Today I went to my dealership and completed the deal (IT'S OFFICIAL!!!) on my SSM/Ebony i4 base which is set to be delivered by Sept. 10th (10 days and counting!). I was the first to place a pre-order for this combo back on July 20th. They now have 3 more orders for the same model (sure glad I was first!).

While they were really set on selling at MSRP from the beginning, I did manage to haggle them to get $390.00 off the price (got it at $31,500 before taxes, fees etc), and also got the Acura Advantage.

Before I did the paperwork, I test drove one (I had test driven a V6 before). I am extremely impressed with the i4. Coming from an 09 TSX, the TLX feels so much nicer, smoother, more refined in every way. The transmission shifts gears so smoothly you barely even feel it or notice. The cabin is near silent which is great as I do lots of highway driving, and the leatherette seats are VERY comfortable. Plus the dual screens are really SWEET (I'm a techie). I love the LARGE 8" top screen for the backup camera...make everything super easy to see. Touch screen is awesome. I can't wait for mine to come in...I'll be sure to post some pics for sure!

 

Jayb02...Congrats on your new TLX and I am delighted to see so much excitement on Acurazine for the car. Can't wait to see the pics and have fun sleeping with the 10 nights countdown *lol*

 

Congrats

 

Thanks! Knowing that the deal is done and official now, I'll be able to sleep (I think haha).

 

Congrats Jayb082! I know how it felt while I was waiting on mine, it will worth the wait for you.

 

...just watch for the wet dreams!! (especially since you didn't get the SH-AWD, it could be slippery! *LMAO*)

 

lmfao!! That was a good one. And those good year tires... Pffft lol

 

^^ Glad I didn't offend. I have a quirky sense of humour.

 

I thought the vinyl seats were exceptionally comfortable too. As good as Volvo's best. The vinyl may look better longer too, Who knows?

 

I bet it will...


Looking forward to your taking delivery.

 

as do I

 

My sales guy just called me... My car is here!!!! Inspected, prepared, and ready to go. Picking it up in 2 hours!!! Yesssss...4 days early! I'll be sure to post pics

 

CONGRATS!! Can't wait to see your pics and comments....Have fun .. now I have to go wax my bikini line

 

 

Congrats - enjoy the nerve-wracking drive home!!

 

We're gonna need pictures next week.....

 

Got it!! I'm in love with this car already and only drove it a few miles lol Love the color, love the features, love the smooth ride, I could go on all day... It's a really nice step up from my 09 TSX.

I'll write up a more detailed review as I drive it more.

Here's a (crappy) pic at the dealership... It's raining so I'll get some much better pics by tomorrow hopefully.

 

^^ Driving it in the rain??!?! Oh the horror..... (lol)

Congrats and she looks good!!

 

lol thank you!!

 

I really like the looks of the TLX from every angle. Nice car!

How is the premium pleather, or whatever they call it, on the base model.

I'm interested in the base too, except for the fact that I love navi. Maybe an aftermarket navi would work. Does anyone have one of those. Do you just pop in in your glovebox? How do you stick those up where you can see them and keep them powered on? Can be solved, I suppose, but I'm spoiled by built-in navi on my 08 Accord and my wife's 13.

 

Congrats! Do post some impressions of the DCT.

 

Congrats! She looks beautiful.

What are your impressions of the color after seeing it in person? Is the blue tinge to the color noticable like forged silver metallic on the 2012 TL?

 

Thanks!! I LOVE the color...I'm VERY glad I ordered it (without having seen it in person at the time)! Particularly the "chameleon-like" aspect of it - how it appears differently in different shades of light...from silver to silver/light blue.

I think it has a bit more silver/grey in it than Forged Silver Metallic. I recall when we were shopping for my wife's RDX and we saw FSM in person - it has a very blue hue to it - too much for our liking...we ended up getting Silver Moon.

Here are a few slightly better pics...when I get some time, I'll work on some quality (DSLR) pics to capture some real detail.

 

The pleather (leatherette) is great - it REALLY feels like leather, and is just as comfortable. And the durability is a plus! For navi - I use my phone...5.1" Galaxy S5 screen is plenty plus since I use my phone for music via bluetooth audio, the bluetooth integration is perfect (lowers the music and speaks directions thru the speakers). I got an AC vent mount on Amazon that works perfectly in the car (I have it to the left of the steering wheel). I had Navi in my 09 TSX and found Google Maps to be much more accurate (especially when it comes to businesses that closed/out of business).

By the way, the "Premium sound system" in the base model is AWESOME - it sounds EXCELLENT. Definitely exceeded my expectations. (Coming from an 09 TSX with tech package - ELS system)

 

That is a sweeeet color. Really like it.

Compared to an Accord, I imagine the paint on a TLX looks extra nice?

 

thanks!
About the paint... The accord seems to have a nice selection of colors including some very similar or the same TLX including metallic paint so I don't know if there would be a big difference in paint quality.

 

Somehow in your pix I can see some of the styling details better.

I like the complex and yet sleek creases on the hood. Same for the styling lines that subtly appear on the doors and then blend into the sides of the tail lights.

On the paint, I remember reading somewhere that Acura has extra steps added to the paint process compared to an Accord. But I don't remember the details? Extra coat? More expensive paint? More finishing? All of the above? Not sure....But it was something.

 

I saw this color on another TLX on Wednesday, another customer getting it with the vossen wheels that are on the white one...extremely sexy color. Congrats! Blue in some light, silver in others...overall like a battleship grey.

 

One common thread I see "it looks better in person" which I find to be the case - the pics don't really show the lines very well - especially the darker colors. The Silver (my second choice) and the White really stand out in this regard.

 

^^ I can attest to the fact that, as with ALL ACura products, they do look much better in person than in photos!

 

How does it handle compared to your TSX? I have a 2010 model and thinking of upgrading next year. Hard cornering etc.. Is it as good or better than the TSX?

 

So far my driving with it has been pretty conservative - not pushing it much yet until I get the full feel for the car and how it behaves. I can say that it feels bigger than the TSX - the steering feels a bit looser, more on the luxury side, compared to the small, tight sporty feel of the TSX. Personally, I love it as its exactly what I was looking for - quick shifting sporty 4 cylinder, with a very smooth ride.

 

^ great report! I am glad to hear you are loving it

 

4 cylinder gets the dual clutch, right?

 

^yessir

 

Thanks for the great reviews, I've been looking mostly at the TL, but from what I'm seeing it may not be a bad idea to give the TLX a shot :-)

 

UPDATE: I got my tints installed today! The weather was finally nice enough to take some good pics...so here they are! If anyone wants to see a pic of something I didn't take, let me know. I'm loving the hell out of this car - it's awesome!

2015 TLX Photos by jayb082 | Photobucket

 

Looks good-thanks for posting pictures.

 

Looks good Jay! I'm getting tint Monday and I'm think 30%. What did you get and what brand is it?

 

Love the enthusiasm in this forum. Acura seems to have done something right!