Highest Mileage 1G TSX
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Special-K
125K, transmission replaced, right axle replaced. Total of $4800 in repairs including labor. Now I need master and slave clutch cylinders replaced which I was quoted $540 including labor.
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Drifting
04 6MT with 118,000 and counting. So far the only thing it's needed were axles, tires, and a leaky AC hose.
Although Im fairly certain I have a bad motor mount and the axles I bought from Heeltoe have been clicking/popping around tight corners. It's also gonna need brakes soon, potentially front wheel bearings, and a few other front suspension components along with the regular scheduled maintenance.
Although Im fairly certain I have a bad motor mount and the axles I bought from Heeltoe have been clicking/popping around tight corners. It's also gonna need brakes soon, potentially front wheel bearings, and a few other front suspension components along with the regular scheduled maintenance.
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I just crossed the 200K milestone 2 days ago on my way down to Charleston SC from Charlotte NC for xmas break. No major issues at all....this could be th bestest car ever!!! runs as smooth as before. minor issues throughout the years:
- shutter breaks...no matter what rotors or pad I use
- front interior door light is out....button is warped or something
- driver seat slightly moves occasional when breaking...Ive read on this forum others who also had this problem
- Alternator was replaced under warranty
- door locks on passenger was not working properly...had to take the door apart to put a rod back into the proper place and it worked....also had to use a mirror to see and unfortunately, left the mirror in the door and had to take it apart....AGAIN! haha
Other than that, the car has been excellent. Ive been thinking about getting a TL in the future.
- shutter breaks...no matter what rotors or pad I use
- front interior door light is out....button is warped or something
- driver seat slightly moves occasional when breaking...Ive read on this forum others who also had this problem
- Alternator was replaced under warranty
- door locks on passenger was not working properly...had to take the door apart to put a rod back into the proper place and it worked....also had to use a mirror to see and unfortunately, left the mirror in the door and had to take it apart....AGAIN! haha
Other than that, the car has been excellent. Ive been thinking about getting a TL in the future.
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I upgraded to slotted aftermarket rotors and has been perfect for 2 years now. Before they would warp every month. Best investment PERIOD. I'm super impressed at the reliability of this car so far. Knock on trees.
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this man speaks the truth!!!! aftermarket rotors are amazing
#18
Guys:
What exactly are "slotted" aftermarket rotors?
Does "slotted" mean perforated? Are these the type of rotors that high performance cars such as the Porsche 911 have? These rotors are not completely smooth but have perforations or holes?
What exactly are "slotted" aftermarket rotors?
Does "slotted" mean perforated? Are these the type of rotors that high performance cars such as the Porsche 911 have? These rotors are not completely smooth but have perforations or holes?
#19
I thought I replied to a thread like this a while back, but anyways....
@ ~ 97000 miles
Problems:
Transmission replaced
Axles replaced
Motor mount fixed
Brake rotors, pads, and lines upgraded
Creaking in rear shelf (fixed at 5k miles)
While I do think this was an unexpected amount of things to fix, my mods, driving style, and condition of the roads may have contributed to these items failing.
@ ~ 97000 miles
Problems:
Transmission replaced
Axles replaced
Motor mount fixed
Brake rotors, pads, and lines upgraded
Creaking in rear shelf (fixed at 5k miles)
While I do think this was an unexpected amount of things to fix, my mods, driving style, and condition of the roads may have contributed to these items failing.
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the ones i got have long slots not the holes. But no these aren't only for performance. You can use them just to have better braking with no more warping AT ALL. i paid about 400 bucks for new front rotors. Totally worth it.
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120,000 miles.
Dash lights went out, new cd player installed, warranty.
Warped rotors replaced twice under warranty.
Rear bearings replaced at 70,000.
Other minor problems but overall it's been running well.
Dash lights went out, new cd player installed, warranty.
Warped rotors replaced twice under warranty.
Rear bearings replaced at 70,000.
Other minor problems but overall it's been running well.
#24
05 Tsx @ 105k
Not as many miles as you guys but
20k - Front disk warped
95k - AC Blewed
100k - Front wheel bearings - driver side
105k - (A days ago) accessory belt
Everything would have cost a pretty penny but was all cover under Acura Care Warranty (till 116k)
Basically its been back to the shop more times the past 3 months then the 4.5 years I own it.. lol
Not as many miles as you guys but
20k - Front disk warped
95k - AC Blewed
100k - Front wheel bearings - driver side
105k - (A days ago) accessory belt
Everything would have cost a pretty penny but was all cover under Acura Care Warranty (till 116k)
Basically its been back to the shop more times the past 3 months then the 4.5 years I own it.. lol
#25
131,000
Brakes- New rotors
Battery- New Optima Red
Tires- a couple sets
Right Axel-leaks, might need to replace or reseal it. No problems from it
Just had my timing chain slip, we'll see how this goes.
Brakes- New rotors
Battery- New Optima Red
Tires- a couple sets
Right Axel-leaks, might need to replace or reseal it. No problems from it
Just had my timing chain slip, we'll see how this goes.
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hi new member here from ireland 250k miles its my taxi in dublin 04 its badged honda accord 2.4 over here. best car i have ever owned still on original everything clutch suspension. wondering bout timing chain honda ireland tell me its for the life of the car as i do oil and filter changes every 6 k fully synthetic oil
#28
Just found this board - i have a crazy commute to work - have 186K+ miles on my 04 TSX and LOVE THIS CAR!
Issues over the years:
* Agree with the router postings from about - car shakes on breaking - gonna look at those after market ones.
* AC did crap out - but i was within warranty at the time and that got fixed for free.
* Clutch around 90K, second clutch still looked good when checked at 175K
* Wacky battery wire short where battery connects to engine. Replaced battery and all internal wires (not cheap labor project)
* Paint chipping on front hood - drives me crazy but haven't gotten around to get it detailed. I commute 120 miles on the highway every day - so i'm sure my chipping is worse because of the roads i take
I am not a "car girl" and do not do any maintenance myself - i made the choice when i bought the car new that i would take it for every required maintenance at the local Dealer who is awesome (Bridgewater Acura, Bridgewater, NJ) and i think a lot of issues that i may have had were avoided by staying on top of that tuning and maintenance. Just my opinion. This car might just be that amazing that i could have neglected that work, and would been just fine. Dunno
Aiming for 300K We'll see!
Issues over the years:
* Agree with the router postings from about - car shakes on breaking - gonna look at those after market ones.
* AC did crap out - but i was within warranty at the time and that got fixed for free.
* Clutch around 90K, second clutch still looked good when checked at 175K
* Wacky battery wire short where battery connects to engine. Replaced battery and all internal wires (not cheap labor project)
* Paint chipping on front hood - drives me crazy but haven't gotten around to get it detailed. I commute 120 miles on the highway every day - so i'm sure my chipping is worse because of the roads i take
I am not a "car girl" and do not do any maintenance myself - i made the choice when i bought the car new that i would take it for every required maintenance at the local Dealer who is awesome (Bridgewater Acura, Bridgewater, NJ) and i think a lot of issues that i may have had were avoided by staying on top of that tuning and maintenance. Just my opinion. This car might just be that amazing that i could have neglected that work, and would been just fine. Dunno
Aiming for 300K We'll see!
#29
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Just found this board - i have a crazy commute to work - have 186K+ miles on my 04 TSX and LOVE THIS CAR!
Issues over the years:
* Agree with the router postings from about - car shakes on breaking - gonna look at those after market ones.
* AC did crap out - but i was within warranty at the time and that got fixed for free.
* Clutch around 90K, second clutch still looked good when checked at 175K
* Wacky battery wire short where battery connects to engine. Replaced battery and all internal wires (not cheap labor project)
* Paint chipping on front hood - drives me crazy but haven't gotten around to get it detailed. I commute 120 miles on the highway every day - so i'm sure my chipping is worse because of the roads i take
I am not a "car girl" and do not do any maintenance myself - i made the choice when i bought the car new that i would take it for every required maintenance at the local Dealer who is awesome (Bridgewater Acura, Bridgewater, NJ) and i think a lot of issues that i may have had were avoided by staying on top of that tuning and maintenance. Just my opinion. This car might just be that amazing that i could have neglected that work, and would been just fine. Dunno
Aiming for 300K We'll see!
Issues over the years:
* Agree with the router postings from about - car shakes on breaking - gonna look at those after market ones.
* AC did crap out - but i was within warranty at the time and that got fixed for free.
* Clutch around 90K, second clutch still looked good when checked at 175K
* Wacky battery wire short where battery connects to engine. Replaced battery and all internal wires (not cheap labor project)
* Paint chipping on front hood - drives me crazy but haven't gotten around to get it detailed. I commute 120 miles on the highway every day - so i'm sure my chipping is worse because of the roads i take
I am not a "car girl" and do not do any maintenance myself - i made the choice when i bought the car new that i would take it for every required maintenance at the local Dealer who is awesome (Bridgewater Acura, Bridgewater, NJ) and i think a lot of issues that i may have had were avoided by staying on top of that tuning and maintenance. Just my opinion. This car might just be that amazing that i could have neglected that work, and would been just fine. Dunno
Aiming for 300K We'll see!
#30
it's a car-drive it
Just found this board - i have a crazy commute to work - have 186K+ miles on my 04 TSX and LOVE THIS CAR!
Issues over the years:
* Agree with the router postings from about - car shakes on breaking - gonna look at those after market ones.
* AC did crap out - but i was within warranty at the time and that got fixed for free.
* Clutch around 90K, second clutch still looked good when checked at 175K
* Wacky battery wire short where battery connects to engine. Replaced battery and all internal wires (not cheap labor project)
* Paint chipping on front hood - drives me crazy but haven't gotten around to get it detailed. I commute 120 miles on the highway every day - so i'm sure my chipping is worse because of the roads i take
I am not a "car girl" and do not do any maintenance myself - i made the choice when i bought the car new that i would take it for every required maintenance at the local Dealer who is awesome (Bridgewater Acura, Bridgewater, NJ) and i think a lot of issues that i may have had were avoided by staying on top of that tuning and maintenance. Just my opinion. This car might just be that amazing that i could have neglected that work, and would been just fine. Dunno
Aiming for 300K We'll see!
Issues over the years:
* Agree with the router postings from about - car shakes on breaking - gonna look at those after market ones.
* AC did crap out - but i was within warranty at the time and that got fixed for free.
* Clutch around 90K, second clutch still looked good when checked at 175K
* Wacky battery wire short where battery connects to engine. Replaced battery and all internal wires (not cheap labor project)
* Paint chipping on front hood - drives me crazy but haven't gotten around to get it detailed. I commute 120 miles on the highway every day - so i'm sure my chipping is worse because of the roads i take
I am not a "car girl" and do not do any maintenance myself - i made the choice when i bought the car new that i would take it for every required maintenance at the local Dealer who is awesome (Bridgewater Acura, Bridgewater, NJ) and i think a lot of issues that i may have had were avoided by staying on top of that tuning and maintenance. Just my opinion. This car might just be that amazing that i could have neglected that work, and would been just fine. Dunno
Aiming for 300K We'll see!
#31
Have 131k on 04 Tsx. Issues:
-Changed crap oem brakes/ rotors at 30k
-A/C blew about 70k
-Pass. Door Acutator
-Batteries(on 3rd one already)
-Driver Axle replaced
-Pass. side control arm
-Axle seal connections to tranny
-Valve cover oil leak
-Regular maintenance (i.e. spark plugs, tires, brakes, valve adjts.,fluid exchange)
Damn car is built to last and it will just follow maintenance schedule and your car will run till the engine dies w/ low cost to maintain to that point.
-Changed crap oem brakes/ rotors at 30k
-A/C blew about 70k
-Pass. Door Acutator
-Batteries(on 3rd one already)
-Driver Axle replaced
-Pass. side control arm
-Axle seal connections to tranny
-Valve cover oil leak
-Regular maintenance (i.e. spark plugs, tires, brakes, valve adjts.,fluid exchange)
Damn car is built to last and it will just follow maintenance schedule and your car will run till the engine dies w/ low cost to maintain to that point.
#32
wassup with all the A/C crappin out? is it lines, condensors or compressors or what?
#33
Drifting
right around 165k on my '04, been supercharged since 90k and no major problems (knock on wood) except for the navi and door actuators stopped working few months back haven't looked into them yet....
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Just picked up a silver/ebony '04 6mt w/ 142k and the car is flawless, save for the rotors which I will be replacing with brembro blanks soon. Going from the '00 TL, I am thoroughly impressed with this car, especially since I wanted something a tad sportier and manual.
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I am one year into owning a 2004 Arctic Blue Pearl TSX with 90,500 miles, 35% tint all around, and rear lip spoiler with no complaints, and I still have the OEM Panasonic battery. Though I plan to get a new battery before this winter.