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2005 Acura TL - $5,250 (hayward / castro valley)
2005
Acura TL
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I bought the car about five years ago when I was a college student, at around 145,000 miles. I'm the third owner. Since then, I’ve only put about 15,000 miles on it because I lived on campus and then started working remotely after graduation. I’m relocating to another state and unfortunately can’t take the car with me. It's a great balance of reliability and a fun car to drive.
Key Issues:
- Stereo static & alternator whine: There’s static and a whining sound from the sound system when driving. It goes away when idling or the engine is off. I believe the amplifier is failing. I’ll include a refurbished replacement amplifier with the purchase of the car—you just need to install it.
- Occasionally traction control turns off: Occasionally, the traction control light turns on, indicating the traction control has turned off, and I sometimes notice a slight feeling change in the front right tire for a brief second. This may be due to a faulty wheel speed sensor. It hasn’t affected drivability at all in my experience.
- Rear right strut: During a recent alignment, the mechanic mentioned the rear right strut couldn't be adjusted and should be replaced.
- Cosmetic wear consistent with age.
Maintenance & Repairs (Since 145k miles):
- Replaced clutch
- Replaced entire A/C system
- Replaced engine mounts
- Replaced ignition coils and spark plugs
- Brake, transmission, and power steering fluid flushes
- Alignment
- Regular oil changes
This is a solid, well-maintained car for someone looking for a fun and reliable daily driver with lots of life left. Feel free to reach out with questions or to schedule a time to check it out. Thanks for looking!