2018 TLX A-Spec Pics
#321
Three Wheelin'
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TSX_831 (06-27-2017)
#322
some quick iphone photos from today:
first wash today followed by a quick layer of zaino.
the tlx's elder uncle, my '99 nsx-t.
first tank i drove: 21.8 mpg with 50% city.
first fillup. I alternate between sam's and shell v-power for my daily drivers. Darn my finger in the shot!
first wash today followed by a quick layer of zaino.
the tlx's elder uncle, my '99 nsx-t.
first tank i drove: 21.8 mpg with 50% city.
first fillup. I alternate between sam's and shell v-power for my daily drivers. Darn my finger in the shot!
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#325
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This car looks great from all angles and in all colours. And from what the folks here have said, as well as the many reviews I have watched, it drives and handles equally well. It would be nice to hear from a few Canadians with a 2.4 ASpec, but it seems that a somewhat smaller percentage of 4 cylinder buyers participate in the forum. Perhaps the ASpec will change that. Regardless, I just find it very refreshing to see TLX forum folks so excited about the car! If both Acura and my Leafs continue continue to improve their product, anything is possible and life is good!
#327
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Please, can someone confirm there is NO MORE shaking / vibrating between 110 - 130 km.h. I would like to ensure when the car drives at these speeds the front passenger seat and seat belt buckle are not moving at all. I have 2015 TLX AWD and Acura could never fully fix this even after numerous tire changes, bushing replacements etc.
#328
Burning Brakes
Nice to see Aspec getting attention, but so far very little from folks with regular versions. If this keeps up, sales will be in trouble since heavy discounts are gone for now.
#329
Please, can someone confirm there is NO MORE shaking / vibrating between 110 - 130 km.h. I would like to ensure when the car drives at these speeds the front passenger seat and seat belt buckle are not moving at all. I have 2015 TLX AWD and Acura could never fully fix this even after numerous tire changes, bushing replacements etc.
#330
Please, can someone confirm there is NO MORE shaking / vibrating between 110 - 130 km.h. I would like to ensure when the car drives at these speeds the front passenger seat and seat belt buckle are not moving at all. I have 2015 TLX AWD and Acura could never fully fix this even after numerous tire changes, bushing replacements etc.
#331
I have seen two Aspecs on the road already. While the black looks good when parked the details get washed out while the car is driving. The red one looked really good on the road. The colour just pops.
I have to say that the regular 2018 non Aspec's just look dull. The refresh is not doing anything for me. Acura will probably struggle with them especially with the new Accord, Camry anf KIA coming hard. Good luck.
I have to say that the regular 2018 non Aspec's just look dull. The refresh is not doing anything for me. Acura will probably struggle with them especially with the new Accord, Camry anf KIA coming hard. Good luck.
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Please, can someone confirm there is NO MORE shaking / vibrating between 110 - 130 km.h. I would like to ensure when the car drives at these speeds the front passenger seat and seat belt buckle are not moving at all. I have 2015 TLX AWD and Acura could never fully fix this even after numerous tire changes, bushing replacements etc.
Go test drive one.
#333
Senior Moderator
First Home Depot run. Thank goodness for 60-40 split rear seats. Gotta get that furring wood and drywall home for a wall repair somehow.
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As per MTD advice, I did take 2018 TLX SH-AWD Elite Aspec for a drive yesterday. Unfortunately, the vibration is still there. It is NOT nearly as evident as it was originally in my 2015 TLX SH-AWD Tech, BUT it is there. It happens between 110 - 125 km/h. The passenger seat shakes a bit and the seat belt buckle vibrates a bit too. I had the salesman sit in the back seat, behind the front passenger seat and he also acknowledge the slight vibration. This was on a new car (dealer demo), with less than 1000km on it. It will only get worse when the km pile up. This is a DEAL BREAKER for me. How can they allow a car that good to have this vibration from the very beginning and never really fix it.
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FLYGUY31 (06-27-2017)
#337
Silver will most likely make an appeareance next year or the year after. They cant release all the goodies on their launch...they have to hold on to some goodies to release them in the upcoming years.
#338
Racer
+1 on a Silver Aspec. I currently have a Palladium Silver TSX and I think it would look great with the darker rims. Great color to keep clean also.
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#341
I'm not a red car guy, but that's a beautiful color. It's amazing how such an ugly duckling has been transformed into a swan. That reminds me of a complaint that a reviewer lodged against the 2015-2017 version. He said that Acura simply did put enough effort into the design and execution of the car. I think his comments have been proven to be dead on.
#342
Three Wheelin'
I'm not a red car guy, but that's a beautiful color. It's amazing how such an ugly duckling has been transformed into a swan. That reminds me of a complaint that a reviewer lodged against the 2015-2017 version. He said that Acura simply did put enough effort into the design and execution of the car. I think his comments have been proven to be dead on.
#345
6 Forward 1 Back
No kidding. Dealer just called said they had a SMR A-Spec in. Always loved the red! I've been waiting for a blue ASpec. Apparently only 1 in California right now in AWD. Wait is killing me. . .
#346
Three Wheelin'
Your story closely parallels my own. I was dead set on the Still Night Blue, but the more I looked at the San Marino Red, the more it grew on me and in the end I just couldn't resist. I've had so many black, silver, grey, and white cars and really wanted to get something bright this time. I think both colours look stunning.
#347
Burning Brakes
I agree with some of the others here SebringSilver. The red is gorgeous! What a beautiful car! I thought I liked the blue slightly better than the red but the more I look at your pictures, I think the opposite is true. Really striking!
#348
Three Wheelin'
Thanks!! This colour looks absolutely mental in bright sunlight and when you think it can't get any more stunning, try parking it in a well lit parking lot at night. I haven't got any pics of that yet but suffice it to say that when you see it in those conditions in person, it will blow you away. Blue has a similar effect too.
#349
Senior Moderator
I agree, the SMR is really gorgeous in person. Like the SNB, it jumps out at you. Love both colors. The red A-Spec at my preferred dealer sold earlier in the week. Now they've got a couple of blue PAWS A-Specs, though I can't imagine who'd spring for those in NE Ohio, with bad weather most of the year.
#353
Azine Jabroni
Don't trade the WRX!
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#355
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#356
The goal was to keep the TSX for my daughter who will be driving age in a couple years. It only has 40,000 miles on it, its been super reliable, and its a stick. I want both my kids to know how to drive a stick. I really like the WRX. Tons of aftermarket support, cool turbo woosh, and all wheel drive however its a pretty bumpy ride on anything but fresh asphalt. I like the occasional blast around a clover leaf or timing a light right to be able to do a nice 2nd gear pull but the other 80% of the time I wouldn't mind a quiet, smooth, ride to my destination. I cant swing 2 car payments but if there was any way Acura would trade me a 3 year lease for my 2010 TSX then I would do it. Could then just hand off my WRX to my daughter and she can wreck that instead. For those leasing what is the residual at lease end? My TSX is only worth around 12-13,000 according to KBB so thinking I'm at least a few grand short on a lease term.
#357
Senior Moderator
^^^
I understand. Makes sense to me.
My A-Spec lead is 60% residual for 10k miles.
Good luck!
I understand. Makes sense to me.
My A-Spec lead is 60% residual for 10k miles.
Good luck!
#358
Wow. That's a high residual for 10k. The 15s had 58% residual for a tech shawd with 10k. they really make up for it from higher money factor. I prefer infiniti's low residual and very low money factor. In a perfect world, we all want high residual, low mf. Lol