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http://www.acura.com/future/ILX?ef_id=9cRNuu75o2QAAIs0:20120109232316:s#1
And here's an article from MotorTrend with pictures from the Detroit auto show:
http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows/detroit/2012/1203_2012_detroit_2013_acura_i- lx/
That being said, I think it's about $3-$4K overpriced. I'm looking to buy in about 6 months. Will that be long enough for Acura to have a real feel for how well the car is doing? If it's not meeting expectations, would there be a chance for incentives to bring it down by a couple of thousand?
I'm interested in the automatic (not hybrid) 2.0 with tech package. The MSRP (with destination) is $32,295. Invoice (with destination) is $30,438 and Edmunds lists TMV (with destination) as $31,674. I'd want it for $30K MAX (including destination) which is a smidge below the invoice. Honestly speaking - should I probably not get my hopes up that it could be swung in 6 months for that price or is it a realistic possibility?
I would pay to get those two items, but not if it means getting a softer old-man suspension, and I certainly wouldn't pay 7 grand extra.
I agree with the other poster that the 2.0 shouldn't even be part of the lineup. Then the 2.4 could sell for about $26K, which is what it's worth over the Civic SI (and even then it will get dusted by lots of other cars that cost about $26K, including its supposed competition from Buick), and the only other model would be the hybrid, which should be a more powerful hybrid that still gets to a combined 40 mpg.
Sadly, Honda doesn't have a hybrid powertrain that is technically advanced enough for that, and the 2.4 is waaay overpriced. For $1000 more, you can get a TSX with the same powertrain and better handling and steering, not to mention a nicer interior.
When the TSX goes away, as it is rumored to be doing in the next year or two, the ILX at least won't seem redundant. Still underwhelming and overpriced? Yes, but not redundant. ;-)
Edit....forgot to mention, was at the auto show last weekend, and the ILX was the only model in the Acura area that had a presenter with a microphone, talking up its strong points. The whole time I was at the show, the ILX was the only model I saw where the presenter couldn't get a single person interested enough to stop and listen to its merits.....
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
No, the ILX has been taken off the short list because the competition is just plain better. Now I'm talking about the base models here so the Tech version might just be a much better vehicle but since I don't want...or need all that stuff, I didn't even look at one as it'll probably drive the same. i know the one with the 2.4 engine is a different animal but again, I am not interested in that version.
The Sandman
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2025 VW GTI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
I would never buy the acura ilx for more than $24,500 - it's not worth more than that in my opinion. That MSRP really needs to come down or they should give the 2015 a better engine....if they even continue to make the ILX.
Just wanted to make a comment. I just leased an ILX. Here are my impressions on the car. I compare it to my new 2014 Honda Accord...yes I know they are not in the same class of car...but hear me out. My Accord was in the 28K bracket... the ILX was listing at over 32K...I think the handling, noise level and poise of the Acura is better ...but the Accord is a better value for the dollar.. better tech... more features per dollar.. more advance stereo...touch screen, lumbar, etc.