Thread: Newbie looking to buy a TL

Quote: Originally Posted by Schme Can someone point me to a document or reputable place that tells me the recommended maintenance at 100k? How about your owner's manual or calling your nearest dealer. Google works pretty well too. acura service schedule - Google Search

Can someone point me to a document or reputable place that tells me the recommended maintenance at 100k?

Quote: Originally Posted by SSR FPR Thanks Marmaladedad. Pretty sure dollarwise we will be in the 04-06 market so the manual transmission would be an option , as would Navigation. I am interpretting from "available" for the Info Centre that it also is an option and not a standard feature. Outside of personal preference is the manual transmission a better bet in both value and car performance? i.e. I had a 6 series BMW (loved...

I thought Acura revised the TL auto tranny during the 2005 model year? If you get the 06, it wouldn't be a problem then right?

I'm sorry, but the risk of a $3500-4000 engine repair vs. a $800 timing belt replacement is a no brainer. This is why the 105K mile interval is suggested and that is what I will follow. The glass transmission issue is with models from 2000-2003. After that, Honda finally figured out how to make an automatic transmission. However, they still need regular service just like the engine. Drain and fill at regular intervals as suggested by the...

Quote: Originally Posted by marmaladedad Welcome aboard. For the 3rd Generation TL, Navigation was an option for the 04-08 TL and was included with the 07-08 TL Type S. The 04-06 TL has the option for a manual transmission, but for the 07-08, only the Type S has the option for manual. The Info Center is available on all the TL models. Thanks Marmaladedad. Pretty sure dollarwise we will be in the 04-06 market so the manual transmission would...

I would like to add my 2 cents to 100k so called preventative maintenance thing.. Just as its titled, its a preventative thing.. and out of listed things such as sparks, water pump, belts, etc.. Only one I would be concerned would be timing belt (TB). If your TB breaks, it will cost you pretty penny. But the thing is that modern belts are made so much better than before. Also you would have to consider 100k city driven car vs. 100k highway...