I've got a 2005 TL, AT that I've owned since early 2006 when it was a car left over from the 2005 sales. It had 700 miles when I bought it. Fast forward to now, it just crossed 200,000 miles. I haven't traded it because it hasn't died yet. I ended up buying a third just for fun 2016 BMW 6 series convertible because the Acura keeps being great at road trips and winter here in the midwest.
I want to keep using it for long distance road trips, so my question is:
1. Would you drive it with confidence on long distance trips?
2. Would you proactively replace any components to ensure longevity or prevent a possible breakdown?
The list of things I have already replaced are:
Alternator around 160K
Starter around 150K
Third/Fourth Pressure Switches at 190K (because it started having delayed downshifting)
Pedal Position Sensor around 140K
Headlights around 140K
Dash lights to LED conversion around 140K
Power Steering Pump at 195K
Bluetooth Module at 160K
A few batteries, all oil changes and of course tires over the course of ownership.
Spark Plugs, Water Pump and Timing Belt Service at 105K
Motor Mounts some at 140K and some at 180K
Lots still original most notable: Engine, Tranny, Shocks, Struts and ball joints.
Surprising at this point (knock on wood): No cracked dash, no cracked seats.
