SlammedDC2teg

Im in the market for a 04 tl 6spd and found on at a local dealer for 13k and 83k miles. I have owned several Hondas and Acuras before and know alot about them, but not about the TL.

What are the severice intervals for timing belt and water pump on this car?

What are the most comon problem for them? Is it safe to buy at 83k like a civic?

Any other input woulf be great. Thanks

YeuEmMaiMai

105K for t-belt and water pump

not many problems with a manual car but you DEFINATELY WANT TO HAVE THEM DO A CHECK TO SEE IF THE ENGINE HAS BEEN OVER-REVED...

Any J series V6 that has been properly maintained should make it 300K+

Targa250R

105,000 miles or 8 years, same as any other Honda/Acura. Cost of the service is the same as an 03+ Accord V6 because they use the same belts and pumps.

Haven't seen any real common problems on examples that have been well maintained; the 6-speed is definitely a safer buy than an automatic from a potential problem standpoint. The J-series engines themselves are tanks. Whether or not it's "safe" for you to buy depends on how much money you're willing to spend on repairs. While the car may cost $13,000 used, remember that new parts are still priced appropriately for a $35,000 luxury car - i.e. not cheap. The price of the OE Brembo front brake pads and rotors are probably one of the biggest shockers for the 6-speed models.

As long as you understand and accept that the car is much more complicated and more expensive to repair than a Civic, I'd say go for it.

Be wary of that particular car. $13,000 sounds way too cheap for an '04 TL. You can't even buy a good used TSX for that kind of money yet.

in9teg2ra

theres 2 recalls that i know of. p/s feeder hose and wiper motor. brake fluid flush and air filters rec. every 30k.

LSTDB8

some of the 6mt has the 3rd gear issue, but in most cases gm syncromesh can smooth it out
most of the recalls or tsb's are on the 04 and early 05 models
my p/s hose ruptured while on vacation in florida last summer crown acura in clearwater took care of me they change the wiper motor and the p/s hose no charge because its a safty recall they also gave me a loaner vehicle a RDX (turbo)

tech7427

some have a center panel b can issue, of course 08-16 and 08-14 the p/s hose and wiper recalls.

as said before, $200 for just brembo pads on the manual trans tl's. people flip at that price so they just go buy some ebc's. the rotors are very soft as well and groove up very easily. some brake jobs will need the rotors replaced as well.

other problems. window regulators, window run channels, mirrors click when going down in reverese, 3rd gear grind, random lights go out in heater switches, air bag starts to fade through on dash..thats about all i can think of now.