about three years ago. The guy who bought my Accord turned out to be the same guy who bought my TSX. I thought that was a crazy coincidence. Sorry, not trying to thread jack. Carry on.
12-16-2013, 11:37 PM
#13
While searching Craigslist a few days ago, I found my very first TL. The very 1996 TL I bought almost 5 years ago for $3000 with 130k on her. I sold it when I bought my 06 TL, and have missed it ever since. It now has 260k on it, and they are asking $3200. Called up the owners, and they remember me! I test drove it today, and it sounds, smells, and drives just like I remember. I really have no reason to buy iy, but I am going to. Even if I dont drive it, at least i know that some punk teenager isn't thrashing around in it!
12-17-2013, 02:45 AM
#15
Radical Member
Thread Starter
I sold it to them for 3200. They clocked her up to 260k and sold it back for 3100. I got hosed a little bit, but they had to put a heater blower in, new axles, a starter, and a radiator. Oh, and new calipers in the rear.
KBB values the car at 1500, but I felt fine with 3100.
KBB values the car at 1500, but I felt fine with 3100.
12-17-2013, 09:15 PM
#17
Radical Member
Thread Starter
The only pictures I have of it now, are the pictures of the dent my coworker put in it today when she slammed her door into it. I saw her do it, and she did nothing but wipe the paint off the edge of her door (90's Tercel) and walk past me. Not a word said. After work i went to a body shop and got a quote...$406. I will set that on her work station in the morning.
12-18-2013, 10:43 PM
#19
Radical Member
Thread Starter
I confronted her today, with the boss as mediator, and she is going to pay for it to get fixed. She gave the good ol' "it's just an old car" line
12-27-2013, 08:29 PM
#22
Radical Member
Thread Starter
Ha, I havent had a day off in a week now, and worked a double on Christmas. Havent had much time! Hopefully will be vacuuming and washing it tomorrow, and then i will!
The following users liked this post:
9632tl (12-31-2013)
01-03-2014, 09:59 PM
#30
Drifting
So you just bought it and didn't really need it? I admire that! You know that makes you different than anyone else on this forum, at least those that I have talked to. I say if you are born again, if you want something, you should get it. Especially if you are a hard worker.
.
.
Last edited by Chad05TL; 01-03-2014 at 10:12 PM.
The following users liked this post:
9632tl (01-04-2014)
You are making me miss my TL...
01-09-2014, 08:36 PM
#36
Radical Member
Thread Starter
Last edited by 9632tl; 01-09-2014 at 08:37 PM. Reason: After a wash, and right before new struts and control arms were installed
01-09-2014, 10:42 PM
#37
Three Wheelin'
Two very nice and clean cars in this thread. Makes me want to wash mines, take a pic and upload here as well, haha. 
Is it me, or do you have a busted driver's side condom?
Is it me, or do you have a busted driver's side condom?
