miner

Took my 6MT in for maintenance and got a 5AT loaner with DVD entertainment system. I MISS MY 6MT! So much better accel with MT and I drive in Houston traffic - no problem for me.

jcg878

yeah, yeah, we know you're better than us :P

I miss MT too, as my whining about it on a-tsx.com will indicate

dom

We know, now shutup

larchmont

You know, there seems to be a "pecking order" on here, who's more prestigious than whom -- and here's how I think it works in most people's minds:

(1) Being an admin/mod
(2) Having a MT as opposed to AT
(3) Having a high post count (counts more than it should)
(4) Being smart (counts the least, but counts some)

vitocorleone

Where does "Being a smart arse" fit into your scale? Heh.

dabuda

go MTers!!!

jcg878

(2.5) Being a smart arse
(5) Driving a BMW

j/k... I crack myself up

jcg878

signed,

Larchmont, Ph.D.
Resident psychologist, a-tsx.com

dom

Sorry Larch, I don't see that at all.

I definently agree with point #3, but oh well, their cars ARE better.

People like us have earned these high post counts. We've been here for a while and spend alot of time and effort giving and taking from this site, (you should know) so a high post count should IMO mean something. I also disagree with your theory that "being smart" counts the least on this site. I persoanlly see all the members here give credit to newbs with smart posts and threads and we're always correcting newbs with repetitive questions.

But "smart" posts and members should be, and I think are at the top of that list.

miner

Whoa guys (& gals). I didn't mean to start a 'pecker' order. We are all lucky to have a TSX. I was just stating a difference btwn MT & AT. I have an AT Prelude & wish it was MT too. My '97 CL is a 5MT. I traded my '98 Accord V6L for this TSX.

dom

Your a 5AT biggot with a superiority complex, just admit it

j/k dude, I've driven the 6MT TSX and know what a difference it makes. But my car still looks just as good as yours, and gets better mileage

But there have been alot of threads about how much better the 6MT is, but thats the way it is.

fdl

Not sure about this Larch ....

you're not an admin/mod or drive a MT yet you were still nominated for mayor

larchmont

....and then....


BTW, Miner, don't worry, you didn't start anything about a pecker order (which BTW could be a separate discussion ), we just digressed a little.

2004_Acura_TSX

Your lucky that your local Acura dealer lets you use TSX as loaners. Here they loan out 2-3 year old Civics and Accords.

I regret not getting the 5AT TSX....I am getting really tired of my 6MT TSX. My gurl can't drive my TSX cuz its a manual. Plus the 5AT gets better gas mileage and I hate getting 19MPG for mixed driving in my TSX. Stop and go traffic is bad too.

ClutchPerformer

You would get rid of your TSX over a girl? I hope you're married to her.

fdl

Man...all you do is complain...about everything.

prballard

How the entertainment system? Did you get a chance to try it? My wife wanted me to buy that on the TSX I have on order. I didn't want to fork out the extra money for something we can only use in the rear seat. BTW, 6MT rules!!!!

TinkySD

5at 6mt

larchmont

And believe it or not, I agree with you.

First of all, I was mainly just having fun with this -- even though, yes indeed, I also was being serious about how I think most of the people here view it. And even though the list doesn't represent how I think it should be, actually it's pretty much the same as what I think it should be, with the exception that I wouldn't give that much credit to a high post count.

But mainly, I guess I should have been clearer about what the list meant. I didn't really mean that "being smart" counts "least," just less than those other three things. It's kind of like if you make a list of the 4 greatest baseball players (or whatever) of all time:

(1) Babe Ruth
(2) Willie Mays
(3) Mickey Mantle
(4) Henry Aaron

..... or whomever. It doesn't mean I think Aaron sucked, just that I think the other three might have been better. After all, it's great just to BE on the list. And that's how I think it is about "being smart" in terms of how people here view it.

BTW I hope y'all don't flame me for who I left out of the baseball list. Whoever else you mention, I'll probably agree with you about that too.

miner

I couldn't help but notice your location. I atteneded University of Mizery-Rolla - hence my handle name. There the male:female ratio in 1978 was 9:1. Yes, it was mizery to say the least.

miner

The current loaner is a Non-nav so the DVD only works in back seat. Came with remote & 2 pair of headphones. The quality is OK.

prballard

Thanks for the reply. The entertainment system is rear only and doesn't work on the navi screen, even if you have one.

We don't have any kids, so I guess my wife won't be too unhappy if we don't have it.

dnb

Except Junior, right?

Actually, I think the pecking order becomes more apparent if you classify forum members using the following categories:

1. longtime members who like the TSX
2. newbies who like the TSX
3. newbies who like the TSX but don't know when to STFU
4. members who don't like the TSX

darth62

What about those of us who have the TSX, love it to death and would buy it again, but are still balanced enought to think it has some flaws (like so-so brakes, lousy tires, and a somewhat stiff ride)? What is our status here?

ClutchPerformer

Everyone hates us. :P

Edit: actually, I don't think the ride is stiff enough.

dnb

... except when you're beating up the members who hate the TSX.

prballard

Funny, Compact Sports Car Magazine called the ride too "soft". I guess it all depends upon your perspective.

ricecake

I think he does it at HAN (honda-acura.net) too...you should teach your girlfriend to drive MT. It improves the sex life greatly. many skills you can learn from a stick shift.

anyway, aren't you supposed to revise the pecking order to include the following at the top of the list:

(1) Members who posess two X chromosomes

prballard

I love the TSX's ride. Like my beloved Vigor it has 4-wheel independant double wishbone suspension.

ClutchPerformer

Your husband is a lucky man...

larchmont

Not necessarily.

But I think you just vaulted yourself to the top of the pecking order, Ricecake.

P.S. Unless it's Bondgrrl......

ricecake

lol, i was just trying to help a brother out.