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@horseshoez Thank you for the welcome! I completely overlooked that, the previous owner left those wheels (from what I could find online, I believe they are the Motegi MR118) on the car when I purchased it. Since they don't clear the factory calipers, he had them on the car with 1 inch floating spacers all around A week after buying the car, I found a set of lightly used factory Type S wheels that replaced the old wheels.
@horseshoez Thank you for the welcome! I completely overlooked that, the previous owner left those wheels (from what I could find online, I believe they are the Motegi MR118) on the car when I purchased it. Since they don't clear the factory calipers, he had them on the car with 1 inch floating spacers all around A week after buying the car, I found a set of lightly used factory Type S wheels that replaced the old wheels.
Hi all. I'm excited to be a part of the Acura TL community. Found this low-mileage 99% stock TL-S from a friend. I'll be doing all kinds of maintenance this spring 2020 ensuring it is ready for another 60-100k miles!
Name or Screen Name: apollo51 Country/State/City of purchase: Canada/BC/Kelowna Last 5 digit of Vin: 00051 Color Ext/Int: Silver Month/Yr of purchase: June 2019 Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): 6500 USD Model Yr of TL: 2007 Type S Transmission: 5-Speed Auto Navi/Non-Navi: Navi Mileage: 59,500 miles
Additional mods installed: Mod and cost: DC Sports CAI / $125 USD
2007 TL-S
Wow! She looks amazing!! Great find. Enjoy............
Name or Screen Name: IndyXLT
Country/State/City of purchase: USA/IL/Chicago Last 5 digit of Vin: 655xx Color Ext/Int: Red/Tan Month/Yr of purchase: 06/2018 Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): $1000 Model Yr of TL: 2004 Transmission: Auto Navi/Non-Navi: Non
Additional mods installed: (list modification made and cost of this mod) Mod and cost
Cold air intake: $100
Remove 2 rear mufflers, mid muffler, and resonator and replaced with 27" Thrush Glasspack: $280
Shark mouth grille: $20
Interior LEDs: $30
Removed amber shield in headlight: Free
Front and rear LED blinkers: $50
7" Light bar mounted in grille: $55
Name or Screen Name: PhysicalGraffiti Country/State/City of purchase: Ft. Myers, FL Last 5 digit of Vin: 06XXX Color Ext/Int: Red/Tan Month/Yr of purchase: 02/2020 Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): $10,000.00 Model Yr of TL: 2008 Type S Transmission: 5-Speed Auto Navi/Non-Navi: Navi Mileage: 70, 600
Name or Screen Name: vi3tsi06 Country/State/City of purchase: US/NJ Last 5 digit of Vin: 37336 Color Ext/Int: WDP/EBONY Month/Yr of purchase: FEB 2020 Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): FreeUSD Model Yr of TL: 2007 Type S Transmission: 6 MT Navi/Non-Navi: Navi Mileage: 49,612 miles
Located in Lancaster PA
Additional mods installed: Mod and cost: DC Sports CAI / $125 USD
Hey all! Just recently bought a TL as my first car and I'm super exited about it. I've been driving it for a few weeks and absolutely love everything about the car. I've been looking around on the forum since I've gotten it, so much good information here.
Name or Screen Name: OmegaMax Country/State/City of purchase: Olathe, KS Last 5 digit of Vin: Idk Color Ext/Int: CBP Month/Yr of purchase: Feb 2020 Price paid before tax: $6,000 Model Yr of TL: 2008 Transmission: Auto Navi/Non-Navi: Navi Mileage: 140k ish
It was one of the only ones I was looking at that didn't have a cracked dash and it was maintained hella good. A few scratches and dings on the front and the emblem is broken a bit but I'm going to get it cleaned up soon and plan on doing something similar to mmade22's grill mod. Haven't done anything to it yet but I'm going to get some new tires soon, the two back ones leak a bit. I'm also going to get it tinted and I might get some custom brake lights at some point. I've also been looking for an a-spec kit because I love the subtle yet aggressive look.
Name or Screen Name: vi3tsi06 Country/State/City of purchase: US/NJ Last 5 digit of Vin: 37336 Color Ext/Int: WDP/EBONY Month/Yr of purchase: FEB 2020 Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): FreeUSD Model Yr of TL: 2007 Type S Transmission: 6 MT Navi/Non-Navi: Navi Mileage: 49,612 miles
Located in Lancaster PA
Additional mods installed: Mod and cost: DC Sports CAI / $125 USD
Love the White Diamond Pearl.........Used to have one myself. Welcome to the Zine! Enjoy your stay.
Name or Screen Name: AccidentalTL
Country/State/City of purchase: Tennessee
Last 5 digit of Vin: 53692
Color Ext/Int: White Pearl/ Black/Tan
Month/Yr of purchase: Feb. 2020
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): $678.00 (Wrecked)
Model Yr of TL: 2005
Transmission: Auto
Navi/Non-Navi: Non-Nav
Name or Screen Name: KillinEmSoftly Country/State/City of purchase: Scarborough, Maine Last 5 digit of Vin: 47304 Color Ext/Int: Black/Black Month/Yr of purchase: Oct 2017 Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): $4500 Model Yr of TL: 2004 Transmission: 6MT Navi/Non-Navi: Non-Navi
Mileage: 135,627(purchased), 152,780 now
Additional mods installed: Legal Tint all the way around
Aftermarket 19" wheels (brand unknown, came with car)
Name or Screen Name: lemi Country/State/City of purchase: Salem. New Hampshire Last 5 digit of Vin: 42609 Color Ext/Int: Silver/Black Month/Yr of purchase: Jun 2020 Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): $3200 Model Yr of TL: 2008 Transmission: Auto Navi/Non-Navi: Non-Navi
Mileage: 131.769
Name or Screen Name: Mark
Country/State/City of purchase: San Jose, CA USA
Last 5 digit of Vin: 12707
Color Ext/Int: Bronze, Black
Month/Yr of purchase: March 2008
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): MSRP
Model Yr of TL: 2008
Transmission: Automatic
Navi/Non-Navi: Navi
Additional mods installed: (list modification made and cost of this mod)
Mod and cost none
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Name or Screen Name: E Whit
Country/State/City of purchase: USA/Iowa/Norwalk
Last 5 digit of Vin: 42391
Color Ext/Int: SSM/Ebony
Month/Yr of purchase: 3/19
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): $4900
Model Yr of TL: 2004
Transmission: Auto
Navi/Non-Navi: Non-Navi
Name or Screen Name: al_ua6 Country/State/City of purchase: Canada/British Columbia/Vancouver Last 5 digit of Vin: 05068 Color Ext/Int: WDP/Black Month/Yr of purchase: 1/19 Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): $5,000 (in CAD so USD would be $3,700) Model Yr of TL: 2004 Transmission: 6-Speed Navi/Non-Navi: Non-Navi
Mods installed:
K&N CAI, RV6 PCD, EndlessRPM Catback w/ EndlessRPM V2 J-Pipe, Check Valve Delete, LED Conversion (all t3 included in blue LED), Skunk2 Upper Camber Arms, SPC Rear Camber Arms, Enkei TS9 18x8.5 +35 w/ 245/40R18 Firehawk Indy 500, Custom Headlights, etc.
Name or Screen Name: Dre Garcia
Country/State/City of purchase: Tucson, AZ
Last 5 digit of Vin: 05996
Color Ext/Int: Black Grey
Month/Yr of purchase: June 2020
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): $1200
Model Yr of TL: 2008
Transmission: 5AT
Navi/Non-Navi: Navi
Additional mods installed: (list modification made and cost of this mod)
So far what I've purchased for it:
DC CAI
custom stage III exhaust
tru hart coilovers
custom repaint (black w/gold pearl)
Name or Screen Name: grey3gtl Country/State/City of purchase: Tuckahoe NY Last 5 digit of Vin: 21318 Color Ext/Int: grey/black Month/Yr of purchase: July 2020 Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): $5000 Model Yr of TL: 2006 Transmission: 6 speed manual Navi/Non-Navi: non-navi
Mileage: 83,700
bone stock 1 owner car, have since bought the BT45 Bluetooth Adapter ($160), Sedona Suede dash mat ($65), and a Raceseng Slammer weighted shift knob ($130)
Name or Screen Name: stokesy
Country/State/City of purchase: Napa CA
Last 5 digit of Vin: 516xx
Color Ext/Int: Black
Month/Yr of purchase: 08/2020
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): $3000
Model Yr of TL: 2004
Transmission: 5AT
Navi/Non-Navi: Non-Navi
I am a proud owner of a '07 TL with just under 150k. I think i got her for a really good deal...just under $4,600 out the door. She has some cosmetic issues, but runs and shifts well. I wish it were a manual trans. and a Type S. But, I still lover her!
Trying to contain the itch to mod. I had a '00 Ford Lightning...so it's hard to contain.
Name or Screen Name: TxLightning Country/State/City of purchase: Alexandria, KY Last 5 digit of Vin: 07779 Color Ext/Int: Grey Month/Yr of purchase: 09/2020 Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): $4200 Model Yr of TL: 2007 Transmission: 5AT Navi/Non-Navi: Navi
Name or Screen Name: The-Accountant Country/State/City of purchase: Dallas,TX Last 5 digit of Vin: 04307 Color Ext/Int: Black/Biege and Black Month/Yr of purchase: 2020 Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): $3500 Model Yr of TL: 2007 Transmission: 5AT Navi/Non-Navi: Navi
Name or Screen Name: MeFixPlen Country/State/City of purchase: Dayton, OH Last 5 digit of Vin: 34837 Color Ext/Int: CBP/Parchment Month/Yr of purchase: November 2018 Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): $11000 Model Yr of TL: 2007 Transmission: 5AT Navi/Non-Navi: Non-Navi
Mileage: 49,932 when purchased, 74,1XX currently
Additional mods installed: -Tein Street Advance Z Coilovers: ~$830 after new tophats+hardware -Hertz DSK 170.3 Components - Front: $170 -Kicker CS65 Coax - Rear: $ Free, hand me down -Rockford Punch P3 10" Sub in box: $ Free, payment for electrical work on a Jetta -JL RD500.1 Amp: $330 -Kicker 46CXA360.4T Amp: $180 -BT45HON bluetooth XM replacement: $120 -All new paint, entire car: $2400 (insurance paid, Memorial day tornado tried to eat the car )
Yes, I know, stockies on coilovers. 'rona happened though
Name or Screen Name: Ballocks
Country/State/City of purchase: Ottawa Ontario Canada
Last 5 digit of Vin: 803820
Color Ext/Int: met grey/ black
Month/Yr of purchase: 06/19
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): oh god
Model Yr of TL: 04
Transmission: Manual with 190k
Navi/Non-Navi: non
Additional mods installed: (list modification made and cost of this mod)
Mod and cost stage 4 semi racing clutch installed with aluminum aasco flywheel by bully clutch
About to start: Rotrex supercharger from Gerzybear Performance with all the subsequent parts required.
all is purchased and sitting in my living room, starting work on the 24th Oct 2020
ATLP twin dual exhaust with pre cats jpipe R version on its way
AEM boost and AFR gauges
Name or Screen Name: Gary Park - Parkmeister
Country/State/City of purchase: Menlo Park, CA. (I live in Sacramento, CA.)
Last 5 digit of Vin: 42927
Color Ext/Int: Anthracite Metallic (Charcoal Gray)
Month/Yr of purchase: Oct 2020
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): $6K
Model Yr of TL: 2005
Transmission: 6 MT
Navi/Non-Navi: Non-Navi
I bought this car from the original owner, it's at 115K mi. He had maintenance records and major service including timing belt, clutch and flywheel were done in 2017 @ 94K mi. The interior and exterior show the normal signs of wear for a 15 year old daily driver of a dad with two kids. The dash is cracked like a mo fo. Both front seats have patches. The interior had a hasty wipe down but was fairly dirty when I picked it up. But that's all small potatoes to me; mechanically it's rock solid and I am thrilled to have this sweet Third Gen TL!
Name or Screen Name: flipper316/Filip Country/State/City of purchase: Nanaimo ,BC, Canada Last 5 digit of Vin: Example Color Ext/Int: NBP/black Month/Yr of purchase: November 28 2020 Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): $8000 CAD Model Yr of TL: 2007 Type S Transmission: AT Navi/Non-Navi: Nav
Mileage: 182 400 kms
Bone stock. Bought it from a retired fella. Lucked out big time with the timing.
Name or Screen Name: flipper316/Filip Country/State/City of purchase: Nanaimo ,BC, Canada Last 5 digit of Vin: Example Color Ext/Int: NBP/black Month/Yr of purchase: November 28 2020 Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): $8000 CAD Model Yr of TL: 2007 Type S Transmission: AT Navi/Non-Navi: Nav
Mileage: 182 400 kms
Bone stock. Bought it from a retired fella. Lucked out big time with the timing.
Here she is on the ferry from Nanaimo heading back to the mainland.
Name or Screen Name: BrockZ Country/State/City of purchase: NC Last 5 digit of Vin: 15461 Color Ext/Int: KBP Month/Yr of purchase: March 2020 Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): A premium for the Blue Model Yr of TL: 2007 Type-S Transmission: AT Navi/Non-Navi: Navi
Additional mods installed: (list modification made and cost of this mod) Mod and cost VMR Wheels $750
Tint
Yellow fog light films
Bought when I lived in SC, then moved this summer to Arizona. Looks great in the sun!
Name or Screen Name: SK8BOARD
Country/State/City of purchase: New Orleans, Louisiana
Last 5 digit of Vin: 21028
Color Ext/Int: Carbon Bronze Pearl/Tan
Month/Yr of purchase: July 2020
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): $7,500 (remote start)
Model Yr of TL: 2008
Transmission: Auto
Navi/Non-Navi: Type S
Additional mods installed: (list modification made and cost of this mod)
Mod and cost: Ceramic Tint: $250
I'm a new member here and I joined because I'm looking to buy a 3rd gen TL and wanted to get some insight from experienced owners.
I'm aware the V6 transmissions are prone to failure, but how long have some of you people gone without changing the fluid?
The Acura TL's I see pop up for sale in my area have 130-240k miles, how weary should I be of these high mileage ones?
I'm not too concerned about the interior or cosmetic aspects of the car, just the drive-ability.
I'm a new member here and I joined because I'm looking to buy a 3rd gen TL and wanted to get some insight from experienced owners.
I'm aware the V6 transmissions are prone to failure, but how long have some of you people gone without changing the fluid?
The Acura TL's I see pop up for sale in my area have 130-240k miles, how weary should I be of these high mileage ones?
I'm not too concerned about the interior or cosmetic aspects of the car, just the drive-ability.
So, there are basically three transmission options for the 3G TL (plus a DIY fourth option):
2004-2008 models with the 6-Speed manual; these transmissions are pretty much bullet proof; the only real issue is to make sure you use ACDelco Synchromesh Friction Modified gear lube to avoid a 3rd gear grind/pop out issue.
2004-2006 models with the 5-Speed automatic; these should have the ATF changed at the very least, every 30,000 miles; even still, there have been very few folks here who've been able to get over 200,000 miles on a transmission, and many have failed well under 100,000 miles.
2007-2008 models with the 5-Speed automatic; these have proven to be reasonably reliable, and with a 30,000 mile ATF replacement schedule, can often last well in excess of 200,000 miles.
2004-2006 models which have had the 2006-2007 "AV6" (aka. BAYA; aka. Honda Accord V6) transmission retrofitted; this transmission is bolt compatible with the transmission which came in the 2004-2006 TL models, but has the same basic internals as the 2007-2008 TL transmissions (which are not bolt compatible with the earlier cars).
Long story short, if you're looking at one of the last two model years, then you are probably good to go, however, if you're looking at the earlier model years, ask if/when the transmission was replaced, and if it is still the original unit, and you REALLY like the car otherwise, budget for a transmission replacement.
So, there are basically three transmission options for the 3G TL (plus a DIY fourth option):
2004-2008 models with the 6-Speed manual; these transmissions are pretty much bullet proof; the only real issue is to make sure you use ACDelco Synchromesh Friction Modified gear lube to avoid a 3rd gear grind/pop out issue.
2004-2006 models with the 5-Speed automatic; these should have the ATF changed at the very least, every 30,000 miles; even still, there have been very few folks here who've been able to get over 200,000 miles on a transmission, and many have failed well under 100,000 miles.
2007-2008 models with the 5-Speed automatic; these have proven to be reasonably reliable, and with a 30,000 mile ATF replacement schedule, can often last well in excess of 200,000 miles.
2004-2006 models which have had the 2006-2007 "AV6" (aka. BAYA; aka. Honda Accord V6) transmission retrofitted; this transmission is bolt compatible with the transmission which came in the 2004-2006 TL models, but has the same basic internals as the 2007-2008 TL transmissions (which are not bolt compatible with the earlier cars).
Long story short, if you're looking at one of the last two model years, then you are probably good to go, however, if you're looking at the earlier model years, ask if/when the transmission was replaced, and if it is still the original unit, and you REALLY like the car otherwise, budget for a transmission replacement.
Keep us posted on your search.
I appreciate the response!
Yeah I'm looking at the automatic transmission ones for now. Say for a 125k mile 2005 TL, if the owner doesn't know when they had the transmission fluid changed, is it better to just walk away?
My gut is that I should only buy if the owner has been taking care of the transmission fluid changes.
What are your guy's thoughts?
I appreciate the response!
Yeah I'm looking at the automatic transmission ones for now. Say for a 125k mile 2005 TL, if the owner doesn't know when they had the transmission fluid changed, is it better to just walk away?
My gut is that I should only buy if the owner has been taking care of the transmission fluid changes.
What are your guy's thoughts?
Generally, a basic thing like ATF, an owner should be able to rattle off top of their head. But with that said most people are not "car guys" and we are more meticulous/OCD about it. A majority of car owners probably can't say when that was last done...it doesn't neccessarilyt mean it's treated like crap but it certainly doesn't bode super well.
If you have the means/time to wait, then you can/should wait. 05 TLs have the at-risk transmissions, so it's more risky than the 07-08 cars.
Overall high mileage doesn't neccesarilyt mean = costly repairs just after you buy it....I recently bought a car with 197,000 on the odometer and drove it 1500miles back with 0 mechanical issues...it now has over 205,000 miles with no issues and just a oil change and tire rotation.
It's all about the ownership and records of maintenance.
Generally, a basic thing like ATF, an owner should be able to rattle off top of their head. But with that said most people are not "car guys" and we are more meticulous/OCD about it. A majority of car owners probably can't say when that was last done...it doesn't neccessarilyt mean it's treated like crap but it certainly doesn't bode super well.
If you have the means/time to wait, then you can/should wait. 05 TLs have the at-risk transmissions, so it's more risky than the 07-08 cars.
Overall high mileage doesn't neccesarilyt mean = costly repairs just after you buy it....I recently bought a car with 197,000 on the odometer and drove it 1500miles back with 0 mechanical issues...it now has over 205,000 miles with no issues and just a oil change and tire rotation.
It's all about the ownership and records of maintenance.
What I did before I bought mine a couple of summers ago was to obtain the carfax report and called every single one on the list to get a better description of work performed since most only put "required maintenance" or along those lines. Keep in mind that not everyone updates that info to Carfax but that's how I came to find out about previous owner had the Bluetooth disconnected (happy they did because I would have done myself), driver side door mirror motor replaced, amongst things not even notated on a report.
Also might check on the timing belt 105k maintenance, that's quite the chore and if they haven't done that or know about it or the transmission fluid change then not way I'd buy it. Generally though you should be able to tell by the way the vehicle looks... Hella dents, leather looks terrible, dirty engine bay then they prolly didn't do a damn thing. That's how I approach things but best of luck nonetheless. These cars are fantastic to drive and definitely the best looking generation of TL produced.
Here's my 05
Generally, a basic thing like ATF, an owner should be able to rattle off top of their head. But with that said most people are not "car guys" and we are more meticulous/OCD about it. A majority of car owners probably can't say when that was last done...it doesn't neccessarilyt mean it's treated like crap but it certainly doesn't bode super well.
If you have the means/time to wait, then you can/should wait. 05 TLs have the at-risk transmissions, so it's more risky than the 07-08 cars.
Overall high mileage doesn't neccesarilyt mean = costly repairs just after you buy it....I recently bought a car with 197,000 on the odometer and drove it 1500miles back with 0 mechanical issues...it now has over 205,000 miles with no issues and just a oil change and tire rotation.
It's all about the ownership and records of maintenance.
Yeah every seller I've asked (like 5 so far) do not know when they had their transmission fluid changed, and they all had 150k+. Yeah luckily I have like a month to buy so not in a rush, and I live in norcal so there's regular postings. Most of these owners I feel do not have carfax reports btw.
Yeah I'm not savy on my transmission knowledge, the 07-08 ones are better?
What I did before I bought mine a couple of summers ago was to obtain the carfax report and called every single one on the list to get a better description of work performed since most only put "required maintenance" or along those lines. Keep in mind that not everyone updates that info to Carfax but that's how I came to find out about previous owner had the Bluetooth disconnected (happy they did because I would have done myself), driver side door mirror motor replaced, amongst things not even notated on a report.
Also might check on the timing belt 105k maintenance, that's quite the chore and if they haven't done that or know about it or the transmission fluid change then not way I'd buy it. Generally though you should be able to tell by the way the vehicle looks... Hella dents, leather looks terrible, dirty engine bay then they prolly didn't do a damn thing. That's how I approach things but best of luck nonetheless. These cars are fantastic to drive and definitely the best looking generation of TL produced.
Here's my 05
Looks awesome! Yeah there's people out here selling 125k mileage with no timing belt change and no transmission fluid change asking $5k lol. I'll keep looking around, might be useful to ask you or others when I see one to get a second opinion if you're interested in giving your 2 cents
I appreciate the response!
Yeah I'm looking at the automatic transmission ones for now. Say for a 125k mile 2005 TL, if the owner doesn't know when they had the transmission fluid changed, is it better to just walk away?
My gut is that I should only buy if the owner has been taking care of the transmission fluid changes.
What are your guy's thoughts?
I'm thinking if the car is in pristine condition and yet has no log book of transmission service, then negotiate the price low enough to at least partially pay for a new transmission if/when the transmission fails.
Originally Posted by Dave W
Yeah every seller I've asked (like 5 so far) do not know when they had their transmission fluid changed, and they all had 150k+. Yeah luckily I have like a month to buy so not in a rush, and I live in norcal so there's regular postings. Most of these owners I feel do not have carfax reports btw.
Yeah I'm not savy on my transmission knowledge, the 07-08 ones are better?
Honda continually updated the internals of the H5 transmission series; the units in the early 3G TLs were more reliable than the units in the 2G TLs, and the units in the 2006 and 2007 Honda V6 Accords (which are bolt compatible with a 2004-2006 TL), and the units in the 2007-2008 TLs (which are not bolt compatible with the earlier 3G TLs). Those last two vintages of the H5 transmissions are considered pretty reliable.
Yeah thanks for sharing the info.
I was wondering if anyone here has bought seat covers and knows which ones to stay away from and which ones are any good?
02-07-2020, 12:59 PM
A week after buying the car, I found a set of lightly used factory Type S wheels that replaced the old wheels.
Can't beat that price! And on a very low-mileage example, to boot! Lucky dawg.
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