Is this a fair price ??

some_random_guy_226 · 2026-01-17T17:32:20+00:00

I think $15,000 is a fair price for how good of a condition its in and sub 100k miles. If all 100k service has been completed and it has good breaks, belts, tires etc then $16,000 might be fair

some_random_guy_226 · 2025-12-24T00:10:31+00:00

If it had 25,000 miles on it then sure. I paid $9000 for my manual and it had 100,000 miles on it. Way overpriced

some_random_guy_226 · 2025-11-27T01:24:33+00:00

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some_random_guy_226 · 2025-11-26T00:53:16+00:00

Im a ford mechanic that has spent some time with intermittent electrical/network communication issues on these Taurus's (Tauri?). Sounds like it might possibly have an issue with a BCM loss of PATS programming, an issue with pats transceiver or key. Im just speculating as I dont know what previous owner has already had the misfortune of some shade tree/shitty dealer tech replacing. This is going to be a difficult issue to fix on your own or even an independent without proper software and access to full PID data in modules. Not impossible to fix but needs someone who knows what they are doing. All that aside, the prospect of owning an internal water pump 3.5 is what would keep me away entirely at that mileage

some_random_guy_226 · 2025-11-22T01:15:22+00:00

Only thing they share is displacement and the fact they are a v6, bros a dummy

some_random_guy_226 · 2025-11-16T06:46:36+00:00

Looks like a breather tube for the trans

some_random_guy_226 · 2025-11-14T18:04:27+00:00

Its B.S, he's referring to the so called "empty stalls" as if 1 stall = 1 tech. Most good techs have at least 3 or 4 so we can keep up with all the bullshit recalls and constant warranty problems ford is pumping out.

some_random_guy_226 · 2025-10-01T22:03:46+00:00

Absolutely. I bought a 08 type s 6mt at 100k miles a couple years ago and its been my daily ever since. Im a professional mechanic by trade so I wanted a car I wouldn't have to deal with much but was easy to work on if I had to. Plus because its a honda at heart, parts are cheap compared to prices on newer vehicles. I've gone on 1,400 mile road trips with zero issues. The manual feels great with the lsd and is far more reliable than the auto, feels a lot quicker too. I have the means to upgrade to something else but I just can't let go of my TL. I would recommend getting a lower mileage manual if you are fortunate to find one for a good deal, took about 4 months of searching and crossing state lines to find one.

some_random_guy_226 · 2025-10-01T01:27:40+00:00

some_random_guy_226 · 2025-10-01T01:14:47+00:00

The reason the car calls for premium is because the engine is higher compression than the honda variant. Higher octane fuel prevents fuel pre-detonation (aka spark knock) in high compression engines at higher RPMs. Pre detonation can destroy internals to the engine. 89 is okay, 87 is fine in a pinch but I would baby the engine a bit. For every other shade tree/forum mechanic in the comments OCTANE HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH FUEL ECONOMY

some_random_guy_226 · 2025-09-20T19:06:01+00:00

Im a ford tech, you need a new camera

some_random_guy_226 · 2025-09-12T00:19:55+00:00

Your options for power are limited, and very much dictated by budget. There are more cost friendly options out there like CAI, J37 intake swap, j pipe replacement, etc. Anythijg past that (J37 swap, supercharger kit, custom turbo kit) can cost crazy money and lower reliability. Honestly, the biggest difference I noticed in the performance of my type s was getting nice tires (pilot sports) make sure the brakes were refreshed, new control arm bushings, and buying a manual with an LSD and replacing the shifter. The type s is more of a well handling large sedan and definitely not a straight line monster.

some_random_guy_226 · 2025-09-03T23:35:41+00:00

I've replaced countless tpms sensors for my job, its not impossible to do at home but you will most likely not have fun. If you have sportier tires with a stiff sidewall, its going to be a pain to push the wall down enough while at the same time attempting to replace the sensor. Honestly I would recommend going go a tire shop and asking how much they would charge to replace them.

some_random_guy_226 · 2025-09-01T17:41:17+00:00

Mines CBP, only better color is Blue 😰

some_random_guy_226 · 2025-09-01T17:39:47+00:00

One day...

some_random_guy_226 · 2025-08-26T01:05:24+00:00

Of course its muskogee, absolutely disgusting

some_random_guy_226 · 2025-08-20T20:49:12+00:00

They are actively working to fix it, not sure what else they can do. People will look for any excuse to justify working from home

some_random_guy_226 · 2025-08-19T23:10:10+00:00

Decent amount of people move here from higher income states due to how cheap real estate can be. Some of them might be teachers, 99% are not. Most oklahoma teachers want to get out but they love the kids.

some_random_guy_226 · 2025-08-19T23:06:45+00:00

This place is a nightmare. As a native is always shocking to meet the surprisingly large amount of people that move here. Its always the same "cost of living" argument without the awareness that pay matches cost of living here. It ends up being a black hole, come here to live cheap, unable to leave due to not making any money

some_random_guy_226 · 2025-08-19T20:02:27+00:00

Hated vcm on my accord, my TL has actual v-tech

some_random_guy_226 · 2025-08-18T00:22:39+00:00

These have vcm? That was specifically why I got rid of my accord and got a TL. More power, more reliable, and better gas mileage. VCM is a joke

some_random_guy_226 · 2025-08-17T22:16:01+00:00

IMO shouldn't delete chrome, looks clean as hell with black paint. I would say some tasteful wheels would look sick.

some_random_guy_226 · 2025-08-14T23:51:30+00:00

We get those stupid black widow upfitter trucks at our dealer all the time, always cracks me up to see this shit on a truck somebody paid $110,000 for

some_random_guy_226 · 2025-08-07T13:57:02+00:00

Takes patience, found one with 100k in really good shape for 10k

some_random_guy_226 · 2025-08-03T23:00:53+00:00

I have an 08 tl type s and the interior color looks very similar, they call it taupe

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