After 100,000 trouble free miles, today I say goodbye to the best car I ever owned (2011 TSX Base), and begin my journey on the 2020 TLX. I can't believe I'm actually feeling nostalgic over a hunk of metal.

 

I totally get it. Hopefully you will fall in love with your new friend. :-)

 

A hunk
of metal
indeed.

 

Congrats. Which TLX did you get? 4 or 6 cylinder? Base, Tech, A-Spec, Advance or PMC? FWD or SH-AWD?

 

Congrats on the TLX!

 

I came from a 2004 TL that I put almost 250,000 miles on to my 2015 TLX. I've had it for over 5 years now and it's been a mixed bag. If you don't count the bad "initial quality" and the crappy transmission, it's been pretty reliable otherwise. I've got a bit over 108,000 miles on it. Hope you enjoy yours. I still have fond memories of my TL and kind of miss that initial feel of owning it.

 

@Rocketsfan I think that's just the last wave of cars that still felt like cars...
or maybe it's just sentimental value...

 

I feel ya, I am about to start seriously shopping for a replacement for my TSX and I have a ton of memories with 'er and we have been through a lot together. She was my first new car, she helped me move my stuff after a very sad breakup, she literally saved my life in a terrible accident, she was reliable as I traveled back and forth to care for my Mom during her last days... So yeah maybe "just a hunk of metal" in the grand scheme of things and it's best to never get too attached to material things but damn if much isn't attached to them...

Congrats! What trim did you get? What kind of a deal did you land?

 

Congrats on the new ride! I also went from a TSX (I4 base - really good car) to a TLX (V6 SHAWD Advance - not so much). I hope you enjoy yours. I still get sentimental with my cars too, but not as much as I used to. Certainly not my TLX. My TSX really grew on me and now my GS is doing the same.

 

4 cyl Tech

 

One suggestion: change out the tires for something on the order of Michelin A/S 3+ or similar ultra high performance all seasons. It absolutely transforms the car.

 

Thanks for the tip. I tried Sport mode and it put a smile on my face. Not bad for the first 24 hours.

 

How's the pickup, drive, etc., in comparison to the TSX? On paper the TSX is actually a little quicker.

 

Upon the first 100 miles of driving the TLX:

It feels more isolated from the road than the TSX (not necessarily a bad thing, but it will take some getting used to). This is somewhat mitigated by using Sport mode, but you can tell it is artificial flavoring.
Pickup is fine, although there is a slight lag as the transmission figures out which gear to use (again, Sport mode helps here).
Gas mileage appears to be in the same range as the TSX.
Eco Mode is a waste. Pretty sure they only put it there to meet some EPA number.
I can tell already the stock tires are crap.
I am disappointed the car has a single USB port. Ridiculous in 2019.
The backup camera is out of focus. I'll be making an appointment to have it fixed/replaced.

The good news?. It's a lease, so I have options. Please don't take this to mean I hate the car. It is too soon for those types of feelings LOL.

 

Thank you! IF I end up with another Acura I will probably skip the 4 cyl this time around. I may drive it just to see what I think but I would like a little more power and my MPGs with my TSX are not that great; I do 90% city driving and I am more careful with the throttle but I am lucky to hit 22 with Premium and it's kind of like having the worst of both worlds.

 

I had the same feeling going from my 2010 TSX tech to my Audi A4 back this March. But I sold it to my friend for his 17 year daughter and I have "visiting rights". They live about 5 miles away and I can visit at anytime. I had 165K on it and still runs great. She's put about 300 miles on it since March. I was doing about 18K a year.

 

have a 2019 TLX A-Spec 4cyl myself and hope to get at least 200k miles out of it.

 

Thats the way to do it!

Dang! Only 300 miles?

 

Another 2G TSX owner here, with 121,000 miles on my 2010 base with 6MT. When I bought it in 2009, I expected to keep it for about five years, but for the past six years I've been saying I'll replace it "in about two years." Well, that "two years" has kept extending because the car is just so darned good. It's rock solid in every way, and easily the best car I've owned. At this point, it's almost charmingly old school, with 6MT, traditional NA VTEC, no nav, no backup camera, no Sensing, no driving modes, etc. I wish it had more power, but it's still a blast to rip through the gears, and the handling is still excellent.

Nevertheless, I've been looking more seriously at a replacement, largely to get the modern safety tech. This has become more important now that one of my daughters has started driving. So, the plan is to teach her MT on the TSX before moving on. If I had to replace it today, I'd probably go with a Civic Si, but I'm happy to wait awhile, and I'll consider a 2G TLX if it isn't enormous.

Congrats to the OP on the TLX. I've tested the 2.4, and have similar impressions.

 

There's something about the way you worded this that hits me in the feels. It's true and I agree about the I4 TSX. Great car, in hindsight, should have kept it. I was tempted by the perceived upgrade of the TLX, its tech, specs and driver assistants - like a pseudo Tesla AutoPilot. Just be careful to test these gadgets and gizmos before you buy. ACC and LKAS were practically useless in my Advance for various reasons (follow distance, dropping in and out, failing to break in time during LSF mode, etc). Often, the beeping and flashing dash about LDW weren't even true and the seat belt CMBS would jerk when I wasn't close to other cars. Add that to the vibration and awful shifting and the whole driving experience was terrible. It made me appreciate a "car car" like my old TSX or my new GS that quite simply just drive. Next time I'm in the market, I'm actually considering actively seeking out older "car cars" like these (as long as I can find them in good shape and low miles) that predate all the tech and driving nannies.

 

You sound just like me and this is a running joke between my friend and I, as she is tired of hearing about me replacing my TSX for years now but never do ha ha! But like you I still enjoy driving it and on my end w/ the Tech package it has just enough for my needs but not the nanny stuff that does nothing but get on my nerves.

But...the time has definitely come. I am finding it to be too cramped anymore and enough is going on that fixing things won't be economically wise with what it is worth now. I will miss 'er when she is gone, though.

Agreed but even base models seem to have this stuff anymore and the insurance industry seems to be behind it all so eventually I am sure we won't have much of a choice.

 

Congrats on the new car. I have a 2015 TLX Tech and traded my 2009 TSX to for it . It been 4+ years but from time to time I still think about my TSX.

 

I leased a 2009 Base TSX, a 2010 Premium TSX, and a 2012 Tech TSX. I enjoyed all those cars, but I would have to say my 2018 2.4 TLX ASpec Elite surpasses those cars in terms of looks, inside and out, technology, and overall driving experience, particularly when comparing the 8 DCT to the 5 Speed auto of the TSX.

 

On top of that, windshield replace cost has skyrocketed because of the ADAS system camera that projects through the windshield. Replacement is usually costly OEM glass vs aftermarket, and system recalibration. Depending on the insurance laws in your state, be sure you understand your replacement policy and deductibles!

 

Yeah some scary stuff here when not done correctly, documented cases of cars running themselves off of the road because the system was not calibrated.