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#14 of 53 2009 TSX by luvster1 Mar 31, 2008 (7:25 am)
It reminds of the new Saturn in front grille and with the old Camry lights in back on trunk area yet of course not the same car. I like the interrior and longer size as well. I like the color selection better, saw it at a dealership. One of the new colors is a deep burgandy color. Funny I always liked the green TSX with Ivory leather but hardly saw them on the roads. Always see the gray, red, sliver or white the most. I guess I'll wait another year.
#15 of 53 Re: Disappointing [indydriver] by nippononly Mar 31, 2008 (9:21 am)
Replying to: indydriver (Mar 28, 2008 10:13 am) And when you consider that this same 2.4 is making 190 hp in the new Accord, 10 extra horses in the new TSX isn't exactly overwhelming, is it?   You are right, they could apply a little Honda magic to this thing and pull at LEAST the 240 hp the S2000 has. That would be fun. I am all for increasing fuel economy, but since it is all but certain that there will be a diesel-powered TSX within a year or two, that could be the high-FE model, leaving the NA gas to be something a bit more special. Replies to this message: biker4 (Apr 04, 2008 8:27 am) nippononly (Apr 04, 2008 12:41 pm)
#16 of 53 Re: Disappointing [nippononly] by biker4 Apr 04, 2008 (8:27 am)
Replying to: nippononly (Mar 31, 2008 9:21 am) You can bet that when the diesel is offered the gas version will get a HP bump. For 09 Honda will milk the market with a new platform then later provide new powertrains to keep sales going - the BMW way of rolling out models. Replies to this message: nippononly (Apr 04, 2008 12:41 pm)
#17 of 53 Re: Disappointing [biker4] by nippononly Apr 04, 2008 (12:41 pm)
Replying to: biker4 (Apr 04, 2008 8:27 am) Yeah sure, but for now what do they have? A new model with an ugly schnozz, with about the same fuel economy as a 328i (or even 128i for folks that don't mind 2 doors instead of four), a car which has RWD and 20% more power for maybe $5000 more.   And at the other end of the spectrum, they are being undercut in price (in some cases significantly) by FWD and AWD models like the VWs, Saabs, Volvos, and you-name-it, which also have the same fuel economy and more power.   I hope one day Honda puts some new lightweight, high-revving cars in the Acura lineup. And by that I mean models BESIDES the new NSX!
#18 of 53 09 TSX showroom date? by tuffyleung Apr 05, 2008 (11:04 pm)
Anyone knows what date will the 09 TSX hit showroom? Replies to this message: rv65 (Apr 06, 2008 10:14 pm) biker4 (Apr 12, 2008 9:52 am)
#19 of 53 Re: 09 TSX showroom date? [tuffyleung] by rv65 Apr 06, 2008 (10:14 pm)
Replying to: tuffyleung (Apr 05, 2008 11:04 pm) Late april to early may.
#20 of 53 Re: 09 TSX showroom date? [tuffyleung] by biker4 Apr 12, 2008 (9:52 am)
Replying to: tuffyleung (Apr 05, 2008 11:04 pm) Official launch is supposed to be 4/24 - actual dealer supply will vary.
#21 of 53 Better than you think ..... in some ways. by relerel Apr 14, 2008 (1:59 pm)
Ok, as a TSX owner I have been waiting for this day. I just finished driving the 09 TSX and I have to admit the power surprised me a little. I would say the acceleration is better. I think the steering is going to be hard to get used to if that was what you liked about the previous TSX. The electronic steer in it is kind of awkward and loose in feel. For those who say the car is not much bigger than before you are sadly mistaken. This car is about as big as a TL and probably more comfortable than both the previous TSX and the TL. There are a lot of cool new gadgets like blue tooth music where you can play your music from your phone through the car. The usb port is also very nice but does not work with all mp3 players or for that matter all ipods. The auxilary jack is still there so you do not have to worry about the upgrade on mp3 players if you still have your old cord. The navigation system has some cool new features for Acura like Real Time Weather which will show you real radar across the country if you wan't. I did enjoy the upgraded sound system which sounded a lot better than the TL's only because you get a deeper fuller base throughout the car. The one thing I did not like is that you only receive a single cd on the base TSX. I felt this was cheap of Acura. The styling is a lot nicer on the outside and you must see it in person to appreciate it because the Pics do not show it off good. The handling is good although it did seem the VSA was a little more intrusive this time around. Overall I believe the people will really enjoy this car and appreciate more of what it brings than what it doesn't. The TSX still offers a lot more than anything in it's class feature wise and at the lower price point. We tested the car against the IS 250, Audi A4 2.0t, and the 328i. the only car the TSX beat all around was the Audi. Better handling, acceleration, overall quality. The Lexus IS 250 was about the same acceleration and a nicer fit and finish inside but there is no space in this car for tall people or a group of friends unless they are all sixth graders. I would still give the TSX the advantage by far over the IS 250. The BMW has speed and handling but one of the roughest rides you could ever expect. It is aslo very small and cramped and the price point is outrageous for what you get. Nothing in a base car. The BMW has beat the TSX in speed and handling but that is it. The TSX is much nicer, more reliable,a lot bigger, better drive and comfort, and a lot less with a lot more room. Did I forget to mention it had a lot more space. !!!! At a fraction of the price. With a lot more standard equipment. !!!!!!!!!!!! Replies to this message: rascal99 (Apr 16, 2008 7:45 am)
#22 of 53 Enough by relerel Apr 14, 2008 (2:16 pm)
Everyone says that Acura has not put enough power into their car and I feel the same way but lets take a look at something. Someone said that you can get a 328i for 5K more and it is a faster car. If I am paying 5K more for this car then I will get a TL and still have more options and better reliability, more space .... Let's say that Acura did come out with a higher horsepower higher torque TSX and charged you 5K more for it then you would be crying about how Acura can justify their price. They don't have to. They Already have. Lets take a look at this. The Audi A4 2.0T cost's more with less equipment and is is slug off the line. (you think Acura's car is bad try this one.). The Lexus IS 250 cost's more with less equipment is a 6 cylinder that the 4 cylinder TSX can keep up with. The BMW is so over priced that you could have a TL-S for less than their car and have real leather!!!! So tell me how Acura is not doing the right thing. They give you a car that competes in this segment very well and at a lower price point. Now for those who say Volvo and VW are doing much better, if you like a Ford then yes go get a Volvo and enjoy the drastic drop in resale after you get it because they are not selling at the price they wan't so they put the incentives on them to move them out. VW has had so many mechanical probs with their cars that I would not touch one if I was paid to drive it and they are small and the ride is rough. I think Acura has done a great job and on April 24th you can go find out for yourself as this is the first of a long line of new cars to come from Acura. Acura has finally seen the direction they need to take and are going to become the top player in the luxury market within the next five to seven years I predict. If you only kmew what was coming.
#23 of 53 hehehe by nippononly Apr 14, 2008 (9:19 pm)
"Let's say that Acura did come out with a higher horsepower higher torque TSX and charged you 5K more for it then you would be crying about how Acura can justify their price"   No I wouldn't, it's called the TL, a fairly popular model as far as I know!   Used to be, Honda/Acura was about the drive, now it seems to be about the gadgets and the high resale.   Who wanted a bigger TSX? Isn't there already a TL in the lineup?   And I root for Acura as much as anyone and more than many, but this?...   "Acura has finally seen the direction they need to take and are going to become the top player in the luxury market within the next five to seven years"   ...has no chance of happening.

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