| 5-6k cash to spend on a car, any suggestions
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| Ronsully |
As the title states..
Only criteria is the car needs to be a 4 door sedan somewhat nice.
What do you all think of the 1st generation Acura 3.2TL? |
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| eurohazard |
| LOW Blue book for a 1996 TL is almost $9,000. If I had $6,000 to spend on a car, it would most likely be a Toyota Camry. Many 1997-1998 Camrys in that price range can be found. |
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| Ronsully |
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Originally posted by eurohazard
LOW Blue book for a 1996 TL is almost $9,000. If I had $6,000 to spend on a car, it would most likely be a Toyota Camry. Many 1997-1998 Camrys in that price range can be found.
I have seen them local for around 5-6k. KBB means nothing sometimes. Camry might be doable too. |
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| dj-mdx2 |
| Isn't the 1st gen the one with tranny issues? |
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| phins2rt |
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Originally posted by dj-mdx2
Isn't the 1st gen the one with tranny issues?
Nope. The tranny problems are mostly 2nd gens with the 5 speed tranny (and especially the Type S models). |
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| Ronsully |
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Originally posted by phins2rt
Nope. The tranny problems are mostly 2nd gens with the 5 speed tranny (and especially the Type S models).
see... I'm liking the 1st gen even more. |
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| phins2rt |
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Originally posted by Ronsully
see... I'm liking the 1st gen even more.
Ron,
Here is a fairly decent forum for TLs (if you haven't checked it out already):
http://tl.acurazine.com/forums/ |
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| Ronsully |
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Originally posted by phins2rt
Ron,
Here is a fairly decent forum for TLs (if you haven't checked it out already):
http://tl.acurazine.com/forums/
there is a local guy selling a 3rd gen TL (99) for $7,500. I don't think it is a scam. So what the hell is wrong with it? |
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| anjan |
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Originally posted by Ronsully
there is a local guy selling a 3rd gen TL (99) for $7,500. I don't think it is a scam. So what the hell is wrong with it?
Always run the car through one of the shops that can run a quick diagnostic for around $50. That'll tell you if something is awry with the vehicle. Especially look for emissions content, engine block cracks, and piston compression (for each piston). |
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| Ronsully |
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Originally posted by anjan
Always run the car through one of the shops that can run a quick diagnostic for around $50. That'll tell you if something is awry with the vehicle. Especially look for emissions content, engine block cracks, and piston compression (for each piston).
True... I will be doing a once over for sure. Compression test is a must if I buy a used car. |
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| laborlitigator |
| Acura Integra. . . you'll love the ride plus reliable. |
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| crmsnidol |
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Originally posted by laborlitigator
Acura Integra. . . you'll love the ride plus reliable.
8 of the top 25 vehicles stolen in 2004 were Integras. Something to consider.
http://cccis.com/ContentAction.do?topicId=1701 |
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| 04mdx4sq |
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Originally posted by crmsnidol
8 of the top 25 vehicles stolen in 2004 were Integras. Something to consider.
http://cccis.com/ContentAction.do?topicId=1701
Well that settles it, even common criminals can appreciate it's stylish good looks and great Honda engineering....:D |
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| vicpai |
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Originally posted by Ronsully
As the title states..
Only criteria is the car needs to be a 4 door sedan somewhat nice.
What do you all think of the 1st generation Acura 3.2TL?
.....I would VERY VERY STRONGLY RECOMMEND sticking with a well maintained TOYOTA....at that stage in a car's life, RELIABILITY and DURABILITY becomes, pretty much, the most important factor, and no one does this as good as Toyota, period!!! |
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| s2knky |
$5000 - $6000 on a dependable 4 door...
mid to late 90s Maxima SE - Good horsepower, fairly stylish
mid to late 90s Accord V6 - Fair horsepower - not as stylish
mid to late 90s Integra GSR - Great horsepower if you wind it out - hard to find as a 4 door -
mid to late 90s Toyota Camary - Not so much horsepower - very unstylish
mid to late 90s TL - Good horsepower and stylingbut RWD I beleve.
I just got rid of my 01 CL ($15,400) - never had a problem with it that I didn't cause (ball joints from lowering it) and I put 60,000 miles on it. Very nice cars - tiptronic is nice when you're feelin "frisky" - but nothing like my S2000's gearbox. :D :D :D |
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