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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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Re: new tsx [fedlawman] by jpdisarro
Feb 04, 2009 (7:02 am)
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Replying to: fedlawman (Feb 01, 2009 12:58 pm)

I'd rather pay $32k for a V6 TSX. The only reason I'd move to the TL would be to purchase the SH-AWD version - I consider the FWD version completely uninteresting.
 
Although you may not be a fan of the 3G TL, it would outsold nearly every car in its class at its peak. The Jan. 09 sales numbers show that the TSX outsold the TL, which was unheard of a couple years ago, so many consumers obviously appreciate the smaller size and better styling of the TSX.
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Re: new tsx [jpdisarro] by bvdj84
Feb 04, 2009 (7:43 am)
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Replying to: jpdisarro (Feb 04, 2009 7:02 am)

I would opt for the V6 TSX too, though I saw a new TL at work, and it was the AWD model. I asked the man how he liked it, and he stated it gripped the road so firmly through the snow. He loved it! I said, I bet! I would get the TL, but with the TSX being so much bang for the buck, and no need for me to have a bigger car and V6. Though, the V6 in the TSX would be amazing fun! But, if you get the TL, I am sure its worth the cost, even over a few of its competition.
 
I will admit the TL looks better in person than it does on a picture.
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Re: new tsx [jpdisarro] by fedlawman
Feb 04, 2009 (12:57 pm)
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Replying to: jpdisarro (Feb 04, 2009 7:02 am)

I guess I just can't stand all the upsizing that manufacturers are doing. The Civic is so big now that Honda had to give us the Fit.
 
The original TSX was so good, I hated to see it go.
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Re: new tsx [fedlawman] by bodble2
Feb 04, 2009 (2:20 pm)
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Replying to: fedlawman (Feb 04, 2009 12:57 pm)

" I just can't stand all the upsizing that manufacturers are doing"
 
Then you can't possibly advocate the new TL over the TSX, at least not the FWD version. I think that's why there should be significant interest in a V6 TSX --- there are a lot of people who didn't want the TL to be upsized so drastically.
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Re: new tsx [bodble2] by fedlawman
Feb 04, 2009 (2:49 pm)
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Replying to: bodble2 (Feb 04, 2009 2:20 pm)

I'm not advocating the TL over the TSX.
 
I'm saying the 1st gen TSX was about as good as it gets in a FWD sport/lux sedan. The current model is already a step down, and adding a heavy V6 over the front axle will only make it worse, IMHO.
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Re: new tsx [fedlawman] by bodble2
Feb 04, 2009 (3:56 pm)
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Replying to: fedlawman (Feb 04, 2009 2:49 pm)

What about a smaller V6 in the TSX? That would give it some much-needed torque and still keep the weight down. After all, the 3-series (and even the 1 series) models all have 6 cyl motors and are not lacking in nimbleness.

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