This is from Edmunds
11-21-2008 | 03:35 PM
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This is from Edmunds
This is from Edmunds, Who wants to bet he is driving the car backward?
Bumpy, bumpy, bumpy.
Written by: Moosie on 11/13/2008
Detailed Ratings
Overall Rating
Performance:8 Fun-to-Drive: 7 Build Quality: 10 Comfort: 5 Interior Design: 10 Reliability: 10 Fuel Economy: 9 Exterior Design: 10
Vehicle
2009 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
Review
This is a very good car, but I chose the wrong one. The seats are very comfortable, looks good inside and out, trans is smooth, and braking smooth. But this car has a terrible ride. The suspension is way too stiff, especially the rear suspension. Who ever heard of a car with a rear suspension that is stiffer than the front? This car jiggles everywhere and no my tires are not overinflated. For short trips this is ok, but so uncomfortable and exhausting on any long drive. Also the steering is too hard, with no feel for the road. I will sell it soon and buy a smoother riding car.
Favorite Features
Great seats, good value, good gas mileage, loaded with features & beautiful dials.
Suggested Improvements
Fix the suspension and the steering.
Bumpy, bumpy, bumpy.
Written by: Moosie on 11/13/2008
Detailed Ratings
Overall Rating
Performance:8 Fun-to-Drive: 7 Build Quality: 10 Comfort: 5 Interior Design: 10 Reliability: 10 Fuel Economy: 9 Exterior Design: 10
Vehicle
2009 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
Review
This is a very good car, but I chose the wrong one. The seats are very comfortable, looks good inside and out, trans is smooth, and braking smooth. But this car has a terrible ride. The suspension is way too stiff, especially the rear suspension. Who ever heard of a car with a rear suspension that is stiffer than the front? This car jiggles everywhere and no my tires are not overinflated. For short trips this is ok, but so uncomfortable and exhausting on any long drive. Also the steering is too hard, with no feel for the road. I will sell it soon and buy a smoother riding car.
Favorite Features
Great seats, good value, good gas mileage, loaded with features & beautiful dials.
Suggested Improvements
Fix the suspension and the steering.
11-21-2008 | 11:23 PM
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Actually the guy has a point. If you come from a soft suspensioned car, the TSX suspension can seem a lot harder when you hit bumps. I'll admit I had the same feeling. But as i have driven it, its gotten a bit softer (2400 miles right now)..
The reason why I felt it was so hard was because the previous 2 cars I had been driving were designed for 'comfort' rather than sport.. so bumps blend away. My 2000 Ford Focus was soft riding, the suspension on it even when teh car was dying was very soft (got softer over the years and handling went whack - RIP 2000 Focus). The rental Hyundai had really bad handling but the suspension was soft, it was designed for comfort not hard fast driving.
The TSX is designed for hard fast driving, comfort is good, but it is a bit bumpy. If you live in Los Angeles and happen to take Sunset from 405 towards Beverly Hills on the right lane you will know what I am talking about.
The reason why I felt it was so hard was because the previous 2 cars I had been driving were designed for 'comfort' rather than sport.. so bumps blend away. My 2000 Ford Focus was soft riding, the suspension on it even when teh car was dying was very soft (got softer over the years and handling went whack - RIP 2000 Focus). The rental Hyundai had really bad handling but the suspension was soft, it was designed for comfort not hard fast driving.
The TSX is designed for hard fast driving, comfort is good, but it is a bit bumpy. If you live in Los Angeles and happen to take Sunset from 405 towards Beverly Hills on the right lane you will know what I am talking about.
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