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Two years old--hard short trips I would recon but nice overall. Anyway a lease and each state is different. In HI, owners name is registered owner adn title shows lien holder as Honda. So when he paid it off, Honda sent title, with lien removed and he as able to sign to me. HI does not tax sales but you pay hefty reg fee based on weight each year. I believe in many states you would have to use a dealer to avoid the double tax. Leasing is always bad. Honda's leadership purchase gives all same benefits with now lease hang ups.
I would pay for a nice TSX 20,000 for manual with 20k miles or 20,500 for an automatic assuming no problems--and those are real high prices. Wonder what a residual value was three years ago. 3 yr leases will be up soon and market price will go down.
First, you should have a look at the posts in the Acura TSX: Prices Paid & Buying Experience discussion. There's a search box just above the first post and just below the last one that should help you.
Also, we have numerous helpful consumer discussions ocurring over on our Smart Shopper board. And there are lots of good articles and tips here: Edmunds.com Tips & Advice.
Enjoy! Good luck and keep us posted on how it goes.
Dave in VA
I got my TSX serviced at my local dealership today. I thought there were problems, but apparently there weren't any. I was just wondering, if there is no charge but they inspect your car, do you usually tip the guy? The mechanic who inspected my car wasn't there though, but the "service advisor" was. Just wanted to know if tipping service advisors and mechanics are customary?
Thanks,
Brian
However, one time, I was so pleased with work done (some of it free) by my dealer's service dept. I went and bought $20 of gift certificates at a nearby In 'N Out Burger and gave it to the service advisor to share with the mechanics who worked on my vehicle.
Bottom line- I think tipping in this case is just that- a tip, not an obligation.
Enjoy your TSX!
Of course, there's been zero firm evidence to support such speculation, but it's mighty fun to dream :shades:
One thing is for sure. Come model year 2008 some big changes are in the offing for the TSX.
Time for a "2008 TSX" thread?
After ruling out a lot of cars, I have narrowed my choice to an Acura TSX or a BMW 325xi. On a bad day I can't get out of my neighborhood or around town with RWD, so I need FWD or AWD. I have also concluded, with some sadness, that automatic transmission makes more sense for me. I currently plan to buy and not to lease.
I realize that I am comparing FWD and AWD. I also realize that even with a fairly bare-bones 325xi (e.g. no premium package or Bluetooth), the TSX is still several thousand dollars less. The TSX is a great value and a fun car. The BMW is a very solid car and somewhat more fun. (My opinions.) The Acura is perceived by many to have greater reliability and a lower cost of ownership. However, the 325xi's warranty is a counter-balance, at least for the duration of the warranty period, after which some suggest getting rid of the car.
Why pay more for the 325xi? Why pay less for the TSX? Thoughts and comments would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Maybe you can expand on this a little bit?
If you get a lot of snowfall where you live, neither the TSX nor the 325i are a good year-round choice. They both have sporty suspensions which result in limited ground clearance.
Maybe a small, semi-sporty SUV like the Toyota RAV4 would be a better choice for you? Initial reviews indicate it's nimble and fun to drive, and it has significantly more power than both the Acura and Bimmer.
But, if winter weather is your biggest concern, I'd probably go with a Subaru Legacy GT.. Around $29,500 MSRP, I think...
regards,
kyfdx
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Gotta agree with you there.
It's up there with the BMW and Acura in luxury/comfort/fit&finish, it's got an extremely competant AWD drivetrain, and its 250 hp 2.5L boxer engine is a league above the others in power.
I'd go for the Spec B (Bilstein coil-overs, aluminum control arms, and 18" alloys). It's a sweet package, if you can find one.
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That's cheaper than a comparably equipped Bimmer, but admittedly about $5,000 more than a TSX w/Nav.
Add Cobb Stage I and you'll be putting the hurt on 330i's!
I will try to answer any questions. I am concerned about so many end lease cars dropping the 04 book values as 17400 is the end of lease value on most.
The values of the TSX have been abnormally high for a while - the off lease vehicles will just bring them back to normal. The problem is that you could have 3 and 1.5 year old 04 TSXs on sale at the same time and values for those should obviosuly be different.
Still when 3 yr olds come off lease the 1.5 yr olds will suffer and be worth marginally more but not todays price.
I still see 04 tsx certified for $25,500 with 30 k miles.
Taht is nuts based on 06 deal for $26,000!!!!!!!!!!!
Market value will adjust shortly to:
04 clean 25 k miles = $18000
05 clean 10 k miles - $22000
06 new out of box = $26000
fedlawman, "BMW 3-Series Sedans - 2005 and earlier" #29151, 29 Jan 2006 2:04 pm
It looks really clean. Let me know when it arrives. :shades:
I really enjoy driving my wife's 05 TL and am thinking about getting a TSX for our second car (or perhaps the RSX - have to see what the new design looks like later this year). What I really like about the TL is the steering and handling. It is so precise that it is much less fatiguing to drive than my Chevy 1500 pickup! Is the TSX going to give me this same feel of effortless driving that the TL does?
Also, any word on when the TSX will be redesigned? I saw some pics of a honda/acura concept that looked really cool. One thing about the TSX - I only LIKE the styling, whereas I LOVE the styling of the TL.
Thanks!
It has been said that the TSX is more fun to drive than the TL, if only because it is more tossable and has a more nimble feel to it. Yes, the TSX has less power, but its spunky I4 is ready, willing and able. It's up to you to decide whether it's the car for you. The TSX is a very well-balanced car.
Coupled with the excellent six speed gearbox, the TSX is indeed a very entertaining drive. If straightline speed is your cup of tea, then the TL is probably the car for you. If sharp handling, quick, responsive steering, good road feel and a high revving engine appeals to you, then definitely look at the TSX.
Good luck. :shades:
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Does the TSX have the same excellent "straight line tracking" that the TL does? Also, how are the noise levels in the TSX?
Thanks!
I think they didi a nice job on the redesigned back end of the accord - but I don't like the front.
The 6cyl/6spd mt can be hard to find - I have a couple local dealers w/o any (they have them in auto)
I'm getting close to purchasing a new TSX here in the L.A. area. I'm wondering about three things and a bonus question:
1. Exterior Color--I've never owned a black car, but REALLY like the way the black TSX looks. If I think I'm the type to get my car washed about once every 2 weeks, will this work? (We get a fair amount of pollution, around here). And I heard somewhere that black shows more scratches, dings, etc.--is this so? Is there another color that will be much better this way? If I do get black, are there any little things I can do to keep it looking sharp in between washes?
2. Interior Color--what about the black interior--also tough to keep/look clean?
3. Color and heat--since this is southern CA, does a black car get MUCH hotter than other cars? Is it more due to the exterior or interior color? I'd love especially to hear from any black/black car owners from warmer climates.
4. Bonus question--for those of you who now own a TSX, is there anything you know now that you wish you knew when making the purchase?
Many thanks.
2) I have a black interior on my TSX. It isn't that hard to keep clean, but it does show dust quite a bit. I find that a vacuum every 2 weeks or so is just fine for keeping it in good shape.
3) I live in Washington and have a silver exterior, so no comment here!
4) Nothing at all. Although I've only had the car since June 2005, I have been very happy with the purchase.
Also, I usually kind of cross my left leg under my right slightly when driving, with my left foot up against the seat and my left knee near the door. That made me notice that the cockpit is pretty narrow. Although I am pretty broad in the shoulders and had plenty of shoulder and head room. Anybody here have difficulty finding a comfortable driving position in the TSX, or was it just the way I was sitting?
a dealer in Norwwod MA told me they have 2 of them - one for sure, on the dealership floor
I tried to figure it out by the specs page and in photos but I can't tell.
Has anyone seen an MT in Red anywhere? My closest dealer offers to order one from Japan but it will take 3-4 months.
Those of us who use it as a commuter car and don't enjoy continuously shifting in stop and go traffic.
Otherwise, over 90% of us are off our rockers!