TSX feminine?
06-23-2006, 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by jayi41
I mean I thought to myself "shit these bitches are making me feel like I drive a convertible beetle with daisy rims".
And hey, chicks dig it that's great! Additionally, the 06 wheels have really grown on me. Compared to other OEM wheels, they are actually quite nice. Noticing them on other 06's, they really throw off the reflections while rolling
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06-23-2006, 08:34 PM
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Damn.......I am 100% SURE it is a WOMAN'S car due to my previous cars - which have all turned out to be chick cars:
-89 Civic Hatch
-93 Civic Hatch
-93 Prelude Vtec
-99 Civic SI
-98 Jetta
-04 Jeep Liberty
-06 TSX (on order)
I came to grips with the fact that I love chick cars long ago......does not bother me.
-89 Civic Hatch
-93 Civic Hatch
-93 Prelude Vtec
-99 Civic SI
-98 Jetta
-04 Jeep Liberty
-06 TSX (on order)
I came to grips with the fact that I love chick cars long ago......does not bother me.
06-23-2006, 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by MrChad
Some of the coolest cars ever made (IMO) came in the optional color pink. For example, if you were the proud owner of say a 1970 Hemi 'Cuda in Panther Pink (aka pepto bismal pink) you would be one wealthy SOB. 1970's gay color is today's 401k plan in this example.
Some dude likely ordered up a pink Mopar E-body in the 70's got laughed at by everyone in the hood, and if he kept till the '90s likely sold it for $500,000 to 1-mil easy.
Yes this is rare example, just shows colors and cars are fads.
And what's so wrong with a baby blue Miata?
Some dude likely ordered up a pink Mopar E-body in the 70's got laughed at by everyone in the hood, and if he kept till the '90s likely sold it for $500,000 to 1-mil easy.
Yes this is rare example, just shows colors and cars are fads.
And what's so wrong with a baby blue Miata?
It's hard to make any color Hemi a "chick" car in the stereotypical sense. And as for the baby blue miata, just using it to illustrate my point.
06-23-2006, 10:11 PM
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Honestly do you really care if the guy driving next to you on the road thinks you have a girl car?
You can just laugh and assure yourself that you made a solid purchase in the ACURA.
After all when you are bitching cause you have to replace the water pump and timing belt, just remember those ruff rugged guys who bought the American muscle car will be spending thousands on costly engine repairs, and trying to keep their car running.
I don't at all think the TSX was a bad purchase.
After all its a long ass way from a minivan.
You can just laugh and assure yourself that you made a solid purchase in the ACURA.
After all when you are bitching cause you have to replace the water pump and timing belt, just remember those ruff rugged guys who bought the American muscle car will be spending thousands on costly engine repairs, and trying to keep their car running.
I don't at all think the TSX was a bad purchase.
After all its a long ass way from a minivan.
06-23-2006, 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
Again with the "kids"...YOU'RE 29!! You're younger than some of the people in this discussion. Knock it off. You sound like an idiot when you do it...
Same s*** when he insulted Jason about his Sponsor decals. He definitely doesn't act his age. Doubt he's even 29. Like I said before, if he's 29, he's got some growing up to do.
And if you're going to complain about how feminine the TSX, sell your car and go buy yourself something else because everyone else thinks likewise.
06-23-2006, 10:49 PM
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I think when people call the TSX a girl's car because it is designed kinda similar to the TL and since the TL is bigger it makes the TSX look like a girl car. I see a 50/50 drivers of the TSX and TL as far as the G35 coupe I kinda get annoyed when I see a chick driving that.
06-23-2006, 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by EuRTSX
Same s*** when he insulted Jason about his Sponsor decals. He definitely doesn't act his age. Doubt he's even 29. Like I said before, if he's 29, he's got some growing up to do.
And if you're going to complain about how feminine the TSX, sell your car and go buy yourself something else because everyone else thinks likewise.
And if you're going to complain about how feminine the TSX, sell your car and go buy yourself something else because everyone else thinks likewise.
06-23-2006, 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by feelgood13
go sell your tsx that your bank owns and buy yourself a personality. youre nothing but a mindless coat tail rider.
Grow up. Thanks.
06-23-2006, 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by subdued
and finally:
Acura TSX owner demographics:
* 50 percent male
* Median age 43 years
* 60 percent married
* 78 percent college educated
* $86,000 median household income
..hmm I wonder what the other 50% is?
Acura TSX owner demographics:
* 50 percent male
* Median age 43 years
* 60 percent married
* 78 percent college educated
* $86,000 median household income
..hmm I wonder what the other 50% is?
06-23-2006, 11:13 PM
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Whatever...I picked the TSX girls car or not...but my wife really liked it after she saw but had no idea what a TSX was prior. Besides...she's still hell-bent on getting a Murano.
06-23-2006, 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
Unless you're driving a baby blue Mazda Miata, a lime green VW Beetle, or a pink mini, I really don't think it should really matter what other people think about your car. The TSX really doesn't strike most people as being particularly masculine or feminine. And honestly, if you're concerned that you bought a "feminine" car, perhaps you should think carefully about just how comfortable you really are with your masculinity...
06-24-2006, 06:06 PM
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True the TSX doesn't have very aggresive styling, but that can be changed. I didn't do much to my car so far, only a drop and body kit, and I think the girly image is gone for the most part.
06-24-2006, 09:24 PM
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Not that anyone asked me, but... I tend to put a bit of a feminine persona on my cars anyway... so, maybe I'm not the best person to ask.
To me, though, the car has nice sleek body lines to it. I prefer the front-end of the '04 and '05 models to the '06, but that's probably just me. (I have an '04, so I guess I'm biased! hehe) To me, what they did with the lower front fascia (for the fog lights) kind of busied-up the look of the front end. I preferred the look of the fake, non-functional air vents to the lines and angles they created to put the fog lights down there.
Speaking of the front-end, to me, the way the headlights and grille come together, it has a bit of aggressive 'scowl' to it. I wouldn't call that particular feminine OR masculine, as I've seen members of both sexes get similar looks on their faces.
For me, my TSX will always be a girl... Most days, I call her Angel... and I'm ok with that. Who cares what other people think?
To me, though, the car has nice sleek body lines to it. I prefer the front-end of the '04 and '05 models to the '06, but that's probably just me. (I have an '04, so I guess I'm biased! hehe) To me, what they did with the lower front fascia (for the fog lights) kind of busied-up the look of the front end. I preferred the look of the fake, non-functional air vents to the lines and angles they created to put the fog lights down there.
Speaking of the front-end, to me, the way the headlights and grille come together, it has a bit of aggressive 'scowl' to it. I wouldn't call that particular feminine OR masculine, as I've seen members of both sexes get similar looks on their faces.
For me, my TSX will always be a girl... Most days, I call her Angel... and I'm ok with that. Who cares what other people think?
06-24-2006, 09:59 PM
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many males, i'd say 99% of those that name their cars, give them female names.
lets use this cheesy movie for example:
* 1 1999 Aston Martin DB7 - Mary
* 2 1962 Aston Martin DB1 - Barbara
* 3 1999 Bentley Arnage - Lindsey
* 4 1999 Bentley Azure - Laura
* 5 1964 Bentley Continental - Alma
* 6 1959 Cadillac El Dorado - Madeline
* 7 1958 Cadillac El Dorado Brougham - Patricia
* 8 1999 Cadillac Escalade - Carol
* 9 2000 Cadillac El Dorado ETC (El Dorado Touring Coupe) - Daniela
* 10 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible - Stefanie
* 11 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 - Erin
* 12 1953 Chevrolet Corvette - Pamela
* 13 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Big Block - Stacey
* 14 2000 Ford F350 4x4 modified pick-up - Anne
* 15 1971 DeTomaso Pantera - Kate
* 16 1969 Dodge Daytona - Vanessa
* 17 1998 Dodge Viper Coupe GTS - Denise
* 18 1995 Ferrari 355 B - Diane
* 19 1997 Ferrari 355 F1 - Iris
* 20 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB4 - Nadine
* 21 1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello - Angelina
* 22 1987 Ferrari Testarosa - Rose
* 23 1956 Ford T-Bird - Susan
* 24 2000 GMC Yukon - Megan
* 25 1999 HumVee 2-Door Pickup - Tracy
* 26 1999 Infiniti Q45 - Rachel
* 27 1994 Jaguar XJ 220 - Bernadene
* 28 1999 Jaguar XK8 Coupe - Deborah
* 29 1990 Lamborghini Diablo - Gina
* 30 1999 Lexus LS 400 - Hillary
* 31 1999 Lincoln Navigator - Kimberley
* 32 1957 Mercedes Benz 300 SL/Gullwing - Dorothy
* 33 1999 Mercedes Benz CL 500 - Donna
* 34 1999 Mercedes Benz S 600 - Samantha
* 35 1998 Mercedes Benz SL 600 - Ellen
* 36 1950 Mercury Custom - Gabriela
* 37 1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda - Shannon
* 38 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner - Jessica
* 39 1965 Pontiac GTO - Sharon
* 40 1999 Porsche 996 - Tina
* 41 2000 Porsche Boxster - Marsha
* 42 1961 Porsche Speedster - Natalie
* 43 1988 Porsche 959 - Virginia
* 44 1997 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo - Tanya
* 45 2000 Rolls Royce Stretch Limousine - Grace
* 46 1966 Shelby AC Cobra - Ashley
* 47 1967 Shelby Mustang GT 500 - Eleanor
* 48 2000 Toyota Landcruiser - Cathy
* 49 1998 Toyota Supra Turbo - Lynn
* 50 2000 Volvo Turbo Wagon R - Lisa
so i ask you, what's in a name?
lets use this cheesy movie for example:
* 1 1999 Aston Martin DB7 - Mary
* 2 1962 Aston Martin DB1 - Barbara
* 3 1999 Bentley Arnage - Lindsey
* 4 1999 Bentley Azure - Laura
* 5 1964 Bentley Continental - Alma
* 6 1959 Cadillac El Dorado - Madeline
* 7 1958 Cadillac El Dorado Brougham - Patricia
* 8 1999 Cadillac Escalade - Carol
* 9 2000 Cadillac El Dorado ETC (El Dorado Touring Coupe) - Daniela
* 10 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible - Stefanie
* 11 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 - Erin
* 12 1953 Chevrolet Corvette - Pamela
* 13 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Big Block - Stacey
* 14 2000 Ford F350 4x4 modified pick-up - Anne
* 15 1971 DeTomaso Pantera - Kate
* 16 1969 Dodge Daytona - Vanessa
* 17 1998 Dodge Viper Coupe GTS - Denise
* 18 1995 Ferrari 355 B - Diane
* 19 1997 Ferrari 355 F1 - Iris
* 20 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB4 - Nadine
* 21 1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello - Angelina
* 22 1987 Ferrari Testarosa - Rose
* 23 1956 Ford T-Bird - Susan
* 24 2000 GMC Yukon - Megan
* 25 1999 HumVee 2-Door Pickup - Tracy
* 26 1999 Infiniti Q45 - Rachel
* 27 1994 Jaguar XJ 220 - Bernadene
* 28 1999 Jaguar XK8 Coupe - Deborah
* 29 1990 Lamborghini Diablo - Gina
* 30 1999 Lexus LS 400 - Hillary
* 31 1999 Lincoln Navigator - Kimberley
* 32 1957 Mercedes Benz 300 SL/Gullwing - Dorothy
* 33 1999 Mercedes Benz CL 500 - Donna
* 34 1999 Mercedes Benz S 600 - Samantha
* 35 1998 Mercedes Benz SL 600 - Ellen
* 36 1950 Mercury Custom - Gabriela
* 37 1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda - Shannon
* 38 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner - Jessica
* 39 1965 Pontiac GTO - Sharon
* 40 1999 Porsche 996 - Tina
* 41 2000 Porsche Boxster - Marsha
* 42 1961 Porsche Speedster - Natalie
* 43 1988 Porsche 959 - Virginia
* 44 1997 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo - Tanya
* 45 2000 Rolls Royce Stretch Limousine - Grace
* 46 1966 Shelby AC Cobra - Ashley
* 47 1967 Shelby Mustang GT 500 - Eleanor
* 48 2000 Toyota Landcruiser - Cathy
* 49 1998 Toyota Supra Turbo - Lynn
* 50 2000 Volvo Turbo Wagon R - Lisa
so i ask you, what's in a name?
06-25-2006, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Black_6spd
The same authority that makes comments like these.
:ghey:
I think the formost authority's credibility has to be questioned.
:ghey:
I think the formost authority's credibility has to be questioned.
06-25-2006, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by jayi41
also about the styling being feminine... i just dont see it? i mean to me the sharp lines on the TSX are pretty neutral and not really leaning one way or another in terms of manly/feminine. (as opposed to something really bubbly like a beetle or a mini )
Which is why i asked the question as to why others would think it was feminine. I guess i was curious if someone was going to point out something i never thought of like the lights or the wheels or the grill ect..ect.. that led them to believe it was girly.
either way thanks for everyones feedback.
Which is why i asked the question as to why others would think it was feminine. I guess i was curious if someone was going to point out something i never thought of like the lights or the wheels or the grill ect..ect.. that led them to believe it was girly.
either way thanks for everyones feedback.
If you see a woman driving a GT3, does that make it a chick car? I think not. It just means she's got good taste
06-25-2006, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by feelgood13
the size of it has a lot to do with it - the car is tiny. its a four banger. doors have no accent/lines. fogs. i cant put a definitive finger on it.
06-25-2006, 02:04 PM
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i get that "TSX is a woman's car" from one person at work; the rest think it's just flat out sexy. and it is. look at its smooth styling; nice and curvy, nothing really disproportionate.
how about, if you own an AT, it's a woman's car, but if you drive the 6spd, it's a MAN's car, baby. because real men don't drive automatics.
how about, if you own an AT, it's a woman's car, but if you drive the 6spd, it's a MAN's car, baby. because real men don't drive automatics.
06-25-2006, 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by frescagod
i get that "TSX is a woman's car" from one person at work; the rest think it's just flat out sexy. and it is. look at its smooth styling; nice and curvy, nothing really disproportionate.
how about, if you own an AT, it's a woman's car, but if you drive the 6spd, it's a MAN's car, baby. because real men don't drive automatics.
how about, if you own an AT, it's a woman's car, but if you drive the 6spd, it's a MAN's car, baby. because real men don't drive automatics.
06-25-2006, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by feelgood13
well if that's the case, youre the foolish man for paying the exact same amount for your lower cost manual as the AT owners paid for theirs.
again with the misinformation...TSX manual uses a magnesium transmission casing, which is expensive. From what I have heard, the TSX manual transmission actually costs about the same to produce as the automatic.
06-25-2006, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
again with the misinformation...TSX manual uses a magnesium transmission casing, which is expensive. From what I have heard, the TSX manual transmission actually costs about the same to produce as the automatic.
06-25-2006, 03:00 PM
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some girl comment that my car is funky...girl shouldn't drive it ..=_=|||
didn't know wat to say...i guess it meant in a good way.....cuz at first she is like wow that's what you drive? cool ...
didn't know wat to say...i guess it meant in a good way.....cuz at first she is like wow that's what you drive? cool ...
06-25-2006, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by feelgood13
i would imagine this would be one of their bullet points on acura.com if the the transmission was so high tech.
Take about 2 secs and type "TSX magnesium" into google. It's not a great selling point because unless you understand the purpose of using magnesium, it just sounds different, not better.
06-25-2006, 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by feelgood13
well if that's the case, youre the foolish man for paying the exact same amount for your lower cost manual as the AT owners paid for theirs.
06-25-2006, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
Take about 2 secs and type "TSX magnesium" into google. It's not a great selling point because unless you understand the purpose of using magnesium, it just sounds different, not better.
06-25-2006, 07:18 PM
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your google skills leave much to be desired.
..." Although the raw product is more expensive than steel or aluminum (magnesium die castings are about $1/lb. more than even costly aluminum) the price of magnesium on world markets has been dropping.
Early this year, influenced by Russian and Chinese production, prices reportedly dipped almost 20%.
Over the past several years, the need to keep ahead of mounting pressures for improved fuel economy has prompted automakers to examine magnesium more closely.
The Big Three have been especially active, according to Hydro Magnesium, a division of Norway-based Norsk Hydro AS. Applications include steering wheels, steering column brackets and retainers, alternator brackets, headlight retainers, ABS mounting brackets, transfer cases, air bag housings, electronic housings, valve covers, sunroof assemblies and instrument panel (I/P) cross-car supports.
Hydro Magnesium has been working with automakers worldwide in advanced product design to develop further applications for seat brackets, door frames and front-end grille opening reinforcements, the latter already in production on the Audi A8 and BMW 7 series.
Two new applications involve the Mercedes-Benz SLK convertible: a magnesium fuel tank cover and retractable roof components. Other applications coming include underbody structural components, transmission cases, oil pans and valve covers."
..." Although the raw product is more expensive than steel or aluminum (magnesium die castings are about $1/lb. more than even costly aluminum) the price of magnesium on world markets has been dropping.
Early this year, influenced by Russian and Chinese production, prices reportedly dipped almost 20%.
Over the past several years, the need to keep ahead of mounting pressures for improved fuel economy has prompted automakers to examine magnesium more closely.
The Big Three have been especially active, according to Hydro Magnesium, a division of Norway-based Norsk Hydro AS. Applications include steering wheels, steering column brackets and retainers, alternator brackets, headlight retainers, ABS mounting brackets, transfer cases, air bag housings, electronic housings, valve covers, sunroof assemblies and instrument panel (I/P) cross-car supports.
Hydro Magnesium has been working with automakers worldwide in advanced product design to develop further applications for seat brackets, door frames and front-end grille opening reinforcements, the latter already in production on the Audi A8 and BMW 7 series.
Two new applications involve the Mercedes-Benz SLK convertible: a magnesium fuel tank cover and retractable roof components. Other applications coming include underbody structural components, transmission cases, oil pans and valve covers."
06-25-2006, 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by fuckleberry
I swear 90% of the other TSX drivers I have seen have been women, rather mature women.
I'm now so used to it it doesn't faze me no more. (used to be "WTF !? another one ???!!!")
So to me, I've surrendered to that "fact" -
it is a "womens car"
I'm now so used to it it doesn't faze me no more. (used to be "WTF !? another one ???!!!")
So to me, I've surrendered to that "fact" -
it is a "womens car"
Even on campus of the 5 TSX's only two were driven by males.
Now in chicago I've seen 1 TSX so far with a male driver... mainly older women.
06-25-2006, 07:41 PM
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http://www.magnesium.com/w3/data-bank/index.php?mgw=173
a more in-depth look at cost/performance analysis of mag vs other metals
a more in-depth look at cost/performance analysis of mag vs other metals
06-26-2006, 01:33 AM
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Sometimes people will give you a hard time about your car no matter what you drive....
So to prove to everyone that your car is masculine you could always get bumpernuts...
So to prove to everyone that your car is masculine you could always get bumpernuts...
06-26-2006, 01:38 AM
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Originally Posted by pdp
http://www.magnesium.com/w3/data-bank/index.php?mgw=173
a more in-depth look at cost/performance analysis of mag vs other metals
a more in-depth look at cost/performance analysis of mag vs other metals
06-26-2006, 02:47 AM
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
Unless you're driving a baby blue Mazda Miata, a lime green VW Beetle, or a pink mini, I really don't think it should really matter what other people think about your car. The TSX really doesn't strike most people as being particularly masculine or feminine. And honestly, if you're concerned that you bought a "feminine" car, perhaps you should think carefully about just how comfortable you really are with your masculinity...BTW, Ellakameleon, cool pic for the avatar.
I agree, it's all in the owner. They make so many aftermarket parts for the TSX you can make look anyway you want.