MinnesotaNice

Hey fellas, just curious for the people that have the 07-08 type s how many miles are you currently sitting at? I am about to hit the 160k mark on my 07 and am starting to come up on some repairs such as a leaky power steering, a bad motor mount, and a cracked serpentine belt. I have had the car for coming up on my 7th year and have put around 125k of those miles on without once being stranded on the side of the road due to something going wrong. It is starting to get to that point where I am wondering how much longer the pure bliss of nothing but scheduled maintenance can continue and was curious how your cars are doing and what mileage you are sitting at. Ideally would love to get to 300k miles with the car.


Thanks

llllBULLSEYE

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Hey schedule maintenance is not bad considering no car payment. 160k and replacing motor mount is not bad at all.
I replaced all my mounts at 89k when I purchased the car 2 1/2 years ago now have almost 94k I don't drive it much.
Had to replace all brakes and rotors, plugs, radiator, rad hoses, front control arms,links, serpentine belt and will be doing
the 105k timing belt service this summer a little early.
These Type S motors and trannys are solid so I'm sure you can make it to 300k np with regular maintenance.

08KBP_VA

You talk about repairs but at those miles you should be doing some PM like timing belt, tensioner, water pump and drive belt (serpentine belt). I guess they havent been done if you have a cracking serpentine belt.

Mine only has 39k on it and i did belt due to age and as others mentioned it was fine but Im 100% risk averse. Id look at that soon given your miles if that PM hasnt been done.

Rob Daddy

I have 114K on mine. So far I have done front brakes, timing belt & water pump. Only need to replace motor mounts (2) & the tires.

BreezyTL

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I am at 113K on my 07 6MT. Haven't had to put any money into it, since buying it back in September, other than the PCSV to fix the stupid tighten gas gap error message. But I knew about that before I bought it. Good preventative maintenance and not beating on it all the time will go a long way!

MarcDavidoff

183k on 07 type-S 6MT. Original clutch. Take care of it and it will take care of you

Ryan L21

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85,000 currently. Bought mine last July with 72803

MetalGearTypeS

I have 180k miles. Price of the car dropped so bad....

NBP04TL4ME

Only 76K on my 08 Type S

3cheeks

Hi MNnice...

I've got an '07 Type S with about 190k on it. I bought it used in 2010 when it had 86k on it. At the moment I'm running into some repair items that are similar to yours:

• Cracked motor mounts (gonna have these replaced at my next major service at 210k)
• Leaking power steering rack and pump (dealer wants $2700 to fix that)
• Check-engine light just came on due to failing catalytic converter (getting a CARB-compliant replacement from Walker Exhaust, $100-ish)
• Coolant Control Valve failure (already fixed by dealer, $300)
• Leather turned to complete shit, getting all skins redone locally to look like stock next week.

So, yeah, the car is at that point where I've had to decide to cut bait or just keep it going. I fricking love this car, though, so I'm spending money on it. I can't afford anything that would be a worthy replacement. :-)

Previous repairs include: Replaced alternator, power steering pressure hose replacement (covered by recall), HandsFree unit failed (drained battery all the time due to a short in the circuit board), false "Tighten Fuel Cap" warning due to failed EVAP Purge Vacuum Switch Control Valve.

truonghthe

currently sit at 107 k miles, nothing major except for the rack and pinion replacement which cost me $1200 at the dealer. I pretty much stay on top of the maint, I repair stuff before it even become an issue.

GOOSEej

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132k miles on my 08 6MT . Only problem im currently having is transmission fork is squeaking

Other than that all major maintenance has been done and running super strong

4cruizn

All this feedback is helpful. I bought a 2007 KBP Type-S a month ago and it has only 97,000 miles on it so your comments help me know what to expect in the years and miles ahead.

I intend to keep this car for the long haul just like I've done with my Legend (552,000 miles) and 2013 ILX (198,000 miles).

Steven Bell

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Mine is an '07-it has 110,000 miles on it.

Jovinki

I have a 2007 6spd with 155k on it. I have owned it since 88k. Held off on the timing belt until 120k. At that time, the AC compressor disintegrated requiring that I replace the entire system. Front brakes were badly warped around that time so I replaced all four corners with Brake Tech (?) slotted rotors and pads. Big difference in braking. Alternator went out at about 140k. Easy replacement. Clutch breathed it's last breath around 145. I consider all of that to be routine except for the AC. I have not heard of many failures as spectacular as mine. It happens, I guess. I have recently just passed this car down to my daughter and I fully expect it to go another 150k miles without many other issues beside regular wear and tear.

Craigss81689

Does yours have the check valve delete?

Rick_TL-S

'07 getting ready to cross 136K. Had since new; has a power steering seep and the leather has torn a bit on the driver's side. Has some "blemishes" mainly in the front, but she's still serving me well. Love it too much to part.

Ryan L21

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2008 tl type s. 85250 miles

boostedorbusted

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59865 08 cbp a/t

6MTSSR

07 MRP A/T 148K...Altenator,purge valve,timing belt,HFL,brake pads,front and front side engine mounts.Compliance bushings are gone now so replacing those next week.So basically the usual stuff....Replaced front seat covers.Great car.

Jerry944T

07 TL-S, Carbon bronze. Owned it for 9 years. 80K. Can't find anything close to it without an exorbitant price. Was certified used off lease car.Bone stock. Still love it.

srg818

63k miles, 6-speed Nighthawk Black Pearl

Nothing immediate maintenance-wise but will be doing timing belt/water pump soon and rear brakes.

12volt

156K, Motor mounts already replaced, new R&P yet to be installed, Lower control arm bushings need to be replaced, front oil seal needs to be replaced, outer tie-rod ends need to be replaced (inners came with the R&P), One cat needs to be replaced (I am thinking this was damaged during the motor mount install ... )

HoofheartedTL

I don't have a Type S, but an 05 with 223k and she still looks and runs perfectly. New timing belt, h20 pump, tensioner, motor mounts, O2 sensors and Redline D4 every 15k miles.

Navyman72

07 type S KBP 84750 on the dash no problems so far haven't had it that long just need a good buff job

vtak2nr

2008 6spd Type S here. Bought Oct 2012 @ 58k(ish) miles. Currently sitting around 90k

I bought it from an Acura dealer with an extended warranty. Found the TSB list and pretty much insisted my car had every problem listed (they replaced axles, motor mounts, pwr seat ecm, sunroof motor + rails, 3rd gear synchro, clutch kit * paid for that*) bunch of other stuff I can't remember. So I gotta say, my car's been extremely reliable so far

P_R_N_D

07 type S CBP 120k, bought cpo in 09 with 30k on it.

Still running great and I DO beat on it. I don't drive like a madman all the time but I don't baby it either. Sometimes I drive it like I'm mad at it. It's just a fun car and this J35 is Bulletproof.

I just got a 17 jeep srt and I still enjoy driving my type s more. I agree with what others have said, there's nothing else like it within reason.

I've done all the usual wear and tear stuff a few times, (tires, brakes, rotors). 105 service. Serpentine belt. The rubber tube to the air box cracked I had to replace that. Minor stuff.

I've recently had motor mounts replaced, power steering pump replaced, bent front axles for some reason, oh and my trunk spring broke. It sounded like a gunshot when that thing went, scared the piss out of me.

I've had that P0420 catalytic converter warning for a few years now but I still pass emissions so I'm not in a hurry to fix it. And I took care of that tighten gas cap thing.

All in all I'm still very happy with it and I think it was the last great car Acura ever made.

xtcxjigga

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58k, first owner, replaced steering rack, both control arm bushings, motor mounts and heated seats replaced under warranty.

DMZ

265K on my 'Unofficial' Type-S.
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MinnesotaNice

Appreciate all of your guys' feedback on this. I just crossed the 160k mark about a week ago and left on vacation. Came back to find my alternator and radiator were toast and it costed me $1700 to fix. I am with most of you guys in the sense that I love the car way too much to part with it at this point. I feel I have kept the car well maintained and serviced and am hoping that will pay off. I am looking at these costs now as being the only real things that have failed since my time of ownership, and when I put it in that perspective I am not too upset about it.

thoiboi

WTF... How did you end up paying 1700 bucks for ~300 on parts, Both of which aren't exactly labor intensive to replace

wilspainar

198k on mine currently.

AcuraTL84

108,000 on my 2008. Just done the big service so I'm in for the long haul!

Gregster62

I have 190,000 on my 07' Type S. The usual repairs-made myself-Lower compliance bushings, all motor mounts and upper transmission mount, rebuilt power steering pump-started leaking at 165,000 a $1.00 o-ring is really all you need!. All 4 struts-Koni Str.t's and getting ready to do the CV axles both sides. Also right front wheel bearing. All this would be kind of expensive at the dealer. Cheap if you can do things yourself, highly recommend it.
I love the car the more I own it, that's the weird part!

WDPanda

must have gone to the dealer. OEM parts at least, I hope.
frankly, I'd be pissed spending more than 500 for those 2 things installed.

LGcbp8

'08 TLS 6MT about to have 223k. Owned it around 6 years. All scheduled or expect maintenance done. Original clutch (as far as I know, 2nd owner). Replaced the clutch master and slave cylinders last year. Just had the original alternator rebuilt last week, $90 for rebuild, removed it and reinstalled it myself.

Stowaway

2007 Tl Type-s with 153K, and motor wise it's solid. But i'm pretty religious about PM though. My biggest problem is the interior door leather is starting to come un-glued, and it's coming up in the corners. But that's probably because it's getting old and the 100+ degree temps where I live.

raptorian

08 tl type s 58k miles runs and works great

LoveMyTL-S

2008 TL-S CBP 103k miles. Just got the timing belt/water pump, spark plus, oil change (Amsoil) and tire rotation done this week. Wow, what a difference in performance. Other than maintenance no issues. Love this car.

DMC12

153k and original clutch as well. ::Cheers::