3 Gl TL question
04-04-2018, 04:42 PM
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3 Gl TL question
Good afternoon all. I wanted to know if 2004-2008 TLs are all known for transmission issues or if there was a year where it was not a prevalent. I know it’s been an ongoing issue since the early models of the car but wanted to know if there was any hope that an automatic 3g TL should be considered.
04-04-2018, 04:52 PM
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Good afternoon all. I wanted to know if 2004-2008 TLs are all known for transmission issues or if there was a year where it was not a prevalent. I know it’s been an ongoing issue since the early models of the car but wanted to know if there was any hope that an automatic 3g TL should be considered.
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truonghthe (04-04-2018)
04-04-2018, 06:26 PM
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I say buy a 6spd.
There are some members pushing or are over 200k miles on their original tranny. Then, you have some who are on their 2nd replacement. I have a buddy who just rebuilt his tranny and he has 140k on the dash.
07-08 is the best bet, if you don't want a manual. IMO it would give me a piece of mind owning a 6Spd or 07-08. I had an 03 which had the transmission replaced twice (not by me thank god)
There are some members pushing or are over 200k miles on their original tranny. Then, you have some who are on their 2nd replacement. I have a buddy who just rebuilt his tranny and he has 140k on the dash.
07-08 is the best bet, if you don't want a manual. IMO it would give me a piece of mind owning a 6Spd or 07-08. I had an 03 which had the transmission replaced twice (not by me thank god)
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horseshoez (04-04-2018)
04-05-2018, 01:29 PM
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There is no year that is immune to transmission problems. I've seen 04-08 transmissions requiring a rebuild.
However, your chances of having to rebuild your transmission with an 07/08 is a lot slimmer.
However, your chances of having to rebuild your transmission with an 07/08 is a lot slimmer.
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truonghthe (04-05-2018)
04-05-2018, 05:06 PM
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The 07/08 have been much less prone to problems. My 07 has over 260,000 miles and I have only had to do routine 3 x 3 fluid service initially at 60,000 and then every 30,000. Great car!
04-05-2018, 05:41 PM
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every AT will eventually fails, however its up to the owner who keep all the maint of the car to prolong transmission life.
04-05-2018, 06:54 PM
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I 2nd quantum. I personally have an 07 which has a 124 and change on it and a daily driver I drive approximately a 112 or so miles a day. All transmissions or should I say anything mechanical/electrical will eventually have a problem. A Car is very much like the human body. As we get older things stop working the way they were intended to. As I said my car is a daily driver, i do my transmission fluid changes and keep up with maintenance. She is a great car. More reliable than my BMW any day.
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