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2003 TypeS, White Pearl / Black Trim. Purchased June, 2014 w/196K. Performed general maintenance, always concerned about known transmission issues. However, this car came equipped with a Honda re-manufactured RMK transmission which continues to operate very well. Engine consumes less than one pint of oil at 5K change interval (truly remarkable). To date, after 32,000 miles and 3 years of service, this car still operates beautifully, with "every" feature working as it should. Fuel economy, 50/50 city/hwy averages 22-24 mpg. Highway only driving @ 65 mph averages 34-36 mpg. WHO, could expect anything more from a very comfortable, nice looking, well designed, competent handling, simi-high performance car with 200K plus miles? YES, I LOVE THIS CAR!
I owned 2003 Acura TL-S for last 8 years and driven for over 150,000 miles. Now Odo is 225,000 miles
In last 8 years, I give below list of all issues
1) Brake light burnt
2) Hood struts gradually sag
3) Ambient temp sensor wire repair
4) clock light burnt
5) Blower inop.- Known service fix
6) Suspension / Steering creek, squeak
7) Right headlamp bulb burnt
8) Check engine light- P1457- No repair needed
9) Throttle body & EGR passage cleaned due to rough idle but no codes
10) Rear right brake calipers dragging after brake pad change
11) Muffler shield cracked
As you can see, nothing major. Still original transmission. Would like to reach 500K in another 8 years. Two timing belts changed so far.
Not to bad above.
My biggest nut on this car was the Transmission, had a new one delivered in a crate the mechanic said it was from Honda, Since then no issues with the tranny.
I had the Timing belt done at 130,000 miles and spark plugs the same time. Previous owner neglected this car. I bought it with 114,000. Spark plugs will get done soon, timing belt can wait a while.
I do all the maintenance, oil and all fluid changes. Keep it clean.
I said already that I want to buy another car but this one is easy to work on and reliable. Starts up in winter also which is a bonus.
My biggest nut on this car was the Transmission, had a new one delivered in a crate the mechanic said it was from Honda, Since then no issues with the tranny.
I had the Timing belt done at 130,000 miles and spark plugs the same time. Previous owner neglected this car. I bought it with 114,000. Spark plugs will get done soon, timing belt can wait a while.
I do all the maintenance, oil and all fluid changes. Keep it clean.
I said already that I want to buy another car but this one is easy to work on and reliable. Starts up in winter also which is a bonus.
Same here but man, no car payment and a reliable/comfy/not ugly car really cant be beat. Put that money you WOULD be paying for a payment into your 401k or pay more towards your mortgage or something. Having a paid for daily is one of the smartest financial moves you can make.
05-04-2017, 06:23 AM
Will do.
