[dboy]

So I am looking at this:

$12900
2006 Acura TL
auto
no navi
155k km

I took it to a mechanic and he said that the timing belt is going to need changing soon and that cost like a $1000. And he said that car needs new tires and an alignment, about another $1000.

So that's $2000 of maintenance that needs to be done. The seller listed it at $12900, I got it down to $11500. That was only when we knew about the timing belt. Now the tires need changing too and an alignment.

What would be a good price to offer?
Is $11500 a good deal?

[knight604]

LOLOLOLOLOL 1000 to do a fucking timing belt change ..

You can do that shit yourself for like less than 120.

new tires and alignment ?

alignment is 100-120.
tires is like no more than 700 for some nice ones too.

[xilley]

Are you dlos brother?

[dboy]

Should of been more specific. It's not $1000 JUST for a timing belt change. It's the 7 year/105k miles service for the Acura TL.

I called Acura of Langley, they quoted $1100. Might be cheaper at a non-dealership.
Timing belt, all drive belts, water pump, spark plugs replaced, valve adjustment.

Most of the cost is labour.

[MindBomber]

Should of been more specific. It's not $1000 JUST for a timing belt change. It's the 7 year/105k miles service for the Acura TL.

I called Acura of Langley, they quoted $1100. Might be cheaper at a non-dealership.
Timing belt, all drive belts, water pump, spark plugs replaced, valve adjustment.

Most of the cost is labour.

Did you take it to Dolphin?

[knight604]

Thats the 105k service, you can probably get it done for half the price at a non dealership, i never get shit done at a dealership because some people are lazy and don't give a fuck about their jobs.

Why not just learn to do shit yourself? save you a bit of money + experience.

DIY : A-122: DIY - 105k Service: Timing Belt, Water Pump, Spark Plugs, Thermostat *PICS* - AcuraZine Community (http://tl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=784622)

[Phil@rise]

LOLOLOLOLOL 1000 to do a fucking timing belt change ..

You can do that shit yourself for like less than 120.

new tires and alignment ?

alignment is 100-120.
tires is like no more than 700 for some nice ones too.

Not everybody can do that nor afford to risk fuckin up. That bein said 1000 is a lot to do a timing belt. I've never charged over 600 for one on any car

[smoothie.]

Phil, do you do the exact same re and re as dealers for timing service?

That's a good price if so.

Keep you guys in mind
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[BBMme]

go to a independent shop to do those stuff, so much cheaper. Unless you have extended warranty on it

[dlo]

independent shop would do that for like 650 lol
alignment is 1-2bills
new tires? prob 7bills or so lol, but 155k wow thats quite a bit

[bloodmack]

used 75% tires are even cheaper. alignment deals should be popping up as its getting near summer time.

[firebird79_00]

I wouldn't pay that for it, I was looking at a 05 tl 6speed with 121 on it for 8500 before I picked up my mustang. And I talked them into new tires if I had gone through with it.
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[jpark]

id be more concerned with the infamous v6 honda auto tranny at that mileage more than anything

[a00755836]

try finding cheap tires on tirerack. then find a reputable shop to install. probably $20 mounting/balancing each tire + at least $100 alignment.

[inv4zn]

Out of curiosity, how can a mechanic tell a car needs an alignment just by looking at it?

I'm genuinely curious if this is possible, and if so, how one would tell.

[CP.AR]

^ pulling to one side, uneven wear on the wheels I guess would be two signs of alignment issues or even deeper issues

[GabAlmighty]

Should of been more specific. It's not $1000 JUST for a timing belt change. It's the 7 year/105k miles service for the Acura TL.

I called Acura of Langley, they quoted $1100. Might be cheaper at a non-dealership.Timing belt, all drive belts, water pump, spark plugs replaced, valve adjustment.

Most of the cost is labour.

Naaaaaah, ya don't fucking say...

[tee-tea]

mind as well get your transmission check up as well

[Nvasion]

the 2006 acura tl tranny is fine, just switch the fluid with dw1 and change your 2 pressure switches. its the 05 and older hondas/acura that had the crap tranny

[tofu1413]

Not everybody can do that nor afford to risk fuckin up. That bein said 1000 is a lot to do a timing belt. I've never charged over 600 for one on any car

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[nabs]

A-122: DIY - 105k Service: Timing Belt, Water Pump, Spark Plugs, Thermostat *PICS* - AcuraZine Community (http://tl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=784622&highlight=timing+belt+replacement)

DIY

[tee-tea]

the 2006 acura tl tranny is fine, just switch the fluid with dw1 and change your 2 pressure switches. its the 05 and older hondas/acura that had the crap tranny

I had a few 06-08 tl came into my shop and had tranny issues, it all depends on how the owner drove and did maintenance on them

[hk20000]

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not if it's an Audi lol.:okay:

[Doridori]

lol