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Lifer
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2003 Acura TL Type-S w/35,000 miles

Does it have any common problems? I remember a while back people posting about a common problem with TL transmissions... I think that was 2004 though.

It would replace a 2003 VW Passat GLS (1.8T) that was totalled.
 
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def check the tranny and the warranty....I think Acura covers the tranny to 100K miles.

<---proud owner of a '99 TL :D
 
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Lifer
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Originally posted by: Sparky Anderson
Tranny, yea... I would have that checked.
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For... what? :) Just take it to the mechanic and say "check the transmission," or is there something specific to look for?
 
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Lifer
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Originally posted by: homestarmy
The Type S is a manual... or is it?

I thought there were only auto tranny problems...
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It's an automatic.
 
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Lifer
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Originally posted by: RossMAN
Is it an Acura certified pre-owned car?
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I don't believe it is. I honestly don't put much stock in certified pre-owned though... yeah they "thoroughly" inspect it, and I'm sure most cars would pass the inspection anyway. So for a couple thousand extra you get yourself an extended warranty.

My brother is a finance manager at the dealership, he'll make sure I don't get screwed with a lemon. :)
 
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Go ahead buy it

But your car might be in the shop a lot for transmission failure. The Acura dealerships are full of type-s transmission problems.

If you like the TL so much get a 2003 with no type-s.

Either way Acura upped the warranty on the transmission to 100,000 miles so it doesn't matter if it is Acura certified.

Take your chances .. you have warranty.

 
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Lifer
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Originally posted by: mugs
Originally posted by: RossMAN
Is it an Acura certified pre-owned car?
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I don't believe it is. I honestly don't put much stock in certified pre-owned though... yeah they "thoroughly" inspect it, and I'm sure most cars would pass the inspection anyway. So for a couple thousand extra you get yourself an extended warranty.

My brother is a finance manager at the dealership, he'll make sure I don't get screwed with a lemon. :)
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wow! in that case you're safe.
 
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I love the TL, too bad I can sell my 99 M3 with more miles for more than a 04 TL. I think german cars hold their value the best, but the TL is a very nice car. I love HID lighting.
 
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Lifer
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Originally posted by: Agaruvala
I love the TL, too bad I can sell my 99 M3 with more miles for more than a 04 TL. I think german cars hold their value the best, but the TL is a very nice car. I love HID lighting.
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1999 M3 goes for around $18,000-$20,000. Convertible goes for close to $22,000.

Acura Tl 2004 goes for $27,000 (non-navigation)
 
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Agaruvala

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Originally posted by: Aimster
Originally posted by: Agaruvala
I love the TL, too bad I can sell my 99 M3 with more miles for more than a 04 TL. I think german cars hold their value the best, but the TL is a very nice car. I love HID lighting.
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1999 M3 goes for around $18,000-$20,000. Convertible goes for close to $22,000.

Acura Tl 2004 goes for $27,000 (non-navigation)
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Private Party Value Search Local Listings | List This Car for Sale $22,585
my car is 2 door coupe, 22.5k is not 18-20 and I can get more than that cause mine is cherry, with 37k on the clock

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