Well,

AFTER expecting a lease takeover deal to fall through, it worked out in the end.

I am the proud new leasee for a 2013 Acura TSX - Vortex Blue A-spec (in canada, that's the special edition model in the states).

I have 4 months to decide if I will keep this car or return it to the dealer.

The PROS
- last manual transmission Acura in the foreseeable future
- I expect it to be reliable

The CONS
- that grill (I'm thinking of having it blacked out with vinyl. I believe color match is the best but this is a lease for now)
- power/platform is aging => 201 hp, no push button start, FWD only


The competitor... The new WRX is a pretty good deal and is still available in stick. The Q50 is a nicer looking car but only available in Auto with an aging engine.

Here's hoping and praying that Acura will come to their senses and re-release a manual for the TLX. Their automatic transmission (for the 9 speed anyways) has not had good reviews.



Also, if there are any 2nd gen TSX owners with vortex blue and a blacked out grill, I would appreciate pictures.

Thanks in advance guys.

 

Photos of the car! I think your pros outweighs your cons. Build quality over anything.

 

if you want an MT, go to Honda!

 

Acura's idea of "performance" now is adding some plastic cladding to the TLX.

You'll get better results poopin' in your hands and clapping.


And yes...

 

welcome! what part of Canada are you from?

 

Honda just released the civic Si and soon the type-R.
the Si gets 190lbs/ft of torque from it's turbo....you bet Hondata has something in store for this!
Flashpro gained 20lbs/ft of torque on the civic sport 1.5Turbo..

the best part is that in comes with a six speed manual!!
however, it's routed to the front wheels....

I have a 2006 6MT TL and i've been pondering lately...
the TL is way to big for me! I think I may want a smaller car in the future!

 

Thanks for the warm welcome.

I'm from Toronto, Ontario area and I have to say, I've been really positively surprised so far with the car over the last few days.

One of my big fears was that it would be underpowered but it really does have zip when you push the pedal. Also, I've never experienced the Honda 6MT transmission before and on the TSX, it is really fun and smooth (I've had a Toyota and Subaru MT cars before).

Finally, from the inside - the electronics are a bit finicky but the overall driver's cockpit is acceptable. Yes, I know it's an accord, but my family always loved our Honda's...

I'll upload pictures once I get that chrome front-grill blacked out.


ON another note, I found a guy in Toronto that can sell, cut and program a keyfob and key for $150 (cash). The dealership wanted $460. (previous owner lost one of the keys).

 

nice! not sure if you're already in on it, but we have a Whatsapp group full of 2G TSX owners from the GTA. PM me if you want to join

 

New car itch?

 

Ok. Just had my car grill vinyl wrapped.

Shout out to WrapID in Markham for getting me in and out in 30 min. Great job and Richard Tran is the guy that looked after me there.
I was originally going to wrap just the beak but after seeing some online pics, decided to wrap the chrome trim as well.

Sadly, my 8 year old says he liked it better in silver

In case someone does a search...

This is a 2013 A-Spec Vortex Blue TSX with Front Grill wrapped in 3m black vinyl

Before
After 3m Gloss black vinyl wrap

 

Wrap looking good! Any other upcoming mods??

 

Nice car! I still regret passing on the opportunity to own a '13 Blue A-Spec w/ 6MT at the time I bought my '12 Black A-Spec.

I have to agree with your son on the silver, but the black doesn't look bad! I think the OEM colour gives it more contrast.

 

I like the silver as well.

 

hmmm.. nice thing about vinyl is that it can be removed.

But I'm going to leave it in black for now.

 

hey can you post more angles of the from showing the black grill?

i just got the exact same car and color and I am looking for solutions to that stock grill

thanks.

 

I agree with your 8 year old