After 18 months, still enjoying the 2G TSX

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Old 11-24-2013, 08:06 PM
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After 18 months, still enjoying the 2G TSX

Just past halfway into my 3-year lease, I am still enjoying my time with the TSX, though I definitely have an eye out already looking for my next ride, which unfortunately is looking like it will not be an Acura. With no news about the TLX, the ILX not living up to my expectations (read my review here), and the rest of the line-up not appealing to me, I am considering a pretty wide variety of options to replace the TSX. It is a fun car, but is not without a few rather glaring weaknesses. Good thing I have my motorcycle to help address a few of those. Considering this is my 3rd TSX and 5th Acura product, it's been a pretty good streak.

Click here to see photos and read more details about my thoughts on the TSX.

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Old 11-25-2013, 09:56 AM
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Great read. Had no idea you were from Boston! What part?


What other cars do you have in mind? I too have been toying with the idea of a new car, but I think I may wait several years.

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Originally Posted by iSeeYouTwo
Great read. Had no idea you were from Boston! What part?


What other cars do you have in mind? I too have been toying with the idea of a new car, but I think I may wait several years.
Currently living in Medford, though who knows for how long.

The list of cars I am considering varies pretty broadly, but the car that just made it to the top of my list is the Audi S4. I finally got around to testing one today and it is pretty awesome. The only thing that I wish it did better is fuel economy, which is something I will have to decide if I am willing to sacrifice.
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
Currently living in Medford, though who knows for how long.

The list of cars I am considering varies pretty broadly, but the car that just made it to the top of my list is the Audi S4. I finally got around to testing one today and it is pretty awesome. The only thing that I wish it did better is fuel economy, which is something I will have to decide if I am willing to sacrifice.
Audi quality has improved dramatically but maintenance costs are still triple of the TSX.
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
Currently living in Medford, though who knows for how long.

The list of cars I am considering varies pretty broadly, but the car that just made it to the top of my list is the Audi S4. I finally got around to testing one today and it is pretty awesome. The only thing that I wish it did better is fuel economy, which is something I will have to decide if I am willing to sacrifice.

Nice. Medford isn't too bad depending on what part you live in, lol. And mannnnn I'd sacrifice more than just fuel economy for an S4, ifyaknowwhatImean
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nice write-up. Wow-not many miles driven. Had 50K+miles on my 06 tsx at 18 months.
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Audi quality has improved dramatically but maintenance costs are still triple of the TSX.
The world of German automobiles: Either dump money into the car or shred money in the lease.
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Originally Posted by nj2pa2nc
nice write-up. Wow-not many miles driven. Had 50K+miles on my 06 tsx at 18 months.
Yeah, I went from driving closer to 10k miles a year to now driving about 3.5k miles a year. Mostly that has to do with using the motorcycle more during spring and fall and a lot of miles cycling during the spring, summer, and fall. The TSX is largely relegated to longer road trips and cold weather situations that prevent the use of my two-wheeled options.
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Since I mentioned that the S4 is on my short-list, here is my full review of it.
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For comparison's sake, here are my thoughts on the TL SH-AWD.

I would say that it drives nearly as well as the S4, but the materials inside are definitely a bit of a step down.
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I would highly recommend a (used for me) IS-F unless you require the Quattro in the NE. Rock-solid car with owners reporting very few if any issues.
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A different view on the TSX from my brother, who currently uses his S2000 as his daily driver.

East-West Brothers Garage: Long Term Test: 2012 Acura TSX Special Edition post #4
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Spoilers!

Congrats CGTSX2004, can't wait to see what you replaced the TSX with.
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Originally Posted by xtcnrice
Spoilers!

Congrats CGTSX2004, can't wait to see what you replaced the TSX with.
All I will say is that I think most people will be shocked by what I ended up with...
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Old 11-14-2014, 11:24 AM
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Why not just say what it is? What is the point of loading up the page to comment and then not just say it?
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has to be a geo metro
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Originally Posted by optimusaccord
Why not just say what it is? What is the point of loading up the page to comment and then not just say it?
suspense i guess
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i agree. geo, metro.
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Bastard got the TLX!
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
All I will say is that I think most people will be shocked by what I ended up with...


Buick Regal!
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The time has finally come to reveal the replacement to the TSX...

Allow me to introduce my 2014 Ford Focus Electric.


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Today, we bid farewell to our long-term TSX

East-West Brothers Garage: Long Term Test: 2012 Acura TSX Special Edition Wrap-up

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A sad day
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