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#976 of 1045 Re: MSX to get a 6AT (rv65) [nippononly] by plan_man Mar 23, 2009 (12:14 pm)
Replying to: nippononly (Mar 22, 2009 8:58 pm) MSX is the latest sign that Acura has gone badly in the wrong direction.   So I'm not the only one who thinks this is a losing proposition? Glad to hear it. I think it ignores emerging trends rather than embracing them.
#977 of 1045 Re: Acura is a Dunce [dbostondriver] by bvdj84 Mar 23, 2009 (4:36 pm)
Replying to: dbostondriver (Mar 23, 2009 5:19 am) I am not sure now is the best time to offer a V8..lol. Any company offering it now, would be crazy. Honda does not really "need" a V8 engine. It goes to show you that you don't have to have a V8 to get decent power. Styling is questionable. Too each there own, but I see where they were going with it. At least they took the chance, unlike other companys. Even more so than the Accord that is so casual.   At least Honda has a game plan on what they are doing and have been doing it, unlike other companys that are claiming that they knew all along. Its too late for excuses now. In my opinion we take something more from an already good thing. Of course anything and everyone can improve. But, they are the least of our problems. If anything they are keeping our industry afloat on many levels. Replies to this message: dbostondriver (Mar 23, 2009 6:26 pm) bvdj84 (Mar 24, 2009 6:42 am)
#978 of 1045 Re: Acura is a Dunce [bvdj84] by dbostondriver Mar 23, 2009 (6:26 pm)
Replying to: bvdj84 (Mar 23, 2009 4:36 pm) Acura might not need a V-8. But some turbo V-6, RWD, and full fledged AWD cars would go along way. The styling is also very backwards. The G makes the TL look like a crashed F-22. Replies to this message: bvdj84 (Mar 24, 2009 6:42 am)
#979 of 1045 Re: Acura is a Dunce [dbostondriver] by bvdj84 Mar 24, 2009 (6:42 am)
Replying to: dbostondriver (Mar 23, 2009 6:26 pm) Yes, they should work on a turbo. I think they could do something like the VW 2.0T and would have an amazing engine. Put that on a V6, and you have it step further. I plan to get a TSX, if they offer the V6, I might opt for that. It'll probably be priced to where the tech and V6 are priced about the same for the upgrade. That would be excellent. Or, is they offered a 2.0T in the TSX, I would jump on that too. Or maybe a V6 turbo, on the TSX. That would be fun. lol. wow.
#980 of 1045 RSX is terrible by clarencehollow Mar 24, 2009 (1:36 pm)
I drove an RSX recently and it was a tiny tin box that appeared to be very cheaply made. The tires were terrible as I struggle to move off the dealership lot with less than 1" of snow on the ground. I was terrified as it struggled to maintain control and I really wonder why anyone would by a car that is so dangerous? The seats were paper thin and hard as a rock, and there was no leg room in the back. Maybe on a perfect summer day it's okay, but from what I read, then experienced first hand - this car is completely over-rated. I guess if you want to drive around with the little ACURA logo it makes you feel important, connected to your clique, but it's a scary car and I'd never ever suggest anyone buy one. There's much better cars out there, specifically a cadre of low mileage 2005 TL that are about $15K - leaving you room and money to do stuff with. Replies to this message: nippononly (Mar 24, 2009 2:43 pm)
#981 of 1045 Re: RSX is terrible [clarencehollow] by nippononly Mar 24, 2009 (2:43 pm)
Replying to: clarencehollow (Mar 24, 2009 1:36 pm) You are Acura's dream customer!! Please proceed directly to your nearest dealer.
#982 of 1045 RSX is terrible (clarencehollow) by hpmctorque Mar 25, 2009 (1:04 am)
Everyone is entitled to an opinion. However, because your opinion on the RSX is only one of many, and it differs completely from that of the vast majority of RSX owners and the conclusions in enthusiast magazines, I believe it is worthless. That's my opinion.
#983 of 1045 ZDX by rv65 Apr 01, 2009 (11:19 am)
The new X6 competitor is now called ZDX. At the NY auto show a close to production concept will debut. Later this fall it will come out.
#984 of 1045 Re: Acura is a Dunce [nippononly] by anythngbutgm Apr 01, 2009 (12:35 pm)
Replying to: nippononly (Mar 23, 2009 9:44 am) S2000 platform was designed and built specifically for the car. It doesn't have the stiffness or ability to be expanded as a sedan or coupe. Heck, the S2000 was designed and built secretly behind closed doors as a present for Shiciro Honda and was only meant to be around a couple of years.   If Honda is going to go the RWD route, it will need a fresh platform, designed for the ground up. And knowing them, IF they are going that route, it will be a platform that will be universal A LA the Accord platform that underpins everything from the TSX to the Pilot to the Odyssey. Replies to this message: nippononly (Apr 01, 2009 7:59 pm)
#985 of 1045 Re: Acura is a Dunce [anythngbutgm] by nippononly Apr 01, 2009 (7:59 pm)
Replying to: anythngbutgm (Apr 01, 2009 12:35 pm) Well, you and I both know they won't. Instead we will get boring crossover after boring crossover, with an occasional pause for another overweight FWD-based car with increasingly remote steering, in a never-ending yawnfest for the next ten years. This ZDX6 or whatever it is will be the next one.   My, it's making me sleepy already!

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