Advice on whether to buy this 2012 tl
05-31-2019, 11:24 PM
#41
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The 2013 is out of my budget and the other 2010 white one. Man, the dude seemed sketch. The tranny was shifting hard. Esp from 1st to 2nd. Also felt a tiny grinding sound when touching the accelerator lightly. I wasnt comfortable. Guy pretended not knowing english at all. Had zero receipts of any work done.
Options so far:
1. The black 09 is cleannnnnn but no tech package. AWD tho
2. The 2012 FWD detailed service recs available but minor rust and uneven panels.
And now setting up time to see this
https://www.kijijiautos.ca/vip/5096489
They are getting the TC software update monday so theyre hoping the transmission light goes off. Its an AWD. 2012 tech package. High kms tho. 171k.... zero rust apparently
06-01-2019, 12:25 AM
#43
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06-01-2019, 03:29 AM
#47
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06-01-2019, 04:14 AM
#48
Null and proud of it
I hate not having nav, but I'm OK without having it in my next car, my RDX still has it, but I get it, and feel you really want it!
But that brown interior...
But that brown interior...
06-01-2019, 11:13 AM
#49
The inconvenient truth
Personally not having nav isn't a big deal. I mostly like the tech pkg for the rear view camera, ELS surround sound audio, keyless entry stuff and the wing on the trunk looks great.
The 09 is good if you can live with a 5 speed transmission and without tech pkg. Also keep in mind its the first year of the new model TL. I wouldn't consider an automatic 09-11 but I know your budget is kind of limiting you.
The black 2012 with higher kms is actually a nice one. Its got 2 things going for it, A-spec body kit which is like a $1500-2000 upgrade and the umbar interior. I like both of those things. If it runs and drives well you should consider it. Try to knock the price down a little because of the high kms.
The 09 is good if you can live with a 5 speed transmission and without tech pkg. Also keep in mind its the first year of the new model TL. I wouldn't consider an automatic 09-11 but I know your budget is kind of limiting you.
The black 2012 with higher kms is actually a nice one. Its got 2 things going for it, A-spec body kit which is like a $1500-2000 upgrade and the umbar interior. I like both of those things. If it runs and drives well you should consider it. Try to knock the price down a little because of the high kms.
06-01-2019, 05:12 PM
#50
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If you are willing to fly into Regina you can buy my TL 
https://www.kijijiautos.ca/vip/86796...390%2C-105.558
Price is negotiable of course and won’t have any of the rust issues from cars out east.
https://www.kijijiautos.ca/vip/86796...390%2C-105.558
Price is negotiable of course and won’t have any of the rust issues from cars out east.
06-03-2019, 06:43 PM
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2010 Acura TL TECH SH-AWD RARE 6SPD
180K
$11,880
looks like it comes with extra rims too!
https://www.autotrader.ca/a/acura/tl...202N2&sprx=100
180K
$11,880
looks like it comes with extra rims too!
https://www.autotrader.ca/a/acura/tl...202N2&sprx=100
06-03-2019, 07:00 PM
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06-03-2019, 07:02 PM
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2010 Acura TL TECH SH-AWD RARE 6SPD
180K
$11,880
looks like it comes with extra rims too!
https://www.autotrader.ca/a/acura/tl...202N2&sprx=100
180K
$11,880
looks like it comes with extra rims too!
https://www.autotrader.ca/a/acura/tl...202N2&sprx=100
Hey thanks for that. tbh, the only reason i've avoided any dealer and opted for a private sale is to save on taxes. lol if u knw what i meaaaan.
06-03-2019, 07:04 PM
#55
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Personally not having nav isn't a big deal. I mostly like the tech pkg for the rear view camera, ELS surround sound audio, keyless entry stuff and the wing on the trunk looks great.
The 09 is good if you can live with a 5 speed transmission and without tech pkg. Also keep in mind its the first year of the new model TL. I wouldn't consider an automatic 09-11 but I know your budget is kind of limiting you.
The black 2012 with higher kms is actually a nice one. Its got 2 things going for it, A-spec body kit which is like a $1500-2000 upgrade and the umbar interior. I like both of those things. If it runs and drives well you should consider it. Try to knock the price down a little because of the high kms.
The 09 is good if you can live with a 5 speed transmission and without tech pkg. Also keep in mind its the first year of the new model TL. I wouldn't consider an automatic 09-11 but I know your budget is kind of limiting you.
The black 2012 with higher kms is actually a nice one. Its got 2 things going for it, A-spec body kit which is like a $1500-2000 upgrade and the umbar interior. I like both of those things. If it runs and drives well you should consider it. Try to knock the price down a little because of the high kms.
Problem with the black one is that the timing belt still hasn't been changed. So I dont know how I should see that? Perhaps, have him drop the price low enough to the point to incorporate my cost of doing the timing belt?
06-03-2019, 07:06 PM
#56
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And this just popped up. A V6 TSX under $9K
https://www.autotrader.ca/ico/acura/...202C3&sprx=100
Only considering it because its a V6....
https://www.autotrader.ca/ico/acura/...202C3&sprx=100
Only considering it because its a V6....
06-03-2019, 08:43 PM
#60
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Just that TLs are bigger which is why i prefer them. But this ones cheaper and a V6.
Lets hope she responds soon
06-03-2019, 08:48 PM
#61
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06-03-2019, 08:50 PM
#62
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Hello,
I am new here. I need advise on if I should buy the following.
2012 Acura TL FWD
125000 KM driven
Interior 9.5/10
Exterior: very minor narrower than finger sized rust on rear wheel fender and by driver door
Timing belt done 3 months ago. Water pump NOT done since his mechanic said it was good at that time.
Listed Price was $12500 CAD. He said last he'll go is $12000.
This is the ad:
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/...ationFlag=true
Please provide your expert opinions.
Thank you very much.
I am new here. I need advise on if I should buy the following.
2012 Acura TL FWD
125000 KM driven
Interior 9.5/10
Exterior: very minor narrower than finger sized rust on rear wheel fender and by driver door
Timing belt done 3 months ago. Water pump NOT done since his mechanic said it was good at that time.
Listed Price was $12500 CAD. He said last he'll go is $12000.
This is the ad:
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/...ationFlag=true
Please provide your expert opinions.
Thank you very much.
06-04-2019, 01:55 PM
#64
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I just checked the white V6 TSX.
1. Timing belt has not been changed and its currently at 176k
2. Brakes need changing
3. Rust on rear left wheel well. Picture attached
4. Tires will need changing very very soon
5. Minor scuffs on front and rear bumper
By Friday he says he will do the airbag recall, do the brakes, "fix" the rust, and clear the scuffs off the bumpers.
Timing belt he outright said he will not do. Tires he only said he will change if its required to get changed for saftey certification.
Car drives sikk otherwise. Has Navi. 176k driven.
Listed at 9k$. He said he could do 8k$.
What ya'll think?
06-04-2019, 01:59 PM
#65
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06-04-2019, 03:09 PM
#68
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I just checked the white V6 TSX.
1. Timing belt has not been changed and its currently at 176k
2. Brakes need changing
3. Rust on rear left wheel well. Picture attached
4. Tires will need changing very very soon
5. Minor scuffs on front and rear bumper
By Friday he says he will do the airbag recall, do the brakes, "fix" the rust, and clear the scuffs off the bumpers.
Timing belt he outright said he will not do. Tires he only said he will change if its required to get changed for saftey certification.
Car drives sikk otherwise. Has Navi. 176k driven.
Listed at 9k$. He said he could do 8k$.
What ya'll think?
06-04-2019, 03:16 PM
#69
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06-04-2019, 04:54 PM
#71
The inconvenient truth
06-04-2019, 07:42 PM
#72
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Alright so remember the very first post? 2012 FWD TL with the missing fog and a bit of rust?
https://www.kijijiautos.ca/vip/8801014
Took a mechanic for a quick look around. He said everything is fine.
1. The bumpers slightly got misaligned because soft bumps from either snow or something else at the very bottom edges of the bumpers. He said its not a major accident at all and easily fixable.
2. The fog light. Lol. He placed his hand inside the holder and felt it. Told me it came off its bracket because the bumper hit something on the bottom edge. Also show me the scrape where the bumper was hit. Says it the bracket broke but is easily repairable.
3. Rust!!! Now heres the thing. He looks at it for literally 2 seconds and immediately says its minor and can easily be fixed. However, needs to be taken care if immediately so that it wont come back. According to him the cancerous rust that keeps coming back is when the paint bubbles or the rust creates holes. This according to him is a possible $1000 fix.
As for the renegotiated price, i think i fucked up and shouldve gone lower but i offered 11k. The seller agreed to $11k cash without the winter rim n tires. $11.5k with the winter rim n tires.
He listed ad for $12.5k.
If i pay $11k and spend a $1k on rust removal. It would have cost me $12k clean.......
Dunnooooo
https://www.kijijiautos.ca/vip/8801014
Took a mechanic for a quick look around. He said everything is fine.
1. The bumpers slightly got misaligned because soft bumps from either snow or something else at the very bottom edges of the bumpers. He said its not a major accident at all and easily fixable.
2. The fog light. Lol. He placed his hand inside the holder and felt it. Told me it came off its bracket because the bumper hit something on the bottom edge. Also show me the scrape where the bumper was hit. Says it the bracket broke but is easily repairable.
3. Rust!!! Now heres the thing. He looks at it for literally 2 seconds and immediately says its minor and can easily be fixed. However, needs to be taken care if immediately so that it wont come back. According to him the cancerous rust that keeps coming back is when the paint bubbles or the rust creates holes. This according to him is a possible $1000 fix.
As for the renegotiated price, i think i fucked up and shouldve gone lower but i offered 11k. The seller agreed to $11k cash without the winter rim n tires. $11.5k with the winter rim n tires.
He listed ad for $12.5k.
If i pay $11k and spend a $1k on rust removal. It would have cost me $12k clean.......
Dunnooooo
06-06-2019, 03:13 PM
#74
You mean on the K24, right?
06-06-2019, 05:34 PM
#76
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The owner of the tsx V6 msgd today saying its sold.
Someone jumped on that no lie.
Tonorrow for tsx ima check out this
https://www.kijijiautos.ca/vip/5554125
Fairly decent kilometers. 1 owner.
For the original TL in the OP. I requested a further reduction in price from 11k to 10k due to rust. Even then im not too certain otherwise its an excellent ride
Someone jumped on that no lie.
Tonorrow for tsx ima check out this
https://www.kijijiautos.ca/vip/5554125
Fairly decent kilometers. 1 owner.
For the original TL in the OP. I requested a further reduction in price from 11k to 10k due to rust. Even then im not too certain otherwise its an excellent ride
06-06-2019, 06:53 PM
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Tonorrow for tsx ima check out this
https://www.kijijiautos.ca/vip/5554125
Fairly decent kilometers. 1 owner.
For the original TL in the OP. I requested a further reduction in price from 11k to 10k due to rust. Even then im not too certain otherwise its an excellent ride
06-06-2019, 07:18 PM
#78
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06-06-2019, 10:50 PM
#79
Null and proud of it
I'd look at that TSX to see if the size/fitment is good, then hold out for another V6... But personally, I'm going V6 next time, MPG difference is neglegabul at best...
06-07-2019, 10:00 AM
#80
and no mileage is not negligible between a 4cylinder and 6 cylinder, especially in an automatic