ES300 For Acura tl?
06-16-10, 01:58 PM
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Before my friends saw the car they said switch it, on the phone they hear newer car with less miles the trade was good, nce they saw the car they said keep it, my frieends who don't even know cars said don't swtich, so i most likely won't the salesperson ackwoledged my fear though. He said he totally understands and has a tl himself where the tranny "imploded" I won't be buying coilovers, but kyb struts with shock springs, willthere be a noticable difference?
06-16-10, 04:30 PM
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Before my friends saw the car they said switch it, on the phone they hear newer car with less miles the trade was good, nce they saw the car they said keep it, my frieends who don't even know cars said don't swtich, so i most likely won't the salesperson ackwoledged my fear though. He said he totally understands and has a tl himself where the tranny "imploded" I won't be buying coilovers, but kyb struts with shock springs, willthere be a noticable difference?
06-16-10, 04:33 PM
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es300 for acura tl?
From the acura tl's perspective, why don't you post your query on any acura tl forum and see what they have to say about the lexus es300.
Being a previous acura owner, I had the same dilemma before giving it up in favor of the es300.
Good luck!
Being a previous acura owner, I had the same dilemma before giving it up in favor of the es300.
Good luck!
06-16-10, 04:49 PM
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Yes these cars are known for their auto transmissions failing. But Acura fixed the problem after 2004 I believe. I personally wouldn't trade in a nice 2001 ES300 for a TL. The third gen ES is one of the most reliable and best built Lexus ever. Don't sell it.
Overall Lexus are higher quality cars. The only Acuras that are are as reliable as the ES300 is the first gen Legend.
Overall Lexus are higher quality cars. The only Acuras that are are as reliable as the ES300 is the first gen Legend.
06-16-10, 05:11 PM
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Also regarding coilovers, im a high school student with a limited budget, i also don't need the ability to adjust hegiht ect. I just want something to replace oem suspension for a reasonable cost. I don't remember how the es handled brand new, but for some reason, i don't think these shocks are still good at a 140k
06-16-10, 05:34 PM
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You be surprise. My old ES was a 1998 it had around 165k miles on it with the original shock/spring before trading it in. Had no issue with it. Just check your bushings here and there.
Since you’re still in HS, don’t blow your money on unnecessary item until you have too.
By the time finish college your ES probably still run just fine. Do the regular maintenance. Like oil change on time, spark plugs, complete coolant flush, break fluid, complete transmission fluid, and something that many don’t think much about are tire pressure. Make sure it’s inflated properly.
I just had my tire balance and rotated today. Boy it was a night and day different. The car rolls better and accelerate much quicker/smoother as well. Those little things help.
Since you’re still in HS, don’t blow your money on unnecessary item until you have too.
By the time finish college your ES probably still run just fine. Do the regular maintenance. Like oil change on time, spark plugs, complete coolant flush, break fluid, complete transmission fluid, and something that many don’t think much about are tire pressure. Make sure it’s inflated properly.
I just had my tire balance and rotated today. Boy it was a night and day different. The car rolls better and accelerate much quicker/smoother as well. Those little things help.
06-16-10, 05:42 PM
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I'd stay the hell away. Not trying to be a Lexus snob, but i love the ride, the quiet, the well put together interior/exterior - you can't beat it. Especially not the TL, probably because its an Accord with a facelift & leather seats.
The transmission issue is big. Another poster on the boards local to me, had his for less than a year, and one day driving - BOOM! There goes the tranny, out of the blue, on a maintained car. This may seem like a minor quirk but its not, there isn't any reason for it to do that, especially if you take care of the car and not beat the **** out of it!
Get some coilovers, and it will be a night 'n day difference. I don't have some but this is ALWAYS the case with every make/model. Coilovers are 'the thing' to do for significant handling changes.
Very sound advice, i agree fully.
The transmission issue is big. Another poster on the boards local to me, had his for less than a year, and one day driving - BOOM! There goes the tranny, out of the blue, on a maintained car. This may seem like a minor quirk but its not, there isn't any reason for it to do that, especially if you take care of the car and not beat the **** out of it!
Get some coilovers, and it will be a night 'n day difference. I don't have some but this is ALWAYS the case with every make/model. Coilovers are 'the thing' to do for significant handling changes.
Very sound advice, i agree fully.
Coilovers ftw.. My car handles like it's on rails. Not to mention the aesthetic improvement.
At the end of the day, the tl is just another honda. It feels like the same quality they use in their regular hondas, and the es most def looks better than that generation TL. The generation that follows however is a different story!
06-16-10, 07:50 PM
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I do all the regular maintenance, check psi weekly and do such, its such a soft car thoguh, For kyb's and gettignt hem installed i would pay 500 so its not to bad. I get my tires balanced and rotated, but at 4/32 i would rather save the money and put it towards new tires. I was looking at bridestones, yokohamas and falkens. I guess i will pass on the acura
06-16-10, 09:55 PM
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I do all the regular maintenance, check psi weekly and do such, its such a soft car thoguh, For kyb's and gettignt hem installed i would pay 500 so its not to bad. I get my tires balanced and rotated, but at 4/32 i would rather save the money and put it towards new tires. I was looking at bridestones, yokohamas and falkens. I guess i will pass on the acura
If you look around Coils can be had for 1K
To me its a no-brainer to get coils. Especially since you are asking about better handling. It will be the best and only viable option to choose this.
Lowering springs & KYB's = 700-800$ installed
Coils 1100$ <- better 'value' and you can get it to handle like its on rails.
Don't like the ride on Springs/KYB's ?? Guess what, you're stuck with them!
A friend of mine has a set of springs. He paid 800$ for them installed on his Audi, he regrets every day that he drives the car, for not getting coils. lol
06-16-10, 09:56 PM
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i used to work for a pre-owned luxury car dealership that was owned by a lexus dealership so we got all kinds of luxury cars and ive seen a lot of ups and downs of cars and like a lot of others said, around the 99-02 acura tl's and cl's along with the same year honda accords had the trans problems.With the miles on the tl though it should still be under the dealer warranty or recall and they should replace it if it hasnt been already but the bad thing about them is they start to show some signs of wear but you could drive it one day and the trans could lock up the wheels suddenly.the tl is also a definitly sportier car with a stiffer suspension than the es so it is a rougher ride.Well after all that extra information i would stick with the es and just keep up with the maintenance if u cant afford much else right now.
06-16-10, 09:56 PM
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B. Two completely different cars
I like them though. Nice cars.. I love my ES too much though.
06-16-10, 11:32 PM
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I mean ~5K on the engine of the Lexus. I want to see how much a dealer is willing to give me. the TSX cost $9,590 2004 with 114,000 but I don't really see if its worth it I mean Lexus is very reliable but dunno about Acura with that high of mileage.