bigcocoon

I really like the look of the A-Spec ILX and I recently realized I have only used the rear seat on my 2016 V6 twice in 4 years and drive solo 90% of the time...Thoughts on this

fiatlux

I've had the ILX a few times as a loaner. It is a noticeable downgrade from the TLX in terms of refinement, luxury, etc. Honestly the ILX doesn't even feel like a premium car, let alone a luxury car. It didn't feel particularly premium when it was new 8 years ago, and it certainly doesn't feel any more premium compared to the modern competition.

spoiler900

You wont be happy

I used to work at Acura dealer and currently own 2015 TLX. You wont be happy going from a TLX (especially V6) to the ILX. Yes features are similar and such, but you wont get that quiet, solid, refined feel from the TLX

F23A4

Going from the current Civic EX-L to an ILX could be considered a downgrade tbh.

Midnight Mystery

If you don't need a rear seat get a used Accord Coupe V6

dezymond

Huge step backwards imo. The ILX is basically a car from 2012. They really didn't change much, more refined sure, but it better be for a 9th gen platform I believe.

AcuraGuy2016

This would be a HUGE downgrade. The 1G TLX is much better vehicle overall than the ILX. ILX feels cheap and unrefined. ZF9 is so much better on the later TLX.

If you like A-spec, just get a late CPO 1G TLX. The ZF9 would be much smoother than your 15, with the premium fit and finish of the TLX (vs ILX) and the A-Spec look you like.