bigell201

Ok I've been reading alot how pple how pple have high miles so I bought a tsx recently with 200 for 5k did I overpay? Maintenence was done every 10 miles since being bought all recipts are in the car still no problems tyranny fluid is still clean and oil wasent black no problems everything work you guys think I payed to much? It's an 08 btw

bigell201

200k

justnspace

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Dont think like that man.
if you think you over paid, you're going to be worried that you overpaid.

Congrats on your beautiful 08 TSX!
Do you have any plans for the car?

bigell201

Lol yea want to make it look nice just try and actually keep it fresh and not mess it up I love the interior everyone that gets in it says it feels like a car of the year and it drives amazing and oo I love the mpg on it 10 bucks half a tank o man I drive random places for no reason lol switched from a trailblazer to this so a huge difference in handling

bigell201

I just wanna make sure the car wont crap out on me soon

mrgold35

Actually, an 08 for $5K (assuming clean title) is a good deal in my book. Most 08 TSX blue-book are around $10,000-$15,000 with 50,000 to 100,000 less miles. There is no guarantee the higher price give you a better vehicle. My 06 with just under 120,000 miles has been rock solid with routine maint, tires, battery, brakes, and wipers. Sometimes very low mileage can be worst for a car compared to high hwy mileage. The only thing I would start doing is double checking the serpentine belt, radiator hoses, plug wires are in good condition. Replacing all fluids (AT, brake, anti-freeze, power steering, check A/C). And you might have to plan for alternator, starter or suspension parts; but, that could still be good for another 100K.

The TSX wasn't the best seller; but, it might have been the best car Acura sold in its line-up during that time.

justnspace

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so, you didnt do research or had the car inspected before buying it!?

in general the TSX is bullet proof, but if the previous owner didnt take care of the car...................................
All bets are off.

make sure you're fluent with maintenance work! and take care of your car and she will take care of you!

bigell201

No I did check it and so did a mechanic everything's alright might have to change spark plugs what I meant was since it having a lot of hw miles I was concerned but you guys assured me I'm good and the previous owner has recipt for all the maintenance he's done and he's taken good care of her every 10k miles also one last question dealer said it's not good to replace atf because it has alot of miles is this true?

justnspace

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^replacing ATF is apart of maintenance.
please do it.

bigell201

Ok thanks will do this weekend I have 2 bottles of honda dw1 that's the replacement for z1 right? Gonna have to buy some more

DroidDonTSX

5K for a 08 TSX with 200k is a good deal. These car can last up to 300k with maintnance alone and have little issues. If your going to do a tranny fluid change do a 3x3 fluid exchange. Drain 3 quarts, add 3 quarts, and drive 50-100 miles. After that repeat if wanted.

They are great cars, and like someone else said it was the best car acura ever produced.

mdkxtreme

Well, any car you purchase at 200k miles is going to be risky, not just the TSX. On the plus side, since you bought an 08 you're less likely to experience problems that are apparent in the 04-05 year TSX's.

I'd say if you don't know the maintenance history of this car, just watch out for AC, alternator, transmission fluid, accessory belt, accessory belt tensioner, etc. Basically the maintenance of ANY car at 200k miles. Enjoy it.

tsxykid105

Can we take all take a moment and admire that $10 fills his tank halfway..but anytime I buy a car I always change every fluid, filters, spark plug even if it was done a week ago. The tsx is a pretty solid car. My 05 has 178k on it and the only thing that happened to it other than normal maint was a coil went bad and alternator went out. I just picked up a 04 with 168k on it and same thing as my 05 no major problems. As long as it was cared for it'll be a great car. I forget who the guy on herenis but he has a white 04 I believe with like 430k miles it. Awesomeeeee.

bigell201

Yea just changed the spark plugs yesterday gonna do tyranny fluid when it get warmer and will definitely do the 3rd atf change and yea he kept most recipts for every 10,000 miles so he took very good care of it and spark plugs looked good when changing no fluid in the coil pack aswell and yea here in jersey 10 bucks gets me halfway on super it's awesome loving my tsx and you guys are awesome spend all day reading stuff on here

bigell201

So I spoke with the original owner today thank god he was the only owner told me he serviced the car every 10,000 miles had the oil change when due said no major repairs were needed just decided to get a mercedes older man in his 50 said all miles were highway driven and gave me the code for the hfl dealer was trying to charge 165 see what a little detective works does lol