WATCH BEFORE YOU BUY! Acura TL 3rd Gen
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- Опубликовано: 10 июл 2024
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bought my second tl 3 days ago , manual 04 with 200k miles no rust , runs and drives perfect , 800 bucks , and im the second owner . biggest steal of life
“Show ‘em it’s a manual” LMAO.
We believe you dawg.
appreciate it coming in clutch , i’m looking at a red 07 Type S with 149K miles and 1 owner who took good care of the car
The engines and trans are very reliable. My dad owns a 2005 RL (which has the same engine and auto trans as a type s) the car just hit 290,000 miles
I agree, also the headliner. 6MT 3rd Gen here. Nice content.
Had my TL 11 years before it cracked. I blasted the heat while the dash was still cold. 303 is awesome
Hey, I literally use my HFL all the time for phone calls. And I use SiriusXM radio. I just picked a dash out of a car in the junkyard that was flawless for 30$. I also picked apart a car that a local person is parting out and got the factory sub that looks like it was never used, the console side trim pieces in great shape. The carpet piece in the trunk under where the speakers are, oem shift knob, oem all weather mats, oem trunk tray, etc. Going back for the seats as they were in superb shape. I've only had my 3rd Gen TL for a couple months. Before this I had an 03 3.2CL Type-S that i loved but it was an auto and had the trans replaced by acura once, and was showing signs of going out, so I sold it and made money while I could.
This vid deserves to blow up
i enjoyed ur video.stright to the point with a little humor. i have 2006 tl & great tip on the transnission reset. thanks.
Thanks for the video it helps me a lot when I will buy my Acura TL
Great review, love my TL S, even upgraded the entire sound system to modern, no more old tapedeck and grainy backup camera, these cars are timeless icons 👌
Where did you upgrade your sound system with or what parts?
man i love the backup camera...stock one works great
Still my fav tl ever and car . Had to move on to a Dodge Ram for work . But kept my baby in my parents garage . Did not wanna sell it.
I got a 05 auto no problems on my end other than the water pump but depends on the previous owner’s most of the time 🤷🏽♂️ but dope video man keep it up 💪🏽💯
Thanks a lot for this video bro I just crashed my 05 ' G35 coupe six speed and I was going to get an RSX but this TL looks really sick.
keep the hustle going very much appreciate the heads up!!!!
ah good old memories, axel popped once while i was turning.
CHECK the SPARK PLUGS. (Tightness)
I had one shoot clean out of the head and pull the threads with it. It started out as a *ticking* sound. That sound isn’t possibly just valves. Almost lost a second one too but recognize the familiar ticking the second time. Plug was fingertip loose.
Beautiful pickup! The 3.2 and 3.5 3rd Gen TL are a classic. Our company offer J-Series Performance Parts and our J32a3 made 320whp/265wtq with all our parts. We then boosted it and it's currently making 560whp. If we did the same to a J35 gains would have been in the 330whp NA, which is awesome for a 3.5l engine. Bolts ons go a long way with these engines.. HalferLand Performance
Do you have a bolt on package for a 3.2L 2005 TL? I saw your website but there is a lot of stuff on there for other cars.. not very well organized.
Bro they do not burn oil 🤣🤣I’m on my second TL with almost 200k miles and I’ve never had them burn oil you’re just leaking oil look at those damn valve cover gaskets.
Ya this guy don't know shit lol
I have UA9 TL 2014 and just had Acura retrofit my car Becuase I burned a full tank of oil in 5000 km, this engine is very similar so Im not surprised with that air intake and exhaust it would burn a bit of oil
the type s probably burns a little because of vtec and this dude probably beats the shit out of this thing.
I know k series work that way anyways
My 04 6speed has 300,000 km still runs thank god
I really do love the Acura brand. I have an 05 TL.
Love your videos keep them coming
I have an 05 auto with 475,000 clicks and I do all of the work myself . It's easy . She's a beauty . I want to swap it to a manual because a type s is impossible to find now
I have a '07 tl with 116000 miles and just had to replace the timing belt and water pump. The tensioner went bad and the mechanic thought my engine might have been damaged because it jumped timing. Luckily my engine was ok but still a expensive repair. I love my tl though!!!
Smiles per gallon for sure, but I also drive a 05 yukon with 33's so i average 12 mpg haha. Wife has 04 6 speed manual and we love it. looking to swap my 03 4cylinder accord for type S. I have replaced her power steering pump, 2 motor mounts and belt, valve cover all easy to do.
I didn't read all the comments but seems like you and commenters missed one thing:
Common rear wheel arch rusting issue.
When inspecting a car make sure to check the rear wheel arches from the INSIDE if nothing is visible on the outside. Could be that it started to rust from the inside and will pop out in a year or so. It is especially important to check if a car spent most of its life in "salt belt" region
I have the 99 with 243k its pretty much mint cond. The first owner was this 80 year old guy whose son is a acura tech.
My 06 base received 33mpg all highway and interstate. At appx 65-75 mph.
I own a 07 tl type S carbon Bronze and I love it! timing belt & water pump done and its sitting at 120k miles.
BTW the Aspec Kit makes the car look 10x better.
How much did you pay to get the timing belt and water pump replaced?
I’ve had 4 TL’s going 5 just take care of your cars auto or manual no matter the year.
Beautiful car man looks amazing 🙂👍
I still have my 2004 TL with Aspec kit just kit 200k running strong as long you keep the regular maintenance change timing belt water pump , and ball joints she's keep running 🙂👍👍
how much did you pay for timing belt
I bought a pre-owned type S back in 2013, in terms of issues, had to change power steering rack twice, ball joints on both sides, timing belt, water pump, fuel pump, serpentine belt and valve cover seal. Thats about it I think. Family wanted me to sell it but I just couldnt , too much sentimental value lol so i'll keep on driving it until im ready for next car.
I had an 07 type s , things that went bad . Axles were bad , leaking , minor oil leak , transmission went , all motor mounts were blown , engine Mount broke , alternator went . Coolant hose broke and got into my engine , i did ignition switch , pressure switches , new belts . Coil overs all that sexy stuff haha . Got rid of it tho unfortunately worst decision I’ve made this car truly is a great. , might get another in the future . BUT THE MOST COMMOM problem I had was the battery dying on me all the lights would turn on but car would not turn and start . After unplugging the Bluetooth module never died again . Golden . So fellas if you’re reading this , unplug your Bluetooth module !! It’ll save you all the headaches it gave me haha stranded 3-4 times bc of that bs I didn’t know about
Additional tidbits:
Automatics- change your pressure switch sensors
04-06 auto has a transmission filter, change that too, only do AT fluid drain do not ever flush it.
Interior lights for buttons tend to burn out fast
Rear dash tend to fade as well
Aspec 04-06 wheels > types s waffles 😤
What’s bad about flies bong it ?
Flushing *
Where do you get your interior dash bulbs from?
I have an 2008 tl at 220 mile. Still running smooth
you already sold it?
can't wait to see the new wheels
I gotta stop at icebox sometime
all the auto transmissions from 04 and 08 are good and honda fixed the issue.. it was the 2nd generation tl cl and rl
I have a 04 tl auto there 50/50 on the trans being bad . There still a very good upgrade from the 99 to 03models which trans went out at 60000 all the time. The main issues with these trans are failure to service trans oil on time or using any thing other Honda dw1 fluid. My tl has 250000 miles still going strong do your research on how to properly maintain these trans and never buy one with dirty fluid cause this means the damage has been done already. Change fluid every thirty thousand miles or even 20 and change serviceable filter everyone leaves out and 04 to 06can be great too
Oops already bought one 2007 tl type s🔥🔥🥶
you should get the waffles rebuilt to some 3pc with big boy barrels that'd go so hard
i had a tl 06 A spec. dumped it for a E55 amg benz, now i miss it sorely. but i love the power of german v8 469hp and 516tr. but im inthe market again for a tl 6 speed.
One of the sexiest TL-S i've ever seen.
Almost bought one, but I wanted reclining rear seats
So i got a TSX with the same engine as the TL-S, the 3.5L J series v6.
Surprisingly hard to find these little fuckers, but I've had it for less than a year, and I absolutely love it.
Keep it clean, love your Acura
Also yes. Best looking wheels on stock car
Great video, I had a 04 and got 366,000 miles on it . Best car I ever had, now I have a 2007 TL type S and unfortunately the dashboard just started cracking .
I’m buying a 2004 with only 96k miles. I’m a salesman so I’m buying it for invoice + shop fees. It’ll be around $3500 which is a steal in todays market. Lol we are selling it for 8.6k retail
TLs are known for dash cracks. Easy fix get a dash cover, no need to worry bout screen covers
So I didn’t know about centrifugal super chargers when I bought mine. I had a 04 6mt. When I test drove it I heard the supercharger and got confused the lady didn’t even know it was there. When I was researching superchargers I learned about them, looked, and omg there one was! They get placed low unlike other superchargers
I brought my Acura at 153k last year nov, this year its about to hit 159k this month. Car is amazing and reliable only if you keep up with the maintenance. For me I replaced the ball joint, sway bar link, control arm, suspension, brakes, brake hose, a couple fuel system flush to get rid of the check engine light and it is amazing. For those vary about the transmission going out, If you really like this car, get a OEM transmission with low mileage + warranty on the trans.
That sounds like a lot in just 6K. Maybe the previous owner didn't do all maintenance?
i just bought an 06 tl. how hard is it to replace the ball joint and both inner and outer tie rods ?
Nice TL bro! Great car, I had one back in the day and now looking to buy a 2007 Type-S.
And about engine mounts:
Passenger side and front mounts are the most common. The passenger side one is super easy to replace. Literally can be done in less than an hour. The front one... Ugh... Big PITA.
Well... The rear one also hard to replace. Just too little space for wiggle around
just bought a 2004 base auto , the worst of the bunch but it was less than 3k and it drives so good i'm extremly happy with the car. i might turn it into a manual someday as I miss my previous e46 i had when i lived in europe but this is a great car as is
I also just bought a 2004 base auto, 130k kilometres on it. I paid 4,400 Canadian with safety im hoping I made a good deal
@@southshoredanny3935 i suppose you did, that's low milage if real
Power steering pump leaks often
Coolant recovery tank plastic cap breaks easy, it’s not a big deal unless the elbow fitting breaks, then it’ll leak.
Other than the Bluetooth draining the battery, don’t use the tape deck ever, not even for an auxiliary converter because if it gets stuck, it’ll drain the battery too.
Theirs a few places where oil commonly leaks and two of them are expensive as hell to repair.
Damn spot on
Much appreciated i wanted the manual but I can't find one so I'll settle for the automatic 😕
Same dude The one with the 6-speed Is like finding a unicorn
Yo fr tho also 2006 is mid year should be alr or should i get a 350z 6 spd manual
@@eddycervantea7882 you can always do a 6-Speed swap
Update I just bought a silver one with a Manual for 11.7k 2007 95k miles
@@patrickcarrillo714 congrats dude!
Another thing that commonly goes wrong with these vehicles is the entertainment system, if you think your radio, sounds a little quiet, that’s because the amplifier has gone out.
Acura TL Type S and Infiniti G35 Coupe have the best stock wheels.
Great video... spot on with everything. Scotty Kilmer will tell you whoever had your tl before you probably didnt do oil changes as required an wore the engine. I got the base manual, with 185K miles... doesnt burn a drop of oil. I only use synthetic and still change at the reminder to prevent engine wear and oil burning.
You should try to get a tl meet going. I'd be down to cruise by in my type s.
I got a '05 TL not to long ago, my only complaint is the terrible gas mileage tbh. Went to the mechanic thinking something was causing it but he said nope its an tl bud
Wheel well rust is also very common on these.
thank you that was very helpful
Nice looking set up!! I have 08 type s
I wonder where you got those front lip and side skirts lip also steering wheel.
Look so nice please share it thank you
Ok, I had to pause and comment right away after you said stay away from '04-'06. I have an '05, only owner, and honestly it's still the best care I've ever had. 280k miles, no transmission issues. The only thing I have issues with right now are shocks possibly struts and power steering leak. Now back to the video.
I have an 05 that just hit 192,000miles and I need shock and struts but my steering is making a clicking noise and when parking it will squeel and make a whistle type of noise. It’s still driving but I’ve been I need of help to find a cheaper way of repair because I love my baby.
@@DylanandJazi try to find a local Acura/ Honda shop to get your repairs done. It'll be cheaper than the dealership and more reliable than some Joe schmoe. I love my baby too but I don't drive it as much anymore. I have an RDX as well.
Great video very informational and straight to the point. Sub
Gives me fast and furious vibes I wanted a evo but having second thought
same
I had a 2005 Acura TL I brought it with a bad trans at for 700 then my engine went bad due to misfires could never fix the issue car still got me to work everyday then the day after I got the new engine I was on the highway hitting about 120 when I finally got off the highway the trans had went bad so I replaced it again then the new engine I had started having misfires I never really had the money to replace a lot of the coils and spark plugs to prevent it from not happening but sadly the engine went bad and I blew a gasket this was my first car I purchased wit my own money but I’m looking to get a new car soon and I just might want the Acura TL Type s
arospace 303 is the bomb period use it also for 10 yrs on my dash seats my 06 manual TL with 90 000 miles looks bran New !!!! Arospace 303 is the best best best period
I wish I had this video a couple of months ago when I bought my TL lol
I don’t agree with you I have both a 04 and 06 and they’re both running great
Same, I still have my 2004 Acura TL base auto. So far only replaced a few parts:
-Brake Pads
-Brake Rotors
-Power Steering Pumps
-Two Front Wheel Bearings.
I also have an 05 and it’s got 230K and not going to lie I beat the crap out of it and it still puts in work I’ve owned it since around 60 k
Your a lucky man! I have an 08 Type-S and I had so much work done on it. So many issues. Love the car to bits tho, so it was well worth it
Got a beautiful dark blue light tan leather and woodgrain 06. Had to change out rear caliber on driver side, transmission flush, and had all rotors shaved. Need mounts replaced, shocks, and new control arms. Small cracks in both control arms and not too expensive
I had 05 6 spd manual...run it strong untill 2016...as far as I know, it is still driven today! Amazing car!
Clutch master and slave cylinders on the manual will eventually need to be replaced. Mine went out around 150, 000 miles. Subwoofer and door speakers blew out on mine. My clutch went out around 190, 000 (very good imo). The navigation console might stop reading the disc eventually, that can be removed opened and cleaned. That's all I can think of.
Would you possibly know a cheaper way of getting the subwoofer and speakers fixed ? Everywhere I go charges a arm and leg 😩
U can change the radio to android radio works with Apple too. It looks like a tesla radio
i have my 05 over 200k miles 6speed and nothing other than oil changes etc etc normal things to change at 200k and the AC went out but fixed that other than that shit has been a tank if you can find them in a STICK then i say buy one well worth the money
Hey I just started watching your channel, good stuff! I know this vids a bit older now, but I love the tire size and fitment on those waffles. Mind me asking what size tire you were running back then? Guessing 235/45 or 255/40?
Here before this video blows up
Love the car. My 04 tl would never pair properly to my phone. Ended up disconnecting my bluetooth too.
My son has a 2003 I think and we are currently working thru an issue. We disconnected the bluetooth module. I got the battery charged. Gonna start her up tomorrow.
Thanks for the vid! Do you know where I could find the trim pieces that are peeing off or some matching wrap for it?
I live in Florida with constant bumper to bumper traffic I would never drive a manual around town so automatic trans for me with the paddle shifters a do
Yup love my car. Damn thing has been hitting my pockets.
04 a spec running great 220000 miles
aklso best transmission fluid i ever bought for a honda ^mt GM syncromesh, works wonders
I have a 2006, automatic, never had any trouble. I did have the code which indicates a misfire at 140k, but that's a false that is well known. (Just update the ECU at a dealer). A second solution is to change the spark plugs, which i did. And I had to change the battery a month ago (it was the original!). And now there's clinging sound at the back. I from experience that it is the shock upper plate. But again, its the original so...
Usually, I agree that you should avoid the first generation of any model, from any manufacturer. But in this case, if you know your stuff, you should know that the first model of the TL has been overengineered to compete with Mercedes/BMW and Audi. So it doesn't apply at all.
looking at buying a 2006 with 95k miles. nervous about all the issues people say they have and what not. how was ur experience.
@@speedyyy5181 hi, Like I mentionned, i had only ONE minor issue, and it was really easy to fix. There is bug in the computer program which sometimes make the ckech engine light to come on and the code says it is a misfire in cylinder 6. But after digging in a little in different forums, this usually happens when you floor it, same that happened to me. You can eitehr just ignore it (which I don't recommand just in case something worse comes on), you can buy a 20$ code ODB2 code reader and flasj it (so the light shuts off) and its not really a problem and it won't come on either unless you floor it again. Or you can also change the sprakplugs like some forums said. I didn't want to take any chance so I did change the sparkplugs since it is after all not a recent car and it cannot hurt. I did NOT change the coil. Only the sparkplug. And the code never came back on.
So o answer your question, this is a VERY great car. I cannot not recommand it to you. Definitly one of the best I had even though I had much more expensive cars (ok and slightly better too). It does everything well, its sporty, confortable, lots of room, VERY reliable (its a honda), looks good (but that's subjective). Its one of the best bang for the bucks that you can wish for. If I had to make a comparison, I would compare it with my saab 9-3 Aero, but a little touch more confy while a bit less nimble.
Also like ANY other cars, some people are just plain stupid... They beat the crap out of ther car and then they complain about having problems... And since a lot of the people who buy these are young guys who wants performance and look for little cash, well you end up with many owners beating them up, while not spending the money to maintain them accordingly. So yeah you can end up with problems but honestly, unless you are very unlucky and stumble on a crappy individual car, you shouldn't have any problems. This engine is bullet proof, and the entire car is made of parts from the accord, so exceptionally reliable. I sold mine not because i was unhappy with it (on the contrary, I LOVES it), but because after some tough years, I finally got a good job again and I bought a lincoln MKZ 4 wheel drive. Now I just bought a Porche Cayenne (needed room for two big dogs) and I still think this was a remarkable car. And for the price, its just unbeatable. GO ahead. Just make sure you make a prebuy inspection and you'll be fine.
@@saabsly1 thanks for that! the one i was looking at sold unfortunately but i found a great deal on a 2011 sh-awd for 2011 for 12k in mint condition. definitely going to check it out. i’m not a big fan of the design compared to the 3rd
gens, but it’s starting to grow on me. Thanks and God bless :))
great vid! what kind of in take do you have?
When I drive pretty spirited my average economy goes to 19-21. My average MPG is currently 26 at 25mph.
i have a question bro for the handsfreelink thing you mentioned @10 min. if i take that off would i no longer be able to connect my bluetooth to my phone in order to audio stream or is the handsfreelink completely separate than the stereo?
Dope as car I own an acura tl automatic
Where did you get the carbon fiber piece for under your windshield?!
Thanks for the video bro
Your welcome
Did your TL come with that rear bumper or did you buy it and install it yourself?
Thanks bro love u
In my opinion, is TypeS Manual, Base 2004-2006 manual, 2007-2008 Types auto, 2007-2008 auto, and 2004 and 2006 auto
Idk I feel like the 05 6 speed n the type s manual run the same.. On paper they arent that far off, 0-60 ,they are literally close
Well shit guess I mess up I have 04 so far no issues but then again it’s getting work done!
Just bought my first TL today, 2007 Type-s + 6mt, what luck right. Anyways, what's up with your steering wheel? Can I get some info on it? Also, I'm sure the trans relearn is only for automatics, am I wrong?
hey,
I am at the buying decision of 08 type s. which one is more sensible choice auto or manual? auto has 220000 kms with some mods on it. where as manual is really well maintained 205000kms on it. but manual is asking for $13000 CAD. is it worth it ?
Honda makes the Acura engine if you take care of it it’ll pretty much run forever
Where do u get the trim pieces mine are pealing also
i like how im watching this after i already own 2 TL'S😭
While I love my Type-S, I rushed into buying it and payed the price. I had to pay thousands to get a bunch of stuff fixed
Same thing going on with me. Got it last Friday . Had it in the shop 5 times and payed over 1,000 in maintenance already
@@HpcZclan damn bro. What did you have to get fixed so far
@@HpcZclan $1000 is not expensive for having your car in the shop 5 times
Spent about a grand on maintenance on my TL S too, but she's good now, totally worth it 👌
@@christopherlee1695 facts my b7 audi 1 trip to the shop was already over a thousand
You forgot to mention the most common problem on TL's the rear main seal leak
I just got a tl. What would yall guys recommend? like performance wise? the miles is 230k. Should i just wait & do a whole swap? i got a 3.2
I'm 13 so i can't get a car for 4 year but this is the car ima get there cheap and can be cool looking if you put the time into modding them
I been wanted to buy 1 am in love with these cars so its my wife
The 07 or 08 TL’s still did not allow you to stream music from your phone? I thought that my 05 was the last model before that feature started