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In looking at local inventories, it does seem that there are more TSXs with navigation than without, so that might help you. Good luck in your search, and if you find a reasonable dealership, please let me know who that might be.
anyhow, 6 speeds are rare. New ones do not exist except in special order. To me the auto is just an Accord but the 6 speed transforms the car.
6 speed does hamper resale in that few want them. I got a good price in private sale. Acura dealer would have wanted $23k at least.
But production remains 35,000 per year which keeps resale high but surprising for Acura not to go for 50-60k units. Acura has what 300 dealers so on average 115 cars per dealer per year. that is only 10 per month, which is hardly a volume or profit car in that regard.
If only 5 percent are 6 speeds you do the math. All car magazines test and love 6 speed but no one really owns one.
Anyone know the actual 6 speed production rate. I guess 5-10 percent. No dealer ever has one. Real insult it that same price as auto despite much less cost. At least give something.
Anyway, may consider a 06 in 6 months as the new features are nice sounding and I doubt my car depreciates much in that time. Glacier blue looks good on brochure.
Anyone actually have a 06 6 speed in hand. Engine tweaks really nice?
Inky
Dave in VA
Dave in VA
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Honda is not limiting production, if they could sell 100K per year like the 3 series they would - but not at the expense of having "employee discounts" like GM and others which would kill resale. BTW production is higher than 35K/yr - more like 40K+ - there were VINs for 05s in the 42K range.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
I still need to find the right car and an acceptable deal, might not happen quickly as 2006's seem to be arriving slowly, but I must say, the new alloy wheels look better in person than in the photos.
Warm holiday greetings to everyone.
And with the TSX, it makes a world of difference. Coaxes the car to its fullest expression, as it were. :shades:
Anyone else notice how high the rpms are on the TSX 6 speed in 6th gear on the highway. Great for acceleration but over 3200 rpm on turnpike is a waste of energy. The new Jetta turbo is the same. I got 31 mpg on a 200 mile highway trip and that is good but always reaching to shift to overdrive as the final ratio is busy busy busy or elfin as one car magazine maybe Edmunds said. Close ratio is close ratio but 6th could be more of an overdrive than it is. Otherwise, smooth and powerful.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Including dest charge
Does anyone other than me think this is a great deal or what!?
Dave in VA
I've had mine as high as 90-100 MPH and engine noise and/or NVH is simply not an issue with this car.
Except for the sometimes awkward 1-2 gear ratio the TSX is perfectly geared IMO, speaking of the 6 MT, of course. :shades:
I'm looking to buy very soon, probably when I get back on the 26th. If I can't find a good deal I might just go to Costco and buy through them.
Dave in VA
MD dealers are much better.
2004 TSX Auto, wheel locks, mud guards, no navi, 21,000 miles, charcoal gray w/black interior, great condition
Purchase price (list): $27,317 ($26,490 base + $500 dest + $89 wheel locks + $238 mud guards).
Boston, MA
KBB says $20,300 and Edmunds $21,600 (quite a difference). reviewed dealer listings, price is in $23-$24k range for same car but with 10-15k more mileage.
What should i expect/"push for" a dealer to give me?
thanks
nonetheless an interesting point to consider...thanks
what should i expect the dealer profit to be on my trade. i'd think they would make a fortune if they only gave me 20k. i would think they could also do some limited work and slap a "certified pre-own" on it for a few more k
Dave in VA
$28,551 with navi?
I am in MD also and looking to get a 06 black/ black with navigation
Thanks in advance
5 % MD tax is 1415
3% VA tax is 845
what other fees did you pay?
600 for title and tag and processing fee seems high
Picking up the silver/ebony '06 non-nav tomorrow...paying $26,551 plus tax (negotiated down from internet price quote of $27,051) and they are giving me a trunk tray. Since they had quoted me the honda financing deal that does not apply to the TSX, they are throwing in some free maintenance coupons. How does that sound? They gave little for my trade, but it does have some problems.
Any feedback is appreciated. Crossing my fingers that all goes smoothly tomorrow or I may bail.
Thank you for all your help! Just reading your posts gave me a good idea of pricing. I am paying what I felt was an appropriate price for this car at this time.
Dave in VA
I have an email into the New Brunswick dealership for quote. I told the Ocean folks thanks but no thanks. Anyone have info on dealing with New Brunswick or Bridgewater Acura dealers? Thanks.
thks ije