2nd Gen TSX Picture Thread
06-09-2008, 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by hveagle
FWIW I saw the 09 up close for the first time last week (black with taupe interior) -- I really liked what I saw.
I think that the design is a good evolution of the first gen -- very similar profile from afar, but up close, a more aggressive, wider stance, more pronounced shoulders -- altogether more substantial. And, in person, I think that the grill looks well incorporated.
I think that the design is a good evolution of the first gen -- very similar profile from afar, but up close, a more aggressive, wider stance, more pronounced shoulders -- altogether more substantial. And, in person, I think that the grill looks well incorporated.
If Acura offered that color combo I would be very tempted. I am getting the PMM/taupe instead. I have never cared for the parchment interior on the TSX (1G or 2G). It is just too light,. IMO
06-10-2008, 07:06 AM
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To those with the black/black, does it get ridiculously hot? I know it's quite an obvious answer, but i've sat in some cars where it doesn't get as hot as in others, or it cools down faster than some.
Only reason i ask, is i'd really like a 2nd gen with the Taupe interior, but all the dealerships down here have (in the config i want) are black/black. I've owned a black/black Civic about 10 years ago and i still remember how overtasked the A/C was and the car still wouldn't cool down comfortably. (it wasn't even leather).
I test drove (again) the black/black after sitting a couple of hours in the morning sun, but it was hard to gauge as it was also a relatively cool morning.
Thanks guys.
Only reason i ask, is i'd really like a 2nd gen with the Taupe interior, but all the dealerships down here have (in the config i want) are black/black. I've owned a black/black Civic about 10 years ago and i still remember how overtasked the A/C was and the car still wouldn't cool down comfortably. (it wasn't even leather).
I test drove (again) the black/black after sitting a couple of hours in the morning sun, but it was hard to gauge as it was also a relatively cool morning.
Thanks guys.
06-10-2008, 01:57 PM
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I have a 2006 ASM/Quartz, and can tell you that in this past weekend's 100 degree heat, the interior cools down quick. My gf commented when we rode in her car, that "the a/c in yours is way better."
Personally, I don't like how the rear shelf on the '09 is a separate color ... think it would contrast oddly with an ebony interior. I'd go with the taupe or parchment or whatever they call it now. YMMV.
Personally, I don't like how the rear shelf on the '09 is a separate color ... think it would contrast oddly with an ebony interior. I'd go with the taupe or parchment or whatever they call it now. YMMV.
06-27-2008, 10:28 AM
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I was originally looking for a red TSX but once I saw the black/black in person I decided it looked to great to pass up. I'm in Arizona so all my friends thought I was crazy. With the good tinting the heat has never been a problem and it's been over 110 here lately.
Originally Posted by soundmike
To those with the black/black, does it get ridiculously hot? I know it's quite an obvious answer, but i've sat in some cars where it doesn't get as hot as in others, or it cools down faster than some.
Only reason i ask, is i'd really like a 2nd gen with the Taupe interior, but all the dealerships down here have (in the config i want) are black/black. I've owned a black/black Civic about 10 years ago and i still remember how overtasked the A/C was and the car still wouldn't cool down comfortably. (it wasn't even leather).
I test drove (again) the black/black after sitting a couple of hours in the morning sun, but it was hard to gauge as it was also a relatively cool morning.
Thanks guys.
Only reason i ask, is i'd really like a 2nd gen with the Taupe interior, but all the dealerships down here have (in the config i want) are black/black. I've owned a black/black Civic about 10 years ago and i still remember how overtasked the A/C was and the car still wouldn't cool down comfortably. (it wasn't even leather).
I test drove (again) the black/black after sitting a couple of hours in the morning sun, but it was hard to gauge as it was also a relatively cool morning.
Thanks guys.
06-27-2008, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by soundmike
To those with the black/black, does it get ridiculously hot? I know it's quite an obvious answer, but i've sat in some cars where it doesn't get as hot as in others, or it cools down faster than some.
Only reason i ask, is i'd really like a 2nd gen with the Taupe interior, but all the dealerships down here have (in the config i want) are black/black. I've owned a black/black Civic about 10 years ago and i still remember how overtasked the A/C was and the car still wouldn't cool down comfortably. (it wasn't even leather).
I test drove (again) the black/black after sitting a couple of hours in the morning sun, but it was hard to gauge as it was also a relatively cool morning.
Thanks guys.
Only reason i ask, is i'd really like a 2nd gen with the Taupe interior, but all the dealerships down here have (in the config i want) are black/black. I've owned a black/black Civic about 10 years ago and i still remember how overtasked the A/C was and the car still wouldn't cool down comfortably. (it wasn't even leather).
I test drove (again) the black/black after sitting a couple of hours in the morning sun, but it was hard to gauge as it was also a relatively cool morning.
Thanks guys.
I have a blk/blk 09 TSX i never have any problems with it getting unbearable. When my car is parked outside in 100+ weather out here it is hot in the car like any other car would be but i use the remote keyless switch to roll down the windows and when i get in the car blast the AC. Probably takes less than 15 seconds to get cool in the car with the AC on. Just added tint to the car so it did help even more with the heat in the car.
06-27-2008, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by soundmike
To those with the black/black, does it get ridiculously hot? I know it's quite an obvious answer, but i've sat in some cars where it doesn't get as hot as in others, or it cools down faster than some.
Only reason i ask, is i'd really like a 2nd gen with the Taupe interior, but all the dealerships down here have (in the config i want) are black/black. I've owned a black/black Civic about 10 years ago and i still remember how overtasked the A/C was and the car still wouldn't cool down comfortably. (it wasn't even leather).
I test drove (again) the black/black after sitting a couple of hours in the morning sun, but it was hard to gauge as it was also a relatively cool morning.
Thanks guys.
Only reason i ask, is i'd really like a 2nd gen with the Taupe interior, but all the dealerships down here have (in the config i want) are black/black. I've owned a black/black Civic about 10 years ago and i still remember how overtasked the A/C was and the car still wouldn't cool down comfortably. (it wasn't even leather).
I test drove (again) the black/black after sitting a couple of hours in the morning sun, but it was hard to gauge as it was also a relatively cool morning.
Thanks guys.
07-28-2008, 10:20 PM
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Here are some photos I took at the dealer the other day. My wife signed the papers for a '09 Polished Metal w/taupe Tech Pkg on Monday. $31,400 before TT&T. It should be arriving in the next 2-4 weeks. (The dealer already had it on order so we decided to wait instead of getting one from another dealer)
This particular car was a non-tech which is why it is not in our driveway.
This particular car was a non-tech which is why it is not in our driveway.
07-28-2008, 11:37 PM
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Is that a sticker that they installed running along the side of the car, about 2 inches below the windows? I thought it was just the angle but every pics seem to have that line...
looks like a custom pinstripe =(
07-28-2008, 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by ill45
looks like a custom pinstripe =(
07-29-2008, 12:02 AM
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It is. It also has a little Acura Emblem in the stripe on the front fender about 4 inches infront of the doors. Now that you guys mentioned it I'm going to have to look for a TSX without one to see what I think.
R U and your wife planning on going with this pin stripe for your new TSX?
07-29-2008, 12:16 AM
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Originally Posted by 09TSX
R U and your wife planning on going with this pin stripe for your new TSX?
EDIT: Actually, after seeing this one below I have to admit it looks better without it.
07-29-2008, 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by PMD TSX
Well, if it's not on the car when we go to pick it up then I probably won't ask for it. But if there is, which I suspect there will be b/c from what I can remember most of the Acuras at this dealership had them, then I will ask the wife if she want's to keep it or not. Right now I'm thinking it will be easier to wax the car without the stripes.
My advice, although its more of a personal opinion, is to go to the dealership and make sure they don't install it when your car arrives. This is installed locally so intercept it before it gets done. I think it takes away the elegance of the TSX.
Please don't take it personally if you do enjoy this kind of striping, I just think its too 'cheesy'.....
BTW...GOOD choice of color and you will not regret your TSX, its an AMAZING car!! I have had mine for a little over a month and I still giggle everytime I drive it
Thanks for the good quality pics also, they show the car well and makes it look great (minus the stripes *laughing*)
07-29-2008, 12:35 AM
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Here's a couple more at a different dealership, sans pinstripes. Kind of tough to apply stripes when the protective coating left over from shipping is still on the car. 
Also, that is my GTO in the background which the wife is trying to get me to trade in on the TSX, instead of our F-150, which we hardly ever drive. 
Also, that is my GTO in the background which the wife is trying to get me to trade in on the TSX, instead of our F-150, which we hardly ever drive.
07-29-2008, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by PMD TSX
It is. It also has a little Acura Emblem in the stripe on the front fender about 4 inches infront of the doors. I never really thought twice about it until you guys mentioned it. Oh well, if they put it on her car it car and we don't like them then it be just as easily removed.
I make a point of telling dealers NOT to put on dealer stickers of any kind. I was pleased that my salesman at Performance Acura (Chapel Hill) said, "We don't put them on. At all."
07-29-2008, 11:21 AM
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Right now I'm thinking it will be easier to wax the car without the stripes.
07-29-2008, 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 09TSX
R U and your wife planning on going with this pin stripe for your new TSX?
ITs just a dam pinstripe which can be easily removed. Your acting like its an entire racing decal on his door. A little over the top buddy? I do love your avatar though.
Call your dealer in before they get it as it wont come with the pinstripe when they get it. They put it on..
Its not even that serious...
07-30-2008, 09:47 PM
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Ruserious....Thanks for the comment on my avitar...I sure love my TSX There are more pics in the photo sections....I wasn't trying to sound alarmist but I didn't want him to get charged for them to put it on, then get charged for removing it. I think he even admitted that he prefers the car without it
There are more pics in the photo sections....I wasn't trying to sound alarmist but I didn't want him to get charged for them to put it on, then get charged for removing it. I think he even admitted that he prefers the car without it
08-01-2008, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by PMD TSX
Here's a couple more at a different dealership, sans pinstripes. Kind of tough to apply stripes when the protective coating left over from shipping is still on the car. Also, that is my GTO in the background which the wife is trying to get me to trade in on the TSX, instead of our F-150, which we hardly ever drive.
Also, that is my GTO in the background which the wife is trying to get me to trade in on the TSX, instead of our F-150, which we hardly ever drive.
08-01-2008, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by 09TSX
Ruserious....Thanks for the comment on my avitar...I sure love my TSX There are more pics in the photo sections....I wasn't trying to sound alarmist but I didn't want him to get charged for them to put it on, then get charged for removing it. I think he even admitted that he prefers the car without it
There are more pics in the photo sections....I wasn't trying to sound alarmist but I didn't want him to get charged for them to put it on, then get charged for removing it. I think he even admitted that he prefers the car without it
08-01-2008, 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by cruzer24
Don't trade in the GTO, you should definitely trade in the F-150. Tell her some guy on the TSX board told you so....hehe.
Right now she drives an Expedition which she doesn't really care for. We are going to keep it and will use it for traveling, towing and hauling stuff around. We also have a small utility trailer which can make up for the lack of a truckbed. She also said she didn't want to have to share the TSX with me and didn't want to hear me constantly reminding her that I had to sell my pride and joy so she could be happy. 
Now she'll have her car(TSX) I'll have mine (GTO) and we'll have our car (Expy).
08-01-2008, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by PMD TSX
Yeah, I think after she signed the papers and we left the dealership happy that she was finally getting a car which will be strictly hers.(not that I won't ever be able to drive it) Right now she drives an Expedition which she doesn't really care for. We are going to keep it and will use it for traveling, towing and hauling stuff around. We also have a small utility trailer which can make up for the lack of a truckbed. She also said she didn't want to have to share the TSX with me and didn't want to hear me constantly reminding her that I had to sell my pride and joy so she could be happy. Now she'll have her car(TSX) I'll have mine (GTO) and we'll have our car (Expy).
Right now she drives an Expedition which she doesn't really care for. We are going to keep it and will use it for traveling, towing and hauling stuff around. We also have a small utility trailer which can make up for the lack of a truckbed. She also said she didn't want to have to share the TSX with me and didn't want to hear me constantly reminding her that I had to sell my pride and joy so she could be happy. Now she'll have her car(TSX) I'll have mine (GTO) and we'll have our car (Expy). 
08-07-2008, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by loljz
let me kno wat u think of the rims & tints
5% in the back 20% in the front
5% in the back 20% in the front
08-07-2008, 09:06 PM
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The chrome touches and "the element" actually look good here. I think it's your NBP and the tinting ... makes it look more Darth Vader-like. I like!
08-21-2008, 10:27 AM
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The more I see of this new TSX, the more I like it. The grill isn't too bad, but I can't help but feel that it would look even better with a different one. At first when I saw the concept pics, I thought, wow, is that thing ugly! But it eventually grew on me, the lines overall really are nice. I really like the interior, always have.
I also saw quite a few in person, and it grew on me a bit more.
I also saw quite a few in person, and it grew on me a bit more.