i went and i test drove the tsx on monday and i gotta say it was def. a sweet ride. but i did notice some stuff. like the car felt kinda heavy when rounding corners and accelerating. to me it didnt seem like that little vtec had the balls i've been reading about. i mean dont get me wrong everything was smooth, i didnt even feel the tranny shifting (it does come with a tranny right?) just kidding. i dont know i gotta drive it again, and get a little more rough with it. the interior was sharp it had the silver sport trim. the nav system was awesome, it knew every turn. when i approched the turn just before the one i needed and was passing it, it would say take the next turn. but most of you probably already know that, but i just thought it was cool. im still debating weather i really want it or not just gunna drive it again and again till i come to a conclusion.

 

What else are you considering?

 

You should also try one with the 6MT and see if you notice a difference in power.

 

We drove quite a few cars before we purchased the TSX. (RX8, Mazda 6, Toyota Solara V6, Camry SE, Lincoln LS, Volvo S40) All of them have some issues but we prefered the Milano Red TSX above all of them. We wanted a car that was extremely reliable, handled well, was well equiped and had enough power for almost anything. Besides it gets pretty good gas mileage and is really fun to drive.

 

My parents just brought home an LS tonight. They are two very different cars. Pricing and Options on the LS are outragious too.
Quality interior, great wood touch on the knob and steering wheel. Too heavy for the standard V6, kinda like the TSX w\ the 4.

 

6MT? is it a 6 cylinder? maybe i'm dumb but i havent heard of a 6MT TSX.

 

i've considered the mazda 6 but i have a 626 now and i'm trying to get rid of it because of all the transmission problems i've heard about and now i'm noticing slipping and leaks. i've also considered looking at audi's. but the tsx is what i really want the styling is all there, just awesome. i'm not totally turned off by it just set back a little. i asked the salesmen about the 05 model but he kinda beat around the bush about it, cause he wanted to sell the 04 right then. has anyone heard anything about the 05?

 

The 6MT is the manual transmission. It's a 6-speed, hence 6MT. It's got a bit more pickup than the 5AT (5-speed slush-box). Heck, any stick has better responce than an automatic.

 

6MT is 6 speed manual transmission.

 

haha i know i was tired as hell yesterday. i'm not sure y i couldnt think of it. i'm not really interested in a stick. i drive alot of long distances and i get sick of changing gears all the time. but even so it might help in pickup but it still feels heavy in the turns.

 

there is no hard kick to i-vtec like normal vtec. It switches over at 6k it's there is no hard kick to i-vtec like normal vtec. It switches over at 6k it's subtle but you can pick up on it. If you're worried about power you shouldn't be looking at an auto. Auto is more for relaxing drives then being fast and powerful.

 

What cars are you comparing it to as far as cornering ability are concerned?

 

as far as stability, i'm comparing it to my 626 its a bigger car and has a 2.0 liter as compared to a 2.4. and instead of a sporty sedan its more of a mom and pops car. it handles better in the turns has more than 127,000 miles on it and has more get up and go than the tsx with out missing a beat. now dont get me wrong i'm not beatin on the tsx, its just didnt show me what i was expecting. but maybe i should try the 6mt, but the handling will still be the same.

 

im gunna test drive it again, probably next week. maybe i can get the salesmen to stay back. or to let me open it up more than i did. stay tuned

 

You're out of your mind if you think the 626 out handles the TSX! 0-60 is 11 seconds in that car!

Seriously, there's something wrong there....

 

audi's are nice and all, but the maintenance on them is expensive man.

if you don't like the TSX, try the RSX-S, new TL, Maxima, or Infiniti G35 coupe/sedan. if you need straight off the line power, the TSX isn't for you. btw my folks had a mazda before, the service was terrible there, plus their MPV had tranny problems too. i'm staying away from mazda since they're owned by crappy ford now anyways.

 

I agree. What I think it is, is that you're used to driving the 626 so you know what it can and can't do. You know when where and how to push it to it's limits so you do it. Now when you drive the tsx you donw't know anything about it yet so you don't push it as far and as hard as you could've. Try and compare it again when you know how the tsx drives and I'm sure it'll be a different story.

 

you're probably right and thats why im going to take another test drive. theres no other car out there that has my attention as much as this one does. not even the rsx.

 

This guy has been driving his 626 for so long that he doesnt to know what is better when hes driving it.

 

hahaha this guy thinks hes superman. nuff said

 

Did I ever say I was Superman? No jack ass.
Go back to your shitty 626.

 

I'm germ

 

You're a germ??

 

sweet that means I'm a bullseye on a target.

 

some one eats too many weaties

 

Troll alert!!!

Junkster, who likes trolls... make good pets.

 

OMG this thread just made me tear with laughter.

kev , you're a riot.

 

hhmm this thread calls for title changes

 

I officially adopt Kev3016 as my troll pet.

Junkster, who thinks others should adopt as well.

 

Adopt? I've got a litter!

GOSPEEED, TSEAN, TDOZZER, TSX BASHER, Okie, SPEED

EDIT: I forgot a couple. Add supraF1 and "One Day ill Have a TSX" to that list....

 

shouldn't it be your pet troll not your troll pet? :P

 

Dan: Aww, what a kind spirit you are. Remember to take good care of them...

Tony: Yea, yea... you should adopt one too.

Junkster, whose gonna add the pet troll to his sig.

 

They're a handful...

 

I bet, it must be hard to keep them in line. BTW, we haven't seen him/her/them? in a while.

Junkster, who loves trolls for all the wrong reasons.

 

Oh it's probably lurking around here somewhere...

Dan, who loves the smiley.

 

Dont forget to vote for your favorite troll in the award show. only 2 days left to vote

 

fdl, you should adopt one too.

Junkster, whose a humane person... sorta.

 

maybe, but i think you got the best one. Should provide hours of amusement

Dan's is good too. I;ve got to look for a new one.

 

anyway, i was driving my "shitty 626" today........ and ummm well i was driving my "shitty 626" today. oh well gets me from A to B.
but a tsx would be much nicer think i'm gunna drive it tuesday or wednesday. i'll keep u guys posted if your interested in how it went.

 

hey this troll stuff isnt cool, junkster sent me an e-mail yesterday and tried to molest me over the internet. i hope the rest of you arent abusing your powers in this way.