Would you call the TSX a luxury car? because some people i've talked to say it is and some say it isn't since it does't cost over the 35K mark.

 

Hey now, dont kill me for this, but the TSX is def not a luxury car. Honestly, the TL really isn't either. Both are in the near luxury segment of cars. Just my

 

I would classify it as a Sport-Luxury which is pretty much as close as you can get to calling it an outright Luxury car. Cars I would call Luxury would be:

Mercedes S-Class
Lexus LS
BMW 7 Series
Infiniti M
Audi A8

You see the pattern?

 

When they say on the front page for the "RSX" "Luxury at the redline" I suppose they're just saying that for the RSX for shits and giggles.

 

Isn't Luxury subjective?

 

Yes it is, but in your view is the TSX a good enough luxury car for your taste?

 

Closer to sport - near luxury I would think.

 

I will say no. I seat in my friend's 740 and his C280. The materials in the bimmer and MB (even the C class) are really nice.

 

Not quite luxury, if one has been in those MB or BMW, you know what luxury is. (let's not talk about the reliability part of it)

 

I came from an '88 4-runner. Moving up to modern features is defintely luxurious.

 

Convention does not call the TSX a luxury car. It competes in the "near-luxury" segment along with the TL (and 3-series, g35, IS, etc.)

But if you want to go against market convention and call it a luxury car, it really makes no difference to anyone but you.

But then again there are people calling their Toyota Solara "sport" coupes.

 

Coming from my so loved modded '91 Accord...

It's pretty damn luxury to me!

Tho some would say its an Accord with the leather and navi option.

Wait a sec....

 

In consumer reports they classify it as an upscale which puts it in the same catagory as some luxury cars. I consider mine a luxury car.

 

It has to do with your car background and economic status. Having never driven anything other than honda accords and civics, the TSX definitely qualifies as a luxury car in my opinion

 

Come on guys. I agree with Knox. Luxury cars the Mercedes S-Class, Lexus LS, BMW 7 Series, Infiniti M, Audi A8. There is absolutly no comparison between the tsx or the TL and any of these cars. these cars are, for the most part, larger, faster, more comfortable, and more expensive than our cars. I know, my mom has a 7 series and it is all of the above. Don't get me wrong, our cars are great, but they reside in the near luxury category (more sporty). just two more cents.....

 

lol luxury is subjective...

if you're calling a 7series luxury what is everything else??

to me luxury is something that's not necessary... like leather seats aren't necessary.. heated seats aren't necessary either.... rims/hubcaps... navigation... bluetooth... etc


so to me the TSX is a luxury car... not the MOST LUXURIOUS one... but it is luxury... go buy a base car with no power steering, no a/c... that still gets you from point a to b.... and then get back into your TSX and you'll have to admit it's luxury..

 

no, tsx isnt a luxury car, its far from luxury. Ive driven nissan, honda, toyota, MB, BMW, VW, audi.

honestly, i think TSX uses cheap plastic interior and cheap leather. easy to knock and very hollow. but i still pick one, why? i just love the looks of TSX. stylish..

 

BMW doesn't have to be 7 series, here are a few things my '03 330i has that I miss in my TSX:
adjustable lumbar support (power)
heated seat back not just bottom
3 positions to heated seats
full leather seats, not just part of it
rain sensor wipers
automatic headlights
full power passenger seat (14 way) just like driver's
real iPod connection
Bi-Xenon lights with auto level
programmable for DRL or not, your choice
programmable for auto-lock or not, your choice
a real sport steering wheel, much thicker
all windows auto one touch both ways, including sunroof (all 4 ways for that)
speed sensitive volume & wipers
8 fan speed settings (16 on my old 5 series, man now those & 7s ARE crazy luxury)
being able to open of close the center vents
park distance control (ok, it's available, I don't have it though)
3 engine choices
in fact, choices period, I think choices are good, Acura doesn't seem to think so.

all that being said there are a few things I prefer about the TSX:
mostly the very nice navigation system
in dash CD changer (though even our 2006 Civic played MP3 discs and had a PC card slot)
better center console
a tad more room overall
being able to program the available options yourself instead of having the dealer do it
being able to have dual or single climate control, very nice
being able to turn off the climate control with one button

both are nice cars but I think Acura could have done a bit more, even if they had to offer some options.

 

acura is not quite up there with the big boys yet......

 

I'd classify it as "near luxury"... definitely not as luxurious as some M-B's, BMWs or even Lexus, but that is also a price tag issue. The TSX comes in under 30K, so you can't expect all the same lux features as some 3 series that would go for 10K more...

 

worst thread ever. Whats next, Are Hondas still Imports even though they are made in the states?

 

i consider the TSX a "Luxury Sports Sedan"

I agree that Luxury cars are the big dogs like the bmw 7 series, mercedes s class, audi a8, etc.

 

Thanks for reminding me off all the things I miss about my 330ci! Dont forget memory seats for driver, with 3 memory settings, SMG transmission (which pwns manual and automatic, best transmission I have ever, ever used), Harmon Kard. 12 speaker option....Loudness, no need to upgrade.

I think with lux, you get options, the mere fact you could have two choices of Black exterior with grey interior, black, tan, camel, camel with black, or even red Every car you could select the leather options. Thats lux to me I suppose is having those kind of choices. The problem is, the 07 335's can cost almost 20K more than the 07 tsx depending on the options. I think Acura will figure this out, as they have started to do this sort of with the RL

 

I thought luxury cars were Bentley and Rolls Royce?

Too subjective. When I was dirt poor in college, I thought a new Civic was luxury.

 

i agree with you. i think acura in general is "entry level luxury"

it's just not quite there yet. they could do a few minor things to put it there though. for me it would be improving the leather quality. improving the interior noise reduction, and using things like real wood. i'm not saying these things are all important to me in a car, but they are pretty much imperatives for me to consider it luxury. i'd also like to see a more independent platform for the acuras vs hondas.

 

so an automatic with power steering is a luxury car?

let's face it, some things have become fairly standard that used to be luxury options because it has filtered down to the less expensive cars. power windows used to be a big deal.

the TSX is certainly above many cars, but to me it's not a luxury car, but close to it. the cheaper leather and cheaper interior parts to not scream luxury to me. but i love my car. it's a value for sure!

here's wiki's definition:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luxury_car

 

I voted closest you can get before luxury. Honestly, while the car has some very nice appointments and I love it, I think it's too stiffly sprung to be a true luxury car. I tend to think of luxury cars as being softer-riding.

Sport sedan is a better description, IMO, and I wouldn't have it any other way.

 

Luxury Cars Arent Sold As Honda Accords In Europe!!!

End Of Thread.

 

And you are?

 

voted for near-luxury.

but to me, it's luxurious and sporty. that, to me, is an awesome combination given our tsx's value and price.

but "luxury" is all subjective. i consider my dad's e class to be luxurious. at the same time, my little cousins think the tsx is. i think the g35 and is are luxurious car. so it's all subjective.

 

Luxury cars also shouldn't be used as taxis in Europe either.

 

just cause they like to ride in style in their taxi's doesnt mean it's no good!

 

so then if it's not luxury, what would you call it? it's not an econobox for sure. Just a a regular sports sedan then?

 

It most certainly is, I looked at, test drove and considered many other luxury cars before choosing my TSX.

It just depends on whom you ask, you will get many conflicting answers & views.

I am very happy with my luxury car, I wouldn't want one that costs twice or thrice as much, even if I could afford them. I think the term Luxury Sport Sedan is the best description of our wonderful vehicles.

My

 

btw, taxis in paris are mb E-Class sedans....... just throwing it out there.

 

my vote's for the "Are Big Macs with the extra special sauce more luxurious than Arby's prime rib"

 

i still agree with wiki's definition completely, which rules out our tsx:


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luxury_car

 

Thanks for posting up the link twice for those of us that didn't catch it the first time...


but according to your link the TSX would fall into Entry Level Luxury according to it's price range, a TSX with Navi defintiely falls into the range according to the wiki entry..

also according to the wiki entry Acura is a Luxury car manufacturer... i guess you only agree with parts of the entry then... not completely like you stated here...

 

also according to this link from your precious wiki , it's entry-level luxury...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acura_TSX

 

you're welcome.

and if you saw my post: