View Poll Results: Any regrets about buying your TSX?
Yes, some regrets. Probably wasn't the right car for me.
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No, I have no regrets. This car is perfect for me.
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Anyone regret buying their TSX?
03-03-2004, 12:06 PM
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Hmmm, someone having regrets?
In all honesty I was having regrets about a month or 2 after I got the car. I was regretting not buying a V6 and felt the TSX was'nt powerful enough, at least on paper. I have definently changed my stance since then. Maybe the car has grown on me, I don't know. But I never feel as though its underpowered and the car feels very strong and peppy. And there is still not one car I can think of, almost one year later, that I would rather have at that price.
If the Accord were to be redesigned to look good for 05, then I may be regretting that I did'nt wait.
And yes the TSX looks like the tits.
In all honesty I was having regrets about a month or 2 after I got the car. I was regretting not buying a V6 and felt the TSX was'nt powerful enough, at least on paper. I have definently changed my stance since then. Maybe the car has grown on me, I don't know. But I never feel as though its underpowered and the car feels very strong and peppy. And there is still not one car I can think of, almost one year later, that I would rather have at that price.
If the Accord were to be redesigned to look good for 05, then I may be regretting that I did'nt wait.
And yes the TSX looks like the tits.
03-03-2004, 12:19 PM
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I'm not having regrets. I think when a new 220hp TSX comes out I may have wished that I waited a big longer to buy a new car.
I've noticed a few threads lately, where i got the impression certain people had some buyers remorse, so I was just curious.
I've noticed a few threads lately, where i got the impression certain people had some buyers remorse, so I was just curious.
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03-03-2004, 01:07 PM
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Originally posted by Dan Martin
This poll should be made sticky for all the newbies that
come on to this forum and only read bad news....
This poll should be made sticky for all the newbies that
come on to this forum and only read bad news....
03-03-2004, 01:51 PM
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I don't regret getting the TSX at all, the car itself has been great so far (knock on wood).
The only thing I might regret is maybe my color choice, still undecided as to whether or not I am completely satisfied there. Like outside color but don't really like interior. . . sort of do . . . sort of don't. . .
The only thing I might regret is maybe my color choice, still undecided as to whether or not I am completely satisfied there. Like outside color but don't really like interior. . . sort of do . . . sort of don't. . .
03-03-2004, 01:57 PM
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Originally posted by corbs
I don't regret getting the TSX at all, the car itself has been great so far (knock on wood).
The only thing I might regret is maybe my color choice, still undecided as to whether or not I am completely satisfied there. Like outside color but don't really like interior. . . sort of do . . . sort of don't. . .
I don't regret getting the TSX at all, the car itself has been great so far (knock on wood).
The only thing I might regret is maybe my color choice, still undecided as to whether or not I am completely satisfied there. Like outside color but don't really like interior. . . sort of do . . . sort of don't. . .
Dark colors show too damn much.
03-03-2004, 02:40 PM
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I have just had mine since Saturday, but I just love it. All the looks and compliments aren't too bad either.
That is funny, I hadn't seen a CG one on the road (just the lot) before last month. I guy in the building next door to mine at work has a CG 6MT, non-navi.
It was real tough driving by that car everyday while I was waiting for mine.
Now he can envy my TSX, with the great fogs and navi. 
Originally posted by ClutchPerformer
Ditto. Since July 10th!
The only thing I'd change would be to get a different color. Every TSX I see is CG! Sheesh.
Ditto. Since July 10th!
The only thing I'd change would be to get a different color. Every TSX I see is CG! Sheesh.
It was real tough driving by that car everyday while I was waiting for mine.
Now he can envy my TSX, with the great fogs and navi.
03-03-2004, 02:40 PM
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Originally posted by ClutchPerformer
Ditto. Since July 10th!
The only thing I'd change would be to get a different color. Every TSX I see is CG! Sheesh.
Ditto. Since July 10th!
The only thing I'd change would be to get a different color. Every TSX I see is CG! Sheesh.
03-03-2004, 02:45 PM
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Originally posted by domn
Yes, I regret not getting white or Silver :'(
Dark colors show too damn much.
Yes, I regret not getting white or Silver :'(
Dark colors show too damn much.
03-03-2004, 02:47 PM
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No regrets at all. Although this car has a few minor items that could be improved, I test drove about 15 different makes and models under $30K before buying the TSX, and I am confident that this is absolutely THE best car for the money. After three months, my wife still comments how happy she is with it every time she gets in, and I still feel that way, too.
I do sympathize with folks who have experienced structural/mechanical defects (e.g., rattles), and I would encourage Acura to make amends in those cases; but, barring those truly unfortunate instances, this car is head and shoulders above all others in my price range.
I do sympathize with folks who have experienced structural/mechanical defects (e.g., rattles), and I would encourage Acura to make amends in those cases; but, barring those truly unfortunate instances, this car is head and shoulders above all others in my price range.
03-03-2004, 03:15 PM
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That's funny that so many people from the US want indigo blue... it's not very popular here. Silver and white are probably the biggest sellers. I've only seen a couple in person.
03-03-2004, 05:00 PM
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Originally posted by ClutchPerformer
Ditto. Since July 10th!
The only thing I'd change would be to get a different color. Every TSX I see is CG! Sheesh.
Ditto. Since July 10th!
The only thing I'd change would be to get a different color. Every TSX I see is CG! Sheesh.
03-03-2004, 08:30 PM
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Who are the 4 that voted yes ???
Speak up so we can have a public linching and ban your sorry asses.
Leme guess.
Gilbo
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1SICLEX
93Kewl
Sorry guys I just had to point fingers.
Speak up so we can have a public linching and ban your sorry asses.
Leme guess.
Gilbo
B-D
1SICLEX
93Kewl
Sorry guys I just had to point fingers.
03-03-2004, 08:35 PM
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Originally posted by prballard
Here is one of the pics that made me really love that color and for that mater turned me on to the prospec of having a TSX.
Here is one of the pics that made me really love that color and for that mater turned me on to the prospec of having a TSX.
03-03-2004, 08:47 PM
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Originally posted by domn
Who are the 4 that voted yes ???
Speak up so we can have a public linching and ban your sorry asses.
Leme guess.
Gilbo
B-D
1SICLEX
93Kewl
Sorry guys I just had to point fingers.
Who are the 4 that voted yes ???
Speak up so we can have a public linching and ban your sorry asses.
Leme guess.
Gilbo
B-D
1SICLEX
93Kewl
Sorry guys I just had to point fingers.
03-03-2004, 09:23 PM
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Originally posted by sveet
Dang...They get headlight washers and foglights on a Honda and we don't on our Acura's.
Dang...They get headlight washers and foglights on a Honda and we don't on our Acura's.
03-03-2004, 09:25 PM
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I already gave my best. I have no regrets at all.
I think everyone at some point will have buyer's remorse...remember, the grass is always greener on the other side? Even my girlfriend, whom I love very much, can sometimes get on my nerves. Just the same with the TSX....
Reality, the TSX is the best car I could buy. And remember, EVERY car has some minor problem. It's machine-made afterall...and also the little Japanese men are human too. They make mistakes too. But still better than domestics.
Why are domestics that bad? Because Americans are just too damn big -- makes it harder for them to see the imperfections in their cars.
I think everyone at some point will have buyer's remorse...remember, the grass is always greener on the other side? Even my girlfriend, whom I love very much, can sometimes get on my nerves. Just the same with the TSX....
Reality, the TSX is the best car I could buy. And remember, EVERY car has some minor problem. It's machine-made afterall...and also the little Japanese men are human too. They make mistakes too. But still better than domestics.
Why are domestics that bad? Because Americans are just too damn big -- makes it harder for them to see the imperfections in their cars.
03-03-2004, 10:00 PM
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I have only had a passing thought that I could have saved a lot of money and got a Mazda3, but yes I think I would buy the exact same again if I had another chance. MAYBE gotten white instead of red, but probably not. And probably would have shoved the "paint protection" and "leather protection" in the business manager's face.
03-03-2004, 10:01 PM
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Originally posted by domn
Yes, I regret not getting white or Silver :'(
Dark colors show too damn much.
Yes, I regret not getting white or Silver :'(
Dark colors show too damn much.
The Dark color just look so sweet (when it's clean).
03-03-2004, 10:32 PM
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No regrets. No car is perfect and any car choice involves some kind of compromise along the way. I'm very pleased overall. I'd buy the same car again today, in the same colour too (Indigo Blue).
03-03-2004, 11:14 PM
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only regrets i have are yeah wish it had a V-6 option, some better Acura customer service like Honda, better safety crash test ratings which none of us knew it had a poor one anyways, and available side moldings cause of the constant ding and dent worries.
03-03-2004, 11:25 PM
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Originally posted by 04EuroAccordTsx
....better safety crash test ratings which none of us knew it had a poor one anyways...
....better safety crash test ratings which none of us knew it had a poor one anyways...
03-03-2004, 11:29 PM
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Originally posted by Jason
You think the cost of fixing a bumper is a good indicator of crashworthiness? I don't. I'm satisfied that my TSX will protect me in a crash just as well, if not better than, any car even close to it's size.
You think the cost of fixing a bumper is a good indicator of crashworthiness? I don't. I'm satisfied that my TSX will protect me in a crash just as well, if not better than, any car even close to it's size.
03-03-2004, 11:30 PM
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anyone think this bumper thing is blown way out of proportion? Everyone suddenly hates their TSX b/c some study says its expensive to fix. If you had never known would you like your car any more or less? Give it a rest, complain when someone slams into you.
As far as side molding, I love the styling w/o any. Want to prevent dings? Park far away from everyone and find spots next to the curb. Most people probably do this anyway with a new car.
As far as side molding, I love the styling w/o any. Want to prevent dings? Park far away from everyone and find spots next to the curb. Most people probably do this anyway with a new car.
03-03-2004, 11:33 PM
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I can care less what it costs to fix the bumper in the rare event I get slammed into.
1) It is always the fault of the person who hits you for following to closely unless your brake lights fail meaning they have to pay
2)Let my insurance pick it up after my $500 deductible. Like I care what they pay. I pay them enough it better cost them if I need a fix
1) It is always the fault of the person who hits you for following to closely unless your brake lights fail meaning they have to pay
2)Let my insurance pick it up after my $500 deductible. Like I care what they pay. I pay them enough it better cost them if I need a fix
03-03-2004, 11:40 PM
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yeah most TSX owners probably are parking far and away from other cars at the moment. i know i try my best to park away.
maybe two more regrets, i sat in the back seat and there is room yes and i like the headrest, but the 6th gen accord had more rear legroom, but if i did want more room i would've bought the new TL. i don't think an extra $6K would be worth it though. also, would've preferred a graphite grey over the carbon grey anyday.
how come gilboman didn't really say anything? he is king of the criticism of the TSX. :P
maybe two more regrets, i sat in the back seat and there is room yes and i like the headrest, but the 6th gen accord had more rear legroom, but if i did want more room i would've bought the new TL. i don't think an extra $6K would be worth it though. also, would've preferred a graphite grey over the carbon grey anyday.
how come gilboman didn't really say anything? he is king of the criticism of the TSX. :P