I hate decisions...

[Tx Redneck]

The smoke thing should probably be checked out, and 92k miles isn't really a big thing, especially on an Acura. Just make sure and take care of the timing belt when it's due and don't worry about it...

Beats the hell out of a car payment!

Amen

That car will last 200k plus. Every car has problems here and there.

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Take that Acura to Dealer Alternative and have them fix it. That car, maintained, should last 300k.

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I honestly didn't know these decisions were made in the kitchen.

Doesn't the man usually make the decision with a can of beer in his hand, starring at the engine in the garage?

Lolz

There are two Leahs on this site?

No goob.

[Leah]

Puff of smoke should be checked out though, thats not normal.

It wasn't a puff-it was something smoking from under the hood. I opened it and by the time I lifted the hood, I couldn't see it anymore. But when I tried to start it, it sounded awful, didn't want to turn over, sounded like it was flooding, but has since started up twice with no issues. Weird.

[Tx Redneck]

Are you able to discern the smell of electrical vs some oil product?

[Silverback]

Great plan-probably exactly what I'm going to do.

So you can afford a double payment a month, but not an increase in cost of gas?


#firstworldproblems!!

[Tx Redneck]

So you can afford a double payment a month, but not an increase in cost of gas?


#firstworldproblems!!

Lolz!

Although, if gas keeps on keepin on with the increase in cost, it's gonna be ugly.

[DON SVO]

Was the A/C on (defroster counts) when the car was started and was hard to turn over?

[Special K]

92K is nothing on a Honda/Acura, they are notorious for being pretty bulletproof as long as they are maintained properly. My sister finally sold her 1997 Prelude last year that she got for HS Graduation. Although her and her husband both had new cars and even a city issued Tahoe, they kept the honda because it was so reliable and cheap to "feed"! I would suggest getting it checked out before making a decision. At least you know the history of the past 2 years of your TL vs buying something else used that may/may not be better.

[stevo]

"Smoke" can be alot of things. I bet it is something really simple. I would keep no payment.

I agree with this.
I went to crank my truck one day, it was slow to turn over and made a horrible screeching sound, but started up. By the time I jumped out and got the hood open to check it out it was smoking and a bad smell was coming from it. I popped the hood, and it looked like a brisket had exploded under the hood. It took a while to realize a cat had got tangled in the radiator fan and engine belts.

Stevo

[goofygrin]

short term: Keep the car and fix it. Pay it off as quickly as possible

Long term? Stop buying cars on credit, especially since you put so many miles on them.

I like Silverback's suggestion (pay off TL, buy Tahoe, use TL for daily, Tahoe for fun car).

[Leah]

Are you able to discern the smell of electrical vs some oil product?

Yes-it smelled electrical.

So you can afford a double payment a month, but not an increase in cost of gas?


#firstworldproblems!!

I can't afford double the payment, but can put more towards it if we didn't have Tuesday and Thursday night gtg's! lulz...

Was the A/C on (defroster counts) when the car was started and was hard to turn over?

The A/C was on recycled, set at 72 degrees.

92K is nothing on a Honda/Acura, they are notorious for being pretty bulletproof as long as they are maintained properly. My sister finally sold her 1997 Prelude last year that she got for HS Graduation. Although her and her husband both had new cars and even a city issued Tahoe, they kept the honda because it was so reliable and cheap to "feed"! I would suggest getting it checked out before making a decision. At least you know the history of the past 2 years of your TL vs buying something else used that may/may not be better.

KRISTIN!! Good to see you.

I ran by the Acura dealership when I ran to grab lunch and told the service writer about it. He said if it wasn't still doing it, then there wasn't really anything he could do and gave me his card in case it happens again so I could get a loaner while they check it out. I'll probably just keep this one, pay it off and get a fun car a few years down the road. Thanks for the input everyone.

[Geor!]

I'm in my car all day for work, then carting the kids around all afternoon, we take my car whenever we go somewhere, been to CA once, Shreveport a lot and NC once.

You'd do what??

What do you do now? I thought you were a counselor or working to become one?

[Leah]

I am. I teach homebound so I go to kids houses all day long.


Great plan-probably exactly what I'm going to do.

What do you do now? I thought you were a counselor or working to become one?

Um...

I graduate with my masters in May and will be a licensed diagnostician, but I'm not leaving this job until they make me.

[White_lightning]

I absolutely LOVE my 07 Acura TL, but it has 92k miles. This morning it had a hard time turning over, a little smoke came out from under the hood and it smelled like something was burning. That makes me sooooo nervous so I'm thinking about trading it in for something else, but I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT I WANT!

Actually, I know-I want a Tahoe, but I drive 30k miles a year and can't afford that gas so I need to stick with something that gets half-way decent mileage. I wouldn't mind getting another TL, but would like a little more room for the kids. I am so beat down right now just thinking about car shopping.

Would you guys keep the 07 and hope for the best or would you trade it in while it's still worth something and get something newer?

Ugh.

my 07 TL just rolled 54k miles.. the only thing i would trade it in on would be a 2012 TL SH.. but since those bitches are $40k right now.. im going to wait a few years till they drop into the 20s... LOVE my Tl.. put in 87 octane.. get 30mpg freeway and 24-26 mixed with 75% stop and go

[slow99]

So you can afford a double payment a month, but not an increase in cost of gas?


#firstworldproblems!!

Chooo$$$$$$$$$$$$$ chooooo$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

[LS1Goat]

Fix it and keep it. Cheaper than a new car note.