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Hi everyone, first off, this is my first post on this site! I just purchased a red 2013 TSX Special Edition a couple weeks ago. So far I LOVE this car! It rides and drives great! The only things I dont care for are the lack of tech (I know I couldve gotten a tech package, but is supposed to be a luxury car), and the easily scratchable plastic. As it sits, it has 39k miles. I drive about 32-35k a year, and I know that Acura has a reputation for being extremely reliable, but how many miles do you have on your 2nd Gen TSX? What do you love/hate about it?
Im new, so please excuse me if there is another thread for this. I did not find one in my search.
I have two TSXs. An 06 with 160,000 and no problems (knock on wood) and a red 2013 special edition with 40,000. The TSX is pretty much bullet proof if you keep on top of your maintenance which is actual very minimal compared to other brands of luxury cars. Great choice of cars!
09 Tech Package w/ Manual transmission. 138k miles. Only real problem was this year when it developed a loud very annoying clicking sound whenever I turned the steering wheel. This was an out of warranty manufacturing defect described in an Acura TSB. Dealer quoted $1500 for repair. I complained to Acura saying they should extend warranty as it is a known manufacturing defect. Eventually Acura worked with dealer and got it done for under $900.
Otherwise, just normal maintenance items.......Car turns 10 in November and I'm feeling a new car itch, but not sure when......
09 Tech Package w/ Manual transmission. 138k miles. Only real problem was this year when it developed a loud very annoying clicking sound whenever I turned the steering wheel. This was an out of warranty manufacturing defect described in an Acura TSB. Dealer quoted $1500 for repair. I complained to Acura saying they should extend warranty as it is a known manufacturing defect. Eventually Acura worked with dealer and got it done for under $900.
Otherwise, just normal maintenance items.......Car turns 10 in November and I'm feeling a new car itch, but not sure when......
I have a 2010 with 250,000km (155,000 miles) and it has had zero issues. No problems at all - just regular maintenance. Still drives beautifully and still lots of fun.
2010 Tech bought on July 4 weekend 2010.
Just turned 150k. Still drives very well with regular maintenance including timing belt, brakes, tires, oil. Nothing out of the ordinary wear and tear.
I had the A pillar that disconnected from the clips but saw on the forum using some type of cement worked for someone. That did the trick and has held for the past 8 months.
This will be my last winter as I’m looking into buying a more updated car with the latest tech. Still eyeing Audi or maybe the new G70 if it ever hits dealers. I might keep it as a “driving to work” car during the week.
2012 Wagon just rolled 98k miles. Generally, it's been flawless. The only work I've had to do is general fluids, tires, spark plugs, resurface brake disks on front, replace brake disks on back, and new pads all around.
I have a 2010 V6 with 147,599 mile and running strong. I do all the scheduled maintenance and so far have had no problems. This is our travel car where we go 2000 miles plus.
Keeping this thread alive since our 2g TSXs are aging
I'm very happy with my 2009 TSX. The car has been e extremely reliable. No mods and I do all the maintenance.
In addition to the usual brake pads, fluids and tune_ups, I've replaced the a/compressor & condenser, all 4 wheel bearings, shocks, and driver's side axle
shaft and rear taillight bulbs
That's it.
My TSX is still running strong.
😁
Keeping this thread alive since our 2g TSXs are aging
I'm very happy with my 2009 TSX. The car has been e extremely reliable. No mods and I do all the maintenance.
In addition to the usual brake pads, fluids and tune_ups, I've replaced the a/compressor & condenser, all 4 wheel bearings, shocks, and driver's side axle
shaft and rear taillight bulbs
That's it.
My TSX is still running strong.
😁
206k on my 09, only issue was shocks and throw out bearing was shot. I changed the clutch at about 180k and it was still good just the bearing went bad.
206k on my 09, only issue was shocks and throw out bearing was shot. I changed the clutch at about 180k and it was still good just the bearing went bad.
I hear it's always good to change the throw out bearing with the clutch. Guess this is why?
Owned it since 2014, only major repair is I had to have the timing chain done a couple of weeks ago. Bought it at 125k, always made a loud grinding noise on a cold start, though it never really seemed to affect driving it.
With the timing chain done now, the difference is extremely noticable (it had this weird lag when you'd gun it, completely gone now).
Here's to another 5 years with this thing, love this car.
Owned it since 2014, only major repair is I had to have the timing chain done a couple of weeks ago. Bought it at 125k, always made a loud grinding noise on a cold start, though it never really seemed to affect driving it.
With the timing chain done now, the difference is extremely noticable (it had this weird lag when you'd gun it, completely gone now).
Here's to another 5 years with this thing, love this car.
There is a TSB for the loud grinding noise. It was the VTC actuator if I'm correct.
Interesting how there was acceleration lag from the timing chain. Usually they don't go bad.
Anyway, the car is great and that's all that matters!
I am at 110k. Owned since 70k.
Needed rear calipers a couple months ago because one seized....New slotted and drilled rotors with performance pads, Megan coilovers around 90k. Other than that regular maintenance.
I plan on doing spark plugs soon.
I am curious about the timing chain thing... Is this necessary around 100k?
I am at 110k. Owned since 70k.
Needed rear calipers a couple months ago because one seized....New slotted and drilled rotors with performance pads, Megan coilovers around 90k. Other than that regular maintenance.
I plan on doing spark plugs soon.
I am curious about the timing chain thing... Is this necessary around 100k?
From what I understand the chain is usually good for the life of the car, however if you don't regularly change the oil it will screw the chain up. In my case the previous owner didn't change the oil often.
Are valve adjustments required? Cost to do so? I am at 120k
I’d say it’s not required. On the k24z3 head the exhaust valves tend to get tighter overtime and the intake get looser. Which just means the exhaust valves may not close all the way and the intake may not open all the way. Loosing a little bit of Economy and performance.
I don’t know cost as I did it myself. But I wouldn’t advise the average person to do it themselves. It takes a little more mechanical experience than a person who just changes their own oil or brake pads.
I’d say it’s not required. On the k24z3 head the exhaust valves tend to get tighter overtime and the intake get looser. Which just means the exhaust valves may not close all the way and the intake may not open all the way. Loosing a little bit of Economy and performance.
I don’t know cost as I did it myself. But I wouldn’t advise the average person to do it themselves. It takes a little more mechanical experience than a person who just changes their own oil or brake pads.
10-26-2017, 01:27 PM
