2005 Acura TSX Review

kpaxx
10/12/2007

Ownership Status: I use to own this vehicle.
Recommendation: I do not recommend this vehicle.

Overall Rating: 60/100

Pros
  • -Good on gas if you are doing mostly city driving
  • -Cost less than the competition
  • -Inexpensive for regular maintenance items
  • -Inexpensive to insure
Cons
  • -rear stabilizer links tend to break
  • -The wiring harness in the trunk near the hinge, can rub through causing loss of the backup lights, taillights, trunk light and remote trunk release
  • -transmission problems
  • -numerous squeaks and body hardware falling off

Introduction
Not what I thought it was! This car proved to be very unreliable!



Exterior Styling - 7


Interior Styling - 8


Exterior Build/Materials Quality - 5


Interior Build/Materials Quality - 5


Engine Performance - 6


Handling/Braking - 7


Fuel Efficiency - 7


Available Features/Options - 9


Cost of Ownership - 1


Value - 5
Good if it wasn't always being repaired.



Conclusion
After driving a 3-series the TSX is a disappointment!