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I'm looking at getting a used 2004/2005, anywhere from 70K to 90K miles. I have never owned Acuras before, and have never driven a car past 85K. Assuming routine maintenance has been done and will be done, can I expect these cars to last to 150K miles or even 200K?
Any personal input/stories would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
I have a 2000 Tl with just over 162K that still runs fine, so I know that generation at least was built to last!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
My 04 tl has only 58k miles on it, but other than the many rattles that I finally figured out, its been an amazing car. No problems of any kind. Great power and wonderful for driving trips. It's basically a Honda, so I'd be pretty confident that if it has been well cared for it would last quite a long time. We had a 89 Honda Accord and got tired of it before it got tired.... Good luck, Andy
The Accord we sold at 200,000 because, well, we were bored with it! The Integra we sold at 150,000 because, well, we were bored wth it! You see a theme going on????
As for my current TL (SH-AWD), it's got 40K with ZERO mechanical problems. Other than rotating the tires, I have had 3 oil changes and 1 differential oil change (since it's an AWD model). There is no doubt in my mind, getting to 200,000 miles is not even a challenge.
BTW, I'm not a Honda/Acura Fanboy as we have had Toyotas and Nissans and they both perform just as well.
I currently own a '09 TL SH-AWD and it's a tad under 40,000 miles and my tires are only about 1/2 worn (eye balling it, not measuring it) and I have no tire issues with the factory Michelins. I frequent other forums and this is the first time I'm hearing that the factory Michelins last 40k.
Did the dealer say that the alignment was off? Even if it was off, it would be really really off to make the factory tires die at 40k. I'm assuming you rotate your tires too? Also, if there's nothing wrong with alignment, save yourself the $100 and don't do it. Alignment is a profit center for dealers unless you know there's something wrong, like you hit something on the road or a deep pot hole. Normal driving should not mess up your alignment.
The old tires were completely worn, there was no question that they needed to be replaced and driving them would be unsafe. One of the tires was leaking and I thought it could be fixed. However there was no boubt about the tire issue. I am wondering if this issue is more common in the more recent Acura models. I had a 03 Acura that never needed a tire in three years of use.
Rob
We have a 2008 TL with 18K miles. All but 6K of those miles are high speed vacation travel miles and all 4 tires still look like brand new.
As a "military retiree", I'm just kind of "stuck" on doing right by any vehicle.So, ask about the cost of a rear end alignment and see how "they" balk at the idea of doing so. You'll be buying more tires for your new car, because of the same thing, if you never get the rear end alignment done. )
For about a year I was commuting between NJ and Boston on a weekly basis. Now I'm doing mostly local so the tires have seen all kinds of conditions.
Well, at least it's a lease and you can return it. But I have NEVER read any tire issues with the new TL ('09 and onwards).
My question is, is it possible to upgrade rotors (non Acura/Honda parts) and/or brake pads on my TL to a level where they will not warp under normal use? How much (if any) customization would be involved?
I welcome your responses...
Thanks,
Greg
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If you are unfamiliar with replacing rotors, either get someone to help or study the videos available everywhere.
Greg
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Sorry I cannot help more. I hate braking in a car with warped rotors.
Having read so many posts from other Honda/Acura owners complaining of the identical problem, it makes me a bit hesitant to replace them with the same discs that failed this time. Although, could it be just a one-time experience? I've done a little looking around on the web for 'high performance' rotors to fit the TL. While they cost about double/triple the amount of the standard issue rotors I've got on now, is it money well spent? Or, just a good marketing department?
All I'm looking for are rotors that stand up to normal driving. No big hills, quick stops, endless stop & go traffic....ect. Just perform like every other car I've driven over the last 30 years.
My son uses the blue tooth phone and the HFL like all the time. Acura Tech told him he should continue using the blue tooth. I told him NOT to use the blue tooth My son is 16 and he will NOT listen to me, unless he is stuck on the road once!!
Honda also tends to put the lowest output battery they can get away with in their cars. If possible, move up to a higher output/capacity one.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I just got a new one in my son's 2000TL, but that came from the dealer, since he is away at college and it died on him so we had it towed to the local Honda dealer. 2 days later it got towed back, since the real culprit was a bad alternator.
all seems good now, and as a side benefit, he said the power windows go up much quicker!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
For my 2005 ACURA I went to BATTERYONE and they put in a new one for me right on the spot for under $100 and in under 30 minutes .
If you do it yourself, be sure the dimensions and post locations are an exact match, or else the battery cable and cover may not align properly.
I haven't been able to read much about Permachrome. If anyone has experience with, or knowledge of Permachrome and knows of any considerations or drawbacks about it, I welcome your comments.
Thanks,
Greg
The car has 93,600 miles on it and has been regularly maintained by local Acura Dealer since new. This is problem seemed to come up out of no where...it sounds to me like a computer module has failed. Guess I'll know better when the car gets towed to Acura..since it's a very rough idle with little power. Interested to see what the error code is.
Anyone seen this type of problem before?
Thanks,
-mike-
but when it was running short on amps, the dash all lit up, ran ragged, etc.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I had it towed to the dealer and it was the "APP SENSOR" (accelerator pedal position sensor) that went bad. The total cost to fix was $390 at the dealer. It was on a Saturday so I don't know if I was charged overtime labor, but I had to get it fixed then & there since I was in the middle of a trip.
Appearantly a failing APP Sensor is common on the TL with this mileage. If this is what you have, we all need to contact ACURA. This expensive repair should not occur with this little mileage.
Count me as yet another PCM/AC Drain Tube/Coil Pack...etc.. victim. I have a 2006 TL w/93,600 Miles on it. Never had even close, to a serious problem with the car before...at least till last night.
Many of you guy's know the drill, I've since Goggled enough threads on the subject - most of which I've managed to read though over the last few hours.
All of a sudden car starts to run rough, engine light comes on. Have it towed via flatbed to Acura. Call me later in the day...possible replacement of PCM, Wiring Harness, Coil Pack, etc...
This is an obvious design flaw. A/C Drain Tube blockage should not lead to water exposure of the PCM...and then cause additional electrical components to fail..leading to an expensive repair bill.
What is Acura's current stance on this issue/problem...what happens to those who have exceeded the warranty period?
Any thoughts on this subject would be very helpful.
Thanks,
-mike-
I would imagine that if you have an extended warranty that it will be covered. I have an '09 TL with extended warranty and if it happened to me I would definitely ask for coverage. From what I heard the Acura extended warranty is a bumper to bumper coverage.
Not a good situation...trying to get a call into Corporate Acura right now since so many people have had this same problem.
What does this tell me? Does this indicate that at some point the transmission was inspected and they found it to be in good working order without need of replacement? Can I trust this transmission? What would be the prudent way to find out if this transmission is reliable?
I know for a fact that the transmission recall service was performed on the vehicle (though I don't know if it was the oil cooler return line revision or the transmission replacement), does this indicate that the problem is solved or is it the case that unless the transmission was replaced there is still a high percentage chance of facing transmission problems down the line?
Thanks
How can I figure out what was done and if I need to worry about this transmission?
How should I feel about the reliability of the transmission?
A friend has a 2001 Acura TL with only 47,000 miles on it. It was completely dealer serviced since new, including service bulletins. The transmission is slipping and is past the period of time that Acura will fix it.
In other words, the jet kits did not seem to matter.
I and a different friend also have 2005 Acuras (next generation). I have 104,000 miles on mine and he has over 200,000 miles on his. Neither has given any indication of a transmission problem.
This is an 11 year old car. There's just a certain amount of risk that is unavoidable.