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| Can the owners of the TSX automatic advise what the RPM are at exactly 70ph? I would appreciate the information. Are all of you getting approx 30 mpg in highway driving? | |
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Replying to: john55 (Apr 29, 2005 6:26 pm)
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Replying to: robertash (May 15, 2005 6:49 am) I seriously doubt it. What's your source? |
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Mod -- What's the right forum to post a question in about the Acura (TSX) DVD database? I'm trying to figure out whether Acura/Alpine deliberately left out many of the major commuting roads in the Washington DC/Maryland/Virginia area (e.g., Rock Creek Parkway, Canal Road, Clara Barton Parkway). They were missing on the DVD that came with the TSX when I bought it, and they are missing on the DVD update I just bought (but may return).
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| Yikes - those are major roads to be missing. Call Acura. What does your dealer have to say? | |
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Replying to: jrynn (May 15, 2005 9:37 am) 
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Both the Alpine and the Acura customer service numbers were unhelpful. I haven't asked the dealer, but that sounds like a good next step, since I can't be the only one bothered by the problem. My best guess is that Acura/Alpine leave those roads OUT of their database because they reverse direction during rush hours. (That is, all lanes come into Washington during the morning, and all lanes go out of Washington in the evening). And Acura/Alpine either doesn't have the capability based on the time of day to give routings that include those roads when they are moving in the right direction (and omit them when they are moving in the wrong direction) or doesn't want to take the chance that the times the roads are open/closed may change. Which really stinks, because if you are travelling from/to the District from/to parts of Montgomery and Prince Georges County, those roads are HUGE shortcuts/timesavers.
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Replying to: sher1 (May 12, 2005 1:31 pm) I have never noticed my engine buring oil. That is the first I have heard of it and I did plenty of research before my purchase. As with any car, someone may have gotten a lemon, did not break in the engine properly, drives it really hard, or only changes the oil every 10k miles (even though Acura says it is ok, most people drive in "severe conditions"...read the manual...and should change the oil at least every 5k miles, preferably every 3k miles). For how cheap and quick oil changes are, why risk the life of your engine? Personally, I think the speakers are just fine and the stereo sounds great. If you max the bass there can be some vibrations, depending on the frequency (there would be in most cars). But, there is a technical bulletin on this subject, so the dealer can fix it under warranty if it is a problem. Gas mileage is pretty good, especially if the engine is warm. In a 50/50 mix of city/hwy, and a roof rack on, I average about 25 mpg. With no roof rack and all hwy, I have gotten almost 32 mpg before. In very short trips in the city where the engine does not warm up, mileage will be lower (this is bad for your engine anyway). Maybe the VTEC system is to blame here?? If you are light on the gas until the engine is warm, this isn't a problem. While every car has a few quirks, I think you would be hard pressed to find a car that is as much fun to drive, comfortable, reliable, and as well built as this car. For example, I just drove in a near-new Volvo S40 T5 manual, and I am really glad I have my TSX. I look forward to driving it every day.
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Replying to: rko2 (May 18, 2005 9:00 am) |
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New to the site and have some responses to many of the postings. My '04 mt TSX is 13 months old now. First let me go over the downside. 1. My auto climate control sensor was replaced - 46 degrees outside, set on auto and no heat came out until temp set above 80 No signal was being transmitted - still seems out of whack. 2. Distortion on voices on radio and some instruments on CD - they replaced the amp but I still hear it. I'll try cleaning the CD lens. 3. While removing the windshield to do a tech repair for a creaking noise on the passenger side, the windshield broke and they had to install a new one The replaced a backup light and did the trunk recall too at the same time. I have owned 4 Acuras and never had a light go out. I did replace my headlights once as they get dim over time. The dealer was right on top of this, no complaints there. It is very unusual for an Acura to have any problems ....... That said, I love the car. I had a '96 GSR for 6 years and the TSX has much better diveability. That is the car's plus. I can be in 4th or 5th gear at slow speeds and not have to downshift unless I need to really get going. I tested both the AT and the MT and the MT was quicker. I had a 2000 TL for a year and loved the V6 and the auto tranny was pretty good but I prefer a stick for control. I may have kept the TL if it was a type S as I did not care for the mushy handling > about pep - the TSX has gotten quicker than when new. It is almost as quick as the GS-R. The shifter is sooo much better too. Because of having a car that redlined at 8K I have redlined the TSX - It seems like red line could be pushed some. The 6 speed's close ratio gears changed my shifting though so no problem. It's quicker if you shift sooner than impulse might dictate and not wind the gears out - that's the advanrtage of close ratio gearing. The Integra GS-R was considered one of the best handling FWD cars, Type R even better the TSX is close to my GS-R (The TSX engine is smooth and a gem! > I have driven on 2 lane roads and passing is a breeze. This cars mid range is great. Downshift to 4th (or even 3rd) and go. I have also driven in south Fla and had no trouble on the expressways at 70, 75, 85 mph It is not bad from a standing start. Driving in Alabama now and I leave people at the light without really trying. But, my 82 year old mother leaves them behind too. The car is quick. Once on an open, empty Xway I got it to 120+ with more to go and it was solid as a rock. > Handling - again, almost, or perhaps as good as the GSR . I am looking forward to putting better tires on it. Get on a twisty 2 lane and wind 'er out and the suspension seems to tune in. Almost better as you go faster. (I usually leave the traction control off). > The Michelins are not that bad in the rain. What do people expect, the same handling in the rain as dry? Yes, there are better tires in the rain. Cart (Champ) racing puts rain tires on in the rain and they run SLOWER lap times so why do regular drivers expect miracles on wet roads from their tires? Reminds me of people who drive in snow and expect to start as fast and stop as quick - aint happ'n - snow is slippery, accept that and slow down and use gentler braking and acceleration. I see so many people trying to power out of some snow spinning their wheels like mad when they need to ease out - laughable really as I only drove in snow once before moving to Wisconsin and by listening to the experts, was doing better than lifelong residents. Don't whine about tire grip in bad weather if you expect the same handling as on dry pavement. Same as 4wd or AWD drivers in the snow - "look at me I can go real good" But their stopping ability is no better with AWD, so they are actually more of a hazard to everyone else. > People who have had to have the throwout bearing replaced - do you ride or slip the clutch? > '04 vs '05 - I do know the '05 has heated side mirrors which I even made use of in my TL in south Fla when condensation was present. Wish my '04 had them. and XM radio >Speakers - Yeah the speakers are Pioneer, much to my disappointment. Jap speakers are usually fairly mediocre. But, 8 speakers would be expensive to replace. I put Boston Acoustics in my GSR and Infinity's in my '87 Integra. > Headlights are great - not a dead spot, great in fog and rain. Can see no reason to knock the Xenons. > Someone mentioned it hard to get 240 horses out of a 2.4? Uh what about the Honda S2000? 2.0 - 240 horse? I'd like to see a 2.8 litre V6 wih about 225 - 240 and over 200 lbs of torque but it is doubtful they will do that. > IS300 Lexus - it's skid pad G force rating is about .79, the TSX is .84 - BMW 325 is .85 Put some high performance tires on the TSX and it would be even better...... > So many projections in the earlier postings about a car that has not been driven. Drive a TSX, you'll like it! > Comparing to the Accord and M6 - one plus Acura has - 4 yr 50K warranty and TLC service |
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