Not sure if this has been beaten to death, but I wanted to know everyone's opinion. The '07 model will be the last present bodystyle with minimal-no change. Hopefully, they'll tweak it here or there to get rid of minor annoyances.


The '08 model is the complete makeover. Although nobody knows for sure what it'll look like, what would you do? Go with an '07 model that has fully matured and gotten rid of the problems throughout the years? Or wait for the '08 bodystyle?


Only reason i ask is because I wouldn't want to deal with the annoyances with the new generation of TSX's, but I also wouldn't want to miss out on a potentially better model.

 

Obviously '08 will be better...... its a new bodystyle, new technology, new everything. I think buying a car is like buying a computer except computer depicts the timeline much faster. You buy the best, fastest, most beautiful computer and *bam* 6 months later, its completely obsolete. Same with cars...... the new version is always going to come out, so if you keep waiting for it, your never going to buy your car. '07 will be better than '06, '08 will be better than '07, '09 will be better than '08. I'd really say ideally wait for the '08, but practically speaking, why not '07? The only thing that can be a deciding factor is the look because our current TSXs'll be last gen tech as soon as '08's come out. Sometimes, I wish I hadn't done so much research before buying the '06 TSX because, theres too much to compare to =/ Somethings always bound to be better

'07 vs '08 is up to you, if you think bodystyle looks good/whatnot. Just dont keep waiting for it because I don't think it'll be practical since tech always advances haha. Thats how acura makes their money anyhow

 

The complete body change might come out as an 09 model, meaning late 08.

 

The TSX model in 2020 is going to be a screamer! you should wait till then...

 

You could wait for the second year of the change if you're worried about it, but I have an '04 and don't have any problems so far, and it seems to me that most of the rattles, etc. in the '04 are also in the '05 and probably the '06 too. Studies show that most first year models have more problems than later ones, so wait for the 2nd year if you're truly concerned.

 

Seriously, you're overthinking the issue. A car purchasing decision is a here-and-now thing, largely even as here-and-now as what's in the dealer stock when you're ready to buy. I waited until about a month from when I knew I was going to purchase my next car to do the research, and even then this last month has felt like an eternity. Now that my new TSX(06 GB/Qz) is almost here I'm salivating. I would never wait so long for a car or hedge my bets on a future model when nothing is known for certain.

 

I'd go with an 09 or 10.

 

Buying an 06 right now would be the best choice. Prices are down to invoice, you won't see any major change for another 2 years and 3 years until the bugs are worked out.

 

I researched this car for 8 months along with the other 18 cars I looked at. I have this wierd desire to thoroughly understand each automobile and it's pros and cons before I sink ~28K of my money into it. I don't need to know I'm getting the newest thing I can, but I do need to feel I'm getting the best value out of the money I'm looking to spend. Unless you have money to burn there can be nothing more potentially horrible than impulse buying a car.

 

By that time, I think the E90 M3 will be available by then. I'm even hearing rumors of a sedan version. If I'm willing to hold out and wait for a car over 2 years, might as well hold out for that beast.

Otherwise, that's too distant in the future. Even with my TSX purchase, I had no idea I was going to buy one until 2 weeks prior.

 

but then he will miss out on the new technology of the 11 and 12...

 

Isn't that when they're releasing the dual port liquid injection blinker technology? For those who don't know, this negates the need for the rotator splint that currently sends the nanobots directly to the turn signals.

 

um... why don't you wait till there's actually OFFICIAL 08 info before you ask this question. kinda pointless...just like the other thread if you ask me...

 

The first line of a new generation usually has the most bugs. My main issue isn't the fact that I may miss out on the new gadgets and features, but whether I would go with the virtually bug free '07 model or the bugs of the '08 model. I may be looking into this a bit much, but if im spending 30k, I will be getting my moneys worth.








and for those who made "Dur, why dont you wait until the 2075 model" comments, then you didn't fully understand my issue.

 

then obviously you don't want the 08 since it will most likely have bugs

 

The 2020 TSX may become a Hoover Craft, like the ones in the movies, you might want to wait for those...

 

I think in that case they'll change the model to be TSUX. My question: is it bagless or not?

 

I have the same dilemma and it was because of this issue, I did not buy an '06 TL because the MC model is coming out in '07. I think it's best to buy an '06 now (I just did) because it's the MC model and most first year bugs have been worked out. Then you wait 5 more years for the next gen MC model and if you like it better, trade in your '06 for it. I plan to always buy MC model year cars.

1st year - won't buy because it has the most bugs
2nd year - won't buy because MMC is coming up next
MC year - buy buy buy
4th year - maybe...depends if the next gen model is coming out the next year or next next year....
5th year - won't buy because next gen model is coming up

This assumes a 5 year life cycle with the MC in the middle. MC = Mid-Cycle?

 

a car is an investment that you don't want to mess up on, but you'll just know if the 07 or 08 is for you. if you buy an 07 and then decide that you'd rather have the 08 when it comes out, i don't think that you'll be taking a huge loss because reselling the car for a good price shouldn't be a problem.

 

.I wouldn't want to have to deal with the kind of dilemnas you're stuck with.

 

I was in the same boat - I ended up buying the '06 and here is why:

'06 is a great value for the money
One of the 10 Best - 3 years running
Excellent performance & Fuel economy
'06 just had the mid MC
No 1st or 2nd year bugs
Will probably buy a 2010 if I like the next generation
I really like the current package
'08 is surely going to be more expensive
I may not like the '08
It may be RDX'd for its 1st year introduction - No memory seat function or power passenger seat
It may (probably have a turbo) - I DON'T want a turbo
It may have a V6 (doubtful) - I DON'T want a V6


Good Luck & Happy Shopping!!

 

All cars will be great... but I think with the recent Honda trend with major redesigns they really incorporate new innovative technology and set an industry standard. Who knows, it's up in the air right now

 

MY'08 probably have like RDX and MD-X concept interior look and front headlite look-alikes..

 

If that RDX turbo is good, I would love that 2.3T in the 2008.. more power + torque.. 1 less engine design.. use existing one..

 

omg just get the damn car whenever you can, i bought the 06, i never thought of should i wait for 07 or 08 when i got it, there's always better things out there if you keep waiting you will get nothing. i mean we are talking about at least 2 years (assuming you are buying now), if it was 2 - 3 months of wait then that's a different story

 

 

Before they change the boday style TSX will come with either DVD audio or the real time traffic....you'll see