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Sounds like a spouse]]>Mar 27th 2008 12:10PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/27/first-drive-2009-acura-tsx/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/27/first-drive-2009-acura-tsx/Mar 27th 2008 1:28PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/27/first-drive-2009-acura-tsx/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/27/first-drive-2009-acura-tsx/
As others have mentioned, this car is a pleasant car that probably will appeal to those who like Hondas or other Japanese brands. I doubt anyone looking at a 3 Series is cross shopping this car.

That said, I am disappointed that the car got bigger and got heavier without getting much additional engine power. The whole idea that cars need to get bigger with ever revision is really a bad trend and also I think Honda could have provided a slightly stronger engine that would offset the weight gain yet still be light and fuel efficient.

Honda/Acura have had some misses lately so hopefully they get back on track.]]>Mar 27th 2008 2:08PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/27/first-drive-2009-acura-tsx/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/27/first-drive-2009-acura-tsx/Mar 27th 2008 12:20PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/27/first-drive-2009-acura-tsx/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/27/first-drive-2009-acura-tsx/Mar 27th 2008 12:26PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/27/first-drive-2009-acura-tsx/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/27/first-drive-2009-acura-tsx/Apr 4th 2008 4:35AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/27/first-drive-2009-acura-tsx/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/27/first-drive-2009-acura-tsx/
EVERY young business professional wants a BMW or Mercedes...they just can`t afford it. Flashy has nothing to do with it.

Once again Honda produces a nicer Honda and they call it an Acura. ]]>Mar 27th 2008 12:33PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/27/first-drive-2009-acura-tsx/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/27/first-drive-2009-acura-tsx/
I either want a sporty car, or a car that gets great gas mileage and this car does neither. ]]>Mar 27th 2008 12:41PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/27/first-drive-2009-acura-tsx/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/27/first-drive-2009-acura-tsx/
Don't project your views on those around you.

This is certainly not true for all the young professional buyers out there. I know that if I were looking for a sedan, I would not be shopping BMW or Mercedes, even though I probably could afford them. They just don't appeal to me, in large part because I don't appreciate the brands or the value proposition they present. (that said, I doubt I'd drive the new TSX given the reviews it's getting)

This segment is HUGE - there are many different opinions of buyers out there. It's not just a question of whether you can afford a BMW or Merc. ]]>Mar 27th 2008 12:44PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/27/first-drive-2009-acura-tsx/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/27/first-drive-2009-acura-tsx/Mar 27th 2008 12:45PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/27/first-drive-2009-acura-tsx/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/27/first-drive-2009-acura-tsx/Mar 27th 2008 1:03PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/27/first-drive-2009-acura-tsx/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/27/first-drive-2009-acura-tsx/
It is so true. ]]>Mar 27th 2008 1:18PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/27/first-drive-2009-acura-tsx/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/27/first-drive-2009-acura-tsx/]]>Mar 27th 2008 3:50PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/27/first-drive-2009-acura-tsx/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/27/first-drive-2009-acura-tsx/
I hope the new Hyundai Genesis sedan and coupe are as-advertised. I'd gladly buy either one and enjoy the lack of negative attention the BMW brings.

btw, not "professional", not particularly young, either. ]]>Mar 27th 2008 4:20PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/27/first-drive-2009-acura-tsx/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/27/first-drive-2009-acura-tsx/
Me being an international business professional I could afford one, or any car in that price range. Instead I choose to continue to drive my 99 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 because it is exactly the car I want and need, not to mention I am loving the idea of being car payment free since 2002 and very little maintenance. The only other car I will seek after I retire my 3000GT will be the new Hyundai Genesis Coupe.]]>Mar 28th 2008 9:17AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/27/first-drive-2009-acura-tsx/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/27/first-drive-2009-acura-tsx/Mar 27th 2008 12:34PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/27/first-drive-2009-acura-tsx/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/27/first-drive-2009-acura-tsx/
THe problem I saw when looking at this car is that it's a bit too expensive at $27k+ for a smaller car in my opinion, even as refined as it may be. When cross-shopping this with the Accord, I didn't like the looks of the Accord but didn't like the price tag for this one. ]]>Mar 27th 2008 12:35PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/27/first-drive-2009-acura-tsx/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/27/first-drive-2009-acura-tsx/
About the only competition are upper-level trims of mainstream sedans (that don't handle as well, nor have the same equipment levels), stripped-down entry-level lux sedans (the IS, A3/A4, 9-3, S40 or 3-Series at this price point are slow and spartan) or hotted two- and four-doors (Evo, WRX, Mustang, etc) that are way down on refinement.

About the only direct competitor still available is the Jetta, which requires taking a bit of a risk with regards to reliability.

Again, this car is like a nice lunch. It didn't cost you much, and it may not have had the largest portions or the finest ingredients, but overall it was well done and a great value. I personally don't see what's wrong with that, and I suspect that a lot of people who aren't hardcore enthusiasts will, too. Holistically good cars don't play well to spec-sheet jockeys and gearheads, but they do sell well to everyone else.

Acura could up the car's power (and wreck the TSX's generally dynamics), but that would put it's price uncomfortably close to the TL, which most Acura buyers would have gone for anyway. If anything, Acura should decontent this car and try to get the buyers it lost when it killed the RSX. ]]>Mar 27th 2008 12:36PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/27/first-drive-2009-acura-tsx/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/27/first-drive-2009-acura-tsx/Mar 27th 2008 12:52PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/27/first-drive-2009-acura-tsx/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/27/first-drive-2009-acura-tsx/
Not sure I agree with this statement, at least for the 3-series. When I bought my 325i I cross-shopped the TSX. It was a little less money, and had more content (nav, etc) for maybe $5k less. The 325i (now 328i) pulls a 14.7 1/4, though, which is considerably faster than the TSX. The 325i also handles a fair bit better than the TSX.]]>Mar 27th 2008 1:30PM