I went on a TSX ride and drive monday at TX satadum in Dallas. I have to say that "I" was a little disappointed at the TSX. I dont know if it was from a lack of "behind the wheel time" or the way the car was presented. There was entirely too much class room time and not enough behind the wheel time.
I was looking for tight steering and HP on demand (like the 200hp RSX-S). My thinking was that the 200hp TSX would be close to the RSX.. Wrong answer!! The car was softer than i expected, but handled very well through the course. A little too much body roll "for me" (nothing some springs cant handle) and the acceleration wasnt as crisp as the RSX-S off the line. We did not get to drive and six speeds (only the auto tranny).
Inside you do however get a **** load of standard equipment. The new Nav system is kick ass and the stereo is way better than the RSX's. The lay out is nice but reminded me of the new Accord too much.
The cars that were on site to compair to the TSX were:
The Audi A4 CVT w/ sport pkg (real pig off the line, slow as ****) it was prolly the best handeling of the bunch. Interior was sweet looking, a little classier looking than the TSX's.
The Volvo S40, total peice of crap, poor acceleration and interior looked cheap (looked and felt like a re badged ford).
The Lexus IS300, best acceleration of the bunch, liked the leather/suede seats, gauges were different (dont know if i would like them for 4 or 5 yrs), only rear wheel drive of the bunch, this cars rear end got a little squirley during acceleration and cornering.

Over all i think the TSX is a nice car. Hopefully the 6spd will give a more spory feel (like a 4 door RSX). I have to say that the Mazda 6 is a very nice alternate to the TSX. The Mazda has a sportier ride and a V6 engine, but doesnt offer all the bells a whistles of the TSX.

New news.. I just found out from one of my sources that the TSX will start at $26990. No diff in price for the manual or the auto tranny. Only option will be the NAV system (between $2000 and $2200)

If i left anything out please ask questions.

Peace!

 

Thier goes an inexpensive TL. With a TSX reaching nearly 28k, I would imagine the TL getting bumped to at least 34k. Glad I bout when I did!

 

I definitly think the new TL will be mid-upper 30's. Just like ES300.

 

I doubt it, unless the new TL is refined twofold, because the advantage the TL has is the $ over the ES300.

 

Spoke to the dealer and he says that all they've been told about the new TL is that it will range from 32-35K.

 

$28k for a 4 cylinder? That is pretty ridiculous. I have actually been in the TSX, at the Philly Auto Show, and I thought it was very nice, but not $28k nice. I do not think that would be a very good move on Acura's part because the new TL is not coming out until the fall and if they really want to sell the TSX, it should not be stickered so closely to the TL because as we all know, the TSX is nice, but the TL is way better! And I would hope that Acura would be smart enough to know that they should not raise the price of the new TL too much, unless they are adding all-wheel drive, a 300 hp engine, and Corinthian leather. J/K about the Corinthian leather, but you get my point. We all know why we bought our TL's and it was because of its overall value. If Acura wants to keep the "best bang for the buck" mantra, adding $4k to MSRP won't do it!

 

The TSX is a sports sedan... different league than the TL. Chill out guys. I'd take one over my TL..why? it handles the hecka lot better. That's why BMWs sell like crazy..

 

Exactly, which is why if they want 35k for the next TL, I am spending just a few more and getting a 330i.

 

The $29K I spent on my 2003 TL Type S doesn't sound so bad compared to $35K for a 2004 TL or $28K for a TSX.