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Re: Acura TSX Test Drive - What did you think? [pat]
by chirocat
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Jan 12, 2008 (9:25 pm)
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Replying to: pat (Aug 09, 2006 6:05 am)
I just bought a 2008 TL-S last month and had a TSX loaner for a day while I had my windows tinted by the dealer, as they didn't have time to do it they day I bought it.
The car felt great in traffic. The seats were comfortable, all controls easy to use. The chassis is simply amazing in it's blend of luxury ride and sports car handling. It was simply a joy to fling it around corners, much more relaxed than my TL-S. I absolutely HATED  the automatic trans, but then again I hate them all. The auto trans was not a good match for a high rpm vtec, I imagine the manual version is a sheer joy to drive, hell if it had a turbo and/or 250 hp I might have bought it instead of the TL-S.
My overall impression was that I would quickly grab one for my fiance or friends, even if I am a horsepower fiend who thinks: If you have traction, you don't have enough horsepower....... 
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Re: Acura TSX Test Drive - What did you think? [chirocat]
by nj2pa2nc
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Jan 13, 2008 (7:54 am)
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Replying to: chirocat (Jan 12, 2008 9:25 pm)
congrats on your tl-s-6spd I hope. I had a tl as a loaner car while my 06 6spd tsx was being serviced. I had the tl overnight and put 500+miles on it- Made me love my tsx even more than I already do. Not overly impressed with the tl but I do not like automatic. I think my tsx has more than enough power and I have owned numerous vehicles with turbo engines.
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Re: Acura TSX Test Drive - What did you think? [nj2pa2nc]
by bvdj84
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Jan 14, 2008 (6:37 am)
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Replying to: nj2pa2nc (Jan 13, 2008 7:54 am)
Okay, well I have been considering getting the TSX versus the accord, BUT, I apparently heard it is much more to insure per month... Would going to a TSX make my insurance go up like crazy, plus, do I have to use premium gas? I really like the new 08 accord, but perhaps feel its getting a little too big. The TSX looks and seems like it would be alot of fun.
Thanks so much.
Also the TSX has much better lease deals, but I have waited this long for the new 08 accord though, now its here, but want the most fun.
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Re: Acura TSX Test Drive - What did you think? [bvdj84]
by nj2pa2nc
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Jan 14, 2008 (9:19 am)
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Replying to: bvdj84 (Jan 14, 2008 6:37 am)
My tsx is 6MT which in the 08 accord only comes in the coupe. Maybe in the future the accord sedan with have it. My last vehicle that was automatic was a 2003 Hyundai Sonata-until I unable to, all my future vehicles will have MT. The rates on my insurance for the tsx did not go up-they went down probably because we went without any claims. I use regular gas but other will tell you to use premium. I get 32-35 MPG and it has more than enough power after owning it 14 months with 34,000+miles. If fact if you were to drive my car and did not know what grade gas I was using you would see if has enough power and performance. I drive too many miles so leasing is not for me. If you wait alittle longer, the newly redesigned tsx will be out and there will probably be even better deals on the 08 tsx.
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