Duke05

Anyone own a 2012 or 2013 TSX v-6? How does it handle and the performance of it? Any reply would be grateful. Thinking of buying one.

opboarding

The V6 is fantastic. Buy it immediately.

Simba91102

If you're seriously interested, you should drive both. The 4 cylinder will feel a little lighter on its feet (the car's platform was engineered for 4 cylinder power, with the V-6 added only to try and broaden the cars appeal in the US), though of course less powerful. You will feel the extra weight of the V-6 over the front wheels, and at the gas station too. I'd be a little concerned about resale (but that's me), since the target audience for the TSX is mostly more concerned with fuel mileage than the power of the V-6 (here, we represent a very small sliver of those that drive the car, with V-6 drivers an even more rare class). The larger engine does have more power, so it's up to you to decide on the trade off. Also, you'll have a much wider pool to chose from for the 4 cylinder cars, as the V-6 was/is a very slow seller and you're unlikely to find but a few (or even just one or two) available for sale. But drive both of the cars.

mrgold35

I really like the body style of the TSX compared to the TL. Depending on mileage, you can find V-6 TSX about the same price as 3.5L TLs. Unless you really love the body style of TSX and want more power without buying a supercharger. I think Acura priced the TSX V-6 too high to make people move toward the 3.5L TL. Used V-6 TSX is priced a little better compared to new.

I've had my 06 TSX for almost 8 years and haven't regretted one day of having her. If you are going to keep your car for a long time, go for the version you are going to look forward to driving everyday like I did.

evo9

I own a Black 2013 V6 TSX. Coming from a Y2K Accord V6, there was no way I'd even consider the 4cyl TSX. As for handling in comparison to my V6 accord coupe. The TSX V6 out handle it in every department! From sheer acceleration, to braking & maneuvering over the tarmac. I'm getting 26 MPG from my 3.5L TSX. My old 3.0L Accord was getting me 24.5 MPG.

musty hustla

Why is this in problems and fixes? LOL

I chose my V6 for the power. It can cruise and accelerate with ease. The Acura v6 are tuned more aggressively than the Honda (at least in 2012 when I drove the Accord V6).

However I'm not sure if the TSX V6 is "faster" than the manual 2.4. I think I saw a review in which the 2.4 did 60 in 5.5sec with a manual and the quarter in 14.0sec. I bet the manual 2.4 gets much better mileage too.

CGTSX2004

iTrader: (1)

Moved to the right place.

The TSX V-6 is more nose-heavy than the 2.4L I4 and the handling reflects that. It is definitely quicker in a straight line, but the handling of the I4 model, especially with the manual transmission, which sheds another 50 or so pounds over the automatic, is much more spritely.

You just have to decide what is more important to you -- straight line performance vs sharper handling.

rawger

If you want whichever is the fastest, V6 no question.

If you care about the MPG and handling, I4.

I was okay with the 4 because it felt peppy enough for me. The V6 would have hauled ass, but I'm okay with the power in the 4. Plus it's less time at the pump. Probably one of the best sounding 4 bangers out there. I took a friend for a ride after I got mine and he said it sounded like a 6. Throw in a CAI and call it a day.

Charter23

The V6 rocks and I get a twisted satisfaction out of pulling in front of TSX's on the highway and slowing down enough so they can see my V6 badge...I know they have buyer's remorse!

In all seriousness though, I've only seen one other V6 in the 14 months I've owned mine. I like that.

atsx1313

i have never seen 2011-2014 TSX V6s in Los Angeles areas... are they more rare and expensive to own?

opboarding

They are a decent amount more money over the i4. That added with how close they are priced to a base TL, most people will choose the TL. When I bought mine the dealer kept bringing that up and wanted to sell me a TL. This was back when they had the huge beak so I said no way.

SleEper_Cu2

i owned a 2010 i4 .... had an intake, testpipe...mufflers....reflash and tune.... i loved it... it was pretty fast and fun to drive, i had a sway bar so it handled pretty nicely also. unfortunately i had an accident last oct ... i was on the market for a bit then came across this tsx V6.... and as soon as i test drove the car i fell in love with it.... it had a different feel to it... suspension is a bit lower and (stock vs stock) and a bit stiffer to accommodate the extra power... handles great and it takes off when it has to.... i have an intake and magnaflow mufflers in the car right now.... sounds like a muscle car when i rev it.... i've raced modded 4G sh-awd TL and beat them from a stand still and rolling....and the car currently does 0-60 in about 5.6-5.75... i don't think i could have made a better choice

SleEper_Cu2

also ppl say the i4 gets better mpg....this is not 100% accurate... because of the power in the V6 the car doens't have to work nearly as hard... i get 21.6 MPG combined and i do about 50/50 highway and city... when i was getting 19s on my i4 (i had a heavy foot with the i4 and now i have an even heavier foot on the V6.... love to see the
VSA button come on when i floor it even at 40mph......

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

*coughBULLSHITcough*

there is no tune for the 4G.

opboarding

Can you make a video of the magnaflows? I am really curious how they sound on the v6.

SleEper_Cu2

haha lol sorry i meant modded

SleEper_Cu2

i'll make a video tonight when i get home and upload it

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

not to take away from you winning, but the SHAWD TL is HEAVIER than you.
thus why you won.
and probably not by much.

SleEper_Cu2

heavier with plenty more power too right?.... and i guess it wasn't too much but like Dom said

Dom: Ask any racer. Any real racer. It don't matter if you win by an inch or a mile. Winning's winning.

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

no. the extra weight negates any extra power.
for example:
my little 3.2 will whoop your 3.5.
Because I weigh less than you.


In a sense, Dom is right.

SleEper_Cu2

so you think your 3.2 can beat my 3.5 because you weight 220 lbs less?

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

and the fact that I have better gearing than you. I'm 6MT.
and I'm pretty much bolted on.
ported and polished intake manifold and its runners, bored throttle body, running fully cat less into 3 inch diameter true duals.

when you're hitting that 4th gear wall, I'm STILL accelerating well beyond 140mph, in 5th gear.
I have one more gear to gO!!!! lol

SleEper_Cu2

yes and do you have the balls to use that extra gear?

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

^only in mexico and not on public streets

SleEper_Cu2

then i do hope to see you some day in mexico lol with some Margaritas and sombreros =)

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

where are you currently?
lol I'd like to make that happen

SleEper_Cu2

buahaha NY =P.... you should come up here better we go to Ocean Parkway.... highway is deserted 14.5 miles of straight line..... no cops.... only a few super cars flying by now and then

BattleofXs

who the hell said the 2.4 TSX runs a 14 in the quarter mile? lol

VR1

Quarter mile should be 15.3-15.6. for stock for stock 2.4. With perfect shifting + a few boltons high 14s should be possible. But the TSX isn't a quarter mile car anyways.

BattleofXs

lol maybe if you were a professional driver with perfect driving weather and launch you'd see a 14.9 in the 2.4l

times for the 3.5v6 are still 14's also. these cars are not fast period. the transmission is not geared aggressively nor is the engine.

iCrap

^^Exactly. The TSX is freaking slooww.

iMakeGood

DO NOT GET THE 4cyl TSX! just don't buy a bellanova white pearl one. save that for me!!!!
I had the 4cyl and I hated how it whined up when accelerating.

max4swag

I have a 2010 V6 tech with 80000 km and I simply love it !! Great sound and the power is perfect !!

2snail

2010 v6 tech owner here. Another vote to get the v6. It has great acceleration. Especially on the highway for overtaking or even getting moving from a stop it has decent torque. I also own a 4g shawd tl and the tsx is definitely quicker. Both being automatic, the 5spd auto just reacts better than the 6at in the tl. Acura likely programmed it to be smoother and better on gas and protect the drive train so the tl feels sluggish.

Realistically when people talk about handling, its just going to be general stability feel. Who is really taking their TSX to a driving event or track day or autocross to really push those handling limits? I have thought about it but then i remember this is a "sport" inspired sedan and not really a sports sedan. Nonetheless its an amazing daily driver and has been solidly reliable apart from the door lock actuators, car battery, and door speakers.

dopeboy1

I'm surprised to hear the V6 TSX is faster than a sh-awd TL. So much so that I decided to google it and well it says 2012 V6 TSX does 0 to 60 in 6 sec whereas the 2012 TL does it in 5.3 seconds....

evo9

Here's the real Zero to sixty time done by professional driver.

Motor Trend 2010 TSX V6 Review
0-60 mph 5.9 sec Quarter mile 14.5 sec @ 97.8 mph Braking, 60-0 mph 129 ft Lateral acceleration 0.83 g (avg) MT Figure Eight 26.7 sec @ 0.68 g (avg)

Acura predicts the V-6 will account for around 20 percent of the TSX sales mix and, given its hefty $5540 premium over the four-cylinder, that sounds about right. After all, even though the V-6 puts up heroic numbers, it doesn't really raise the question, Why bother with the standard 201-horse TSX? That's because the I-4 car, in its own right, is a fun, involving sedan that is still quick enough to prompt a smile and inexpensive enough to maintain a saving account. Rather, the TSX V-6 makes one ponder, Why buy the slower, more expensive, and, um, less attractive TL?

https://www.motortrend.com/cars/acur...acura-tsx-v-6/

Road & Track
As you might imagine, adding 79 bhp has a positive effect on acceleration. We achieved 0-60 mph in 5.9 seconds, versus 7.5 sec. for a TSX 4-cylinder with a 6-speed manual we tested in our July 2008 issue. The TSX V-6's quarter mile time of 14.4 sec. ties it with Audi's A4 3.2 Quattro, although it's several tenths behind Infiniti's G37 S Sport, which runs a 13.8.

But more than pure numbers, what's important about the TSX V-6 is the huge amount of mid-range, tire-spinning power available, especially compared to the 4-cylinder's. The V-6 also makes more alluring sounds when driven with vigor, yet it's smoother and quieter around town. The upgraded 5-speed automatic shifts with serene smoothness in traditional automatic mode, although manual shifts aren't quite as quick as some competitor's and the downshift throttle blips aren't as aggressive as we'd like.

https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-car...ura-tsx-v-6-1/


Wheel spin off the line makes the TSX V6 zero to sixty a bit tricky for the regular driver.



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dopeboy1

All that 'real' and 'professional' 0-60 just to take 0.1 second off of what I said lol.

2012wagon

I own a 2.4L. My TSX is slow.

Get a v6.