2008 Acura TSX

Rating from Blackura

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"The Acura TSX blends luxury and sportiness in a four door sedan that looks classier than practical. My kids love climbing in through the trunk just for fun. They have lots of leg room in the back. I value the handsfree phone link, the electronic info display, the compartments that store everything with doors that close it up to keep the car looking sleek. The sound system is awesome. I wish the mileage were better, that it did not require high-octane gas, and that the blue tooth connected to my iphone, but I was happy to pay a lot less for the later model and sacrifice the gadgets. We nicknamed her the Blackura, for Halloween, and it stuck. Great value for the money."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Work

Rating from wrx05

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Very reliable, excellent fit and finish. Manual is fun to drive! Acura really made a mistake when they changed the styling in 2009."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Acura lover

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Traded in my '01 TL for the a "08 TSX. I wanted something smaller and I couldn't be happier with my choice. I love my color scheme...Premium White Pearl with Parchment interior...it gets a lot of compliments. Performance is very good; tight feel, steady on highway, responsive and quick. Stereo is excellent with great sound. Leather seating is better, heavier quality than my old TL and the seats are firm yet comfortable. Did not go looking for Nav so can"t comment. My only complaints are with the location of the door locking button (my elbow hits it when I want to rest my arm on the sill); and, the location of the 'sound controls' on the steering wheel...they are cramped into a small area where my left hand often makes unintentional contact with the 'mode' switch thus changing, e.g., from CD to FM...will gladly re-train my left elbow and hand."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Dilo

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		3 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Purchased the 2008 because, in my opinion, the front grill-work on the 2009 and later models is ugly. Overall I am 95% pleased with the car, having owned it for 3+ months now. 1. No rain gutters - water always leaks in if you have the windows open even slightly, even if travelling at speed. 2. Closing the doors sounds extremely tinny. Very cheap sounding - not solid at all. Afraid I will dent the door simply by closing it. Very happy with everything else, including the Acura dealership & buying experience."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from A TSX MAN!!!!!

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Love the way I can manuver through traffic on the freeway in tight corners. Keeps great control when driving fast. Also love the navigation and voice controls. It's great to order the car around on radio and climate controls...This is so much tighter than the nisson, toyota, and honda's I was test driving at the time..."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Work

Rating from Acura

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Love this car. It is truely amazing. comfortable, and goes, and has all the luxuries. I get so many compliments all the time."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Work

Rating from Scottieo

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"This is my first TSX. Had a 2003 TL before. Must say there is a big difference in just about everything. This car is peppy on the hwy, with good accleration, although not like the 6 cylinder TL which popped from a stop. The interior is comfortable, but not luxurious, like the TL. Definitly the sporty little sister. Overall, I like it and yet miss some of the creature comforts of the TL."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Work

Rating from TSX Lover

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I love the comfort and style of my TSX. More importantly, it saved my life in a 70 mph crash. They ride nicely and handle well. The only reason I crashed was b/c I hydorplaned on the turnpike b/c I was traveling too fast for the conditions. I was a pinball b/t a concrete barrier and the guardrail and walked out of it. It crumpled perfectly and the airbags all deployed. I will be buying another one. I am a petite 20-something and I like how everything is right within my reach. The sound system is awesome, and the navigation is great for the directionally challenged. Heated seats were a must for me as I live near Philadelphia and am always cold. The heater is quick to warm up as well and has dual climate control for passengers who want to adjust their settings. I would get b/t 30-34 mpg on trips to the Jersey shore and about 29 mpg on the highway when traveling an average of 65-80 mph. At slower speeds the mph increases a lot. Compared to the TL, I feel like the TSX just glides along, where in the TL I felt like I had to keep my foot on the gas to move. I never had an issue with maintenance and bought my 2005 (same body style) certified, pre-owned. When I totaled it there were 93,000 miles on it and I got about $10,000 for it- they hold their value and are the most bang for the buck in their class of vehicles."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Pokelanny

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Handling:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Love mine in red with a rear spolier. Add a large amp in the trunk to complete what was just an average stereo system. Crazy that this car gets 40 MPG on the highway but less than 20 in the city. Wish it had a little more horsepower off of the line."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

Primary use for this car: N/A

Rating from College Girl 101

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"The car handles so great. I love cornering on the highways without touching my brakes and whipping off the on ramp w/o hesitation. The acceleration could be beefed up though. After a few months, it's losing that new car edge but it's still so much fun to drive. When I pass people I pretend I'm in a Porsche. I like the sporty look of the fog lights and the regular lights are just bright enough. I'm sure they blind oncoming traffic at night, but they're good on corners and hills. Inside, the TSX is comfy and cosy. So comfy and cosy that I nearly knock myself out every time I try to slide in. Weird, b/c I'm only 5'4". The seats hug on long drives and cushion some of the outright shakes the car tends to suffer over potholes and such. One thing I hate is the Audio console. There's some flimsy, plastic sheet covering it and it causes the worst, unavoidable glare over the screen.This reeks on the highway. I'm spending seconds squinting at the console when I should be watching the road. Which brings me back around to the brakes. They're good. Panic stops are no problem at all for the TSX. Ipod integration. The little knob in the middle is convenient, but I do hate that after I choose a song I have to go all the way back to Aritist then Album then Song just to change the tune. I could use the steering wheel button to skip but sometimes the song title just doesn't show up on the console and I don't have the patience to sit there listening to snippets of every song until I find the one I want. All of those minor details aside, the car is great value for the money. It handles perfectly- powers up when you need it to, though you won't be racing Corvettes any time soon. The ride is comfy if a little tight. It's technologically strange but just plain fun once you get over the small structural difficulties. It's great for young drivers especially b/c it feels so safe and stable on the road and it actually is. The TSX really gives you confidence behind the wheel b/c of that. I would recommend this car for anyone who likes a car that can handle itself."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting