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05-10-2008, 10:35 PM
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Heye guys, visiting over from the RDX forum. Congrats on the new car!
I saw the new TSX in person at the dealer this week and the fugly new grille ain't so fugly in person. I'd even say it looks pretty aggressive. There is something off about it (not as nice as the MDX grille) but it's not as offensive as in photos.
I'm extremely jealous of the interior too. All the elements flow and a few of the key buttons that were placed awkwardly on the RDX have much better placement here.
I saw the new TSX in person at the dealer this week and the fugly new grille ain't so fugly in person. I'd even say it looks pretty aggressive. There is something off about it (not as nice as the MDX grille) but it's not as offensive as in photos.
I'm extremely jealous of the interior too. All the elements flow and a few of the key buttons that were placed awkwardly on the RDX have much better placement here.
05-10-2008, 11:59 PM
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Thanks guys. I originally went to pick up a killer deal on an 08. Once I got to the dealer and saw the new 09 and test drove it, there was no going back for me. It was more aggressive and modern to me. I'm all about progression and this this car is that in all areas. I'm happy with the purchase thus far. I see alot of people are down on the grill, but in person it is not bad at all, I like it, to each his own!
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05-11-2008, 10:50 PM
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Tustina Acura eh? 
As soon as I saw the first picture with all the stucco homes (tract housing I guess) and the palm trees I knew you were from SoCal 
The car looks great, but I still don't like the new 5 spoke wheels 
As soon as I saw the first picture with all the stucco homes (tract housing I guess) and the palm trees I knew you were from SoCal The car looks great, but I still don't like the new 5 spoke wheels
05-12-2008, 06:29 AM
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Not to be a web blanket, but we already have a Photo gallery section, and a 2GEN thread to post links.
Reading/searching before posting is a Good Thing.
Reading/searching before posting is a Good Thing.
05-12-2008, 06:14 PM
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What's up with the dealer plates?
Originally Posted by genrec tsx
Thanks guys. I originally went to pick up a killer deal on an 08. Once I got to the dealer and saw the new 09 and test drove it, there was no going back for me. It was more aggressive and modern to me. I'm all about progression and this this car is that in all areas. I'm happy with the purchase thus far. I see alot of people are down on the grill, but in person it is not bad at all, I like it, to each his own!
05-12-2008, 06:43 PM
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Thanks for the POSITIVE reply guys.
This site has some picky people I tell ya.
The car is a week old, no mods of any kind available yet. Relax.
I'm sure when you guys see the first couple 2nd Gen TSX's dropped with rims the negativity will stop.
This site has some picky people I tell ya.
The car is a week old, no mods of any kind available yet. Relax.
I'm sure when you guys see the first couple 2nd Gen TSX's dropped with rims the negativity will stop.
05-12-2008, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by patcracks
how are the headlights at night and what color is that? and are you putting premium gas in it also?
I've filled up once so far, and put in 91. Wanna break her in proper.
05-12-2008, 07:37 PM
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Do they let you drive off the lot without plates in CA? No front plate and a dealer plate for the back?
05-12-2008, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Mokos23
what was your previous car genrec?
Before that and EVO IX
Before that and EVO III
Befor that a Toyota Tunda
Before that a Subaru STi
Before that a G35 Coupe 6MT
Before that a Toyota Tacoma
LOL..the list goes like 22 cars I've had........
05-13-2008, 05:34 AM
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switchfootvz....Sorry you feel that way. There are many people who prefer the new TSX and other who have changed their mind after seeing/driving it so maybe it will grow on you. If not, sorry to see Acura has offended you with their new design, as they say, for every customer lost, you gain some along the way...I sure this will be the case also...
05-13-2008, 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by 09TSX
switchfootvz....Sorry you feel that way. There are many people who prefer the new TSX and other who have changed their mind after seeing/driving it so maybe it will grow on you. If not, sorry to see Acura has offended you with their new design, as they say, for every customer lost, you gain some along the way...I sure this will be the case also...
For what it's worth, I test drove the new TSX and think it's a ton better then the current one. I own an RL and MDX and I saw/felt a sibling relationship to those cars when I drove the new TSX. The old gen TSX felt like an economy car to me and felt totally out of place with the other 4 products on the showroom floor. Just one mans perspective. Don't flame me guys.
05-13-2008, 09:42 AM
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Actually, I think it's gone from refined and subdued to more eye-catching, "aggressive," and sporty looking. That's not a negative comment, just an appraisal.
I don't think the wheels and fenders should look mismatched as stock, requiring drops or 3rd party wheels to "look right." But this photos might be misleading due to light and quality. Not a slam, just keeping an open mind. The press kit pics looked ok to me.
I don't think the wheels and fenders should look mismatched as stock, requiring drops or 3rd party wheels to "look right." But this photos might be misleading due to light and quality. Not a slam, just keeping an open mind. The press kit pics looked ok to me.
05-13-2008, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by davidspalding
Actually, I think it's gone from refined and subdued to more eye-catching, "aggressive," and sporty looking.
You can't forget where Acura came from though and who their customers are.
Think Integra.
Think RSX.
Think 1st gen TSX.
all of those customers have been abandoned.
those who don't like the new TSX feel Acura has short-changed them.
the 2nd gen. TSX is a sheep in wolves clothing.
they're upset because the performance was downgraded to go with the new
aggressive styling. Clearly aimed at those that just want to look more edgy, not
at those that actually like to drive and feel the road.
the car is bigger, heavier, with less HP, questionable styling, and questionable direction.
compare the new Acura commercials to the old Acura commercials.
Acura in the past was about driving fun and performance.
Acura now is about tricking people in with gadgets and "edgy" styling with nothing
to back it up.
we feel it's like a hollow promise that's not fulfilled.
we feel like we've been obviously pushed aside and left behind.
and therefore now we're bitter about it.
05-13-2008, 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by MMsTSX
I think we can all agree that Acura wanted a more aggressive and eye-catching car.
You can't forget where Acura came from though and who their customers are.
Think Integra.
Think RSX.
Think 1st gen TSX.
all of those customers have been abandoned.
those who don't like the new TSX feel Acura has short-changed them.
the 2nd gen. TSX is a sheep in wolves clothing.
they're upset because the performance was downgraded to go with the new
aggressive styling. Clearly aimed at those that just want to look more edgy, not
at those that actually like to drive and feel the road.
the car is bigger, heavier, with less HP, questionable styling, and questionable direction.
compare the new Acura commercials to the old Acura commercials.
Acura in the past was about driving fun and performance.
Acura now is about tricking people in with gadgets and "edgy" styling with nothing
to back it up.
we feel it's like a hollow promise that's not fulfilled.
we feel like we've been obviously pushed aside and left behind.
and therefore now we're bitter about it.
You can't forget where Acura came from though and who their customers are.
Think Integra.
Think RSX.
Think 1st gen TSX.
all of those customers have been abandoned.
those who don't like the new TSX feel Acura has short-changed them.
the 2nd gen. TSX is a sheep in wolves clothing.
they're upset because the performance was downgraded to go with the new
aggressive styling. Clearly aimed at those that just want to look more edgy, not
at those that actually like to drive and feel the road.
the car is bigger, heavier, with less HP, questionable styling, and questionable direction.
compare the new Acura commercials to the old Acura commercials.
Acura in the past was about driving fun and performance.
Acura now is about tricking people in with gadgets and "edgy" styling with nothing
to back it up.
we feel it's like a hollow promise that's not fulfilled.
we feel like we've been obviously pushed aside and left behind.
and therefore now we're bitter about it.
05-13-2008, 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by davidspalding
Actually, I think it's gone from refined and subdued to more eye-catching, "aggressive," and sporty looking. That's not a negative comment, just an appraisal.
I don't think the wheels and fenders should look mismatched as stock, requiring drops or 3rd party wheels to "look right." But this photos might be misleading due to light and quality. Not a slam, just keeping an open mind. The press kit pics looked ok to me.
I don't think the wheels and fenders should look mismatched as stock, requiring drops or 3rd party wheels to "look right." But this photos might be misleading due to light and quality. Not a slam, just keeping an open mind. The press kit pics looked ok to me.
By the way, don't translate my use of the word "mature" to mean "boring". An MB SLR looks very mature to me but yet it's far from boring looking.
05-13-2008, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Mokos23
basically, the fun and performance was about Acura before and now they've passed the fun and performance onto Infiniti.
One thing is for certain, when gas hits $4 by the summer, those G cars getting 17/23 are not going to look like much fun.
I think the Acura TSX and Lexus IS 250 are going to look very interesting for those who want a good valued upscale vehicle for a daily commuter. Infiniti better hurry up and slot something below the G very quickly. I think they are being a bit short sighted
05-13-2008, 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by SpicyMikey
One thing is for certain, when gas hits $4 by the summer, those G cars getting 17/23 are not going to look like much fun.
<--- Filled $4 regular gas today
<--- Also hopes prices stay below $4.5 in the summer travelling season. Even with that premium will probaly inching closer to $5...
05-13-2008, 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by SpicyMikey
By the way, don't translate my use of the word "mature" to mean "boring". An MB SLR looks very mature to me but yet it's far from boring looking.
05-13-2008, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by SpicyMikey
Partially true but I think some would argue with you about that one (not necessarily me)
One thing is for certain, when gas hits $4 by the summer, those G cars getting 17/23 are not going to look like much fun.
I think the Acura TSX and Lexus IS 250 are going to look very interesting for those who want a good valued upscale vehicle for a daily commuter. Infiniti better hurry up and slot something below the G very quickly. I think they are being a bit short sighted
One thing is for certain, when gas hits $4 by the summer, those G cars getting 17/23 are not going to look like much fun.
I think the Acura TSX and Lexus IS 250 are going to look very interesting for those who want a good valued upscale vehicle for a daily commuter. Infiniti better hurry up and slot something below the G very quickly. I think they are being a bit short sighted
05-13-2008, 03:27 PM
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The only acura ive ever noticed on the road was the older TL's and the RLs, the TSX to me was always like a civic to me, im not too critical on how it drives but for the price the new TSX has all the bells and whistles of a new maxima(38gs?) and g35 (prob 40g hooked up). the new TSX comes in at around 32g which is a great price and its also a 4 cylinder with a good gas economy in these trying times. Its a common phase amongst people, when something they have is redone and newer and looks different people dont like it and thats just the way it is. I'm gonna wait till the end of june to see if the price drops a little, either way ill be picking one up and ill be sure to post plenty of pictures for you 1st gen owners.
05-13-2008, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by patcracks
The only acura ive ever noticed on the road was the older TL's and the RLs, the TSX to me was always like a civic to me, im not too critical on how it drives but for the price the new TSX has all the bells and whistles of a new maxima(38gs?) and g35 (prob 40g hooked up). the new TSX comes in at around 32g which is a great price and its also a 4 cylinder with a good gas economy in these trying times. Its a common phase amongst people, when something they have is redone and newer and looks different people dont like it and thats just the way it is. I'm gonna wait till the end of june to see if the price drops a little, either way ill be picking one up and ill be sure to post plenty of pictures for you 1st gen owners.
please.
did you just say the TSX has all the bells and whistles of a G35?
no, you couldn't have... but I read again...
you did.
oh, that is a terrible lie. I should know, I own a new G35...
and let me tell you, the '09 can't even hold a candle to the G35 in bells and whistles.
not even close to close.
you made me laugh out loud though, good try...