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#1322
Whats up with RDX owners?
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I've been trying to, trust me. Her last two cars were Accords (2004 EX-V6, 2008 EX-V6), and she wants something different.
But living on Long Island and commuting to Queens every day makes me hesitant to suggest anything "nice". Her Accord has street parking bruises all over just from the past 4 months alone.
But living on Long Island and commuting to Queens every day makes me hesitant to suggest anything "nice". Her Accord has street parking bruises all over just from the past 4 months alone.
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Whats up with RDX owners?
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The bus.
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I've been trying to, trust me. Her last two cars were Accords (2004 EX-V6, 2008 EX-V6), and she wants something different.
But living on Long Island and commuting to Queens every day makes me hesitant to suggest anything "nice". Her Accord has street parking bruises all over just from the past 4 months alone.
But living on Long Island and commuting to Queens every day makes me hesitant to suggest anything "nice". Her Accord has street parking bruises all over just from the past 4 months alone.
#1329
It doesn't make sense to offer a 6MT for the first 3 years, not offer it for its 4th year, and then offer it again for its 5th and final year before the 2nd gen ILX comes out in 2017.
Time to face the reality that the 6MT is gone.
#1330
Team Owner
Sigh... You're right.
The problem is, everyone talks bout wanting a 6MT, but clearly no one was buying them and as such they're being phased out. Even though enthusiasts may want a 6MT, I think sometimes they keep their significant other in mind when purchasing a car and as such, opt for the auto or DCT. It's a damn shame. Driving a manual is not rocket science.
Although, it would be nice if Acura brought back the "Type S" badging and kept the 6MT as either exclusive across the entire Type S lineup, or at least an option. Reality is that won't happen either though.
The problem is, everyone talks bout wanting a 6MT, but clearly no one was buying them and as such they're being phased out. Even though enthusiasts may want a 6MT, I think sometimes they keep their significant other in mind when purchasing a car and as such, opt for the auto or DCT. It's a damn shame. Driving a manual is not rocket science.
Although, it would be nice if Acura brought back the "Type S" badging and kept the 6MT as either exclusive across the entire Type S lineup, or at least an option. Reality is that won't happen either though.
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Sigh... You're right.
The problem is, everyone talks bout wanting a 6MT, but clearly no one was buying them and as such they're being phased out. Even though enthusiasts may want a 6MT, I think sometimes they keep their significant other in mind when purchasing a car and as such, opt for the auto or DCT. It's a damn shame. Driving a manual is not rocket science.
Although, it would be nice if Acura brought back the "Type S" badging and kept the 6MT as either exclusive across the entire Type S lineup, or at least an option. Reality is that won't happen either though.
The problem is, everyone talks bout wanting a 6MT, but clearly no one was buying them and as such they're being phased out. Even though enthusiasts may want a 6MT, I think sometimes they keep their significant other in mind when purchasing a car and as such, opt for the auto or DCT. It's a damn shame. Driving a manual is not rocket science.
Although, it would be nice if Acura brought back the "Type S" badging and kept the 6MT as either exclusive across the entire Type S lineup, or at least an option. Reality is that won't happen either though.
#1332
I drive a Subata.
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I thought some dude kept on saying that ILX is the modern day Integra. Where's he?
#1333
Ready to go off-roading with best in class ground clearance....
#1334
I drive a Subata.
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They started with the already odd looking Civic and 4G-TL-fied it. Jeez.
Call me a hater but that's one ugly car. Sorry.
Call me a hater but that's one ugly car. Sorry.
#1335
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Unfortunate about the 6 MT. Acura's final one, right?
But...I can live with that grille. In fact, (if Acura insists on sticking with the beak) I hope this version will make its way to the MMC of the rest of the line. Now...about those hidden exhausts...
But...I can live with that grille. In fact, (if Acura insists on sticking with the beak) I hope this version will make its way to the MMC of the rest of the line. Now...about those hidden exhausts...
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I drive a Subata.
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At least they are the pioneer of something new.. hidden exhausts.
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6G TLX-S
Now what about the engine ?
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Press release was posted on previous page. Post #1304
New Powertrain
All 2016 ILX models will be powered by a 2.4-liter, 16-valve, direct-injected DOHC i-VTEC engine with peak output of 201-horsepower at 6,800 rpm and 180 lb.-ft. of torque at 3,600 rpm, up 51 horsepower and 40 lb.-ft. compared to the outgoing 2.0-liter engine. The new engine is mated to an 8-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT) with torque converter and paddle-controlled Sequential Sport Shift. It's the most advanced transmission in its competitive set, delivering incredibly quick, crisp and intuitive gear changes, including rev-matching down shifts, to achieve outstanding response and sporting performance with top-class fuel efficiency. The world's first DCT with a torque converter, Acura's 8-speed DCT provides off-the-line torque multiplication for smoother, more powerful launches that other DCTs cannot match.
All 2016 ILX models will be powered by a 2.4-liter, 16-valve, direct-injected DOHC i-VTEC engine with peak output of 201-horsepower at 6,800 rpm and 180 lb.-ft. of torque at 3,600 rpm, up 51 horsepower and 40 lb.-ft. compared to the outgoing 2.0-liter engine. The new engine is mated to an 8-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT) with torque converter and paddle-controlled Sequential Sport Shift. It's the most advanced transmission in its competitive set, delivering incredibly quick, crisp and intuitive gear changes, including rev-matching down shifts, to achieve outstanding response and sporting performance with top-class fuel efficiency. The world's first DCT with a torque converter, Acura's 8-speed DCT provides off-the-line torque multiplication for smoother, more powerful launches that other DCTs cannot match.
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Whats up with RDX owners?
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Yea, seeing it in the photos above (the silver one), it's not very appealing. It looks bulbous, kind of tacked together. IMO, the headlights don't help.
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Honestly, it still looks like a 10% fancier civic.
No 6MT? Fail.
No exhaust pipes? Fail.
4x4 ride height? Fail.
Identical civic dash? Fail.
No Type S option like the CSX had? Fail.
Light grey interior? Fail.
As far as interiors go, all black or all tan should be it. Black looks sporty. Tan looks luxurious. Grey looks like something out of a base model, grandma driven, 1998 corolla Bleh.
I hope Acura tells us how sporty this car is. Because I'm not seeing it.
No 6MT? Fail.
No exhaust pipes? Fail.
4x4 ride height? Fail.
Identical civic dash? Fail.
No Type S option like the CSX had? Fail.
Light grey interior? Fail.
As far as interiors go, all black or all tan should be it. Black looks sporty. Tan looks luxurious. Grey looks like something out of a base model, grandma driven, 1998 corolla Bleh.
I hope Acura tells us how sporty this car is. Because I'm not seeing it.
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#1352
AZ Community Team
The 2G TL did not have a manual but H/A brought it back for the 3G TL.
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#1354
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My bad, I was thinking of the Vigor which had a manual option, H/A dropped the 5MT for the 1G TL (Vigor replacement) and 2G but brought it back for the 3G TL.
#1356
Team Owner
you can swap the front and rear bumper and wont even tell a difference.
#1358
AZ Community Team
Identical Civic dash?
2015 ILX dash
2015 Civic dash
2015 ILX
2015 Civic dash
2015 ILX dash
2015 Civic dash
Honestly, it still looks like a 10% fancier civic.
No 6MT? Fail.
No exhaust pipes? Fail.
4x4 ride height? Fail.
Identical civic dash? Fail.
No Type S option like the CSX had? Fail.
Light grey interior? Fail.
As far as interiors go, all black or all tan should be it. Black looks sporty. Tan looks luxurious. Grey looks like something out of a base model, grandma driven, 1998 corolla Bleh.
I hope Acura tells us how sporty this car is. Because I'm not seeing it.
No 6MT? Fail.
No exhaust pipes? Fail.
4x4 ride height? Fail.
Identical civic dash? Fail.
No Type S option like the CSX had? Fail.
Light grey interior? Fail.
As far as interiors go, all black or all tan should be it. Black looks sporty. Tan looks luxurious. Grey looks like something out of a base model, grandma driven, 1998 corolla Bleh.
I hope Acura tells us how sporty this car is. Because I'm not seeing it.
2015 ILX
2015 Civic dash
#1359
I drive a Subata.
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God you Acura haters!
Eat before you talk!
All you guys do is hate all day!
-sk2agarfer
Eat before you talk!
All you guys do is hate all day!
-sk2agarfer
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