neuronbob

I have now had my TL-P for just over 10 000 miles and wanted to share my thoughts. I still look forward to driving my car, more so than any other car I've owned other than my first car, a '82 Honda Civic DX.

Pluses:
1. VTEC. I hit it every day and love the sound, and the rush as I beat every other car in traffic to 80 mph. Like most Honda engines, this engine lives to be revved.
2. Fun to drive even with the base suspension (see below for minuses, though). It handles well except for body roll and some squat at acceleration/braking; those will be fixed shortly.
3. CD changer.
4. Comfortable seats. I know others have issues with TL-P seats, but I like them fine. If anything, they can be adjusted *too* much to suit most body types.
5. Eerily quiet even at 80 mph except for (1) below.
6. Good looks. In profile, it even reminds me of a BMW 5-series.
7. 225 hp. Good enough for me. 35 extra hp would be nice, but what I have gets me to 60 mph pretty fast.
8. Gas mileage on the freeway--Better than I expected for this car.
Too many more pluses to list...

Minuses:
1. I developed the infamous moonroof squeak, noticeable when I drive on bumps, about 2000 miles ago. I plan to go to the dealer to have this fixed as you all have suggested.
2. Suspension not firm enough, tires not sticky enough, too much body roll in turns. This will be partially fixed next week when I put my TL-S wheels and Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires, and in two weeks when my Comptech springs on. I'm also considering sways but will decide after my current plan is complete.
3. Need more radio controls on the steering wheel.
4. More bass for the stereo. The stereo's OK, just need slightly more bass.
5. Tranny worries.

Comments?

thomas_rp

I also have a TL-P. I agree with everything except

>Eerily quiet even at 80 mph except for (1) below.

1) I get wind noise > 60 mph on both driver and passenger side

2) Radio reception sucks big time...

-Tom