Kugs10

I picked up my 2011 TSX, Tech, I4, Graphite on Monday. So far I'm very happy with my decision!

The odometer had 3 miles on it when I picked it up. There has been a strong smell emanating from the car after driving it for a few miles, which I assume is the brake pads wearing in. However, I now have 230 miles on it and the smell is still fairly strong.

Is this normal? I called the dealer and the service guy said that I'm probably riding the brakes too hard, but I'm not. I've actually been very conscious about them and trying to engine brake when possible.

ressling

Could you describe the smell in greater detail? Could just be the fresh rubber from the tires still (they are near the brakes after all).

I remember my TSX smelling for a bit when I bought it (had 3 miles on the odometer when purchased), but I forget how long.

DerwoodEE

It is perfectly normal to smell some odd fumes immediately after buying your car. Your car has not been broken in yet or really even driven for that matter, so all those oils, coatings, sealants, etc that are on your engine and other components are just burning off as things get hot. The smell should go away after a week or 2.

russel082581

maybe your car ate some beans?

KillerG

its highly possible that someone ran up to your wheels and farted on them when you last stopped the car.

I do this often, and it greatly confuses new car owners. I run and then watch from a distance and laugh when i see them wondering why their brakes smell

09TSXTech

^Killer, stay off those refried beans....

wsxcde

I bought my 2011 TSX sedan with tech more than 2 weeks ago. I haven't driven the car much yet. I can still smell whenever I am in the garage. I think the smell is mostly from the tires.

ed_423

killer loves beans

on a side note. the new graphite color seems to be the most popular

KillerG

i was devastated during taco bells beef controversy. thats like half of my diet right there in jeopardy.

regardless, neither of you should be smelling anything other than my farts, it may be a potential issue, just keep your noses aware of any odd smells and note the times till more 2011 users get on board and share their sentiments

dominik331

I was at a Lexus dealer this weekend and a new demo parked next to me. It also had that rubbery burnt smell.

MrOtocinclus

After 2.5 years my '09 will still generate smells after spirited driving. I'm guessing it's the tranny fluid.

VQPower37

this

TSXKid2010

^+1

nshahzad

I had some smells too on my 11, but they went away after 500/600 miles or so. It's just all the plastics/rubber etc settling in

pickler

may i give you some advice? the oem brakes on the tsx are horrible, please replace them with something good like hawks HPS or brembos.

wendyc79

It looks like some of you bought your TSXs recently, could you share the invoice price you received on your 2011 TSX?

I'm currently in the haggling battles and want to make sure I'm not getting ripped off.

Is $27,170 + tax and invoice a good price?

Kugs10

If you are talking about a Tech model, then $27170 sounds like an incredible deal! If it's a base model then I'm not sure. I got my Tech model for $100 under invoice which I think was a pretty good deal. We agreed to the price the day the earthquake hit Japan, and the dealer tried to back out of our deal and raise the price the next day. I pushed hard and they gave in and honored the deal.

I know others have done better than $100 under invoice, but in my region the next closest dealer is 180 miles away, so we don't have as much direct competition.