[Hamann]

Hi,

I'm looking to buy a 2004 TSX with 150k miles. The car seems to be in great condition. Current owner seems to take care of this car and millage said to be 80% of highway. Light mods have been made like ajustable koni yellow with eibach coils. rear sway bar 22mm with polyuretane bushings, rear ingalls camber kit and front and ajustable skunk2 in the front.

It also says many new parts... and general pictures seem to proof that the car is very clean.

The high millage don't really bother me, I've owned old honda since almost 10 years with lots of mod. I've got very low knowledge of K series and maintenance issues.

My question is: What should I expect that need major repair in the next 3-4 years? and what should I look/ask for previous maintenance that could have been done?

From my previous experience with older car, I always focused on timing belt and clutch replacement, but on a TSX, I've got no clue! Any thoughts?

 

[Jaydog951TSX]

I would check/change spark plugs,
Change oil, change tranny oil,change brake fluid, replace air filter, check rotors, check serpentine belt/ replace,
Adjust valves if noisy, check axles for leaks, timing chain doesn't need to be replaced.


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[tsx 2 nv]

Find out if the previous owner had to replace the a/c compressor on the car. They are notorious for failing. Mine failed and I had my water pump replaced with it (preventive maintenance). My TSX is at about 134,000 miles.

 

[Keyz]

In terms of suspension, look for cracks in the compliance bushings. Unless the LCAs have been replaced, they are most likely cracked.

Check for play in the FSB. FSB bushings would be worn at this mileage causing a driveway entry clunk.

 

[Jimmy The Saint]

Any chance you can something with mileage on it? My worry is not really the motor but the little things that tend to go late in the game. That said, pay for a pre purchase inspection from a dealer - it's essential to know what you are getting into. Then of course just stars modifying.


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[jvillefinest]

Get a complete service history if possible. If not I would walk. Unless your planning on something to tinker with I would look into one w less miles and questions. A tsx nickle and dime'n parts and labor isn't cheap. At its age and with mechanics getting $900 (still makes me laugh a little bit) to change an alternator and even more for an AC problem it could possibly be a very expensive purchase fairly quickly.
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[TSX-Kineticz]

ask the current owner about adding oil before oil changes.. 04-05 are notorious for burning oil . and I found out only after I bought the car..

 

[Dougflans]

check the balljoints for play also, I have a 04 with 165k and it uses almost no oil with 5k mile intervals, I have however replaced both axles in the front, upper control arms, lower balljoints, air filter (resonator deleted) cabin filter, sway bar links, and its clunking again and rides like hell, needs struts im sure..... Id find a lower mileage car, mines been pissing me off lately, very nice interior and fit and finish however

 

[FZ427]

I have an 04 and does not burn oil. Ask if he made repairs to the A/C.