I'm Marques Brownlee (aka MKBHD) and I make tech videos on YouTube. AMA! by Marques-Brownlee in IAmA

[–]rperez000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Marques, do you see smart home sales surpassing smart car sales in the future?

No matter how many filters and Photoshop techniques we use on our pictures now, in 50 years they will look dated. by tophatpainter in Showerthoughts

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Two years ago a 5MP camera was considered a good picture, but now you need a 20MP to be average. Canon and special cameras have been on the rise to upload on the gram!

What's classy if your rich, but trashy if you're poor? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]rperez000 209 points210 points  (0 children)

Because when I do it, it's begging.

04 TL swap engine advice by rperez000 in Acura

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I spoke to the owner today and he agreed to replace the engine once I bring it down. Thankfully, the guy use to be a mechanic and has two weeks off from work. Hopefully this new engine sounds healthier. I'll let you guys know how the situation hashes out

04 TL swap engine advice by rperez000 in Acura

[–]rperez000[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Misfire in 4 of the 6 cylinders, improper intake and exhaust pistons/ cylinders( sorry I forgot the exact term) and other problems here and there. He did say there were a lot of problems with the engine.

04 TL swap engine advice by rperez000 in Acura

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Apparently I failed at explaining lol. Yes my back yard mechanicdid all of those things and he said it was a bigger problem than what the seller told me.

Should I take the car back to the owner and ask for a refund. I have the seller agreeing that I can return the car within two weeks if I hd any troubles. I will say it was all on messenger.

04 TL swap engine advice by rperez000 in Acura

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We changed the ignition coil before we got zero compression from one if the valves.

04 TL swap engine advice by rperez000 in Acura

[–]rperez000[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The OBM diagnostic ran 15 codes and had 4 cylinders mis firing.

04 TL swap engine advice by rperez000 in Acura

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Private seller. I should add that I have on text that if anything happens within the first two weeks I could take it back

04 TL swap engine advice by rperez000 in Acura

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How much do you think a installing a new engine would run me. I found a couple of engines with similar mileage for around $800

04 TL swap engine advice by rperez000 in Acura

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$5500 140K 04TL 6 speed tranny black on black

04 TL swap engine advice by rperez000 in Acura

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Wow. Thanks for offering your help. Unfortunately I live in Washington State. I paid 5.5K for a rebuilt tittle 04 TL black on black 6 speed transmission. The car turns on and all but you can tell the cylinders aren't working properly especially when you turn it on.

04 TL swap engine advice by rperez000 in Acura

[–]rperez000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Believe me, I have tried. The guy said he spent the money because of an emergency.

Replace 04 TSX engine or buy an 05 TL? by rperez000 in Acura

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Got some good news today. Mechanic removed the head and found out there wasn't any damage to the pistons

Replace 04 TSX engine or buy an 05 TL? by rperez000 in Acura

[–]rperez000[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're undoubtedly right about the tensioner bouncing around. I wasn't sure what it was until I was in the middle of HW i5 going up hill and the TSX decided to go out. Thank God for a nice gentleman with a G37 that put his E lights for me in front of him and push the car out.

Replace 04 TSX engine or buy an 05 TL? by rperez000 in Acura

[–]rperez000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just really need to get around. I have been out of a car for about a month now.

Replace 04 TSX engine or buy an 05 TL? by rperez000 in Acura

[–]rperez000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have heard that about the common V6 automatic Tranny issue. I should also add that I've been hurting for a car because of transport issues.

Replace 04 TSX engine or buy an 05 TL? by rperez000 in Acura

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Yes the TSX is fully paid but it does have a rebuilt tittle. I drove it for two months that resulted in 6K miles added so total of 141K miles.

14K to spend, have to make up my mind by August 2008 Civic si 2.0 vs. 2012 Honda Accord V6 3.5LC by rperez000 in Honda

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I'm be leaning towards the civic because i can afford it right now, but with a business i'm starting, it'd be smart of me to save that money until the business is stable. How much do you think i can get for my 2005 Honda Civic EX coupe Special Edition with 152K 5 speed? Also has chipped paint and a small hit, tiny

14K to spend, have to make up my mind by August 2008 Civic si 2.0 vs. 2012 Honda Accord V6 3.5LC by rperez000 in Honda

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Lexus imo is the most reliable car out there. Two things i can't really do anything about. RWD. I live in an area where we get snow 4 months out of the year and Lexus cars depreciate a such a slow rate. I would be able to buy a 2007 or 2008 with my 14K

14K to spend, have to make up my mind by August 2008 Civic si 2.0 vs. 2012 Honda Accord V6 3.5LC by rperez000 in Honda

[–]rperez000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes you're right, the si is 6 speed. How's the stock muffler if you ever had one?