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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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Re: new tsx [bodble2] by fedlawman
Feb 01, 2009 (12:58 pm)
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Replying to: bodble2 (Feb 01, 2009 11:56 am)

A 240hp V6 would give the TSX a nice bump in power, but it wouldn't exactly be a torque monster. And with only $5,000 separating the two cars, there isn't a lot of room to squeeze in a tweener car.
 
How many people would pay $32,000 for a 240hp TSX when for $35,000 they can get a TL?
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Re: new tsx [fedlawman] by bodble2
Feb 01, 2009 (3:09 pm)
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Replying to: fedlawman (Feb 01, 2009 12:58 pm)

"How many people would pay $32,000 for a 240hp TSX when for $35,000 they can get a TL?"
 
I would, as I'm sure others will. $3K is $3K. Why pay more for something you don't want? Hell, some may even opt for the smaller and tidier TSX even if they were the same price!
 
Prices can overlap. It happens with almost all manufacturers. For example, the new Venza is squeezing in very tightly between the RAV4 and the Highlander, with prices overlapping both. Another example. The BMW 1 series' prices overlap the 3 series', and you can argue both cars target more or less the same market.
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Re: new tsx [fedlawman] by cdnpinhead
Feb 01, 2009 (4:09 pm)
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Replying to: fedlawman (Feb 01, 2009 9:18 am)

. . .nimble handling, good steering feedback, and quick revving I-4. . .
 
This is most certainly true (Lutheran thing).
 
I've been driving my TSX for most of a year now, and it's much fun. All it lacks is RWD, but the transmission linkage almost makes up for it -- it's smooth & clicks into the desired gear (literally clicks -- I like that) very nicely.
 
Good car & an excellent placeholder until BMW, Audi or MB (in that order) imports a 1.9 - 2.5 litre diesel with a manual transmission. I'm thinking this "placeholder" will need to last me many years, given what I've seen over the past decade in the diesel and manual transmission arenas for any cars, let alone German sport sedans.
 
We'll see.
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tsx purchase by iwantone
Feb 04, 2009 (5:03 am)
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I am planning on buying the 09 tsx in July or late June, but I saw on another site that the Acura 09 tsx production will be cut. I am concerned about getting the car that I want. Should I aim for a June purchase instead.? I was hoping for a good deal on a tech 09 since the 2010's would be arriving in Aug./Sept.

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