2006 Acura TSX consumer reviews

I have no clue how to describe this car, other then pure awesome. I know some people are saying that this car drives bumpy, and the suspension is tight, and that there is too much road noise in the cabin. Well hello!! It's a performance car build to take sharp turns at high speeds. The suspension must be hard if you don't want to do flips every time you turn. If you want a smooth ride, get a Grand Marquis. Secondly with the road noise, why do you think the engineers put 8 performance speakers with incredible sound in there for? Just blast your music, and you will never hear anything coming from the road, EVER! Very nice car, and a very high end interior, and a very good looking exterior. Definitely a good buy for under 30k. Also, the i-Vtec engine puts a very big smile on my face every time I floor it. Overall, definitely worth it.

I test drove a lot of cars when I happened upon a Acura dealer, I noticed the TSX and told my husband I wanted to test drive it, we got in the car I drove about a mile and I could not hide my feelings. My husband said you want this car don't you? I said yes. This is a solid car, looks great inside ,and out, goes great in bad weather. No regrets and no problems 3yrs now, My next car will be an Acura!!!

This car is a left-brain purchase - it comes down to value over the non-grunty I4, the inherent FWD understeer, and a 7 on the NVA score from the East German judge. The engine, in the tradition of Honda four bangers, needs to rev, and it can (there's kind of a kick in the V-Tech settings around 6k rpm that's fun), but mostly the car feels slower than it is. I got the 6-sp, which is a wonderful snick-snick transmission. I mean, this thing is really great. It's one of the best out there. The automatic seemed less suited to a 4 cylinder, but I don't commute in stop'n'go, either. The suspension is pretty well sorted out and the steering is well-weighted. The TSX is one of the last Hondas to have an all around double-wishbone suspension - most use MacPherson struts. The stock tires wear well, but aren't grippy. If you want better performance, a tire upgrade goes a long way for both handling and braking. Also, the road noise suppression could be better, but contrary to an earlier reviewer, I don't have a problem talking on the phone in the car. Quiet in cars seems to be something that only gets solved by throwing money at it, so be aware that there is a trade-off here. I got the navigation system too, and while I like it, it's overpriced at $2k. Maybe in ten years, they'll be standard everywhere, but there is still an early adapter penalty. Not getting lost, however, is worth a lot to me; Apparently it's worth $2k. You might be okay just getting a stand alone unit for $500 if you don't mind the fact that it isn't integrated into the dash. YMMV, on that. Otherwise, the interior is thoughtfully designed. I'm 6'5, which is definitely the maximum. The controls are intuitive. The materials feel much better than most cars under $30k - not too much of the chintzy plastics. Maybe just a step down from the class-leading Audi. On the other hand, you don't have to fear Audi/BMW mechanic bills either. Meanwhile, go ahead and weld the TSX's hood shut if you want to. I like this car a lot, as do many owners (the resale values testify to that too). My wish list would be a turbo, say, the 2.3L from the RDX - that would do a lot of the lack of torque down low, but I suspect it would step on the TL's market. Too bad.

Standard equipment, reliability, resale value, price, fit/finish are only a few of the virtues of this wonderful car. People will knock the 205 hp, 4 cyl motor, but honestly do you need more? Elegant and more than adequate for the American mainstream looking to get into an Entry level luxury car. No disappointment.

I decided to purchase this Acura when I had to commute to the Bay area. I wanted to purchase a BMW and during this process I found the Acura TSX which for the money and safety and looks the Acura was the smarter choice. The Navigation has been a life saver. The spoiler kit added a very sporty look to the already good looking lines on the Acura.

I've had my TSX for almost 4 months now, and I still can't wait to drive it every day. In my opinion, there isn't another car out there that offers the features, performance, reliability, and value that the TSX does. Do the reasearch. Items that are standard on the TSX are optional on most other entry level luxury sedans. You'll pay thousands more for a comparably equipped Lexus IS250, Audi A4, BMW 328I, or Mercedes C230. I would recommend this car to anybody.

My local Acura dealer gave me a new TSX as a loaner when my Acura CL was in the shop. After two days I decided that the TSX would be my next new car! The TSX's handling is fantastic. It handles nearly as well as one of my other cars -- a 2005 Honda S2000! Steering is precise. Some say the ride is firm, but that is exactly what you need for a great handling, fun-to-drive car! While the ride is controlled, I don't find it to be harsh at all. The standard features would add thousands of dollars to the price of a BMW or Audi. The standard stuff includes everything you need in a car. When you consider what this car includes for the price, it may be the best automotive value there is! The navigation system is exceptional in its ease of use and wide assortment of features. My wife is the primary driver of our TSX, so we got the automatic. The manual would add to the sporty performance. So would a few more horsepower (my only suggestion for improvement) -- but then fuel economy would probably suffer. We average in 23-26 mpg in mixed driving; 31-32 mpg on trips. The extensive list of features, the great handling, good fuel economy, and Honda/Acura quality and reliability at a very reasonable price make the TSX a very compelling choice. I don't think you can find a better automotive value in this class!

This car is beautiful inside and out. Engine and transmission are smooth. Handling is very responsive, cabin is roomy and feels like a Midsize car inside and out. Good leg room in the back, large trunk. Navagation system is nice to have. The ride is questionable, it reacts very abruptly to any road bumps, disappointing ride for $30,000. I'd recommend if you purchase this car, not to spend the extra money on the blue tooth phone and Navigation system. Since there is so much road noice that you won't be able to use the blue tooth or the voice activation on the Nav system anyway. If this car had better sound proofing underneath the car and a smoother suspension, this car would be a perfect 5 in all areas. I'm hoping this review is posted, since I find most reviews that are posted not very useful to the consumer.

My wife is Driving a 91 Camry 6cyl. Good running car. Had it for 16 yrs. no major problem. Time to get a new one, so we went to look at the TSX model went my wife took it on the back road, she told me this is the car for me. She love it!!!!!!!!!!!!

After conducting much research into the entry-level luxury sedan market, there is little doubt that this vehicle is the best value available. Loads of standard features, quality construction, attractive yet subdued styling, and surprisingly low price are the tip of the iceberg. While the car's engine is less powerful than its direct competitors, those of us living in congested urban or suburban areas don't care, and will happily take a few extra MPGs over the horses.