Should I buy a 1999 Acura 3.2TL?

elove · 05-07-08, 05:00 AM

Hello all.. I have debating whether or not to purchase a 1999 Acura 3.2TL from a private seller. The car seems to be in very good condition and is price reasonable. It has 130k and the seller wants $6000 for it. I have been reading about transmission problems with the TL. Most of the post stated the years 00-03. Does the 1999 TL have transmission issues too?? All you experts out there let me know what you think. I have had a 1992 Legend that I absolutely love for many years. I got 289K on it right now. I kinda wanted to stay with Acura, but dont want to run into transmission issues if I can help it. Thanks..

AcidFire52 · 05-07-08, 10:34 AM

The 99 TL has a 4 speed tranny. The 00-03 had the 5 speed. It is the 5 speeds that have the major issues. I think some have reported problems with the 4 speed, but not nearly as many. You should be good with the 99.

elove · 05-07-08, 11:24 PM

Oh ok.. now does the 1999 Acura TL have the same tranny as the Legends. I have a 92 Legend. Also, the notice that was put out by Acura with the 7 year/ 100,000 warranty on the transmission did not apply to the 1999 TL?

AcidFire52 · 05-08-08, 10:26 AM

Umm, I don't know if it is the same model tranny.
They didn't put the extended on the 4 speed because it wasn't needed. They are pretty strong.

blkonblkcpe · 05-09-08, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by elove

Hello all.. I have debating whether or not to purchase a 1999 Acura 3.2TL from a private seller. The car seems to be in very good condition and is price reasonable. It has 130k and the seller wants $6000 for it. I have been reading about transmission problems with the TL. Most of the post stated the years 00-03. Does the 1999 TL have transmission issues too?? All you experts out there let me know what you think. I have had a 1992 Legend that I absolutely love for many years. I got 289K on it right now. I kinda wanted to stay with Acura, but dont want to run into transmission issues if I can help it. Thanks..

As in 4 speed auto or manual?

cfprezskid · 05-09-08, 04:57 PM

^^^^^ I am pretty sure it is an auto

blkonblkcpe · 05-09-08, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by cfprezskid

^^^^^ I am pretty sure it is an auto

Yup, see that's what I was thinkin, but then a 5 speed was mentioned, but, I imagine that too is an auto!

CEN2MENTAL95 · 05-09-08, 07:08 PM

the 5speed auto was the problematic tranny....but I think the 99 was the first year of the HID'd TL...which if correct me if I'm wrong, has that 5spd problematic tranny

Mastervtec · 05-09-08, 09:28 PM

The '99 had a 4 speed. The real problematic transmissions were the 02-03 Type S. The Type S used the same transmission as a non Type S but it had 35 more horsepower, which apparently made a bad engine/transmission match. My 2002 Type S transmission went out at 115k. I believe Tnelson has a Type S that has had tranny problems also.

Kenso · 05-09-08, 09:57 PM

Some '99's have trans problems, but less so than the 00-03's, as others have stated.

TonyTheBullet · 05-09-08, 10:02 PM

Personally, I think the G2 3.2TL looks like ass (not in a good, Selena Spice kinda way). Secondly, I'd stay away from any 98-2005 Honda / Acura with an auto tranny. The 4 speed auto trannies also have a tendency to develop problems. Even if the dealer had replaced the tranny in the past, replacement transmission manufactured prior to 2005 have the same problems. Now you COULD do a 6 speed swap into it but it would add up to the same as getting a new auto trans. Call me paranoid but $6K sounds low for a 3.2TL in excellent condition, unless the owner knows something that he is not disclosing. Sure it is possible that the transmission on this particular car won't fail but there is a chance that it might; I don't know if its a risk worth taking. When looking at replacements, I found the GS300 and I30/35 to be interesting since nothing in the Acura line-up pre 2004 appeals to me.

Mastervtec · 05-10-08, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by TonyTheBullet

Call me paranoid....

Paranoid.

legendvr · 05-11-08, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TonyTheBullet

Personally, I think the G2 3.2TL looks like ass (not in a good, Selena Spice kinda way). Secondly, I'd stay away from any 98-2005 Honda / Acura with an auto tranny. The 4 speed auto trannies also have a tendency to develop problems. Even if the dealer had replaced the tranny in the past, replacement transmission manufactured prior to 2005 have the same problems.

Not only that, but 1999 was the first year NA made TL. They had major issues with assembly quality, engine blocks, paint, mechanicals... I'd stay away.

Searchin4acoupe · 05-12-08, 06:45 PM

Good transmission info here.. I have a 2000 Odyssey... some had similar issues.

05-07-08, 05:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
elove Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 12 Car 1: 1992 Acura Legend iTrader: (0)	Should I buy a 1999 Acura 3.2TL? Hello all.. I have debating whether or not to purchase a 1999 Acura 3.2TL from a private seller. The car seems to be in very good condition and is price reasonable. It has 130k and the seller wants $6000 for it. I have been reading about transmission problems with the TL. Most of the post stated the years 00-03. Does the 1999 TL have transmission issues too?? All you experts out there let me know what you think. I have had a 1992 Legend that I absolutely love for many years. I got 289K on it right now. I kinda wanted to stay with Acura, but dont want to run into transmission issues if I can help it. Thanks..

05-07-08, 10:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
AcidFire52 Mile High Cruiser Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Denver, co Posts: 802 Car 1: 1991 Coupe 5-Speed iTrader: (3)	The 99 TL has a 4 speed tranny. The 00-03 had the 5 speed. It is the 5 speeds that have the major issues. I think some have reported problems with the 4 speed, but not nearly as many. You should be good with the 99. __________________ Here is my girl. BRING MikeD TO NALM 08!

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AcidFire52 Mile High Cruiser Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Denver, co Posts: 802 Car 1: 1991 Coupe 5-Speed iTrader: (3)	Umm, I don't know if it is the same model tranny. They didn't put the extended on the 4 speed because it wasn't needed. They are pretty strong. __________________ Here is my girl. BRING MikeD TO NALM 08!

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CEN2MENTAL95 OH HAI Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: where Legends are a plenty Posts: 488 Car 1: 95 Acura Legend L Sedan Car 2: 07 Subaru Legacy LTD Car 3: 01 Infiniti QX4 iTrader: (2)	the 5speed auto was the problematic tranny....but I think the 99 was the first year of the HID'd TL...which if correct me if I'm wrong, has that 5spd problematic tranny __________________ 95 Taffeta White Acura Legend L Sedan Takin it back to the old skool cuz I'm an old fool who's so cool "This ain't negotiation time. This is Scarface, final scene, fuckin' bazookas under each arm." -Christopher Moltisanti

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05-07-08, 11:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
elove Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 12 Car 1: 1992 Acura Legend iTrader: (0)	Oh ok.. now does the 1999 Acura TL have the same tranny as the Legends. I have a 92 Legend. Also, the notice that was put out by Acura with the 7 year/ 100,000 warranty on the transmission did not apply to the 1999 TL?

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Kenso Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NC Posts: 2,792 Car 1: 91 L Coupe 6 spd Car 2: 95 FZJ 80 Car 3: ITR 00-106 iTrader: (17)	Some '99's have trans problems, but less so than the 00-03's, as others have stated. __________________ ITR 00-106 91 6spd coupe 95 FZJ-80 Ron Paul 2008

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TonyTheBullet Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,678 Car 1: 1992 Legend LS Sedan Car 2: 1993 Legend LS Coupe iTrader: (10)	Personally, I think the G2 3.2TL looks like ass (not in a good, Selena Spice kinda way). Secondly, I'd stay away from any 98-2005 Honda / Acura with an auto tranny. The 4 speed auto trannies also have a tendency to develop problems. Even if the dealer had replaced the tranny in the past, replacement transmission manufactured prior to 2005 have the same problems. Now you COULD do a 6 speed swap into it but it would add up to the same as getting a new auto trans. Call me paranoid but $6K sounds low for a 3.2TL in excellent condition, unless the owner knows something that he is not disclosing. Sure it is possible that the transmission on this particular car won't fail but there is a chance that it might; I don't know if its a risk worth taking. When looking at replacements, I found the GS300 and I30/35 to be interesting since nothing in the Acura line-up pre 2004 appeals to me. __________________ http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/8787/flyer2sb2.jpg Looking for 94/95 Trunk Emblem (The "A" ) Coupe Front Speakers PM me if you got 'em!

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