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Acura TSX - Body Side Molding

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Body side molding? by mib1997
Feb 03, 2005 (5:06 pm)
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I am seriously looking at buying a TSX, probably a new 2005. I get conflicting info from 2 dealers re. availability of body side molding. One says no, the other, yes. The literature from Acura does not list it as available (while it does for the TL) leading me to think that the "no" is the truthful answer. Anyone have personal experience with this question? To me, it seems like something important to have to protect against dings, etc. in a parking lot.
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Re: Body side molding? [mib1997] by robr2
Feb 04, 2005 (7:41 am)
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Replying to: mib1997 (Feb 03, 2005 5:06 pm)

It's probably a dealer installed accessory. More than likely it's not a Honda product.
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Re: Body side molding? [robr2] by be325
Mar 28, 2005 (8:39 am)
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Replying to: robr2 (Feb 04, 2005 7:41 am)

Spoke with Acura dealer in Clearwater (Florida) and was told that "body side molding" is a dealer installed option and is available.
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Re: Body side molding? [mib1997] by baldzoro
Apr 15, 2005 (11:23 pm)
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Replying to: mib1997 (Feb 03, 2005 5:06 pm)

Spoke with three So Cal Acura dealers today about body side moldings. All claim that they don't exist. One called after market dealer and was told they don't exist. That's crazy. These cars will be dinged within days. Surprised that the European Accord body (TSX in the States) does not come with side moldings. I get crazy over door dings so it's a show-stopper for me. Really stupid of Acura not to offer anything. I was ready to buy TSX today, but not any more. Anybody know if the dealers are wrong and they really are available somewhere?
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Re: Body side molding? [baldzoro] by c_hunter
Apr 16, 2005 (7:58 pm)
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Replying to: baldzoro (Apr 15, 2005 11:23 pm)

There are no TSX moldings, but the TL molding will fit apparently -- if the colors match. I know the silver color is the same on both cars, what about the other colors?? Worst case, you can have a body shop paint moldings for you, costs about $200 or so.
 
I have had three cars without moldings -- 97 Honda Prelude, 03 Subaru WRX, and now the wife's 04 TSX. I can't say these cars were any more prone to damage than others. Heck, my 05 Outback has very wide moldings and I have already picked up 3-4 dings in 8 months of ownership (no dings on the TSX in the same amount of time). The moldings can't provide full protection, so lack of a molding is not a huge deal.
 
Craig
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Re: Body side molding? [c_hunter] by baldzoro
Apr 18, 2005 (5:23 pm)
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Replying to: c_hunter (Apr 16, 2005 7:58 pm)

Thanks, Craig. My concern stems from driving a TSX last fall as a loaner while my MDX was in the shop. When I first went to get in the TSX I noticed the car had numerous dings, cuts in the paint and blemishes on both sides. I spoke with the Service rep to make sure he was aware of the damage and to avoid any hassle upon returning it. He was aware of it. I got in the car and noticed that the odometer had only a few hundred miles on it. I remember thinking," what a shame", this new car is virtually brand new and it's already beat up.
 
 I know dings still occur with side moldings, but without them, I'm afraid the car would be a mess within a few months. It took me over two years before my MDX got its first one, and that was my fault all the way. I'm careful but not a fanatic. It just seems that the TSX's appearance will be prone to rapid, premature deteriation. Besides, everyone sais the TL is the better car.
 
baldzoro
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Re: Body side molding? [baldzoro] by copseyal
Apr 19, 2005 (5:07 am)
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Replying to: baldzoro (Apr 18, 2005 5:23 pm)

I'll have to agree about the scratching problem. I have had my TSX since May 04, and this past weekend I hand washed it for the first time since last summer (or the last time it was warm in MD anyway). Anyway, I could not believe the number of scratches dings and dents in it! And I have to admit, I typically am very careful around this car not to scratch it, cause boy does it scratch easily!
 
My TSX is Carbon Grey, and unless you are right on top of the vehicle, they are tough to notice, but I have never had a car accumulate so much scratching over such a short period of time. I still love the TSX, but this is the one complaint I have, but again to the person on the street, probably not even noticeable. Knowing what I know about the scratching, I still would buy this car all over again, it just would be nice to know of a fix.
 
I am not familiar with the body side moldings. Are they specifically installed to avoid such effects, or is it more for appearance.
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Re: Body side molding? [baldzoro] by tommyijr
Apr 21, 2005 (12:22 pm)
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Replying to: baldzoro (Apr 18, 2005 5:23 pm)

Being careful what parked situations I put my TSX in has kept it complete ding free for almost two years now. I will say though, everything about this car has met and exceeded all of my expectations with the exception of one thing, the ease in which the paint job will chip. I had an Accord before this and never had the extensive chipping that I do with this car, oh well, nothing is perfect, most of the time I don't even think about, it's lease is almost up anyway........I am just saying, this paint will frustrate most people....
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Re: Body side molding? [tommyijr] by johnny420
Apr 21, 2005 (5:30 pm)
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Replying to: tommyijr (Apr 21, 2005 12:22 pm)

Having frequented many car enthusiast forums, including many here at Edmunds, I have found that, almost across the board, you will find complaints about newer cars experiencing paint chipping.
 
You will find explanations like the EPA no longer allows a certain chemical to be used in modern paints, so paints are less resistant to chipping because of it. I don't know one way or another. What I do know is that this problem is hardly limited to Acura.
 
Your Accord may not have had the problem, but my 2000 EX-V6 certainly did. When I traded it in on my TSX, the front end looked like it had been sand blasted.
 
Johnny

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