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Bluetooth is a great feature because my wife can never find her Razr phone in her purse. One city in our state outlawed talking on a cell while driving, my city might be next. The HFL may be the only way to talk in a moving vehicle pretty soon.
There is enough power for everyday driving/commuting. Very smooth and stable on the highway, even with speed above 95 mph. Only time I crave more is passing on an uphill grade or on ramp situations. I live/travel between 5000-7500ft elevation. I have a few less horses available compared to my sea level TSXs.
Love the HID headlights didn’t realize how much I was missing with Halogen lights until I saw HID behind the wheel.
I’ve always figure 360 watt stereo would sound a lot louder, crisper and with more bass. My $140 Alpine in my 97 Accord with 4 speakers is louder and has more bass.
I feel I sit a little too high in the seat and a few more inches of seat travel would be nice for me (6’3” w/ long legs). The rear view mirror causes a front right blind spot for me. I have to look under the rear view mirror at a 4-way stop because the car to the right is 100% hidden.
Conclusion – The TSX has the performance, economy, luxury, reliability, features, and safety innovations I wanted in an entry level luxury sport sedan. I enjoy driving everyday and only seeing 2-3 TSX’s a week compared to 10-15 Honda’s a day. I like the exterior styling and the interior is second to none in its class. I plan on keeping this car well past the 120,000 mile mark. The TSX gets a 9 out of 10 in my book.
I recently got my TSX and found out it was making a squeaky sound near the passenger front side, sounds like from the tire region. I'm still exactly not sure what the real problem is. Took this friday apt at the dealership. Hope its not anything major.
Apart from this, TSX drives so smooth and i just love the bluetooth option. I didn't anticipate earlier it would be that convenient option....:)
I have a question. When i start to drive the car, the doors doesn't get locked automatically.Aren't they suppose to when car reaches a certain speed?
Love my TSX! Hope you guys are enjoying yours as well.
tc
The car was truly the best value in the segment IMO. Features per dollar and residual value are top notch! Two major contributors to my buying the car. The sporting character of this sedan continues to impress me.
Successes:
- Luxury Features, ie. Xenons, HandsfreeLink, Memory Power Seats, XM, Aux-in
- Sporting Drive. It truly is unbelievable for a FWD car. Torque steer is very minimal. I don't believe I've found the limits of it's cornering ability yet.
- Materials Quality.
- Balance of Size & Functionality. For me anyway, it is just ideal. Compact enough to feel sporty, but roomy enough for four people to be comfortable, plus a fair amount of trunk space.
- Economy/Performance of the Engine. I know those two words don't normally go together, but I think they do in the TSX. Four cylinder fuel economy is a huge plus right now, but I feel good that there's enough engine to get up and go when I need to. Interstate power availability is more than adequate.
Disappointment:
- Noises. This is really my only one. There is a myriad of rattles and creaks. The only thing more frustrating is that they come and go. I can go a couple days and not hear a single one. Other days, the steering wheel rattles, the A-Pillars squeak, and the plastic plate that looks like it guides the auto tranny creaks. I'm waiting for my first scheduled service to take it in, hopefully I will get to praise the service dept and remove my disappoint.
Also, do anyone of you know if there's an option of checking the tire pressure through computer?
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Thanks.
cheers!
http://garage-toys.com/tireminder.html
Just got a new 2006 TSX 6 spd w/ Navi. I am coming to the Acura family after having owned a few new automobiles - BMW 328i w/ Dinan, Mazda MX-5 6spd, and Accord V6 Navi Coupe - - so far the TSX does a nice job of blending the strengths of all those vehicles. Can't wait for the break in period to be over already. The bluetooth feature (Nokia E61) has been outstanding.
Looking forward to contributing and learning from the forums.
Happy Driving!
TJ
I also have E61 and syncs with HFL like a charm. I just crossed my break-in period, 600 miles and just want to mention i got a decent MPG within this period of 26 mpg mixed city/highway with A/C all the time. Hope to see my mileage gets even better.
Enjoy your TSX!
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I had the chance to take the car for a 100 mile trip through some nice winding roads today. Good ride overall but the suspension does seem to get a bit iffy when it meets a bump or some other irregularity while you are cornering. Loving the stick shift!
BTW, I am trying to get a side guard for this car - Acura does not carry one for the TSX. The one from the RL does not fit due to the door curvature and the TL won't match in terms of color. Has anyone gone the aftermarket route?
Thanks,
TJ
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Welcome to 2006+. It's called Safety, and Technology. They have weight associated with them unfortunately.
TSX: 3345lbs
325i RWD: 3285
A4 2.0T FWD: 3450
IS250 RWD: 3435
C230 RWD: 3405
Turn any of those competitors into their AWD variants and the TSX gains a 200lb weight advantage minimum. :P
The closest analogy I can draw is when you drive an MX-5 with the top down it feels like you are driving at twice the speed. I guess what I am trying to get across, rather poorly, is how something "feels" can change your perception of reality.
TJ
To maximize the TSX’s potential will require a higher performance tire. Adding a lowered A-spec or Tein suspension, thicker rear sway bar along with 17 or 18 inch performance tires will improve the TSX’s already great handling without compromising the ride quality too much.
I don’t know, adding side molding to the TSX may distort the already great looking lines and profile of the car. I hear what you are saying; I’ve already got one ding on the passenger side door exactly where the side molding would be at. I just wax and buffed it out the best I could and now park further away (I need the exercise any way).
I'm certainly enhancing my knowledge through you guys..
Another thing- when i unlock my car through remote and try to customise my options in computer by pressing Info for 3 seconds, it says Customisation impossible, unknown driver. Now the manual says only if you user your keys to unlock your doors it would say Driver Unknown but i'm using my remote. I wonder what the problem is.
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While you're there, be sure to click on "Track This Group" (located just over the discussion list on the right) - that way you can use Read New Posts and never miss a TSX related message.
Thanks for the heads up on tires - I will certainly keep it in mind. I am in MA, plenty of white stuff - so that would mean two sets of tires (performance and all seasons and their related storage issues). I am contemplating the A-Spec upgrade, only the suspension upgrade which runs 1600 (incl. labor).
I always park furthest out! My friends and girl friend think I am mad but I enjoy the walk and lowering the probability of the car getting dinged.
I took a recent road trip to get closer to the 600 mile mark so I can really start driving
Hey adhiutd, check out the above link for the drive unknown problem.
TSX Run 1
I tried pasting the http:// link for the image but that didn't work. So doing it this way for now.
Thanks again for your help.
TJ
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Took home my Carbon Grey w/ Ebony TSX Auto/Nav yesterday and I'm extremely pleased. I put over 130 miles on it yesterday (about 65% two-lane highway, 35% city) and the average mpg is about 23 - not bad at all for a first half-tank!
Pluses and minuses so far:
+ Ride and handling are perfect (for my needs, anyway)
+ All gauges are clear, buttons are easy to use
+ Very comfortable with enough headroom for me (I'm 6'4")
+ Stereo is powerful, Nav is effortless
+ Quiet power, smooth shifts, promising mileage
+ Carried a phonecall hands-free and had navigation guiding me home last night
- Bluetooth a little temperamental (likely my fault, haven't read the manual completely)
- Must tap the nav screen "OK" upon every startup
My minuses are very nit-picky. I'm extremely pleased and wish I had more excuses for making some trips! Does anyone have any errands I can run?
Lots of luck to the rest of you new owners.
Don
Carbon Grey was my initial preference as well. They didn't have a 6 spd in that color so I picked one up in Royal Blue Pearl. I have had mine for a week or so and just passed the break in period. Other than one intermittent annoying metallic rattle (like a screw or something is loose) from the front passenger side the car has been a pleasure to drive.
Glad to hear you are enjoying your new ride.
TJ
I have heard some talk about the paint on the TSX being not that tough and the reason was the new EPA regulations. I don't really buy it since plenty of other brand new cars that my friends own don't have any swirl marks after 5-6 months of ownership.
Also, on another Acura centric forum I read that some owners were having their fog lights cracked from road debris. Since fog lights are standard in the 2006 MY this should be something to explore.
Moving on to something more pleasant, I have an appointment to tint my car today and have set up another appointment later in the week with one of the best detail shops in the area to give my car a full detail (hoping some of the swirl marks can be removed or minimized).
Best,
TJ
P.S. I realize my post should probably belong in the problems and solutions area but I am posting it here so new owners can try and avoid these issues before it even becomes a problem.
I was going to say you'll probably find the fuel economy improves a bit as the engine runs in, but if you're already getting those numbers, you're doing well. Remember that the K24 is a pretty highly tuned motor, with outstanding performance, so your numbers look good for 2200 mi.
Congrats on the car. I'm at 31 months, and I'm very pleased too!
I'm pretty happy with my TSX but i just feel the suspension are not very good and when my engine is idling with brakes on, i feel little vibrations in my feet, i dont know how common is it cause its my first brand new car. What do you guys have to sya about it since many of you have a pretty good knowledge about things and always helping me with my basic questions
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I'm assuming you have a AT-equipped TSX.
I drove a TL too as a loaner car and i felt it was much smoother on bumps on the road but on my TSX i do feel a relatively bumpy ride.
Yes i have a A/T equipped TSX.
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You might want to check your tire pressure to verify that it's at spec (32 front, 30 rear). Dealers are notorious for neglecting to check the pressure, and since cars are shipped from the factory with over-inflated tires, this would contribute to excessive bumpiness.
Well now i do have the 32/30 but still it doesn't match the TL. But like you said TSX handles better than the TL.
So you think the reason i feel the vibrations when i'm idling is because its A/T?
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I do. This issue has been raised before by other TSX owners with AT equipped cars. You'll probably get used to it, but definitely take it in and have it looked at if it really bothers you.
FWIW, it took me a while to get used to the TSX's ride when I first got the car 32 months ago. Sometimes it's still annoying on really textured road surfaces, but the car is so much fun to drive overall, and it does so well on long trips, that I can overlook some of its shortcomings.
Also, I don't know if you listed your mileage, but the suspension will settle in some by 10,000 miles or so.
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i dont know if its something with my phone or some inefficiencies of the TSX HFL. Its frustrating. I wonder if any of you guys have experienced similar problems.
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I have also noticed that if you answer a call using the HFL system and then transferred it to your headset the call would go through fine but after that there would be issues in receiving calls with the HFL. At times, the system would say the phone is busy when it was not or would indicate that it could not find the phone when the bluetooth was on.
Thanks. Thats a good point i guess. I will try to delete my profile too and see how it goes.
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Fowler3
Either keep your car as the manufacturer intended, or purchase a complete tire & suspension upgrade from a reputable company that researched and tested the combination.
Honda's A-Spec kits, Comptech, H&R, Eibach, and others sell complete setups that are tuned specifically for the TSX. In many cases, handling will improve will little or no loss in ride quality (sometimes you can even improve ride quality AND handling).
If you don't have too many chips yet, consider repairing them and installing a "clear bra."
Clear bra is clear plastic tape that is cut to fit the front bumper, headlights, and the first 6 inches or so of the hood.
It is adhesive and never needs to be removed. Moisture does not get underneath it.
I am enjoying the car -- I'm still protecting it from the elements so I just have about 200 miles driving experience in it. Everything is perfect thus far -- Headlights are amazingly bright, the 6-spd MT is a pleasure, my iPod is working in the aux input, XM radio is great -- the car drives and rides like a dream.
One question for other owners -- when driving in higher gears at 40-60 mph the engine makes a moderately high pitched whine sound -- is this normal? I presume the sound is normal for this car -- I like the sound -- I just want to see if it is normal for others.
Enjoy your TSX's -- Happy New Year -- I'm looking forward to driving my TSX in 2007.