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11-09-2005, 08:44 AM
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It looks pretty good, congrats to you future 06 owners. Just about all the features of a TL with better handling and gas milage. Pretty sweet deal.
Now where is my 300hp, SH-AWD TL
Now where is my 300hp, SH-AWD TL
11-09-2005, 08:54 AM
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Carbon gray...?
Does Carbon Gray Pearl look a little lighter this year>?......And is Glacier Blue a little darker than last years MSM...? Or are my eyes going already....... 
11-09-2005, 09:02 AM
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Does Carbon Gray Pearl look a little lighter this year>?......And is Glacier Blue a little darker than last years MSM...? Or are my eyes going already.......
CG is the same.... it always looked like a different color under the sun (and with different lighting conditions), that's why they called it a pearl color. With low light it looks like a dark gray with a bluish hue... under the sun, it's a lighter gray color, similar to the IS300's graphite gray
11-09-2005, 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by TSX 3Pedal
I want those inner tail lights...
11-09-2005, 09:07 AM
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If the Magnesium Metallic available on the RSX was offered on the 06 I'd seriously consider a trade.
Other than that nice job. The car looks better in every conceivable way, well except the rims.
Luckily the 17" “High Performance” Sparkle Silver Alloy Wheels are avaulable at a very worthwhile $1,316.
Other than that nice job. The car looks better in every conceivable way, well except the rims.
Luckily the 17" “High Performance” Sparkle Silver Alloy Wheels are avaulable at a very worthwhile $1,316.
11-09-2005, 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by dom
well except the rims.
11-09-2005, 09:09 AM
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Anyone else notice the "Quality & Durability" page says:
At its foundation, the TSX's body is built from lightweight aluminum and high-tensile steel...
I wonder if this is just bogus marketing-speak -- or is the hood or trunk now aluminum?
At its foundation, the TSX's body is built from lightweight aluminum and high-tensile steel...
I wonder if this is just bogus marketing-speak -- or is the hood or trunk now aluminum?
11-09-2005, 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by joerockt
Redline droped to 7100? Intresting...
The TSX has always had a 7100rpm redline. What's surprising is that it didn't go up since peak power is now at 7k (instead of 6.8k).
11-09-2005, 09:21 AM
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I noticed a few more changes:
Fuel economy of the 6MT went from 21/29mpg to 22/30mpg on the 2006.
The cooling system capacity on the 6MT went from 7.4 to 5.4 quarts on the 2006.
Oil capacity went from 5.3 to 4.2 quarts.
FYI, the 2005 specs are from acuranews.com .
Fuel economy of the 6MT went from 21/29mpg to 22/30mpg on the 2006.
The cooling system capacity on the 6MT went from 7.4 to 5.4 quarts on the 2006.
Oil capacity went from 5.3 to 4.2 quarts.
FYI, the 2005 specs are from acuranews.com .
11-09-2005, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by STL
The TSX has always had a 7100rpm redline. What's surprising is that it didn't go up since peak power is now at 7k (instead of 6.8k).
11-09-2005, 10:42 AM
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What I want to know is where the extra 27 lbs has came from. Didn't the "official" weight stay the same from '04 to '05? If so, I bet part of this new weight on the '06s really isn't new and that it's from the power passenger seat added in '05.
11-09-2005, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by STL
What I want to know is where the extra 27 lbs has came from. Didn't the "official" weight stay the same from '04 to '05? If so, I bet part of this new weight on the '06s really isn't new and that it's from the power passenger seat added in '05.
Maybe the foglights are around 10lbs~
11-09-2005, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by STL
What I want to know is where the extra 27 lbs has came from. Didn't the "official" weight stay the same from '04 to '05? If so, I bet part of this new weight on the '06s really isn't new and that it's from the power passenger seat added in '05.
11-09-2005, 10:57 AM
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I think for how much it is going up in price they should consider upping the quality.
I mean $30k for "leather trimmed", "leather-look", "metal-look", "wood-look" interior?
Even the acessories, like the steering wheel are "wood-look" and "metal-look" and "leather-look" and it's like $500!
I mean at least offer an option perhaps to get real wood, real metal, real leather,
instead of plastic and vinyl.
I mean $30k for "leather trimmed", "leather-look", "metal-look", "wood-look" interior?
Even the acessories, like the steering wheel are "wood-look" and "metal-look" and "leather-look" and it's like $500!
I mean at least offer an option perhaps to get real wood, real metal, real leather,
instead of plastic and vinyl.
11-09-2005, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by xaden
so now that we have the pricing, what does everyone think a fair deal on an 06 5AT w/nav should be? maybe somewhere between 28K and 29K?
MSRP is $29,890 so I think anything above $28,500 is a little overpriced.
11-09-2005, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by STL
What I want to know is where the extra 27 lbs has came from. Didn't the "official" weight stay the same from '04 to '05? If so, I bet part of this new weight on the '06s really isn't new and that it's from the power passenger seat added in '05.
Maybe they bulked up their "bumping door seals":
Acura engineers also designed a special "bumping door seal" that purposefully transmits a certain low-frequency vibration to the door itself. This desirable vibration is heard as a substantial sound as the door closes, evoking the impression of substance and quality.
11-09-2005, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Nikki
I think for how much it is going up in price they should consider upping the quality.
All I hear out of you is whining and
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11-09-2005, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by dom
If the Magnesium Metallic available on the RSX was offered on the 06 I'd seriously consider a trade.
Other than that nice job. The car looks better in every conceivable way, well except the rims.
Luckily the 17" “High Performance” Sparkle Silver Alloy Wheels are avaulable at a very worthwhile $1,316.
Other than that nice job. The car looks better in every conceivable way, well except the rims.
Luckily the 17" “High Performance” Sparkle Silver Alloy Wheels are avaulable at a very worthwhile $1,316.
I seriously think there are alot more choices out there for $1300, especially for 17"
11-09-2005, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Nikki
I think for how much it is going up in price they should consider upping the quality.
I mean $30k for "leather trimmed", "leather-look", "metal-look", "wood-look" interior?
Even the acessories, like the steering wheel are "wood-look" and "metal-look" and "leather-look" and it's like $500!
I mean at least offer an option perhaps to get real wood, real metal, real leather,
instead of plastic and vinyl.
I mean $30k for "leather trimmed", "leather-look", "metal-look", "wood-look" interior?
Even the acessories, like the steering wheel are "wood-look" and "metal-look" and "leather-look" and it's like $500!
I mean at least offer an option perhaps to get real wood, real metal, real leather,
instead of plastic and vinyl.
adding real wood, real leather, real everything like u have suggested will probably bump the price of the TSX up to near TL level... and that would be stupid marketing
11-09-2005, 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by evo_to_tsx
Does that include tires?
I seriously think there are alot more choices out there for $1300, especially for 17"
I seriously think there are alot more choices out there for $1300, especially for 17"
11-09-2005, 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by evo_to_tsx
Does that include tires?
I seriously think there are alot more choices out there for $1300, especially for 17"
I seriously think there are alot more choices out there for $1300, especially for 17"
No tires and like Jason said no install. But if you want to keep a stock look the A-Spec of 5 stars are a great option. Probly better off buying them on e-bay.
11-09-2005, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Jason
That's $1316 WITHOUT installation. I'm sure the dealer would "only" tack on an additional hundred or so to put them on.
11-09-2005, 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by STL
Name us another car that has this "better quality" and all the features the TSX has for less than $30k?
All I hear out of you is whining and .
All I hear out of you is whining and
.Volvo S40, Audi A3, Audi A4
11-09-2005, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Nikki
These cars under $30k at least have an option of real leather seats:
Volvo S40, Audi A3, Audi A4
Volvo S40, Audi A3, Audi A4
As for A4, once you add leather alone it is over $30k -- and still missing a lot fo the features the TSX has standard! 
For the S40 once you add leather and the features the TSX has, it's $30k.
11-09-2005, 12:37 PM
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Both the S40 and A4 get to $30k+ without any navigation system. A 2006 TSX w/ navi has a MSRP of less than $30k. If you don't want navi, then the TSX has a MSRP of less than $28k -- over $2k less than the competition.
11-09-2005, 12:48 PM
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I never said that the TSX would be the same price.
Obviously the TSX is still cheaper, but you said to name cars under $30k.
The TSX is $27,890; the A4 is $29,760.
The TSX has leather trimmed seats; the A4 has leather seats.
Obviously the TSX is still cheaper, but you said to name cars under $30k.
The TSX is $27,890; the A4 is $29,760.
The TSX has leather trimmed seats; the A4 has leather seats.
11-09-2005, 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by acn684
NICE an upgrade unmentioned - Power adjusted lumbar
11-09-2005, 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Nikki
some people care more about quality than a 6-CD changer.
I'd rather have a car that rattles a little, but will last 150,000 mile easily than a car that has has slighty better build quality that starts dying at 50,000 miles
11-09-2005, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Nikki
These cars under $30k at least have an option of real leather seats:
Volvo S40, Audi A3, Audi A4
Volvo S40, Audi A3, Audi A4
are any of those features standard in a BMW or lexus? no.
the rear of my ass doesn't know the difference between real leather and fake anyway.. it's only made to sit and shit.
11-09-2005, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by amadeus303
Am I mistaken? I think my '05 does have power adjusted lumbar support...
11-09-2005, 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by TypeRS
um no. check that lever on the right side of the driver's seat ...yea that moving piece of plastic that turns
All this time... I thought "Man... the power adjustment is great, but the lumbar support adjustment just sucks!"
11-09-2005, 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by STL
Anyone else notice the "Quality & Durability" page says:
At its foundation, the TSX's body is built from lightweight aluminum and high-tensile steel...
I wonder if this is just bogus marketing-speak -- or is the hood or trunk now aluminum?
At its foundation, the TSX's body is built from lightweight aluminum and high-tensile steel...
I wonder if this is just bogus marketing-speak -- or is the hood or trunk now aluminum?