How satisfied are you with the TSX?

[the_aspirant]

For the members that are comparing the TSX to your previous cars:

I recently bought a 2007 TSX w/o NAV about 2 months ago. Overall, I think it's a decent car, but I am not very satisfied with it.

My previous car was a 2004 Mazda 3s, and I definitely enjoyed driving that car a lot more than the TSX. And the TSX is also 10k more expensive.

What don't I like about the TSX? The engine just feels too underpowered for me, the center console design is plain, and it is not "fun to drive" at all. Although the ride is very quiet, it's not as smooth as I thought, compared to other luxury brands.

Anybody else feeling this way too?

[Zeeshan]

hmm, personally, i give it an 8 out of 10. it cost me $10k more than my dad's accord...and theyre very similar on the inside, but my dads accord is a V6 and has wayyyy more balls. if i got a 06 accord with nav, i would probably have a similar vehicle for less money. however the handling and looks of the TSX are better than the accord. but is it worth $8-10k?

now when comparing to other lux brands, you gotta remember, this car is a quite a bit cheaper than other brands entry levels, like a IS or 3 series, or even a C class...which i think are total crap.

engine is a bit underpowerd...its no secret. you dont like the center console because you opted for no nav. with the nav, the center console and cockpit is nicer than pretty much any other sub $30k car on the market in my opinion. it adds so much, that i think the TSX without nav is pretty plain. with nav, its amazing. The nav is what sold me on this car.

as far as fun to drive....thats a personal opinion. sure it doesnt have the 0-60 some other, more expensive cars have, however, the handling is GREAT! so "I" think its quite fun to drive.

but if you're that unsatisfied with it...didnt you test drive it before your purchase and compare with other brand vehicles and stuff?

[lokman]

I normally drive a TSX but on occasion also get to drive a base Mazda 3 with automatic, and the Mazda 3 is a lot more fun to drive. It's lighter and feels like it has more pep, plus it's smaller and has a tighter turning radius so it feels like you can really throw it around. However, the interior of the Mazda 3 doesn't hold a candle to the TSX, which is more comfortable and luxurious all around.

The one gripe I do have about the TSX is that it sounds and feels louder inside - I'm not sure if it's because the stock tires transmit too much road noise or if that's just the way the car is, but the Mazda 3 feels more solid and engaged on the road. I also had a lot of experience with a V6 Accord as well, and it was quieter and smoother than the TSX as well. I really think the ride of the TSX ought to be better in those regards, but that could also be because of the stock suspension setup which is tuned to be stiffer for better handling.

[Carbon]

Im happy. And thats all that matters. :gapteeth:

[nj2pa2nc]

I test drove both a mazda 3 and mazdaspeed 6 before I bought my tsx. did not like the way the 3 shifted. I think it had a defect. The tsx had alot more features that I want than the ms 6. Overall the only complaint I have with the tsx is the lousy paint. I have owned my 06 6spd mr/eb w/nav since 11/17/06 (bought new) and I has 17,000+miles. It has enough power and it a extremely comfortable riding car. our next car is probably going to be a mazdaspeed 3 (we plan to keep the tsx) which we plan to buy the end of the year. Our last mazda-a 91 mx-6 GT (turbo) had 250,000+ miles when we sold it (with the original turbo,engine, clutch,transmission). The new owner repainted it and put new covers on the seats. They told us they love it and it has almost 290,000 miles. If you do not like it, sell it.

[clee109]

TSX lacking in power has been beaten to death on this site and the other site. Every new buyer complains about it. Get the hondata reflash, header, intake, and pulleys and it'll have enough power to tickle your fancy. I test drove the IS350 and 250, Accord coupe and sedan V6 and 4cyl, mazda 3, 6, and the suby WRX. However; I chose the TSX just because I felt I got more bang for the buck. Nice heated leather seats, navi, better gas mileage, and just a nicer overall fit and finish. The only thing that was a lil better finish wise was the IS, but it's also 6 - 10K more than the TSX so that should be expected. But the IS felt claustrophobic inside compared to the TSX. Whether one is bigger than the other I don't know, it was just a feeling probably because the a-pillars were too narrow for me. But like stated above if you really don't like it sell it and buy something else

[wylin]

i drive my girls 05 tsx from time to time, and i suggested it to her originally, she's 100% satisfied with the performance and ride, the only gripe she has is the paint Nighthawk black pearl, it tends to chip easily (no worse than my Laguna blue S2k tho), and scratch easily.

driving it, tho i feel like the car needs an LSD and stickier tires to be perfect, something not too sticky but more performance minded. Also i felt the car was a bit slow but i have to compare it to my s2000, G35, and 240sx w/ sr which are alot faster.

compared to the G35 (03 sedan, sport pack), i think the TSX has better steering feel, but worse brake feel and stopping power (mostly due to tire). Handling wise it doesn't have the ultimate grip of the G35 (sport pack w/ Z-rated summer tire), but for most people its beyond the level of adhesion they can handle, which is amazing for an allseason tired car. The ride is alot smoother than the sport pack G35 but is a bit wooden at high speed (80+ mph).

Comparing it to my brothers 06 accord V6, i think the basic chassis is much stiffer than the accord and the steering is much more precise. note accord v6 use the same tire size and roughly the same tire (it varies w/ production lot). like i dislike driving the floaty accord, meaning theres alot more suspension travel. The body roll is terrible compared to the TSX (which rolls a fair bit IMHO) and the car like V6 camry has a whole air of being too powerful for the chassis, that u dont feel in the tsx or even the G35 sport pack (u do in g35 reg).

Overall the cars nice but if i owned it i'd have to get stickier tires and probably do some minor engine mods and a reflash.

7/10

[hotpursuit]

hmm, personally, i give it an 8 out of 10. it cost me $10k more than my dad's accord...and theyre very similar on the inside, but my dads accord is a V6 and has wayyyy more balls. if i got a 06 accord with nav, i would probably have a similar vehicle for less money. however the handling and looks of the TSX are better than the accord. but is it worth $8-10k?

now when comparing to other lux brands, you gotta remember, this car is a quite a bit cheaper than other brands entry levels, like a IS or 3 series, or even a C class...which i think are total crap.

engine is a bit underpowerd...its no secret. you dont like the center console because you opted for no nav. with the nav, the center console and cockpit is nicer than pretty much any other sub $30k car on the market in my opinion. it adds so much, that i think the TSX without nav is pretty plain. with nav, its amazing. The nav is what sold me on this car.

as far as fun to drive....thats a personal opinion. sure it doesnt have the 0-60 some other, more expensive cars have, however, the handling is GREAT! so "I" think its quite fun to drive.

but if you're that unsatisfied with it...didnt you test drive it before your purchase and compare with other brand vehicles and stuff?
This man speaks the truth. For a $30k, you wont find many cars that looks as nice, handles well, and very well equipped. Oh yeah, the reliability helps too.

[-phase-]

i'm satisfied with my TSX like a fat kid eating out a mccain triple chill cake

[Reverend Adams]

hmm, personally, i give it an 8 out of 10. it cost me $10k more than my dad's accord...and theyre very similar on the inside, but my dads accord is a V6 and has wayyyy more balls. if i got a 06 accord with nav, i would probably have a similar vehicle for less money. however the handling and looks of the TSX are better than the accord. but is it worth $8-10k?

now when comparing to other lux brands, you gotta remember, this car is a quite a bit cheaper than other brands entry levels, like a IS or 3 series, or even a C class...which i think are total crap.

engine is a bit underpowerd...its no secret. you dont like the center console because you opted for no nav. with the nav, the center console and cockpit is nicer than pretty much any other sub $30k car on the market in my opinion. it adds so much, that i think the TSX without nav is pretty plain. with nav, its amazing. The nav is what sold me on this car.

as far as fun to drive....thats a personal opinion. sure it doesnt have the 0-60 some other, more expensive cars have, however, the handling is GREAT! so "I" think its quite fun to drive.

but if you're that unsatisfied with it...didnt you test drive it before your purchase and compare with other brand vehicles and stuff?

What he said. :laugh:

[Andynolife]

the TSX is probably the biggest bang for the buck~ i owned one before i moved to a 7 series and had a 03 G35 Sport before that. i have to admit that it lacks of power but it handles a lot better and more stable than the G35 in any speed and the TSX has better overall fitment and finishes and IMO better styling than the G35. on top of that, it's a great car to mod, lots of parts and choices. a pretty good introduction to mod a car, u get to know the tech spec of cars easier with this kind of car. i love every bit of it till i sold it :D

[pizzaman555]

Why did you buy the car then didnt you test drive it. As soon as I test drove the TSX I loved it right away and still do.

[simplyscion]

Im happy with everything other than the lack of low end tq(honda trademark). I leased this vehicle knowing that, and am still not quite sure I wanna spend the money to have the ECU reflashed and then hafta turn the car back in 2 years down the road...I also feel that if I happened to get the reflash, its still not gonna rectify that issue of being sluggish off the line
8/10

[SoCaliTrojan]

I knew what I was getting into when I got my TSX. I'm a functional-minded person, so I was looking into the functions of the car. I'm very satisfied with the car. It is an entry-luxury vehicle after all. If I wanted a sports sedan, I would have prioritized the engine. I didn't care about the engine as much because my commute is only 4 miles, and when do we ever get the chance to stretch our car's "legs" in so cali traffic? I originally was going to get a TL with it's V6, but I wanted to save money on gas and have a vehicle that wouldn't feel like a boat when driving through the occassional twisties...

I'd give it 9/10...with the loss of one point due to the drive-by-wire system

[TSX2010]

i just bought a 07 tsx w/o nav and so far i have no complaints about it.
about it being not too powerful enough, i noticed that when i test drived it, its a 4 cylinder...so you cant expect much power out of it, and besides there are ways to get more power out of it with different mods, and the gas mileage...its better then any of the cars i was looking at, TL, G35..although the tl and g35 have much more power, i think the TSX is an awesome car for where its priced at and all of its options.

i would rate it, 8/10

[ians]

I am really satisfy with my TSX, I love to drive my TSX way more than my BMW. Well I know I am really a Honda fans. But Mazda3 is not bad either. At least both are made in Japan. I did considered Mazda3 GT seriously when I shopping for car last time. I picked Mazda3 my 2nd choice over IS300, G35 Sedan and all the German crap(actually, I even didn't give them a chance...). But the super smooth 6MT, 7000rpm + ivtec won me over to another Honda again. So once Honda keep having a MT 4dr car that is made in Japan, I will still be there customer.

The only thing I have to complain about the TSX is missing the 1 touch open/close on all windows and cannot transform to be a Gundam! :shiner:

[Kanon23]

The only thing I have to complain about the TSX is missing the 1 touch open/close on all windows and cannot transform to be a Gundam! :shiner:

:werd:

and yes a very happy TSXer here :)

[ABPTSX]

im very satisfied with my tsx besides the lack of power/torque. kinda wish the bodystyling was a little more aggressive but otherwise, i love it

[Zeeshan]

im very satisfied with my tsx besides the lack of power/torque. kinda wish the bodystyling was a little more aggressive but otherwise, i love it
a full a spec kit is pretty aggresive if you wanna fix that.

[WhiteTsx001]

I am happy with my TSX choose it over a 3 series, Mazda 6, Benz 230 and a whole bunch of cars.. had it for 3 years and still love it.. yes the car isnt like a monster with 300 hp and 200 plus torq but honestly why do you need that much anyways.. the only car id get right now over my TSX is the Mcoupe and that is a roadster with massive balls haha.. can someone say mid life crisis wait I am only in my 20's haha.. stop loooking for the negs in your car and just enjoy the goodies.. if not you'll never be satisfied.. you can get any car and find negs about it.. like the G35.. yes its fast but damn is the interior ugly.. the Mazdas are fast but bad qualitiy you should see how they rust.. no car is perfect.. maybe if you get a 911 turbo haha..

[nyc06tsx]

I am very satisfied with my tsx..I love it because I get a lot of attention and sometimes I park the car next to a couple of 3 series bmw around my house and my neighbors tell me that my car looks better than the bmw..a lot of people think that the tsx is v6 and when I tell them is a 4 cylinder car they say wow... the only thing I will change about my car will be that I would of love for the car to come with MORE power.

[eljefe68]

Add me to the list of ever-satisfied owners. I was in a 98 Prelude for 8 years before my TSX, so I was very used to lively, fun to drive car. Yeah, the TSX is not the fastest, but I swear it has the spirit of the Prelude. I drove the 2006 Jetta GLI and 2006 Honda Accord EX V6 6 speed before I got my car, but they just didn't have the willingness to play to me that the TSX has. It, like my 'Lude, is my evil partner for dissecting traffic.

I traded the raw VTEC of the H22 for a more refined ride, greater comfort, a better gearbox, and improved gas mileage. With Hondata now in place, the VTEC issue has been partially addressed. 1 year and 20K miles later, I have nary a complaint.

[ucambo]

I love it very much. From looks to peformance and compared to my previous cars. Not close to it lol. Tsx very eye catching :]

[krumsta]

i love my tsx..i enjoy driving it and i have a 07 w/o nav...personally i think the is250/is350 had a more plain looking interior then the TSX. Thats y i opted to buy the TSX instead cuz the styling was better and so far it has been a joy to own except for the paint chipping of course..but whats new?

[Smelly]

Yep, new owner with approximately 2000kms on an 07/NHB/Navi that I bought on May 31. I cross shopped it against a number of other vehicles, including: IS250/350; G35; Altima 3.5; 3-Series; A4 & A3. This was BY FAR, the best bang for the buck.

My ONLY complaint is the ridiculously worthless paint. I've only got 2000 kms on the car and ALREADY have paint chips - absolutely unacceptable.

[narco21]

this car gets an 8/10 from me.......

what is my main gripe?

The paint chips so easily! It chips more than my old Pontiac sunfire. If the paint wasn't so weak, this car would be about perfect..

I also wouldn't mind if it had 300 horse and 50 mpg but no car is perfect

[dina]

I am very happy with my TSx. its been over 3 yrs since I got it and I still love it. hearing things like "hot car" never gets old. hehe
I have never had any problems with the tsx.....the only thing i had is a light bulb go out on me LOL
If i was car shopping i would def. make the same decision today. :thumbsup:

[Zeeshan]

this car gets an 8/10 from me.......

what is my main gripe?

The paint chips so easily! It chips more than my old Pontiac sunfire. If the paint wasn't so weak, this car would be about perfect..

I also wouldn't mind if it had 300 horse and 50 mpg but no car is perfect

eh, lets make it 500hp and 100mpg if we really want something as close to perfect as possible :D

[shay654]

I wanted to buy a car that suited MY needs and my personality. I wanted something that was sporty yet luxurious and the TSX was exactly what I wanted! And it helped that the blue ambient lighting was part of the car! hehe I always had a thing for blue lights and that's what sold me! :grinno:

But yeah, this car is definitely a good bang for you buck! With the amount of features it has for that price is just AMAZING! I once had a guy friend who took an hour just checking out my car the first time I got it! hahahaa :laugh:

People may say that the Accord is similar to the TSX and even if it is similar to an extent, the overal LOOK of the TSX kicks the Accord's look and body any day! :nod:

And what can I say, for people who own cars like beemers and benzos telling me how dope my car is....it just makes my car PRICELESS! Like I always say, having people go goo goo ga ga over my car even until now...... NEVER gets old! :grinno:

I love my TSX! :jump:

[trevorr]

The TSX is about waht I would expect from a car at that price level..the power plant is a compromise - but how else could you manage 30 mpg. I am satisfied with it--if I need to use the power I know I have to run at higher revs..good to know its there when needed, but right now good gas mileage/good handling/ good looking car/good options--I don't see how one could ask for more at this price.

[DVS]

I like it but sometime I wish I would gotten a manual 6sp instead :banghead:
But overall it has all the nice luxury package as bmw and lexus but cheaper :D

[jdmtech1]

6sp Comptech Supercharger!! thats all you need! i love my TSX!!!

[baudit2]

I have had 5 cars before this one. The first was a 1994 Toyota 5spd pickup. It was good for learning how to drive stick shift and that was about it. Then I drove a jeep cherokee for a little bit The Jeep was awesome off-road and did get decent gas mileage. It wasn't posh or shiny, but it handled my needs well. Then, my first real car was an 01' Volkeswagen Jetta Wolfsburg. This car was HOT! 5spd with a turbo, BBS wheels. I loved this car. I went away to Iraq for a year, came home, was rich beyond all measure so I decided to trade the Jetta in on my next vehicle, a 2003 Landrover Discovery. Tint, Eclipse DVD player and thousands in gas money later I sold it and bought a 99' Saab 9-3 Viggen. Great turbo-car but wrecked it in a head on crash. THat was my favorite car until my 04' TSX. I love my TSX more than any other car.

[HoRRo]

Love my car, only complaints/nitpicks are these:

1. Water channels on driver's side front windshield don't do their job, as the water flows out of the channel, onto the pillar and onto (or into open) window.

2. No option for non-leather seats.

3. Susceptible to highway cross-winds.

[pahama]

Good Grief! Ever hear of a test drive? :banghead:

[trevorr]

Glad you like it tho...inspite of the defects you list. The pluses are overwhelming.

[the_aspirant]

of course i test drove my vehicle you retard -_-
you don't really get a good feel of the vehicle after driving it for 2-3 miles in 5 minutes.

[stuntman]

Extremely happy. 4 wins out of 8 races so far - series leading 4 victories of 2007!

[Ifixjetz1]

With this being my first JDM car, i am very happy. I kind of wish i would have gotten a TL, But maybe in the future i will. No major problems so far

[lokman]

I took my car on a road trip to Napa, Sonoma and the coast last week. It handled great, and still held together well with a trunk full of wine. The suspension was much better than in the city - the roads where I live are probably really that bad. I took the car on a lot of windy roads, where the balance of the steering really shines. I still wish the engine were a bit smoother, but to get that I would need a V6 and have to give up some mileage. The TSX is more than good enough for 95% of my driving needs.

[lcrazyaznl]

Just loving it, I can't seem to stop modding it...
Also i wished for an mt but im happy with my at
nyc traffic sucks ass, other day, 2 hrs of traffic...

[pahama]

of course i test drove my vehicle you retard -_-
you don't really get a good feel of the vehicle after driving it for 2-3 miles in 5 minutes.

Let me see if I've got this right, you knowingly bought an expensive automobile when you didn't even have a good feel for it's performance??? Whew!!

Good grief, ever hear of a test drive, where you try different things? A lot can be done in 5 minutes, or take 10 minutes, they won't mind. Think about it, creton.

Oh, congratulations on your obviously vast vocabulary, retard is a two syllable word, I'm impressed.

[the_aspirant]

pahama, i was either going to get a fully loaded mazda6, tsx, or an accord v6 coupe. i've driven all of these cars before, but how can you honestly know everything about a car during a test-drive?

and i'm pretty sure i'm more educated than your condescending ass.

[the_aspirant]

and so you're almost 40 years old and you're driving a tsx. congratulations to that.
i'm sure you turned out VERY successful.

[ians]

and so you're almost 40 years old and you're driving a tsx. congratulations to that.
i'm sure you turned out VERY successful.

What's wrong with driving TSX in 40??????

[pahama]

pahama, i was either going to get a fully loaded mazda6, tsx, or an accord v6 coupe. i've driven all of these cars before, but how can you honestly know everything about a car during a test-drive?

and i'm pretty sure i'm more educated than your condescending ass.

Oh my goodness, now you've used a 4 syllable word!! :woot:

As to my being almost 40 & "...having a TSX", first of all I am way over 40 and by your lame comment I see that you consider success to be based upon wealth and the accumulation of expensive consumer goods. Oh well, that's your problem. And why does being "...almost 40 and have a TSX." bear any degree of significance to .....anything?

I feel fairly certain that most of the members of this forum feel quite good about their purchase of an Acura TSX, because not only have they acquired a high quality vehicle, but an excellent value in a luxury sports sedan. They most likely did a much more comprehensive evaluation before they purchased than you (by your own admission) did.

"...and i'm (sic) pretty sure i'm (sic) more educated than your condescending ass." You're more educated than me and the BEST you can come up with is "...you retard." and "...condescending ass?" Good grief, give me a break!

As to you actually being more educated than me (and remember, you brought this up) kindly tell me, what field is your PHd in and from what institution of higher learning did you receive it, Creton? ddddddddd2

[TheProfessor]

I've only had my TSX for a few weeks but I love it so far. I've driven many over the years and always loved it. I finally took the plunge and picked one up and so far I've very happy.

[the_aspirant]

i'm a junior at an ivy league school.

you're obviously more intelligent and smarter than me just because you have more life experience, but i could care less if you have a phd or not. all i know is that if i was a grown man "way over 40" with your beloved phd, i wouldn't be arguing with college kids over the internet about how much you love the tsx.

[Reverend Adams]

i'm a junior at an ivy league school.

you're obviously more intelligent and smarter than me just because you have more life experience, but i could care less if you have a phd or not. all i know is that if i was a grown man "way over 40" with your beloved phd, i wouldn't be arguing with college kids over the internet about how much you love the tsx.

This has gone on long enough, from your response I believe I see what the problem has been with your choice of words, you're just young, not a creton as I acused you of being, I apologise for that. If I had known of your youth and being a Junior in college I would have never taken offense at your remark. I think I will be the adult now (as I should have been in the beginning) and end this discussion, as continuing it cannnot do either of us any good, life is too short to hold grudges against someone.

Incidentally, I do not have a PHd, I never said I did. I do, however, have a degree in child psychology, human resource management and master of science. Nothing in this paragraph is said in a pejorative or boasting way, just explaining to you who I am. I am a retired Infantry Major from the US Army (having attended Infantry Officer Basic and Advanced course at Ft. Benning, GA and the Command and General Staff College) and retired department manager of a large retail bank.

Good Bye young man and good luck with your studies. I mean that from my heart.

[the_aspirant]

thank you very much.
i shouldn't have said anything either.

[mjnoles1]

I had a hard choice. I was either going to purchase a 2004 IS300 with navi and 25K miles or a 2006 TSX with navi and 1.5k miles. This was back when the 06's just came out maybe 3 months in.

I LOVED the TSX interior and all the toys the car came with. I just kept thinking would I still enjoy driving the TSX once the coolness factor of the toys wore off.

To me the IS300 interior got beaten badly by the TSX but in my personal opinion I loved everything else about the IS300. I loved the exterior, how the IS handles and the brakes were far superior to the TSX brakes (it might of been the car I was testing but the TSX brakes were the worst stock brakes I have used).

So it came down to the fun factor/drivability of the IS300 V.S. the cool gadgets and far superior navi of the TSX

At the end I just thought in the long run I would enjoy an IS300 more and so I purchased my 2004 IS300 SportDesign. I now have 35K miles on the IS and I still love it. But I still miss what I would of had with the TSX cool gadgets and excellent navi.

[Vince86]

When i went to test drive the tsx, it was a very sturdy car. It was "cheap" in the sense that it gives you sunroof,leather seats, heated seats, rearview mirror compass/dimmer, premium speakers (although i heard it isnt that great but its decent) and a whole bunch of other luxury features. Its got the whole package. The navi was the main issue because it cost alot but has a bunch of integrated features such as changing radio channels, getting directions, changing temp, and other voice activated stuff. It has decent horsepower for a car at this price i think. But for 30k you cant find much cars with the luxury of 40k cars. A BMW 3 series with the same features goes for 39k. I also went for an altima, but it wasnt a great car and was offered at the same price.

[mav238]

The TSX has been a fun driving, easy to maintain sports sedan. Decent low end torque for city driving, iVTEC is smooth running, has been putting Synthetic oil every 4 months, and use only Shell V-power. Mileage = 35,000 km.

[BAYAREATSX06]

Well I guess I can be put on the very short list of unsatisfied customers. Well, Its not that I'm unsatisfied but I just got bored with it. Part of it was that I made a very bad decision of getting a automatic, but on top of that, ride integrity was not good (I would hear a new rattle or creaking or cracking noise every day). The paint sucks ass and I cant find a decent acura dealer to take my car into service at. Its not that its not a good car because like numerous people have pointed out on this thread, its a great value. It has good looks, and an overall very nice car, but its also very mature and well, I want a fun fast car. Thats why I'm selling it to get a G35-C or a 350z. I have gotten used to all of the luxury of the tsx or I will probably have to get the G, but ten years down the road I will definately be on the waiting list for the 2018 TSX.

[Acura TooSeXy]

happy owner here, 6sp w/navi, TSX is a good blend of luxury and sport performance, my wife's RX 400h is more comfy but my TSX is more sexy.

[Zeeshan]

Oh my goodness, now you've used a 4 syllable word!! :woot:

As to my being almost 40 & "...having a TSX", first of all I am way over 40 and by your lame comment I see that you consider success to be based upon wealth and the accumulation of expensive consumer goods. Oh well, that's your problem. And why does being "...almost 40 and have a TSX." bear any degree of significance to .....anything?

I feel fairly certain that most of the members of this forum feel quite good about their purchase of an Acura TSX, because not only have they acquired a high quality vehicle, but an excellent value in a luxury sports sedan. They most likely did a much more comprehensive evaluation before they purchased than you (by your own admission) did.

"...and i'm (sic) pretty sure i'm (sic) more educated than your condescending ass." You're more educated than me and the BEST you can come up with is "...you retard." and "...condescending ass?" Good grief, give me a break!

As to you actually being more educated than me (and remember, you brought this up) kindly tell me, what field is your PHd in and from what institution of higher learning did you receive it, Creton? ddddddddd2
wow, i leave this thread for a few days and you guys really got into it. lol, fun to read....but glad its over now :)

[shay654]

happy owner here, 6sp w/navi, TSX is a good blend of luxury and sport performance, my wife's RX 400h is more comfy but my TSX is more sexy.

:werd:

[gmchu]

the only thing i am not satisfied with is the paint job on this car. After owning the car for 6 months, my entire front bumper is ruined. I have chips spread out across my hood as well as my fenders. a "new" car should not have these problems.

[trevorr]

Hmm..I installed a bra (#M invisible) and I normally drive 3 car lengths behind...that way no chips or not many

[shay654]

Hmm..I installed a bra (#M invisible) and I normally drive 3 car lengths behind...that way no chips or not many

Yeah, I was gonna mention that...you should've opted for a clear bra! :nod:

[nj2pa2nc]

Hmm..I installed a bra (#M invisible) and I normally drive 3 car lengths behind...that way no chips or not many
i am glad you are able to drive 3 car lengths behind- not very easy to do on certain highways-especially 95. When I try to do that other drivers pull in front. alot of my chips are from trucks that drive by my car not the ones in front of me. I would need a clear bra that covered the whole hood up to the sunroof. I do not have many chips on the bumper-only cracked foglights-the dealer is replacing them free next thursday. the paint on the tsx is lousy-I also have an 05 hyundai that has 62,000 driven on the same roads as the tsx with very few chips-no clear bra needed-the tsx should not have to have one either if the paint would hold up.

[gmchu]

Yeah, I was gonna mention that...you should've opted for a clear bra! :nod:

I shouldn't have to opt for a clear bra though...the funny thing is that I was actually going to get one later on, mostly because I just dropped 5K on a downpayment and was not about to drop even more on a clearbra. I had a couple chips within the first week of owning the car some more chips the second week, and even more chips the third week. By that point I gave up on the clear bra because it was already too late. The paint clearly sucks.

[shay654]

^^^^ true...I guess I don't really have much to complain right now with the paint since it's not too bad!

I guess they really DO need to work on the paint job! :nod:

[Kaidoi]

I should have gotten a manual...

[shay654]

^^^ it didn't come with a MANUAL?!!?! :confused: And yessss, manuals are good to have! :thumbsup:

[trevorr]

Is it the paint though?.most cars paint will chip if it gets hit by sand or flying rocks at high speed. Thats why lots of folks add bra's...I dont really like em - except for the clear ones. I had one put on the first week. the only other method that worked for me was to drive a few car lengths behind other vehicles at high speed - Idid that in teh North East where the roads get sanded and it worked. In Florida it seems there is more sand flying around all teh time so I opted for the clear bra immediately.

[gmchu]

it is definitely the paint. sure, all cars get paint chips, but the paint honda uses chips very easily. It's been 6 months and my front bumper is a mess, the front part of my hood is a mess, and I have a few chips on my fenders.