2009 Acura TSX pricing announced

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— LexusKindaGuy12 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/14/2008 11:00:02 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6   

I can't say that Hondas are ugly but I am annoyed at their SOHC (instead of DOHC) V6 engines. Honda wheel designers should pay more attention to curb damage afflicting rims whose spokes stick out and whose tires are those harsh-riding low-profile ones that don't protect the rim against damage.

— EnnNorak (View Profile)

Posted on 4/14/2008 11:38:59 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

EnnNorak, Do you have anything new to say? It's always the same bit. DOHC over SOHC. wah wah. SOHC seems to be doing fine in their cars, what's the point if they get the performance the same? Wah wah curb rash only afflicts honda. Wah wah.

— SoSnootySo (View Profile)

Posted on 4/15/2008 12:03:19 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

EnnNorak- the J24 is a DOHC. However, I agree with SoSnootySo. Not sure how worthy that is of attention. I'm more disappointed in Acura by the fact that they are still using 5at in all their products. Getting WAY behind the curve in that category.

In the case of this new TSX. FF 4cyl 5at? Doesn't sound like "luxury" to me. Not even entry level lux. They keep talking about moving upstream and then release this! Their actions don't match up with their rhetoric.

— SpicyMikey (View Profile)

Posted on 4/15/2008 8:33:58 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

and the v6 argument applies how with this car?

— OneOfOne (View Profile)

Posted on 4/18/2008 3:09:02 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Seems like the Civic is a better deal to me.

— no1listensanyway (View Profile)

Posted on 4/15/2008 1:34:31 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

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— fatboi (View Profile)

Posted on 4/15/2008 3:10:42 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

"Honda and Acuras are the same freakin cars"

That's a bit of a simplification don't you think. What cars are the same? Yes, the Euro Accord and Acura TSX are basically the same car. The Honda Legend and Acura RL are the same car. The others are not. True, they're all made by the same manufacturer and share parts. That's not necessarily a bad thing.

CERTAINLY you're not suggesting the Civic and the TSX are the same car. The TSX is $10k more but provides $10k more luxury and performance features.

Contrary to what many of us think on these car forums, the majority of the world doesn't put HP at the top of the list when buying a car. It's just part of the equation. We need to accept that and not get so pissed off when every new model doesn't come with a bigger engine and radio.

Flame away!

— SpicyMikey (View Profile)

Posted on 4/15/2008 10:05:36 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

The CIVIC is an ecomomy car with massive production numbers. Due to economies of scale, the CIVIC will clearly be a better "pound-for-pound" value.

I don't own a Civic or a TSX, so I went to the TrueDelta.com website and did a feature comparison on the 08 models. As I suspected, it was more then heated seats and HID headlights. Although the Si has a limited slip diff that the TSX does not have (very nice).

TSX Engine 205hp -vs- I4 197hp I4
TSX Audio (watts, speakers) 360, 8 - vs- 350, 7
Power rear side windows
Remote window/roof operation
Universal garage door opener
Brake assist
Overhead sunglass holder
Bluetooth cell phone link
CD changer, in-dash
Automatic climate control
Dual-zone climate control
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Automatic-off headlights
Fog lights
Heated mirrors
Illuminated visor mirror, driver
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger
Interior ambient lighting
Trip computer
Turn signals on mirrors
Xenon HID headlights
Center armrest(s) second row
Heated first row
Leather door panel trim
Leather seating surfaces
Manual lumbar, driver first row
Memory system, driver first row
Power fore-aft, driver first row
Power fore-aft, passenger first row
Power height, driver first row
Power recline, driver first row
Power recline, passenger first row
Power tilt, driver first row

— SpicyMikey (View Profile)

Posted on 4/15/2008 2:11:48 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

rsands1 do you even know what your talking about.
First of all, the Civic does not have the same engine as the TSX, one is 2.0 the other is 2.4. Second, considering you have an SI and not the regular civic, the SI starts at 21,000$ not 19,000, add the navigation system and we're at 23,000$. Let's add 17' mags and we're over 24,000$ for a freakin Civic.

— zorbeeze (View Profile)

Posted on 4/16/2008 1:54:25 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

the saturn sky in the ad above it looks waaaayyy better than the tsx!!!

— lexusrox123 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/15/2008 9:07:45 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

now theres a chevy malibu ad...that looks better than the tsx too

— lexusrox123 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/15/2008 9:08:17 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Man everything is getting more and more expensive by the day. $28k for a 4 cylinder car? God damn it!! And I bet you it uses premium fuel too, so anyone who buys it is screwed.

— Designer1 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/15/2008 9:49:52 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

yawn

— Whelan (View Profile)

Posted on 4/15/2008 12:47:53 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Let me be the first to say, this is a nice car! It is very good looking, especially because it is so well proportioned. It give me great hope for the 2009 TL. This new TSX's lines are edgy and crisp, however I must agree that grill looks as though it belongs to an appliance somewhere in my kitchen, I just can't put my finger on it. Nevertheless the frontal facade displays the proper amount of angst.
As for the price it's not bad at all, probably even a bargain considering other brands offering (this is where I get blasted) but hold on. Consider the new BMW 1 series, comparably equipped, the BMW does cost thousands more for a car that is much much smaller, albeit with a more powerful engine.
As we all know it's has a lot to do with the nameplate. With BMW buyers are certain they will get performance, with Acura well therein lies the problem, after all this time it has no real identity or defining characteristics.

— Reason (View Profile)

Posted on 4/15/2008 2:35:25 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

double yawn

— Whelan (View Profile)

Posted on 4/15/2008 3:40:13 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

The front of it looks like a cheezy honda civic.

I'll pay more for a 2009 Nissan Maxima with the techonology package that includes what this car does not have is: 9.3GB Music Box Hard drive, all four bucket seats with turso, thigh, and shoulder support, sky roof for back passengers, Advance Bose premium audio system with 2 subwoofers, 19-inch wheels, yeap I said 19-inch wheels, 290 horse power, 7.0 inch touch screen, yeap big size 7.0 inches, paddle shifters, electroluminescent meters.

— silver1 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/15/2008 6:17:28 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

I would much rather have a Honda Civic Si, Audi A3, VW R32, Volvo V50, BMW 128i or SAAB 9-3 for this price (or less).

— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 4/15/2008 11:47:27 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

To me acura is kind of an over priced joke. I feel like I'm looking at a honda when I look at these new models that acura just released. I swear they are made of the same quality and design outside. They are so friggin ugly and cheap looking. I don't understand why you would ever pay over $40,000 for one! It's a rip off. I really really liked the last generation of models before this. Those I would be willing to pay for, but this TSX and the new RL are just horrible! I understand that its possible to be a luxury brand and still share parts with a brand lower than you, I mean that's basically what Lexus does. But at least lexus makes good cars and can actually be considered luxury and not a weak attempt at luxury.

— LUXCAR32 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/17/2008 9:49:50 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0