Hey guys,
I am currently looking at a 2005 Acura TL. It is an automatic, without navi, with just under 73,000 miles (too many?). With summer and winter tires (I need them here in Quebec, Canada) in good condition. The breaks were just done. Power steering hose was fixed (under a recall I believe?). The seller said that nothing else was fixed, which kind of scares me - shouldn't it have gotten other repairs yet, or is that just my Mazda past? Gave it a test drive, haven't had it inspected yet. Couldn't seem to find anything wrong with it, aside from a rattle in the rear left side of the car. Asking price is $8,400 (not much more in US$). I plan on offering $7,000. Possibly $6,000, the dude is desperate. The interior and exterior are rather beat up. Leathers are pretty used. Minor scratches an dents everywhere. On slightly more major dent close to a rear wheel, but nothing I don't think I can handle. I plan on keeping this vehicle for a year or two.
I'm looking for info on upcoming repairs, reliability, issues, etc... Any input would be appreciated!
At this point, I'm hesitating between a car like this and a simple more recent Civic with less mileage. I would prefer the TL, but am kind of nervous about bad surprises...
Thanks guy,
Cheers
I am currently looking at a 2005 Acura TL. It is an automatic, without navi, with just under 73,000 miles (too many?). With summer and winter tires (I need them here in Quebec, Canada) in good condition. The breaks were just done. Power steering hose was fixed (under a recall I believe?). The seller said that nothing else was fixed, which kind of scares me - shouldn't it have gotten other repairs yet, or is that just my Mazda past? Gave it a test drive, haven't had it inspected yet. Couldn't seem to find anything wrong with it, aside from a rattle in the rear left side of the car. Asking price is $8,400 (not much more in US$). I plan on offering $7,000. Possibly $6,000, the dude is desperate. The interior and exterior are rather beat up. Leathers are pretty used. Minor scratches an dents everywhere. On slightly more major dent close to a rear wheel, but nothing I don't think I can handle. I plan on keeping this vehicle for a year or two.
I'm looking for info on upcoming repairs, reliability, issues, etc... Any input would be appreciated!
At this point, I'm hesitating between a car like this and a simple more recent Civic with less mileage. I would prefer the TL, but am kind of nervous about bad surprises...
Thanks guy,
Cheers