2004 Acura TL - Is this deal a good one?

Question

2004 Acura TL with one owner (per Carfax) and 32,000 miles for $24,523. That price is everything - title, plates, whatever else goes into it.

I'm a bit worried because the brakes seemed a bit shaky and the transmission seemed harsh when shifting (as in when I floored it). But everyone says these cars are very reliable. I get balance of manufacturers warranty and the certified 7 yr/100,000 mile warranty. I'll pay about $450 over 72 months.

Fire, the Kelly Blue Book retail value is listed as $26,150. http://www.kbb.com/KBB/UsedCars/PricingReport.aspx?ManufacturerId=2&YearId=2004&VehicleClass=UsedCar&VehicleId=OC8yNi8yMDA3fDE5MzA%3d&SelectionHistory=1930%7c4048%7c15071%7c0%7c0%7c73480%7ctrue%7c73480%7cfalse&PriceType=Retail&Mileage=32000&ModelId=2&Condition=Excellent

Answer 1

The price seems high to me. I do not know your tax rate, or the cost of title and tags, seeing as you do not say where you are located!

In showroom condiition the car has a retal value under $22k with that many miles!

You are financing that car fro too long a period! it is (or will be at the end of the month) 4 model years old now. You are going to finance it for 6 years which means you will be paying $450 per month on a car that is almost 10 years old at the end of the loan!

If you decide to do this, have the car checked out by your own mechanic or an Acura dealer (not the one selling you the car) to see what they say about the overall condition, and specificly the brakes and transmission!

EDIT:
Kelly is a guide, and is often high! We have a saying in the business that Mr Book and his friend Kelly do not write checks, and often seem that they are smoking something!

I base my pricing on current (this week) auction results, adjusted for condition and retail value!

Answer 2

Automatic transmissions on cars like the one you are talking about often have a real jerk when you floor it and the car down shifts. That doesn't seem unusual. If the brakes are shaky it is possible that you need to have the rotors resurfaced. You should have the vehicle inspected prior to purchasing it. Otherwise, Acura TL's are recommended used cars according to Consumer Reports and the odds are in your favor that the car won't have too many problems. The price doesn't sound unusual either.