Damon’s 2007 Acura TL

[Damon Bukouras]

Bought this Acura TL to become my daily.

2007 Acura TL W/ Nav
Carbon Gray Pearl
26,660 miles upon purchase
Cost 11,500

Notable Features (sometimes not included):
Navigation with back up camera
Xenon headlights


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[Damon Bukouras]

One of the first things I needed to address when installing my license plate was the rusty nut.
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Sanded and painted, also replaced rusted backup camera hardware.
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All better
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[Damon Bukouras]

Floor mats had logos that were once glued on, and it left nasty yellow glue spots on the mats, took a spare shaver and cut the glue out.
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[Sockethead]

Looks great! Our 2008 MDX has been very reliable!

[fredo]

Congrats. Car looks very sharp. :thumbsup

[DeathTrap]

Love 3G TLs! It's peak Honda, imo.

[ELCID86]

Low miles. One of my favorite body styles. Congrats.

[ZHPizza]

Love these cars. How similar is this to the TSX wagon? I've always wanted one of those for the wife.

[az3579]

I can't believe you found one with such few miles. That is damn impressive. Love that generation of TL; definitely the best looking generation IMO. :thumbsup

[Damon Bukouras]

Thanks guys. I like the car a lot, I’ve been trying to source information on preventative maintenance for these cars, and really all that people recommend is fluid changes and tire rotations and then a few important things around 100k. I expect this car to be pretty reliable and last me though college!

[Damon Bukouras]

I do have to say though after sitting in this car for weeks and then getting in the Zhp, the Zhp is much more comfortable.

When I bought this car the front passenger seat was like rock hard. I don’t know if any of you guys have used Leatherique but it is amazing.
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Layered it on the hardened leather and put the car in the sun and let it sit for a few days. Softened the leather quite a bit. I will be redoing this process next year when it’s really hot outside.

[Newjack]

What a great daily driver, I'm jealous!

[DeathTrap]

Thanks guys. I like the car a lot, I’ve been trying to source information on preventative maintenance for these cars, and really all that people recommend is fluid changes and tire rotations and then a few important things around 100k. I expect this car to be pretty reliable and last me though college!

That's all she needs. Once you do the timing belt and valve adjustment (if necessary), then you'll be good for another 100k.

[Damon Bukouras]

That's all she needs. Once you do the timing belt and valve adjustment (if necessary), then you'll be good for another 100k.

Sounds crazy, but very convenient.

[d-rod]

Nice daily ! I owned a couple about 8yrs ago and they were both great. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181020/0a8406585c8c97e0622873d9ad10ee40.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181020/856fc4a77e0889f89bce772b3752a806.jpg

My 2nd one was the newer AWD version and rare 6sp
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[ComradeNick]

Solid choice!


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[Damon Bukouras]

Nice lookin TLs!

Will be getting a remote start installed soon through my work. Not sure wether to go with compustar or viper. Any recommendations?

[danewilson77]

Good looking car and excellent work.

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[Damon Bukouras]

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[Sockethead]

Very nicely equipped.

[JPMo]

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wow makes quite a bit more power than the ZHP. Curious to know how it feels compared to the ZHP

[Sockethead]

And its got VTEC :)

[az3579]

wow makes quite a bit more power than the ZHP. Curious to know how it feels compared to the ZHPBut they are also significantly heavier.
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[Damon Bukouras]

I don’t think it’s faster than my zhp. It definitely has better power at higher Rpms though. The zhp has more in the lower.

[Damon Bukouras]

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Any tips on removing hard carpet stains? Previous owner must have spilled some juice or something. Everything else in the car is CLEAN.

[DeathTrap]

The J32 is a great motor. The J35a8(TL Type-S) is even better! It would put a hurting on a ZHP, until the first turn.

As far as the stains, hot water, good laundry detergent and a terry cloth should make it look better.

[Damon Bukouras]

Oil change and tire rotation done at 30k!
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Also got these rubber covers for my jack stands so I don’t scratch the underbodies!
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[Damon Bukouras]

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Also got the compustar remote start installed. Up to 2 mile range (it’s like half a mile but still a lot).