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Old 05-27-2008, 08:39 PM
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New TSX Owner

Over the weekend I traded in my red 2004 Mazda RX8 for Black 2009 TSX Base (if you can call it that) and so far I'm loving it. This is the first Acura (or Honda) that I have owned and I am very impressed by the quality of the car.
Old 05-27-2008, 08:53 PM
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congrats ! how does the very nimble Rx8 compare to the 09 tsx ?
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How come you traded your RX-8? I heard they are a big-time gas guzzler. What are the other reasons. Just wanted to know.
Old 05-27-2008, 09:20 PM
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The steering is tighter on rx8 but I believe the overall ride is much smother and nicer on the tsx.

I was only averaging 17MPG with the rx8 so that was one of the reason I traded it in. It was also getting close to end of my lease and knew I didn't want to keep it it any longer. They had a lot of issues and recalls and I was getting tired of telling the dealership what was wrong with it.
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Congrats!
Old 05-28-2008, 06:21 AM
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tsxrob....CONGRATS on your new TSX, being a 2006 TSX owner, you will be impressed by the reliability and quality of these cars and you will understand why Acura/Honda owners keep coming back to them time after time. I have an 09 PWP on the way, and in fact, it is already built and on its way, expected to be here by mid june at the latest! Can't wait!!

BTW...Like everyone will ask you, please posts pictures as soon as you get a chance
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welcome to the forum
Old 05-28-2008, 11:15 AM
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i guess you are loving the mpg on the 09 TSX vs. the rotary engine gas sipping 04 RX-8
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congrats. You'll love the TSX. what sort of issues did you have with the RX-8?
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It drove nice for the first two yeas but after that I would have to bring it back to the deanship every couple of months because it would start ridding rough and even stall every once and a while. Last summer it was in the shop for a couple days and they had to replace the engine. This last moth I could feel it getting worse again. The hotter it got outside the worst the car would drive and thats no good if you live Florida.



And I will post some pics over the weekend as soon as I get my windows tinted.
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Originally Posted by tsxrob
Over the weekend I traded in my red 2004 Mazda RX8 for Black 2009 TSX Base (if you can call it that) and so far I'm loving it. This is the first Acura (or Honda) that I have owned and I am very impressed by the quality of the car.
Congrats on the purchase! I love the black exterior color. Welcome to the Honda/Acura owners club!

Btw: did you get ebony or parchment (beige) interior?
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I went with the ebony.
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