Doesn't look like they are part of their current lineup.

 

 

 

yea, i noticed that too

 

I'd love to have the LED DRLs and rear reflector/exhaust ports that were shown on the original concept car.

 

I'll be happy with chrome exhaust tips loke its supposed to be

 

havazn, can you post pics of your car....i see wheels in your avatar

 

That lower center piece next to the led's looks HIDEOUS. Glad they didn't go with it.




Like Tyson had mentioned, I might go with the chrome like piece from the hybrid on my 6 speed.




So far I've got tints and de-badged it.

 

the chrome spoiler on the ilx hybrid looks pretty decent (g37ish) to me

 

That's the next thing I'm getting. Like it a lot, very subtle.

 

They are just the factory accessory wheels. Nothing special.

Here is the pic full size and from the side. Not the best lighting I know.

 

^nice, looks way better than the factory 5-spokers.

 

went to the ilx all access event in philly last weekend and got to try all the models. so here's what i'm thinking:

Good
1. Responsive driving on both the 2.0 and 2.4 on the course. The car does what I want it to. Expect nothing less from the Acura brand.
2. Tech package is definitely an upgrade over the 09 TSX's navi screen which looks like it's from 1999.
3. Interior does not scream Civic at me one bit. Seems bigger inside the car than it does outside.
4. The hybrid is more fun to drive than a Civic hybrid or a Prius. The econ mode of course makes it more Prius like and that's pretty much the only time the car drags a little bit.
5. Leg room in the back is better than I expected.

The Bad
1. No memory seats.
2. No Tech package on the 2.4. They assume that the stick shift lovers will just be too engaged on the road to even want a nav system and the ELS surround sound in there? Really? Come on. That alone is why I wouldn't buy the 2.4.
3. the engine shut off on the hybrid is kinda obvious once you get the car moving again. Then again, this is by design on the hybrid system and I've noticed this on the Civic Hybrid, so not a deal breaker for me there.
4. The ELS sound system on the ILX doesn't sound as crisp as it does on the TSX, and this is with no bass/treble/subwoofer sound adjustments on either. The Nav screen on the ILX obstructs the center front speaker a little bit and I think that's where some of the trouble is coming from perhaps.
5. The Hybrid does not have 17 inch wheels. Don't know if the 17 inch wheels will negatively impact fuel economy if they're heavy wheels that is.

Still really like the ILX, but it's not my final choice for my next car either. If I get the ILX, I'm going with Hybrid Tech for sure.

 

Have 2 disagree with you there; the 5 spokers look more aggressive and sporty. These just look like grandma's wheels.

Just for the 6MT version; said it before and will keep on saying it:
1. TUNED, DUAL EXHAUST WITH VISIBLE TIPS
2. NAV
3. A-Spec suspension

I really hope their listening and do these things for the MMC; would like to come back to Honda.

 

i'm looking for a ILX to test out the fitment of a rear lip spoiler. If anyone is interested please let me know. I will compensate you with a free spoiler. I just need 30 minutes of your time. I would prefer this saturday since business will be slow due to labor day weekend.

 

damn, I didn't see this. Im near ny so I can help you out...let me know

 

I'll be in tomorrow. If you're interested contact me anytime. I will email you my number.

 

^pm'd you, but failed to mention that I'm only free on weekends...so if someone else comes along in the meantime, don't worry about me.

 

After putting 1k on my car, here are some "easy" fixes that could make the car even better:

- Automatic tilting side-view mirrors when car is in reverse (the tsx and tl employee this and it's a simple programming feature)
- LED interior illumination throughout the vehicle (it's missing in the rear and looks somewhat tacky)
- Limited slip differential (I realize there is a cost associated with this), but the parts are there so some efficiency of scale is to be had (perhaps make it an option?)
- Tighter steering, feels a tad too loose, felt like my 2012 tsx is a perfect compromise in terms of steering feel
- Honda Civic Si suspension on the 2.4s, it's a direct swap and cheaper to manufacture than the current setup on the ILX, plus offers a sportier ride and stance. Given that the cars are 50lbs away from eachother, not much tuning would be needed either

 

I tried to buy one yesterday, but bought a TSX Tech instead. I did like the ILX, but it is too small me.

 

^I hope they don't pork up the ilx....it's size is perfect, someone looking for a bigger car should go accord/tsx.

 

no takers. Unbelieveable.

 

Honestly, you are a new poster wanting someone with a brand new car to come meet you somewhere. No one knows who you are. If you only need 30 minutes with an ILX why don't you just go to a dealer? They may be interested in having the product to offer to ILX buyers and if you approach them that way may be happy to let you borrow a car to measure things up.

 

that, and I did send apple jacks a pm

 

Doesn't the ILX Hybrid have a rear lip spoiler already? Maybe you can pick one up somewhere.

 

It's FREE. I'm not charging you. I like personal opinions. I like ILX driver to give me info not a salesman with an idea. You can drop by my shop. You don't even need to stop. If it looks un safe and you feel like i'm going to rob you then just drive off. Google map me. I left my number on my personal info. Feel free to text me anytime.

 

I tested the 2.4/6MT today, and I completely agree. The steering is incredibly light and numb, and offers even less feedback than the steering in my TSX, which is already too numb IMO. I also think the suspension should be tighter, but perhaps a Type-S will provide this and the limited slip diff. The ILX is a decent package, and I really like the interior, but it falls short as a sport sedan IMO.

 

I compared the ILX 6MT with the TSX SE and made the decision to purchase the ILX based primarily on two factors. First and foremost, the ILX weighs less by more than 400 pounds. The 6MT is a few pounds under 3000 while the TSX Special Edition MT is 3415 (the lightest TSX). The Sportwagon also appealed to me, but at 3599 pounds and no available stick, I couldn't be convinced. Now a Sportwagon with a V6 and the ILX's 6 speed would be another story.

The ILX reminds me most of the original TSX (which weighed around 3200 lbs.) and used the 197 HP 138 LbFt engine rather than the 2.4 (201 and 170 @ 4400). That is a pretty big difference. Road and Track says that the 2.4 now provides sufficient mid-range torque. That's been my impression, too. The usable torque on the 197 HP engine was at very high RPM.

The other difference is with the electronics. The TSX is at the end of its design life and utilizes character-based graphics and less sophisticated software (doesn't include Pandora, for example). The ILX paired with the iPhone works great and you don't even have to buy the Nav to make it work.

I drove the Civic SI and felt that the differences were significant when compared to the ILX. The differences were described very well by Kevin Gordon in the Autosavant Video review (referenced earlier in this thread). I think his analysis is right on the money.

Furthermore, the ILX has a number of features that are not even available in the Civic SI. Is it worth the significant difference in price? It really depends on what you're looking for. As far as I'm concerned, the ILX hits the sweet spot for me, so I think it is worth the difference. Your mileage may vary.

I can say after 1000 miles, I'm not feeling any buyer's remorse. I keep taking the long route home.

 

What do you think of the suspension/road noise coming from the front end? I'm hearing a lot more suspension noise than I would prefer on poor roads and uneven surfaces. I know it's a light car but I don't remember even hearing this much when I had my rsx.

Got it checked out today and they found nothing wrong with front suspension as far as faulty bushings or dampers.

 

Just wanted to provide the following correction:
The 2006 TSX had the following specs: Power: 205 HP SAE @ 7,000 rpm; 164 ft lb @ 4,500 rpm

Otherwise, your post was great. The tranny has some quirks though. I grinded reverse, despite the car being completely stopped and my foot being flat on the floor. Not sure if the tranny likes the cold. I need to change the fluid and see what happens.

 

I thought this can be done in settings?

 

Man, reading this post is refreshing. After all the flack the car has gotten, it's nice that there are actual people who like the ILX!

Most naysayers are guys who couldn't even consider a near-30k car, who have to spend all day just reading about cars and dreaming. Maybe expectations were being set too high?

I can't speak for the 2.0, but I bought a 2.4 and I love it. It's exactly the car I was looking for. It's small and nimble, but still with enough room to fit four comfortably. It's sporty, it has a 6sp-MT, it's quiet, no nav (don't want at all) and has a pretty luxuriously appointed interior. It's RELIABLE.

Lots of reviews online compare it to the Verano, or the A3. Lots of other comments compare it to a jazzed up Focus, or the Civic Si or an Accord. I think that's selling the car short.

The refinement of the vehicle puts it above a Focus or an Si pretty easily. I have not driven a Verano or an Accord, so I can't comment on that, but I did drive an A3 and regardless of what starting prices are (for a stripped A3) the cheapest I could find on any dealer's lot was for a little over $35k (Most were $38-40k). And that was for one without Nav and very similarly appointed and optioned to my ILX. So list was $5k more than an ILX for a similarly optioned vehicle...with similar HP (201 vs 200)...heavier, so slower by 0-60 times...worse gas mileage...worse powertrain warranty (same basic warranty)...similarly spacious seating...and a supposed 6sp-MT available, but none existed on a dealer lot in the western US when I inquired. Does the A3 receive as much flack as the ILX is getting?

Hell, I drove an A4. People call that a luxury sports sedan. Not near-luxury, not sportY, both labels that people put in the ILX. The cheapest A4 I could find was $38k, most were $40k+. Again, what does one get? It has (only) 10 more HP, but a lot more weight, so again, it is slower by 0-60 times. I can't speak for handling at the limit (dealer test drive only), but there weren't a whole lot of luxury items inside that my ILX didn't have. The center armrest has multiple height positions, which is nice. The homelink (only with an expensive options package) is nice but, unneccesary. The interior was probably a bit more quiet, but as a MT driver, I like to hear my engine. The steering didn't feel any better. Are turn signals on the side mirrors really that big a deal? Do people rag on the A4? It costs $8k more, at least.

I could do this comparison with any number of cars. I drove a BMW X1. LeatherETTE, need I say more?

All these cars were nice. All had their strengths and weaknesses. I can see why someone might prefer any one of them to any other one. I can see why, if someone shopping an ILX wants the auto transmission, they would be disappointed with the 150hp-only option. I can see why someone who really wants Nav would be disappointed with it not being available on the 2.4. I agree those are strange decisions by Acura.

But for someone like me who loves 6sp-MT, and doesn't want Nav, I cross shopped the ILX against Audi and BMW, and I found a car that I liked best *before price was considered*. Then I saw it was at least $5k cheaper, with a better warranty, and should be considerably more reliable and cheaper to maintain than the German cars and it was a no-brainer. It was, in my view, simply a better car and a better deal.

Acura, please offer the 2.4 with automatic for people who want that. And Nav as an option for any ILX. Maybe bump HP to 220 to separate it from the Si a little. That would cure many of the complaints people have about this otherwise splendid car. And then those people would be able to appreciate why the fellow above, and myself, both love the car and always take the long way home.

 

Previous to the ILX, I had the CSX, and the difference between the two is miles apart. The CSX was def a redbadged civic that didnt provide as much of a difference in features for price.

the ILX is huge upgrade in interior features and overall finish. I went with the 150-auto. Its perfect for sitting in traffic and cheaper on gas. I'm def more about show and less about GO.

Things I would change on the ILX:
- more aggressive rims, it's a duplicate of the tsx rims.
- exhaust tips, why tuck it behind the bumper and make it ugly
- redesign the lower rear bumper to be as aggresive as the front.
- remove the stupid sharkfin
- side mirror turn signals

that's all for now.

 

1. the premium package has decent wheels -- for a stock car
2. they've done consumer research, which has show that exhaust tips make people think that the car doesn't get good mileage
3. The rear bumper gets better with the addition of the aero parts that acura sells
4. can't, it's an antenna needed for the satellite radio
5 agree

 

1.I'm not sure if the american version has the same rims as the canadian version.. we have these.. *gross*


2. I didnt know that, what a random fact - i understand implementing that for the hybrid, but for the tech / dynamic provide us the tips.. right now the only option i have is the T1R dolphin tip, even than it's not something i'm super excited about.


3. I have yet to see the oem kit in person, but the rear bumper is just a tad bland, some of the body lines should have been implemented.

4. My CSX had gps / xm as well, but the design of the antenna was unique to the csx. VW, Audi, GM all have their own design. I just feel the sharkfin looks ebay and devalues it.

 

I agree with everything you said. And, yea, I've been looking at the Dolphin tip, though I'm not enthusiastic about it either. I think a dual outlet tip would look great on this car with the OEM kit.

The shark fin is a little ugly, but it, thankfully, doesn't bother me.

 

2-Really?, I still (and many others) want that chrome exhaust tips. At the least, the 2.4 should have it.

4- Can. It doesn't need to look like a shark fin, if that's what's bothering him. Both my MDX and 1st Gen TSX have satellite radio and the fin doesn't stand out as much. The new Accord also has an antenna similar to the one on the MDX and it looks nice.

 

you don't need the shark-fin, but you need an antenna...that was the point of my post. Sorry for being unclear.

 

so it's possible to remove and replace with another unit?

 

I don't really mind the clean rear end without the exhaust tips. A single exhaust tip doesn't look too special imo and dual mufflers add weight and no performance improvement. A lot of vehicles with dual exhaust have the mufflers very visible which doesn't add to the looks imo. They are a dime a dozen on vehicles now a days and it is only because they feel they need to be there as we complained about vehicles not having them in the past. I wouldn't have minded it if they had a dual tip designed in as long as the muffler wasn't visible.

The shark fin could have been a little smaller on the ILX but that maybe a reception performance issue, I don't know.

Homelink should have been on all models, this is the first time I haven't had it in years and keep reaching for it to open or close the garage door.

I like driving this vehicle. The performance in the 6mt is quite good and the gas mileage for us has been great.