06 Acura TSX report

CivicWithNav · 12-22-2006, 11:56 PM

took my moms MDX for seat track and front brake job(under warranty at 30k! :) )

anyhow first it takes them a month to get the part in, and took them like all day to get it in the shop THEN come to find out that they ordered wrong parts...and with christmas it may be till wed before the car is fixed.

anyhow they got me in a 06 tsx loaner with 6000miles

first impression
- IMPRESSIVE. feeling of the door opening and closing was solid, seat was very comfortable and gauges were blue/white electro luminescent with very clear read out. Interior gives hints of the current accord but way better fit and finish and material.

driving
- 5spd automatic is very smooth on auto mode. won't hold the gear until redline in auto mode shifts at 6800rpm in manual it holds the gear until redline 7400rpm dooes not automatically shift to the next gear when redlining. VTEC kicks in at about 6200rpm but only has aboout 1200 more before the fuel cuts off. Fun doesn't last long. VTEC engagement is also not as prominent as the Civic SI's. Very subtle, but noticeable for people who know whats up. Engine does make lot of noise because of the 4cyl. definitely needs a 6 cyl in place of it. Lack of torque at high speed makes it a some what of a boring ride.

handling
-very nimble, light and tight steering and suspension. They used crappy michelin MXM4 all season tires...same tires used on 06 Civic SI. POOR grip but comfortable. It's okay for everyday person.

Overall
-I liked every aspect except the engine. Definitely need torque in a luxury vehicle rather than loud high revving 4cyl engine. Not worth $30k imo
TSX is very popular and has one of the highest resale value out of any cars out there on the market. Probably one of the reason is the Luxury combined with good gas mileage.

end of the report.

MonkayMan17 · 12-23-2006, 12:32 AM

I love the TSX if they were a lil cheaper i'd buy one in a heart beat

jasongg06 · 12-23-2006, 12:44 AM

I'd buy a TSX if they put a different engine in it. Something with more hp/torque, and quiet.

Rocco · 12-23-2006, 01:34 AM

are you sure the VTEC crossover is at that RPM...I have no idea... thats why i am asking..it very well could be..but why would honda make it last for only 1,200 RPM's?

tennisfan16 · 12-23-2006, 01:50 AM

i like the tsx, i would like it more if it were a coupe.

CivicWithNav · 12-23-2006, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocco

are you sure the VTEC crossover is at that RPM...I have no idea... thats why i am asking..

yea i felt it every time.

I like it over all...just need torque-ier engine for being a luxury car

The Shishpanik · 12-23-2006, 11:40 AM

I love the TSX, drove a loaner one before, and with the exception of the griminess of a loaner car, the interior was beautiful, ride was smooth.

untouchablesi · 12-29-2006, 06:57 PM

i like em aswell but all i always hear about is of their lack of power

SiRyan · 12-29-2006, 08:15 PM

Take the projectors out and give them to me!!!

***Cybergypsy*** · 12-29-2006, 08:36 PM

Has a 2004 with navi nice car...but hated the 4 doors...

si_civic · 12-31-2006, 09:10 PM

00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 im gettin g drunk

exbauer · 01-05-2007, 11:24 AM

I don't understand why they don't put the V6 from the accord in there. I didn't make sense to me. But, what do I know?

12-22-2006, 11:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
CivicWithNav Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Woodstock MD Posts: 2,575 iTrader: 13 / 100%	06 Acura TSX report took my moms MDX for seat track and front brake job(under warranty at 30k! :) ) anyhow first it takes them a month to get the part in, and took them like all day to get it in the shop THEN come to find out that they ordered wrong parts...and with christmas it may be till wed before the car is fixed. anyhow they got me in a 06 tsx loaner with 6000miles first impression - IMPRESSIVE. feeling of the door opening and closing was solid, seat was very comfortable and gauges were blue/white electro luminescent with very clear read out. Interior gives hints of the current accord but way better fit and finish and material. driving - 5spd automatic is very smooth on auto mode. won't hold the gear until redline in auto mode shifts at 6800rpm in manual it holds the gear until redline 7400rpm dooes not automatically shift to the next gear when redlining. VTEC kicks in at about 6200rpm but only has aboout 1200 more before the fuel cuts off. Fun doesn't last long. VTEC engagement is also not as prominent as the Civic SI's. Very subtle, but noticeable for people who know whats up. Engine does make lot of noise because of the 4cyl. definitely needs a 6 cyl in place of it. Lack of torque at high speed makes it a some what of a boring ride. handling -very nimble, light and tight steering and suspension. They used crappy michelin MXM4 all season tires...same tires used on 06 Civic SI. POOR grip but comfortable. It's okay for everyday person. Overall -I liked every aspect except the engine. Definitely need torque in a luxury vehicle rather than loud high revving 4cyl engine. Not worth $30k imo TSX is very popular and has one of the highest resale value out of any cars out there on the market. Probably one of the reason is the Luxury combined with good gas mileage. end of the report.

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MonkayMan17 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 248 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I love the TSX if they were a lil cheaper i'd buy one in a heart beat

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jasongg06 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: 626 So Cal Posts: 1,262 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I'd buy a TSX if they put a different engine in it. Something with more hp/torque, and quiet.

12-23-2006, 01:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
Rocco Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 136 iTrader: 1 / 100%	are you sure the VTEC crossover is at that RPM...I have no idea... thats why i am asking..it very well could be..but why would honda make it last for only 1,200 RPM's?

12-23-2006, 01:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
tennisfan16 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: I have a cat. Age: 24 Posts: 3,732 iTrader: 3 / 100%	i like the tsx, i would like it more if it were a coupe.

12-23-2006, 11:40 AM	#7 (permalink)
The Shishpanik Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: College park, MD Posts: 2,045 Fear the Turtle! iTrader: 1 / 100%	I love the TSX, drove a loaner one before, and with the exception of the griminess of a loaner car, the interior was beautiful, ride was smooth.

12-29-2006, 06:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
untouchablesi Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Toronto Age: 22 Posts: 356 David iTrader: 0 / 0%	i like em aswell but all i always hear about is of their lack of power

12-29-2006, 08:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
SiRyan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vallejo,Ca. Age: 23 Posts: 5,571 iTrader: 16 / 100%	Take the projectors out and give them to me!!!

12-29-2006, 08:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
*Cybergypsy* Mini Me! Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 48 Posts: 7,436 iTrader: 3 / 100%	Has a 2004 with navi nice car...but hated the 4 doors...

12-31-2006, 09:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
si_civic Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: B.C. ,Canada Age: 30 Posts: 4,608 A/Cst.D.F.Abate iTrader: 10 / 100%	00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 im gettin g drunk

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exbauer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 674 iTrader: 8 / 100%	I don't understand why they don't put the V6 from the accord in there. I didn't make sense to me. But, what do I know?