2011 Acura TSX - Would always recommend this car.
I've been very pleased with this car thus far since purchasing in 2011. This is my second Acura after owning an Integra many years ago, and fourth Honda since owning Fords and Chevys. The biggest thing I'm happy about is the gas mileage. It has been well above the stated MPG. On a recent 3 hour trip, I hit 41 MPG on the way down, then 39 MPG on the way back with conservative driving. I consistently hit 40 MPG on my weekly 1 hour commutes. By the time I am reviewing this car, Acura has stopped producing this car. And that is a bummer. This was the only car (when I bought it in 2011) that was directly imported from Japan (All others - MDX, TL, RDX, RL were manufactured in USA of select imported Japanese parts). After driving my trusty Corolla for 8-9 years, when it was time for me to upg... (more)
I've been very pleased with this car thus far since purchasing in 2011. This is my second Acura after owning an Integra many years ago, and fourth Honda since owning Fords and Chevys. The biggest thing I'm happy about is the gas mileage. It has been well above the stated MPG. On a recent 3 hour trip, I hit 41 MPG on the way down, then 39 MPG on the way back with conservative driving. I consistently hit 40 MPG on my weekly 1 hour commutes. By the time I am reviewing this car, Acura has stopped producing this car. And that is a bummer. This was the only car (when I bought it in 2011) that was directly imported from Japan (All others - MDX, TL, RDX, RL were manufactured in USA of select imported Japanese parts). After driving my trusty Corolla for 8-9 years, when it was time for me to upgrade, I wanted to make a rational decision by optimizing brand, luxury, price, features. At the end the Infinity G35 and TSX came on top (BMW 3 was close but it lost out on interior space). The clincher between the G35 and TSX was the price that the dealer offered to me. I have to say though, all of those issues seems to have gone away (or in-noticeable) over time (and I did not do any firmware update yet). But when I upgraded my phone to iPhone 6, sometimes, the BT phone interface would not work (that is a new problem and may be I will need to do a hardware disc update to take care of this after all). Some people may not like the dashboard interface with too many buttons - but I think I like the very tactile feel of various buttons and the way they are laid out - it grows over time on you. The engine is very reliable - I have kept my car submerged in ice and snow for weeks in record New England cold but it has never failed to start on the first attempt. The tires do lose pressure in the cold very frequently (go down from 32-33 to 24-26 psi) but they gain pressure by a few PSIs when you start driving. When driving on rougher roads, the cabin noise can be more than when you are driving inside a Lexus (which I think has the best interiors among lux cars).
I remember everyone in my family went to the beach last summer and all the kids wanted to ride in my car because I had the coolest car in the family.
I remember everyone in my family went to the beach last summer and all the kids wanted to ride in my car because I had the coolest car in the family.
It was very affordable. Acuras in general, I think, offer much more superlative value for similar (or even better) luxury features than comparable, more vaunted models from BMW, Jaguars, Mercs, Audis, etc. It is indeed a good thing that most people don't know about that - because if they discover that, those of us who love Acuras will have to pay higher for the brand. In Pre-2011, many of the electronic features in this TSX were really premium - and which came at a reasonable cost compared to other luxury models. Woefully and understandably, as in-car electronics are improving by leaps and... (more)
It was very affordable. Acuras in general, I think, offer much more superlative value for similar (or even better) luxury features than comparable, more vaunted models from BMW, Jaguars, Mercs, Audis, etc. It is indeed a good thing that most people don't know about that - because if they discover that, those of us who love Acuras will have to pay higher for the brand. In Pre-2011, many of the electronic features in this TSX were really premium - and which came at a reasonable cost compared to other luxury models. Woefully and understandably, as in-car electronics are improving by leaps and bounds every year, the fairly advanced geeky features (such as the Multi Instrument Display - MID or the BT phone or the GPS - which is touch less) in the TSX already look obsolete compared to 2014-15 models. It is a bummer that TSX production has been ceased as Acura streamlines its brand line-up. But the ILX is a little too small (and made on the Civic platform) - TLX may be a bit too pricey. TSX would have fit neatly in the middle - especially if they had kept on updating the model in terms of electronics and other features.
Electronics don't always sync seamlessly with all your devices, wish fuel efficiency was better given the aerodynamics, interior noise levels can be improved a bit, and Difficult to learn technology features. No manual transmission offered. The factory battery is tiny, will replace it with something more substantial eventually.
Electronics don't always sync seamlessly with all your devices, wish fuel efficiency was better given the aerodynamics, interior noise levels can be improved a bit, and Difficult to learn technology features. No manual transmission offered. The factory battery is tiny, will replace it with something more substantial eventually.
2011 Acura TSX - Sporty, practical, beautiful
The TSX Sportwagon was not my first choice for a car, but it certainly has been a great one. I wanted to get something different (i.e. Not just a sedan). SUVs appealed to me somewhat, but I did not feel that they were sporty enough. The wagon has been an absolute joy to own. I love having a car that is so rare, and I think it really turns heads. I was not sure if I would need all of the space in the back, but we just used it on a long vacation and it was certainly useful.
The TSX Sportwagon was not my first choice for a car, but it certainly has been a great one. I wanted to get something different (i.e. Not just a sedan). SUVs appealed to me somewhat, but I did not feel that they were sporty enough. The wagon has been an absolute joy to own. I love having a car that is so rare, and I think it really turns heads. I was not sure if I would need all of the space in the back, but we just used it on a long vacation and it was certainly useful.
I took this car on my first adult vacation. It so nice to have a car I really liked (and owned!) in a place that was so fun for me.
I took this car on my first adult vacation. It so nice to have a car I really liked (and owned!) in a place that was so fun for me.
I love how rare it is. There is plenty of space for all of my stuff. It is nice to have a car with the latest technology too such as Bluetooth, USB, heated seats etc. The car is very comfortable and great for long trips. I also like how sporty it feels without being overly punishing.
I love how rare it is. There is plenty of space for all of my stuff. It is nice to have a car with the latest technology too such as Bluetooth, USB, heated seats etc. The car is very comfortable and great for long trips. I also like how sporty it feels without being overly punishing.
I have black paint and this has been very hard to take care of. The water spots seem to collect on the back of the car almost instantly after I clean it. Also, a very annoying gripe is having to click through the title button to see different information for XM radio. I wish I could see this all on the same screen. There were also some features I would expect in a 2011 luxury car such as keyless start, backup camera, etc.
I have black paint and this has been very hard to take care of. The water spots seem to collect on the back of the car almost instantly after I clean it. Also, a very annoying gripe is having to click through the title button to see different information for XM radio. I wish I could see this all on the same screen. There were also some features I would expect in a 2011 luxury car such as keyless start, backup camera, etc.
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