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2009 Acura TSX

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Cow Catcher? by wxman291
Jan 24, 2009 (8:40 pm)
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Greetings All,
 
I will be in the market for a new vehicle in the next year or so, and have focused on the new TSX or the Accord Coupe. I took the TSX for a test drive, and was very pleased with the 6 spd manual (after driving my uncomfortable '99 Legacy for the last 10 years). However I am from a northern climate, and frequently drive through unplowed snow. I am a little worried about that flimsy looking egg-crate grill in the lower portion of the front end on the TSX getting damaged when I have to drive through higher snow, snow drifts, or drifts created by snowplows. I realize the updated version has been out only a short time, but anyone have any experience with this potential problem?
 
My wife has an MDX, and we frequently use the local Acura dealer. They are great (Acura of Brookfield, WI).
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Re: new tsx [iwantone] by rv65
Jan 24, 2009 (11:59 pm)
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Replying to: iwantone (Jan 15, 2009 7:16 am)

There will be a v6 TSX for 2010. Production will start in August. 2009 TSX production will end this month.
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Re: new tsx [rv65] by biker4
Jan 25, 2009 (12:23 am)
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Replying to: rv65 (Jan 24, 2009 11:59 pm)

...and you know this how?
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Re: new tsx [biker4] by nj2pa2nc
Jan 25, 2009 (4:27 am)
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Replying to: biker4 (Jan 25, 2009 12:23 am)

I have read it on the other acura sites-the source is anonymous so to me just a rumor at this time. I will wait until Acura confirms what they are planning.
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Re: new tsx [biker4] by fedlawman
Jan 25, 2009 (7:26 am)
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Replying to: biker4 (Jan 25, 2009 12:23 am)

It cracks me up - people have been saying this since 2003. Acura already makes a V6 TSX - it's called the TL.
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Re: Cow Catcher? [wxman291] by bodble2
Jan 25, 2009 (10:42 pm)
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Replying to: wxman291 (Jan 24, 2009 8:40 pm)

Actually the grill wouldn't be the thing I would worry about. If the snow is high enough to take out the grill, chances are you ain't going to get too far with the TSX! And even if you do, some of the underbody parts may take a beating more than the grill.
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Re: new tsx [fedlawman] by bodble2
Jan 25, 2009 (10:45 pm)
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Replying to: fedlawman (Jan 25, 2009 7:26 am)

Now that Acura supersized the TL, there may just be room in their lineup for a V6 TSX.
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Re: new tsx [fedlawman] by jpdisarro
Feb 01, 2009 (7:31 am)
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Replying to: fedlawman (Jan 25, 2009 7:26 am)

I didn't realize that adding a V6 to the TSX would make it mysteriously grow 9 inches in length. Now that the TL has increased in size and price, a V6 TSX could fill the spot vacated when the TL grew larger.
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Re: new tsx [jpdisarro] by fedlawman
Feb 01, 2009 (9:18 am)
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Replying to: jpdisarro (Feb 01, 2009 7:31 am)

The previous generation TL left a gap that doesn't need to be filled.
 
No growth in length, but the added weight over the front axle would absolutely change it's dynamics for the worse.
 
The nimble handling, good steering feedback, and quick revving I-4 are what characterize the TSX's personality. Without these traits, it would lose it's playful nature and become an also-ran like the previous generation TL.
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Re: new tsx [fedlawman] by bodble2
Feb 01, 2009 (11:56 am)
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Replying to: fedlawman (Feb 01, 2009 9:18 am)

If they add a V6 option to the TSX, it still means people who want the "nimble handling" can still buy an I-4 TSX. And I think there is a gap to be filled. There are a lot of buyers who want a torquey, V6, semi-sporty sedan that has urban-friendly external dimensions. I can grow to accept the new TL's styling, but I have trouble getting over its size. Why would I want to lug around a supposedly sport sedan which is bigger than a lot of SUVs and wagons, but without the corresponding interior and cargo room? It just doesn't make sense. The car feels big from the inside, and it looks big from the outside. I've always thought the ES350 looks bulky, but the new TL dwarfs it! I just don't see the purpose of the additional bulk and weight, especially when we're in a time when everyone is trying to cut excesses.

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