Tsx v-6
08-04-2009, 06:35 PM
#41
It is $35,660 base (destination included), and only $38,760 (destination included) when ordered with the Technology Package which carries Navigation, GPS linked climate control (?), Realtime Traffic and Weather, Surround sound + 6-CD Changer, and a backup camera.... Carry on.
Unless, I am missing something... this is same loaner TSX that I have driven several times and is being fitted with a bigger/faster v6, tuned suspension, upgraded brakes and better wheels? A $35k sticker for the naked v6 model? This is even worst. Acura's got mega jokes!
For the price, I will buy an Accord coupe v6 before ever considering the TSX v6. Just my opinion.
08-04-2009, 06:38 PM
#42
Oh, man, that talon had 0 problems power train wise... the radio didn't really work unless you pressed your knee against it, and you never knew if the windows were going to roll back up. On hot days at Autocrosses the powersteering wouldn't keepup, so it was a pain to turn that wheel, but it ran really well. Also the 95 Talon was built in the 1st half of 95 where they had a VC rear LSD. btw it was a 5spd manual, not sure if they came with autoz.
edit; lol i just get it, you meant LSD for the TSX
edit; lol i just get it, you meant LSD for the TSX
08-04-2009, 09:00 PM
#43
Three Wheelin'
Lol ya the chassis on the talon/eclipse was bad... Soft and heavy not sure how they pulled that off...
As far as the tsx getting stiffer springs... No sh!t man it has 200 extra lbs in the nose.
And as for the price point comparaison 38k is what we should compare it to, since
most we are putting it against the 3G typeS. Granted these are msrp and the typeS was 38k too, so dollar for dollar the typeS is way ahead in my opinion. It looks better ( subjective) it's faster, it is quieter on the highway(compared to a I4 tsx not sure about v6 road noise) the suspension seems more in tune with the car, has rear seat vents. With all that the TSX can keep it's weather gps gizmo and USB stereo hookup and I'll keep my typeS.
As far as the tsx getting stiffer springs... No sh!t man it has 200 extra lbs in the nose.
And as for the price point comparaison 38k is what we should compare it to, since
most we are putting it against the 3G typeS. Granted these are msrp and the typeS was 38k too, so dollar for dollar the typeS is way ahead in my opinion. It looks better ( subjective) it's faster, it is quieter on the highway(compared to a I4 tsx not sure about v6 road noise) the suspension seems more in tune with the car, has rear seat vents. With all that the TSX can keep it's weather gps gizmo and USB stereo hookup and I'll keep my typeS.
08-04-2009, 09:56 PM
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Man 38 grand US I can't wait til the announce the Canadian pricing sounds like it will be like 45 grand. Ill keep my 3G for awhile longer then I will be visiting the Accord Coupe showroom
08-04-2009, 11:03 PM
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So, i took a good friend of mine to Acura the other day, to help her buy a TSX
TSX I4... Awesome price, zippy car.. looks great... Engine Noise/Struggle = Fail (female buyer)
We ended up driving the TSX I4, V6, 4G FWD (and i have a 4G AWD). I used to own a 3.2L & 3.5L 3G, my gf has a 3.2L CL-S. and my x had a 1G TSX
In my opinion. the TSX I4 < TSX V6
It is NOT 3800lbs from what i understand.. but i believe about 3650lbs.. and only 200lbs heavier then the I4
The V6 was smoother, MUCH quieter, rode nicer, power was very linear... overall win in my opinion
My friend, who is trying to save $$, insisted that the V6 is superior, and she knows nothing about cars... she is willing to spend the extra $$ for the V6
It is, pretty much, the 3G Type-S EXACT replacement...
TSX I4... Awesome price, zippy car.. looks great... Engine Noise/Struggle = Fail (female buyer)
We ended up driving the TSX I4, V6, 4G FWD (and i have a 4G AWD). I used to own a 3.2L & 3.5L 3G, my gf has a 3.2L CL-S. and my x had a 1G TSX
In my opinion. the TSX I4 < TSX V6
It is NOT 3800lbs from what i understand.. but i believe about 3650lbs.. and only 200lbs heavier then the I4
The V6 was smoother, MUCH quieter, rode nicer, power was very linear... overall win in my opinion
My friend, who is trying to save $$, insisted that the V6 is superior, and she knows nothing about cars... she is willing to spend the extra $$ for the V6
It is, pretty much, the 3G Type-S EXACT replacement...
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08-04-2009, 11:07 PM
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08-05-2009, 12:43 PM
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I drove a TSX I4 loaner this week. It had electric steering. I could not feel the road like I can so well on my 3GTL. No feedback whatsoever on these newer cars, in my experience.
It is troubling to me that they're switching to this system. Maybe they will offer a "performance package" with traditional hydraulic steering someday. Cars shouldn't feel like video games.
It is troubling to me that they're switching to this system. Maybe they will offer a "performance package" with traditional hydraulic steering someday. Cars shouldn't feel like video games.
08-05-2009, 02:26 PM
#50
'06 TL 5AT NAV Anthracite
In the high $30's I don't think a TSX is competitive, in the high $20's to low $30's I think it's in the ball game. I've said it before and I'll say it again, I think a V6 was a mistake for the TSX, I think the K23 turbo used in the RDX is the more likely engine choice for a faster TSX, but apparently the engineers(or bean counters) at Acura did not agree.
08-05-2009, 04:41 PM
#52
Keep Right Except to Pass
My father claims that he was given an RDX as a loaner when he took his 2004 TSX in for servicing a month or so ago and that he didn't like it at all; said the engine was too noisy, seats uncomfortable, and I forget what else. I haven't driven one, but from the time I was looking at one at the dealership I recall thinking the seats felt pretty good. I imagine in his case it's more that he didn't like sitting up high in an SUV.
08-06-2009, 08:16 AM
#53
Racer
I got some driving time in the RDX when I worked at Acura. Absolutely hated it. Too much lag with that turbo. The suspension is not even the least bit foregiving going over bumps. I'll take an MDX over that vehicle any day.
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