Looking Into Buying A 99 Tl W/102k Miles.good Idea Or Bad Idea?

thekitt · 04-24-04, 03:18 AM

the dealer wants 10k and i can get a warranty too.

good idea or bad idea?

is there any way to rewind the clock once i get it? i know its illegal but just to fake myself out like i'm not really buying a car with all those miles?

your thoughts on the car...

OlympusMons · 04-24-04, 03:33 AM

20k a year isnt THAT bad, most likely highway miles. its a decent price but i dont think i'd buy it

but thats just me

bigdad · 04-25-04, 09:14 AM

the TL had lots of tranny problems, so beware.

Agent Smith · 04-25-04, 12:12 PM

I wouldn't touch a used TL because of the trans problems. Those problems make our head gasket issues look like a picnic.

HQuakers · 04-25-04, 01:59 PM

Tranny, tranny, tranny...like evryone else said BEWARE!

alexc · 04-25-04, 02:21 PM

I wouldn't trade the Legend for a 96-03 TL. The Legend is more unique, and I think the front ends on the 99-02 models are weak looking. The bigger grille and different lights on the 03 (maybe the 02 as well, I dont know the TL years) is an improvement, IMO. In general the styling is bland, although I like the Type S cars with the factory aero kit. The Legend has better lines and pretty much the same features minus navigation and a coupe odds and ends. I would also never buy a car with transmission problems.

KaPGuN 5speed92 · 04-25-04, 03:15 PM

ditto, and btw, dont mess with the odometer, cuz then your car will forever be branded TMU on the title [true mileage unknown]... no1 will ever buy a used car thats TMU, unless its super cheap, also its considered fraudelent as you said.

91LSMAN · 04-25-04, 03:41 PM

I know it's been said already, but TRANNY TRANNY TRANNY.

Quote:

good idea or bad idea?

BAD IMO

Yes, there is an extended warranty from Acura on the tranny, but do you really want to drive down the road wondering when the tranny will go?

bigdad · 04-26-04, 03:53 AM

As many Acuras and Hondas I have owned, I would NOT touch a TL....If looking for a comparable car, I would look at Nissan/Infiniti (2000 model or later) The Nissan Maxima or Infiniti I-30 are much better than the TL, more reliable, quicker/faster, better standard factory warrantee, and less expensive. I just bought my son a 2000 I30 with only 48K miles and paid $14.5. It has a 50K mile 4 yr. bumper to bumper warrantee and a 6 yr. 72K drive train factory warrantee. The engine is always voted in the top ten engines in the world....3.0L with 227HP and similar torque. It will kick ass

thekitt · 04-27-04, 05:27 AM

how bout a 2000 lincoln ls w/ V8?

KaPGuN 5speed92 · 04-27-04, 05:56 AM

Personally, I would have to agree with the cat who said to get an I30. If you want something more lux and less sport, go ES300, but i would stay away from an Linc LS, just cause of its unproven reliability. With an I30 or ES300, you practically can't go wrong.

Agent Smith · 04-27-04, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by thekitt
how bout a 2000 lincoln ls w/ V8?

IMO after driving a Legend the Lincoln LS would be a big let down. Have you ever noticed how cheap the interior is in those things?

Johnny Kim · 04-27-04, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by KaPGuN 5speed92
ditto, and btw, dont mess with the odometer, cuz then your car will forever be branded TMU on the title [true mileage unknown]... no1 will ever buy a used car thats TMU, unless its super cheap, also its considered fraudelent as you said.

offtopic question...:
its about the odometer.
as some of you know, my temp guage reads wrong. what do i have to do if i decided to change my cluster from a diff car?
some mechanic told me that some shops rewind/ff the odometer to match my current one.
and i remember someone posting that they can tell if the odometer is rolled,just by looking at it...how?
thanks in advance

KaPGuN 5speed92 · 04-27-04, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by smartjay28

and i remember someone posting that they can tell if the odometer is rolled,just by looking at it...how?
thanks in advance

i think cause the numbers arent aligned properly or something... not quite sure

04-24-04, 03:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
thekitt Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 385 Car 1: 1992 Green Sedan iTrader: (0)	Looking Into Buying A 99 Tl W/102k Miles.good Idea Or Bad Idea? the dealer wants 10k and i can get a warranty too. good idea or bad idea? is there any way to rewind the clock once i get it? i know its illegal but just to fake myself out like i'm not really buying a car with all those miles? your thoughts on the car... __________________ http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/7ee08...cG4W.ACJ08XfES Counting Down The Days

04-25-04, 02:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
alexc Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 1,074 Car 1: 94 LS Coupe iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't trade the Legend for a 96-03 TL. The Legend is more unique, and I think the front ends on the 99-02 models are weak looking. The bigger grille and different lights on the 03 (maybe the 02 as well, I dont know the TL years) is an improvement, IMO. In general the styling is bland, although I like the Type S cars with the factory aero kit. The Legend has better lines and pretty much the same features minus navigation and a coupe odds and ends. I would also never buy a car with transmission problems. __________________ Looking to Buy: Legend-Specific Remus http://home.wideopenwest.com/~lcorte...signature5.jpg » Latest pictures of my Coupe -- Leon's G2 FAQ -- G2 Stereo FAQ -- Forum Rules «

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KaPGuN 5speed92 Former KA7 Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 1,077 Car 1: 92 5spd KA7 <-Sold; 98 Prelude Type SH & 98 Prelude 5MT iTrader: (0)	ditto, and btw, dont mess with the odometer, cuz then your car will forever be branded TMU on the title [true mileage unknown]... no1 will ever buy a used car thats TMU, unless its super cheap, also its considered fraudelent as you said. __________________ ................___ l.../.../\........../ l./..../..\....__/.....<--supposed to say 'KAP' & 'KA7' but looks kinda funny l.\.../....\../ l...\/......\/ New Ride(s): Prelude Type SH Prelude 5MT

04-27-04, 05:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
thekitt Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 385 Car 1: 1992 Green Sedan iTrader: (0)	how bout a 2000 lincoln ls w/ V8? __________________ http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/7ee08...cG4W.ACJ08XfES Counting Down The Days

04-27-04, 05:56 AM	#11 (permalink)
KaPGuN 5speed92 Former KA7 Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 1,077 Car 1: 92 5spd KA7 <-Sold; 98 Prelude Type SH & 98 Prelude 5MT iTrader: (0)	Personally, I would have to agree with the cat who said to get an I30. If you want something more lux and less sport, go ES300, but i would stay away from an Linc LS, just cause of its unproven reliability. With an I30 or ES300, you practically can't go wrong. __________________ ................___ l.../.../\........../ l./..../..\....__/.....<--supposed to say 'KAP' & 'KA7' but looks kinda funny l.\.../....\../ l...\/......\/ New Ride(s): Prelude Type SH Prelude 5MT

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04-24-04, 03:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
OlympusMons Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: ny Posts: 478 iTrader: (0)	20k a year isnt THAT bad, most likely highway miles. its a decent price but i dont think i'd buy it but thats just me

04-25-04, 09:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
bigdad Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,450 iTrader: (0)	the TL had lots of tranny problems, so beware.

04-25-04, 12:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
Agent Smith Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 262 Car 1: 94 LS Dark Grey sedan iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't touch a used TL because of the trans problems. Those problems make our head gasket issues look like a picnic.

04-25-04, 01:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
HQuakers Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Jersey Posts: 145 Car 1: 1998 2.5TL iTrader: (0)	Tranny, tranny, tranny...like evryone else said BEWARE!

04-26-04, 03:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
bigdad Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,450 iTrader: (0)	As many Acuras and Hondas I have owned, I would NOT touch a TL....If looking for a comparable car, I would look at Nissan/Infiniti (2000 model or later) The Nissan Maxima or Infiniti I-30 are much better than the TL, more reliable, quicker/faster, better standard factory warrantee, and less expensive. I just bought my son a 2000 I30 with only 48K miles and paid $14.5. It has a 50K mile 4 yr. bumper to bumper warrantee and a 6 yr. 72K drive train factory warrantee. The engine is always voted in the top ten engines in the world....3.0L with 227HP and similar torque. It will kick ass

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