Would you do it again?
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I have owned my TSX for less than one month, but from what I can tell, it's a "keeper." And, please know that I have had the pleasure of owning several great cars, each one (with only one exception . . . a FIAT) better than the one that came before.
Answer: Yes, decidedly.
Answer: Yes, decidedly.
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From: Toronto
I love my TSX and will have it for quite some time. Although, after I got stuck twice this weekend in snow (even with snow tires) at my cottage, the SH-AWD RDX is looking pretty attractive. Of course, an SH-AWD turbo TSX would be better. 
Originally Posted by frescagod
i never understood people who said this.....did you just walk to the dealer, say "i'll pay $28,000 for a new TSX," sign the paperwork while they washed/detailed it, and then drive off without taking it for a test drive? you obviously knew things such as HP, torque, and curb weight, so you had at least an idea of the car's capabilities, but why wouldn't you take it for a test drive first? i don't know about you, but i insisted on taking the car on the highway on the test drive, and the salesman gladly obliged.
not trying to be mean, just a little confused, i guess.
not trying to be mean, just a little confused, i guess.
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From: Northern California
Finally found my true love. The car is perfect after 1 month of ownership and is exactly what I wanted after ditching a 2003 BMW 325i, which was nice but rather unfaithful. Adequate power, good handling, nice luxury, good mileage, good all around car that will be a keeper for a long time.
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Even with the numerous inconveniences (e.g., rattles and such), there really is no other car out there that offers the combination of features, quality, brand name and service quite like the A-TSX. Especially at this price.
eh....85%
The caveat, though, is that the new 3-series was not released at the time of purchase (09/2004).
eh....85%
The caveat, though, is that the new 3-series was not released at the time of purchase (09/2004).
Still Lovin my 06
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From: West Orange, NJ
Originally Posted by gt0279a
I had an 04 and loved it, my only regret was not getting the Nav.
So I got an 06 and love it as well, my only problem is some personal & famliy issues are forcing me to sell it.
So I got an 06 and love it as well, my only problem is some personal & famliy issues are forcing me to sell it.
Suzuka Master
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From: Cincinnati, OH
I've had my TSX since June 2003 and I would probably do it again. I love all the mods I've done to the car and it handles better than the BMW I would've bought, but for less money. I also like the rarity of the TSX (less and less rare everyday of course). What I do not like about the TSX is the service, which is why I do most of it myself. It sometimes feels like I'm inconveniencing them.
10th Gear
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moda_way .......... Just a quick thread hijack. I'm looking to buy in the Cinti area later this year. When you refer to service I assume you are referring to a dealership. Which one do you work with and what are your impressions of the dealers in Cincinnati? THX
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From: Cincinnati, OH
Originally Posted by tsxspike
moda_way .......... Just a quick thread hijack. I'm looking to buy in the Cinti area later this year. When you refer to service I assume you are referring to a dealership. Which one do you work with and what are your impressions of the dealers in Cincinnati? THX
Again, anytime I've had to bring my car in for a defect, they fixed the issue for me, but the service manager has a job to do, I just don't like it to be so obvious to me. If there was a defect to be fixed, I was either given a loaner or a rental at no cost to me. Guess the point is, when I bought the Acura I was expecting Lexus service. I'd say I'm about 75-80% satisfied with their service.
I also had an unusual clear coat chipping issue and they fixed it, but I had to jump on their paint shop b/c the paint job (though perfect in color) had 1 drip and a few fish eyes.
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I may be fat but I'm slow
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From: Arlington Heights, IL
Originally Posted by Tireguy
Knowing what you know now, would you still have bought the TSX(assuming you already own one)? Post how long you've owned the car as that may be a factor and if you would still purchase a TSX.
As for me I've had mine for 20 months and I am 80% sure I would do it all again knowing what I know now, 20% of me feels the S2000 would have been more fun
As for me I've had mine for 20 months and I am 80% sure I would do it all again knowing what I know now, 20% of me feels the S2000 would have been more fun
However, had I bought the S2k, I'm fairly certain I would have cursed that decision too, based on tire life, space, winter driving, long trips, etc, and would have wished I had bought the TSX.
The only logical solution would be to have BOTH. It may come down, in 2008, to whether to upgrade to a new TSX (hopefully a 2.3T) or to keep my '04 and buy a used S2000 to go with it. I'm confident the TSX will still be in great shape and have many miles of life left in it at that point.
I think a garage with a TSX and an S2000 would be about the best combination a working stiff like me could ever hope for, especially since the gf/future wife drives a Jeep SUV for when I need something more boring and practical than the TSX.
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From: Toronto, Canada
Originally Posted by HondaGuy347
The only logical solution would be to have BOTH. It may come down, in 2008, to whether to upgrade to a new TSX (hopefully a 2.3T) or to keep my '04 and buy a used S2000 to go with it. I'm confident the TSX will still be in great shape and have many miles of life left in it at that point.
I'm in the exact same boat. Its been my dream for a few years now to own a S2K as a weekend toy. But the 08 TSX MAY be to good to pass up. I guess we'll see.
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From: Toronto
Originally Posted by dom
I'm in the exact same boat. Its been my dream for a few years now to own a S2K as a weekend toy. But the 08 TSX MAY be to good to pass up. I guess we'll see.
Still Lovin my 06
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From: West Orange, NJ
Originally Posted by ianS
Me too! 10 yr ago, my original plan is to save up and get a Miata as a weekend car but a baby ruin all my plan. Then 4 yr later when the S2000 debut, my plan was back to live again, but my target became S2000. 4yr ago when I planned to put down deposit on a S2000, my wife hold me off and ask am I really have chance to have fun on my weekend car? since our 2nd baby was on the way! Now I have to ride my kids to school everyday and ride them to learn piano, dancing, drawing, this & that ... on the weekend. If I buy the S2000, it won't be my weekend car! it will become my long weekend car!
thank god you woke up and changed your dream to the s2000. i'm no fan of the miata matchbox car.
What Would Don Draper Do?
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From: Houston
bought my '05 tsx in jan. 2005.
if i had to buy again now, i'd still go with the tsx. i don't think it'd be my first choice or preference, but frankly, it's the best value for what my budget is and what i'm want in a car.
that said, i am sooo happy and grateful with my tsx after one year and 3 days of ownership.
if i had to buy again now, i'd still go with the tsx. i don't think it'd be my first choice or preference, but frankly, it's the best value for what my budget is and what i'm want in a car.
that said, i am sooo happy and grateful with my tsx after one year and 3 days of ownership.
Racer
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From: Atlanta
Originally Posted by bradykp
selling? damn man, sorry to hear that. i hope you can recoup most of the purchase price. you probably haven't even put many miles on it yet.
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From: NM
Originally Posted by HondaGuy347
I regret that I didn't buy the S2000, which is what I REALLY wanted, but I wussed out and bought practical. Now it looks like it will be a while before I can buy an S2000. [snip ...]
Bottom line is "coulda/ shoulda bought the S2000" so I could enjoy the commute all the more. The somewhat portly nature of the TSX is bothersome; for my tastes, the closer something is to a go-kart, the more I like it.
And what the heck is going on with that weird dude from Albania or where ever it is that apparently has hacked my login here, posting odd crap about cabbages and beets, and totally confusing certain poor hapless denizens of this forum? Am to the make me mad at frontwise exceeds turn soon, you know? Har. Sharp as a rubber mallet ...
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If I had to do it again, i would have saved up for a couple of more months and bought the TL. I really need a bigger car with just getting married and thinking about a family in a couple of years, it would be nicer to have a larger car. Not to mention that I just like the TL more than the TSX really. But at the time I bought the TSX, I really could not afford the TL. That has changed and I will probably get one once I pay off the TSX.
I bought an '04 in April 2003.
I bought an '04 in April 2003.
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From: Cincinnati, OH
Originally Posted by wiz
If I had to do it again, i would have saved up for a couple of more months and bought the TL. I really need a bigger car with just getting married and thinking about a family in a couple of years, it would be nicer to have a larger car. Not to mention that I just like the TL more than the TSX really. But at the time I bought the TSX, I really could not afford the TL. That has changed and I will probably get one once I pay off the TSX.
I bought an '04 in April 2003.
I bought an '04 in April 2003.
Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by Tireguy
Knowing what you know now, would you still have bought the TSX(assuming you already own one)? Post how long you've owned the car as that may be a factor and if you would still purchase a TSX.
As for me I've had mine for 20 months and I am 80% sure I would do it all again knowing what I know now, 20% of me feels the S2000 would have been more fun
As for me I've had mine for 20 months and I am 80% sure I would do it all again knowing what I know now, 20% of me feels the S2000 would have been more fun
It's my second TSX (04 and 05). I will probably get a 07 next year. I love this car. It make a really nice daily driver (winter driver as well).
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She said: it's GINORMOUS!
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i love my TSX as a great daily driver. my next choice is a toss up between the RDX and 2nd gen TSX (assuming 2.3T I4 w/AWD), but most likely a 2nd gen TSX! i truly love owning honda's 4-cyl engines.
also, i agree with everyones love for the S2000. once i close on my house with a 2 car garage...guess what's also going in there.
also, i agree with everyones love for the S2000. once i close on my house with a 2 car garage...guess what's also going in there.
