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Diesel TSX in '08

33 messages,  Last post on Jun 12, 2008 at 8:25 AM

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Re: diesel tsx [satoauto] by nj2pa2nc
Jan 24, 2008 (10:47 am)
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Replying to: satoauto (Jan 24, 2008 10:35 am)

that was one of the problems with the 1987 Nissan maxima we owned-a 5spd MT-transmission replaced 3 times under warranty-too much power for the transmission. My last vehicle that was an automatic was a 1985 Volvo 740 Turbo diesel. Nomore automatic vehicles for me. I am a Manual transmission fan.
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Re: diesel tsx [satoauto] by cdnpinhead
Jan 24, 2008 (11:19 am)
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Replying to: satoauto (Jan 24, 2008 10:35 am)

Since this is the European/Australian Accord, I'd assume that at least the European one would have had this diesel for some time, unless it's a brand new engine. I'd be stunned in a European diesel wasn't available with a manual transmission.
 
I guess I've got some more research to do.
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A post on Edmunds about the new TSX by timetobuy
Jan 24, 2008 (5:05 pm)
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A new post today from Edmunds about the new TSX:
 
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=124472
 
Feb 6 sounds better than March and April for some light.
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Re: A post on Edmunds about the new TSX [timetobuy] by satoauto
Jan 24, 2008 (8:02 pm)
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Replying to: timetobuy (Jan 24, 2008 5:05 pm)

thatsound good, but I still have my doubts we'll see the car then. The latest word I had was the car will premier at the Acura dealer show in April.
 
Having said that, most dealers (ourselves included) are very low on '08 TSX inventory. Since there are not too many 'sales to lose' on the old car, they might show a thinly veiled 'prototype' version at Chicago.
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Re: A post on Edmunds about the new TSX [satoauto] by cameljocke
Jan 25, 2008 (12:33 am)
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Replying to: satoauto (Jan 24, 2008 8:02 pm)

Satoauto-
 
Seems you are pretty much "in the know" w/ the Acura and TSX. I am looking at getting a 2008 model. Due to financial circumstances, I was hoping of getting a 2008 as late as possible to get the best possible price.
 
I am currently in So California. If the 2009 models arrive on the lot in late April, in your best estimate, when do you think dealers will have fully sold off their 2008 models?
 
I feel that the redesign of the 2009 will significantly bump up the cost ($500+ at least, IMO), and I know that it's intro will factor heavily into a price reduction of the 2008. Any help is greatly appreciated- thanks!
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Re: diesel tsx [cdnpinhead] by nj2pa2nc
Jan 25, 2008 (4:51 am)
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Replying to: cdnpinhead (Jan 24, 2008 11:19 am)

I have to agree with you-the demand for manual transmission vehicles in the USA (especially suv's) is very low. I think they do have MT in the european diesel hondas.
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Sporty diesel? by upstatedoc
Jan 25, 2008 (6:03 am)
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I am intrigued by the notion of putting a turbo-diesel in a sports sedan. Does anyone have any experience w/ this set-up? How are the driving dynamics? I owned a non-turbo sporty diesel in the late eighties, an '81 two door VW Rabbit!
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Re: Sporty diesel? [upstatedoc] by cdnpinhead
Jan 25, 2008 (6:52 am)
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Replying to: upstatedoc (Jan 25, 2008 6:03 am)

I've driven an A3, an A4 and a Passat in Europe on business trips, all with the 1.9 litre TDi setup, and they were all great. The A3 was the first, back on '01, and if I could have, I'd have come home and bought one immediately.
 
Well, it's taken most of a decade, but it looks like North America is finally going to get with it. In fairness, the sulfur content of fuel had to be reduced before most of the European diesels could be sold here, but that was taken care of a couple of years ago. However, several states (California, most prominently) had tighter air pollution regs that came into effect a year or two ago, so what diesels that used to be sold here were discontinued (Rabbit, Passat, E-series Merc, etc.) until they could be modified to be acceptable in all 50 states.
 
The main feature of the TDi is the incredible torque, which translates into "right-now" acceleration, plus the ~40 mpg fuel economy.
 
Should be interesting.
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Re: Sporty diesel? [upstatedoc] by nj2pa2nc
Jan 25, 2008 (9:03 am)
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Replying to: upstatedoc (Jan 25, 2008 6:03 am)

the turbo-diesel vehicles I owned-1980 mercedes 300sd, 1883 Mitsubishi truck (5spd MT) and a 1985 volvo 740. (should have bought the MT but it was sold so we settled for the automatic.) I do not knowif it has changed but it was a learning experience when I first drove a regular diesel. I never thought it would get up a mountain road we were on. I did finally get used to it even tho turbo was way better.
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Re: A post on Edmunds about the new TSX [cameljocke] by satoauto
Jan 25, 2008 (12:11 pm)
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Replying to: cameljocke (Jan 25, 2008 12:33 am)

The last order for 2008 TSXs went in two months ago, and the production line will close sometime this month (if not already). I don't know how dealer inventories are in So Cal, but our rep told me that most of his dealers in the Bay Area have less than a 60 day supply.
 
I'm in a unique position because we're pretty isolated here in Hawaii. We have nobody to dealer trade with so "what we have is what we have" We've got about 8 automatics, on hand and 4-5 more on the way.
 
Based on this information, I'm thinking that some of the incentives may start to taper off if Acura decides they don't need to 'lose money' on the financing to reduce dealer inventories.
 
I know this is not what you want to hear, but in my market, the best prices may have already passed. With only 8 cars to last 3 months, There isn't a pressing need to move out these cars.
 
Your market will be different, but I'm sure that color selection is already dwindling. Look at the individual dealers' webpages. Many post their inventory online so you might be able to get a feel for how many cars they have available. I can tell you that all of us are looking at only one more batch of cars. Good luck, the TSX is a wonderful car.

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