Hi everyone! New member and first post. I've been browsing these forums for quite awhile now, hoping to learn as much about the TSX as I could before I got one. Anyways, I am planning on ordering a 2006 TSX AT non-navi very soon and I just need some opinons.

Wing or no wing? (I like the look of both and I was just wondering what everyone else thinks)

New 06 OEM kit or no? I know that if I had gotten the 05 I would have definitely gotten the oem kit, but the new 06 front doesn't look as bad w/o it. I like the more aggressive look, but it does seem a little bit tacked on. So should I go with the oem kit?

Thanks for your feedback guys!

 

I have another question......is there Aspec option for the new 06?
what they look like.....i think i saw a pic while ago...it's pretty ugly?

if the kit was from the pic. i saw last time......
I think you should save the money and change the wheel

 

Since your in Denver, do you think having a kit would be practical during winter? IMHO, the '06 looks good as is, and as far as the spoiler, I would go with the lip instead of the "wing".

 

 

Would getting a kit change the performance of the car dramatically in the snow?

 

Depending on how low to the ground it is you may have issues with it. I live in Saskatchewan and it's not unusual to wake up to about 3-4" of snow. Definitely don't want to be riding around in a car with a body kit and/or lowered or it'll become a snow plow.

Barring that, the oem kit looks badass. I'd most likely go with the Euro-R but I'm waiting to see exactly what the height is on the '06. Should know in a week or so.

 

1.) I would definitely go with the kit and wing, but not from the dealer. You can get it for almost half the price from either ebay or an online website. It would save you a few dollars.

2.) OEM kit does give it a more aggressive look; IMO a stock tsx (even '06) looks too plain jane for me. Lower it with a good combo of springs/struts (or coilovers) with a camber kit and call it a day.

3.) Why no navi?

4.) Nice Pic.

 

if its really a concern, you could always remove the front lip during the winter. Correct me if im wrong, but its basically held in my strong 3m tape and screws (at least most of the lip kits do)

 

Yes, I posted this a while ago.
A-Spec performance Package listed:
o Sport suspension system
o 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels
o Under-body spoiler kit
o Wing spoiler
o Exterior badging

I scanned this from the 06 TSX brochure:

 

No navi because I'm not sure i want to spend an extra 2k. Although navi would be nice. Well I'm not sure yet, but I doubt it. And thank you for the comment!

 

I don't like the wing on a TSX and the 06 doesn't need the OEM kit IMO, I would on an 05 though.

 

First off, yes, it's a very nice picture. It's good you're brave enough to post your own picture, unlike myself.

Well, when I first shopped for my TSX, I didn't want the Navi. I always thought I'd never need it. Plus, in my group of family and friends, I'm always the one that knows 2-3 ways of getting somewhere. People always ask me for directions and trust me, I can give detailed directions. I can tell u how many traffic lights there are, how a street will curve, what building you'll see before you turn, and sometimes how many fire hydrants you'll see before you should turn.

Anyway, I'm not someone who "needs" a Navi. But I am so happy I got it. It brings the interior up another level. The touchscreen and voice recognition controls just about everything. I mean, you don't even have to use the map and it's worth it. Plus, everybody will compliment you just because of that screen. And when it talks back, they're ! In the end, you get your money back because of higher resale value. Trust me, it's definitely worth another $30-$40 bucks a month.

 

save the money you'd spend on the kit & wing and go for the nav?

 

Like everyone suggested....you are better off not getting the wing and kit from the dealer. Just get the car and you can later on decide whether to get the wing and kit from a cheaper place. I am also in the process of getting the '06 and the nav makes the car. No point in getting a TSX (or an acura) if you don't go for the top-rated nav.

And definitely nice pic

 

Get tghe car with NAVI and get the kits afterwards. It'c much much cheaper to buy it after.

You can always add wheels, kits, suspension etc...but it's very very very hard to add NAVI once you get the car.

 

If pricing is your concern, maybe you should get the '05 with the navi and kit, chances are you r probably paying a $$$ more instead of getting an '06. Dealers either don't have any in stock or they want retail.

 

I haven't heard of one person paying retail for an 06.

 

I'd factor weather in your decision regarding the underbody kit or if you dropped it a few inches. Driving a low car in the snow sucks, and if you ever want to hit the mountains, and I'm assuming you do in Denver, you might have to use chains in the winter.

Granted, it look great w/ all of the extra gear, but practically, it might be a pain in the ass.

And yes, two thumbs up on the pic.

 

Navi first everything else later - def. no wing spoiler !

 

actually that is pretty smart....
proabably could get navi 2005 for like 28.5K drive out include everything

i wonder what i would do......
my only concern would be either 205hp vs like 05's 190hp??
other stuff would be a simple fix ....

 

If you're planning on keeping the TSX for less than 6-7 years, buying an '05 now will seriously hurt the resale value. Why? Because it's a year old already. If you go to sell the '05 in say 5 years, it will be worth $2,000+ less than an '06. Now if you're planning on driving the car into the ground, this won't matter. But if not, you should keep in mind the loss in resale value down the road by going with last year's model.

Plus, if you get the '06 you get:

• More Power!!
• Integrated Fogs
• Better Navi
• Bluetooth
• iPod Connection
• Memory Seats
• Better Wipers
• Etc.

 

And in response to your 2005 Navi for 28.5k, you can get an '06 for that. Call up a few Acura dealers within 150 miles, ask for the Internet manager, tell them that you were quoted 28.5k for an '06 Navi and that you'll put down a deposit right now if they can beat that price. The '06 invoice + destination as posted in another thread is $27,872, so 28.5k should be easily attainable this way. I worked up a deal on an '06 for $500 over invoice.

 

In Canada, a few of us got our '06s for the price of the '05s. The dealers here are willing to negotiate but they're not gonna budge too far on the msrp especially when they know they can get it for more. Invoice dealing doesn't work that much up north here. Sux!

 

I got $1,500 off MSRP without even asking but from what I've been reading on this forum I got taken to the cleaners.

 

I think I've already waited too long for the '06 to change my mind and get the '05 now. All the wait would have been for nothing! And I just can't say no to all the spiffy features they added.

Thanks everyone for all the feedback so far. About the navi, I will have to try to convince my parents on that, since they are paying for most of it, and they say I don't really need it. I guess I can live without navi, but I think the kit makes the TSX look more unique and more sporty for my age. All of the TSXs I've seen around here are all stock. And to the people saying I should get the navi first and kit later, I would rather get it when I get the car because my parents would be more willing to pay for it then and I wouldn't have to worry about installation.

Question: Anyone know about how much a kit would lower my car? I didn't think it would lower it that much. And it should be fine where I live, we'll occassionally have some bad snow storms, but snow usually melts the next day.

Also I got a internet quote for a 2006 TSX AT non-navi: $27536

 

That's not a bad price. Damn Canuck dealers hiking up their prices. Almost makes me wanna get my deposit back and go import one in. Only problem would be dealing with kmh vs mph as well as the other regulations like daytime running lights, etc.

If you've got a PDA you can buy yourself a $140 GPS unit, install the navigation software on your pda and mount it on one of your vents. I've done that with my current vehicle - Dell Axim x30h with TomTom 5 navigation and GPS unit from buygpsnow.com.

I will ultimately do the conversion that streeteffectz did to convert the non-nav into one with nav/tv/dvd. Gonna get with the making dvd music vids and hey, it's pretty nice to have for those long haul trips.

on another note... NO ELECTION THIS CHRISTMAS!!!

 

Does that quote include the body kit or desitination charges? If not, then the dealer barely budged on the price. Keep shopping around!!

 

Yeah, that price sounds terrible to me. You should be paying around 28.5k WITH Navi or 26.5k without (both prices include destination).

 

Nope I don't believe it includes anything. Not sure about destination charge though. Yea I guess I'll have to keep shopping around then.

 

I got quoted $1600 and $1700 above invoice, so that's pretty close to retail right?

 

I honestly don't know when you ask me that way, I don't know invoice in the US. I'm going by all the posters on this and other forums that are getting close to invoice. I paid MSRP-$1,500 which is about $500 over invoice in Canada and it appears I got a bad deal from what I'm seeing. I actually can't believe some of the deals people are saying they're getting on 06s.

 

$27890 is MSRP so I think it's a little high. Are you in a hurry? If not, you should wait until late Dec. where they need to clear out the year end and month end vehicles. Just remember - dealerships has a quotas and the more you sell the better.

 

GET THE NAV!!!! One of the biggest mistakes of my life not getting it.

 

You must have a good life!

 

The spread between invoice and MSRP is about $2,500 (on non-navi), so there's still room for the dealer to give you a better deal.

 

Spend the $2k for the navi... or you gonna regret it....
I know I did...... because with the nav, you'll have an option to add TV in the future. IMO

 

Damn.. that's probably the best $40/month that you've ever spent huh?
Love the voice activatiton, AC control.. its the ego thing.... =P

 

 

Find out if your parents a AAA or a costco member..... because participated dealers are able to give you a discount.....
For AAA go to their website and do online search to find the participating dealers.
Costco call or go to your local Costco and find who's participating in the Costco discount program.

The price is usually $750 above invoice......
I was quoted $29.5k for the 04 w/Nav and $27.5k w/o nav before negotiating....

Give it a try.. its worth the time to save $1-2k

Good luck

 

Hey thanks for the info! I know for sure my parents are costco members, so I'll definitely remember to mention that when I go to the dealers.