Acura TSX Review

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2004 Acura TSX (M6)

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Favorite feature:	6-speed shifter (very crisp)
Least favorite feature:	No growl from the engine (I'm over it now)
Advice to buyer:	Find a 6-speed (85% of the 16,000 made this year are automatics)
Detailed review:	I wasn't looking for an Acura, but a guy I work with has a TL and loves his dealership (Mile High Acura). He convinced me to look at the TSX. I test drove the 6-speed TSX and was really happy with the experience. I got a better deal at a different dealership though (Courtesy Acura). The drive-by-wire Throttle system makes it feel as if the car knows what you want to do before you do it. The gas pedal is like glue on your foot (very responsive). The A4 was somewhat similar, but it has a delay in response with the turbo. This felt much quicker. Also, the A4 has reliability issues when it gets to high mileage. The TSX interior is somewhat similar to an A4 (metal strip across the dash, information center inbetween the tach and speedometer). Only it's better! It doesn't have the '80's red dash look. It uses Blue and white LED's for the instruments and has a blue LED shining down at the stick at night giving the center stack and stick a cool blue glow at night. I admit I wasn't sold on the exterior styling right away, but have grown to like it now. I really enjoy the interior and the car is best at night! There is no way to beat this car at this price! It still has plenty of kick on the highway at 80mph - very surprising for a 4 cylinder. It climbs Moutnain roads (even Pikes Peak) with ease - no hesitation. The best part of all is the 1st Tune Up is 110,000 miles.
Also considered:	2003 Nissan Murano 2003 Infiniti G35 2003 Audi A4
Vehicle purchased:	2004 Acura TSX


About This Reviewer...
Name:	Tim Janes
Location:	Denver, Colorado
Other vehicles owned:	2001 Jeep Wrangler
Review submitted:	August 12, 2003

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