Need advice from 2004 Acura TL owner

[HiSpec]

I am going to be checking out a 2004 Acura TL tomorrow. Aside from pay attention to how the transmission perform (known problem for the generation). What else should I be looking for?

Also, what does the Pre-Purchase Inspection involve from Acura?

[G-ZUS]

Originally posted by HiSpec
I am going to be checking out a 2004 Acura TL tomorrow. Aside from pay attention to how the transmission perform (known problem for the generation). What else should I be looking for?

Also, what does the Pre-Purchase Inspection involve from Acura?

Wasn't it the previous generation ?99-03 and not the 04+ that had tranny problems?

[bjstare]

^More notably, the 99-03 cl/tl had a ton of problems, but Honda AT's on the newer vehicles aren't a ton better. CR-V's and Odessy's included.

[HiSpec]

So these "issues"... are they rough shifting? Will not go into gear? Or the transmission slips? Or all of the above?

[bjstare]

Just look on Acurazine.com, there will be a ton of info on there.

[Numi]

I used to own an 04 Tl. A common problem is tranny mounts wear out and Can cause drivline vibrations while accelerating. Check for rust hiding up in the rear wheel wells by the bumper. A lot of Acura and Honda cars made around that time also suffer from clear coat failure. It'll basically look like chicken feet tracks up the paint. I've seen it on hoods and fenders before, google it to see results you should find some threads on it on acurazine.