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Acura TSX 2008
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The color chart for the 09 model.
I remember the excitement 5 years ago when we were waiting for the first generation TSX to arrive. Check out this video I made from 2003.
TSX at California Speedway
The Tsx is a pretty decent deal, but with a diesel, it's much better.
Sorry, I just can’t wrap my brain around the idea of where the turbo 4 fits in with what we already know as confirmed and what we "know” of how Honda works. Here’s my train of thought:
-Fact: The ’09 TSX is arriving in April and will be available with a 5AT or a 6MT.
-Fact: The i-DTEC engine will come to the TSX in 2009, probably as a 2010.
-Fact: There is no current application of a 6MT and SH-AWD.
-Fact: The K23 (turbo) in the RDX uses a transmission from the RL due to the torque output and it's use of SH-AWD
-Fact: Acura has successfully put 256 lb.ft. (@5000) through the Type-S manual.
What if the car coming in two months has the turbo 4 as the base engine? Has Acura found a way to manage the torque for the auto and a new manual because these transmissions are already confirmed?
What if the car coming in two months has a V-6? It is certainly doable because Acura has already done this in both the ’08 Accord and current TL but does this make marketing sense? Would you start with a V-6 then bring out the diesel 4 and turbo 4?
The only thing that makes sense is that the initial TSX will have an evolution of the NA K24 that the current car has. This means they can continue to use the existing 5AT and 6MT transmissions. In one year, they release the new diesel with a heavy duty automatic transmission (probably from the V-6 cars).
By this time the new TL is out, and if it priced like many expect, they can release a V-6 to satisfy all the existing V-6 customers unwilling to move to the newer price point for the TL.
Speed - AWD vs FWD, etc... - that sort of stuff doesn't appeal to me as much as the reliability and aesthetics.
I am curious about interior details (if anyone has anything): dimensions, styling (no big navi knob please!), for the new TSX. I love the black on black look, it is what my current Acura is, but I don’t like how the option to have faux wood with ebony interior has been obsolete for the TSX. I like the faux wood, maybe I am out dated with my love for the wood (don’t take that the wrong way) – if it isn’t an up and coming option I may have to learn to like the stainless or carbon look.
Just got my new TSX for a week.. very nice.
But I couldn't find anything indicating the side airbags on the front doors.. while other airbags are clearly shown..
Besides, the ignition doesn't seem that smooth in the morning.. takes just a little more time, but does turn on in the first attempt. Is that supposed to be normal?
The navigation system is designed only to read the white DVD provided with your vehicle. the answer is NO
Residual 15245
Money Factor 0.0014
Adjusted Cap cost - 28324.54
No other fees upfront
Monthly payment is around 504
Earlier, the dealer quoted 410 with $1600 down for 15K miles.
Invoice: 28353
MSRP: 31005
MF: 0.0014
Residual: 56% of MSRP
Down: 3180
Monthly payment: 350/month
Term: 36mo., 12K miles
He qualified for Tier 2 since he did not have much history, only about a couple of years.
What do you think guys - Good deal or not? How does the monthly payment look? Good?
I am posting this one for him
BTW, are you leasing a TSX or a Camry Hybrid? Both are fine cars!