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http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/ncap/cars/3430.html
Somebody else gave this link earlier in the threads but I don't know if anyone has tried this... You can right click to copy the image of each of the three pics, then paste them into Word or a photo editing program and enlarge them. It gets grainy but at least it's something. Or you can try to click the "Watch Crash Test" or "Watch Side Crash Test" link on the page and pause the mpeg it to get a better look. Anybody see differences from the '04-'05 body in those pics?? I know the following are rumored to be some of the exterior changes: Restyled hood and grille, redesigned headlights and combination taillights, redesigned front and rear bumpers, fog lamps are integrated into the lower bumper, more pronounced side sills.
It may be a typo on the NHTSA site.
Also, I think that there is a mechanism that locks out reverse when the car is moving forward. Therefore, you can't put it into reverse if you tried. Hope that clears some things up.
I'll wait.
Gimme a break...all those changes for 2006? Basically Acura is eliminating the TL? The TSX and the TL are 6K different in price. The only major difference is engine and size of sedan, exterior and interior looks are similar. There is a very fine line between the two sedans. With those upgrades the line will be crossed and accessories eliminated? Most car companies make major changes like those every 5 to 6 yrs, not in the third year. 2004 to 2005 offered, heated mirrors, xm, illuminated steering wheel, power passenger seat. These very minor changes should foreshadow changes for 2006
Even if the TSX did pick up all the modifications indicated (the big if)....there will be still a huge difference between the two cars. I own both the 2005 TSX and 2005 TL. Load all those in...and the ride and amenities will still be worlds apart.
So let us all see what unfolds for the TSX.
I'd liken the 06 TSX upgrade to the 05 upgrade of the G35.
When you think about, the TSX is Acura's BMW325 and the TL is the 330. While the sales proportions are not the same (it's 4:1 325 to 330 sales vs. 2:1 TL to TSX) that's the way I see it.
I find the TSX ride to be peppy and great compared to its peers mentioned above. Now...it isn't created to ride like a Camry or Avalon standard sedan ...as it is a sports-luxury sedan. Best of all...it would cost $10k+ to get a comparably equipped BMW.
So, then a salesperson is suggesting that everyone rush out and buy '05s now so they will avoid the gigantic price increases on the 2006 models.
I wonder why they would say that?
Yeah... I wondered, too.. :surprise:
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I would go to the 'TSX-MPG real world' forum for more discussions. There is a great link to a MSN article which discusses the same topic...saying that regular does no harm.
I had additional tint applied in Virginia to my Integra. After moving to Florida and going to a 2000 TL with just factory tint, I was surprised that the sun did not feel all that much different in the TL. The factory tint is also UV blocking because my transition eyeglasses do not darken in the car and I would prefer that they did. The really dark tint is not legal in many states (New Jersey won't allow any aftermarket tint so someome with a blacked out car in FL would have to remove it in Jersey). Real dark tint also make it a bit harder to see at night.
ps...I am a premium fuel user...but still want to share what I know about regular grade.
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It has always been the case that using a higher octane fuel than recommended does nothing but empty your wallet faster.
Let me work a break-even analysis. If the price delta is $0.25 and the price of premium is $2.80...the price differential is 8.9%. So assuming the mpg obtained from premium is 25mpg...that means that the mpg could drop 2.75 (11%) or down to 22.25mpg. I am not so certain that there would be a 3mpg drop with regular unleaded...that is pretty hefty change from altering fuel alone.
If the mileage loss is only 2/3 of that, would you run regular to save $0.07/gallon?
When I look at a used car, and the owner tells me they used regular gas to save $10/mo., I start wondering what else they decided they knew more about, than the engineers who designed the car..
And, then... I just keep on walking..
Stepping over dollars to pick up dimes...
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Also...wouldn't the engineers build the car to be tolerate variations in octane as it is sold globally?
I really suggest reading the MSN article in the TSX-MPG forum that was posted recently that suggest no harm.
It does say you will do no harm... but, they don't say it is a good idea..
And, of course.. putting premium in a car that is designed fo regular does no good at all... which is the main point of most of these articles..
Still... I have no trouble believing that cars that are designed for premium will get 10% worse mileage running regular.. Plus.. where I live... the difference is $2.49 vs. $2.69 (at least it is today), making it a 7.5% savings for regular..
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How about this article in USAToday which states:
"I personally use regular even though my owner's manual says you'll get better performance with premium," says Lewis Gibbs, consulting engineer and 45-year veteran at Chevron oil company. He's chairman of Technical Committee 7 on Fuels, part of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Fuels & Lubricants Council. Gibbs knows gas.
http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2003-07-30-premiumgas_x.htm
Once again...I am a premium user...but would like to gain insight on the what happens with regular. And when in doubt...use premium.
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Anything other than a 4 cylinder was out when I was car shopping and I had to really think about whether I was willing to give up the 2-3 MPG over an Accord.
There's obviously a limit, because I wasn't looking at Civics or Corollas either.
Having said that, I think the perforations do make the seat a little more comfortable for a long drive.
The TSX comes with so many features as is, theres not much they can add. And like I said if they add too much your looking at 4cylinder TL.
Inside...any car will have a tough time competing with the TL stereo. Leather grade is very different. Etc.
They are two very different cars. Still...both very fine.