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new vs. old TSX
by curve
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May 02, 2008 (11:54 am)
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Replying to: pskovalko (Apr 30, 2008 10:40 am)
I bought my new '05 TSX w/ nav, auto, 3 years ago this month and is by far the best car I ever drove, and fun! Before that I had a '98 Integra (w/ stick) bought in '00. After the new '09 TSX came out I figured it would inevitably push my older TSX generation to the back of the line. However after reading a couple of articles and the forum here it appears our generation car is still more fun to drive than the new one. Yes it looks fresher, more modern etc. but at the end of the day it's the feel of it that counts. I think our model is going to garnish that cult factor once word goes out...no Tiptronic? that's half the fun when passing other drivers in the congested streets of Boston and Highways! It was a great compromise to let go of standard shift as even my soccer legs were tired of 1st gear - neutral - 1st gear driving in my area.
By the way, my friend bought a '05 BMW 325 a couple months before my purchase and regreted it (he had test drove the TL and TSX too) within a year. I calculated $6k difference for the badge (ok, and better driving)
no regrets here!
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- #247 of 364
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Re: '09 TSX Pricing [nj2pa2nc]
by dad23
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May 06, 2008 (10:57 am)
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Replying to: nj2pa2nc (Apr 24, 2008 4:35 pm)
I got to drive an 09 today during lunch, it was palladium metallic, auto with navi. Nice car, felt a little bigger than my 07 but not much, paddle shifters were nice but not as fun as the sportshift in my opinion, would have to get used to the squirrly steering, larger "rear end" but even more so as others have pointed out, the grill. It just looks too big for the car. It was nice, but nothing that would make me want to trade from my 07 which I think looks more sleek and sporty. My 2 cents 
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- #248 of 364
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v6 TSX
by rv65
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May 06, 2008 (2:25 pm)
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There will be no turbo this time. A v6 is going to be the optional engine. Should be around 35k with tech package maybe more. Perhaps there will be no non tech package model like the 07-08 TL type-S. Diesel is all but confirmed for next year. The vtec.net spyshots were actually that model.
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- #249 of 364
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Re: new vs. old TSX
by bvdj84
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May 07, 2008 (6:37 am)
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Replying to: curve (May 02, 2008 11:54 am)
Ya, I think the front looks a bit different, and perhaps it all comes down to that grill, but I feel like Acura is trying to look futuristic, so keeping an open mind about it helps with understand where the design came from. I think if they tamed down the wing in the grill that holds the Acura logo it would look a bit better. Perhaps it is looking too much like other cars. I love the interior though, but it is quite busy when compared to the older TSX. That is the one thing I loved about the previous gen models of Accords and TSX, that they kept the interior simple and classy. But, that said, I still love the interior of this car! Looks like it really hugs the driver. Even with the grill being "Different", I would totally get one of these, Looks Awesome! I think it will grow on us all. But, worth it, I think the pricing is a bit too high, when compared to other cars that offer similar packages, but in my opinion, Honda/Acura is truly a Winner at creating amazing cars, and you simply cannot go wrong! Making the premium to get one these models totally worth it! I lease my cars, so in about 2-3yrs, I will have this on my list, along with the Honda line up! I am going to test drive one soon!
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- #250 of 364
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09 TSX selling
by hp6130
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May 08, 2008 (6:20 am)
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On Tuesday of this week I was at the local Acura/Honda dealer (Reading, Pa.) to have the cracked fog lite repaired on my daughter's 08 TSX. I want to thank some of the people on this forum for helping us get it repaired one time under warranty as a good faith gesture. Two people suggested I try this, and it worked. The bill would have been close to $200. Thanks again. Now that we know how easy they crack, I plan on installing rockblocker on them. While I waited for the car, I asked Randy (salesman who sold her the TSX) how the new one's were selling. He said they sold about 6 of them already and they are selling close to MSRP. I knew he wasn't BS'ING me because she test drove a new 09 on 4/24. The cars just came in and they had about 10 09's in stock, they also had about 12 08's left. Believe it or not, she had to wait for the car to come back from a test drive, and after she was done, there was somebody waiting for her to get back. Some recession, people waiting in line to drive a $32,000 car. The car she took out, was dedicated as a demo by Acura on the window sticker. That is something I never saw before. Before her car was finished, I think I counted 4 09's and 3 08's left. Randy said they really blew out the 08's, I can understand that, but the 09's must really be selling also.
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- #251 of 364
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2009 TSX prices
by trustworthy
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May 10, 2008 (5:02 pm)
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I am seriously considering buying a 2009 TSX with Nav. I have spoken to two dealers and they each want full MSRP, which I am unwilling to pay. Any predictions when the price will drop and by how much? Anyone buy one so far for under MSRP?
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- #252 of 364
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Re: 2009 TSX prices [trustworthy]
by jfool
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May 10, 2008 (5:39 pm)
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Replying to: trustworthy (May 10, 2008 5:02 pm)
I got an internet quotes from a Northeast dealer:
Internet Price:
2009 TSX $28,333 incl. destination
2009 TSX w/Navigation $31,333 incl. destination
Hope it helps...
(prediction: june-july, 2008: 2009 TSX at invoice)
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- #253 of 364
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Re: 2009 TSX prices [jfool]
by trustworthy
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May 11, 2008 (1:26 am)
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Replying to: jfool (May 10, 2008 5:39 pm)
Thank you jfool. That does help. The dealers in the DC area are greedy in my opinion. I now own a Mercedes and if they sold me a car they would gain a new customer but they are intent on full sticker price at a time when the car business is very weak. Maybe what I need is a little patience.
The one thing I don't like about Acura is that the dealerships push more for sale than Mercedes dealers do. Walking in to Rosenthal Acura in Gaithersburg, MD is like walking into a cage with hungry animals who now see fresh meat. I guess this works for them or they wouldn't do it. But I don't like it.
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- #254 of 364
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Re: 2009 TSX prices [trustworthy]
by patti6
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May 11, 2008 (3:17 am)
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Replying to: trustworthy (May 10, 2008 5:02 pm)
I just bought a 2009 with Nav. yesterday and paid sticker. Usually this dealer discounts their cars at the outset -- it's no haggle car buying, and I have always found them to be lower than surrounding dealers (I've bought three cars from them and always searched far and wide for a better price before committing and not found a better deal). I asked him why no discount this time, and he said that the car is so new and it's hard to get a good supply of them in yet, so they are selling at sticker. If I could have been patient and waited a few months when there are more available, I probably would have paid a little less. However, my Honda SUV was rapidly declining in trade-in value because the new model year is about to come out and there is a body style change; plus SUVs are not holding their value due to the gas prices. I have to say I have never been more excited about a car -- it was my Mother's Day present to myself. I am amazed by all the features and how well it drives.
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- #255 of 364
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Re: 2009 TSX prices [patti6]
by trustworthy
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May 11, 2008 (3:28 am)
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Replying to: patti6 (May 11, 2008 3:17 am)
Enjoy your new car! It's a great car; happy Mother's Day!! Waiting would have meant you would get less for your SUV. Drive it in good health.
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