New member, TSX this month - Acura Forum

bigsport · 04-10-03, 02:44 AM

Hello everyone, newbie here. I was a member at Benzforum, because I was deadset on the Kompressor coupe. But then the TSX became available. I saw some pictures, and thought it looked OK. But then I went to my local dealership, to see the TSX in person. WOW! An absolutely beatiful car. Very similar to an Accord, a 3 series, and an IS300, in terms of body style. And the interior is typical Honda, but totally updated, with aluminum colored accents, and plenty of leather. I test drove a 6 speed, and from that point on, MBenz was out of the picture. Plus, this car comes loaded, as it would have cost me another 5k to bring the benz up to date with the TSX. Folks, go take a look at the TSX, it's an amazing car. I'm turning in my 99 integra at the end of this month, and my salesman is tracking down a Milano Red 6 speed as we speak. There wasn't 1 option I liked, or needed. This car is loaded, and I can't wait. $381 a month, nothing down, 48 month lease, 15k miles a year. Pics will follow at the end of the month. Glad to be a member.

Edub · 04-10-03, 03:04 AM

Welcome aboard!!

You'll definately be one of the first TSX owners in the AW family..

Good luck on the purchase!!

J.T.'s 3.2CL-S · 04-10-03, 03:08 AM

Good luck and post a ton of pics!

sssick · 04-10-03, 08:27 PM

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Originally posted by J.T.'s 3.2TL
Good luck and post a ton of pics!

**1/2** · 04-10-03, 09:15 PM

woo hoo! well done mate! looking forward to pix! welcome aboard.

SimTypeS · 04-11-03, 06:48 AM

Sounds like we have a winner.

What mods do youhave planned??

bigsport · 04-12-03, 03:14 AM

Mods?
Maybe a K & N air filter when it becomes available, but that's it.
And a sunroof visor.
Other than that, not a fan of mods.

SimTypeS · 04-12-03, 11:03 AM

Not even new wheels? Lowering springs? Subwoofer?

hzm82 · 04-12-03, 01:26 PM

I wouldn't put new rims on a lease or anything else either.

fahoumh · 04-12-03, 01:33 PM

Congrats on the new car and welcome to the forum

Sim: mods on a leased car is kinda pointless, IMO...unless you're planning to buy out the car at the end of the lease (which is usually a rip)

sir_henry · 04-12-03, 08:13 PM

If only the TSX Type-S (hopefully) can have an IMA to go after 330i...
it'll be perfect...

SimTypeS · 04-12-03, 08:26 PM

Well, wheels... you can pretty much sell them to anyone when your lease is up. Pretty much standard 5-bolt pattern. Lots of people would buy them, and you won't lose that much money on them.
But yeah, that's why I haven't gotten the bodykit or a spoiler, either.

npenta1 · 04-12-03, 09:40 PM

congratulations bigsport. i think you made the right decision. I work for mercedes benz and the kompressor coupe is a fun car to drive. I can't say much for the rear styling but it's definately a blast especially with the six speed. However, mechanically those motors have had a lot of problems in our shop. and after about 20,000 miles they start to sound like crap. It gets very loud(in a bad way). we've also had a few glove boxes just fall out for no reason. poor design on the c-class!

I wil be getting my tsx in june or july once i sell my prelude. I'm going for the carbon grey metallic.

bigsport · 04-13-03, 12:50 PM

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Originally posted by SimTypeS
Not even new wheels? Lowering springs? Subwoofer?

The stock wheels are sweet looking. The sound system is perfect. And every car I see that is lowered always bounces out of control. Plus, even the slightest mod to your car is illegal in almost every state.... whether officers choose to enforce those laws varies in every state, city, village, township, etc.

*RiceBoy* · 04-13-03, 02:38 PM

Not to mention dealerships love to use that as an excuse to void any warranty claims you make.

04-10-03, 02:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
bigsport Acuraworld Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 6	New member, TSX this month Hello everyone, newbie here. I was a member at Benzforum, because I was deadset on the Kompressor coupe. But then the TSX became available. I saw some pictures, and thought it looked OK. But then I went to my local dealership, to see the TSX in person. WOW! An absolutely beatiful car. Very similar to an Accord, a 3 series, and an IS300, in terms of body style. And the interior is typical Honda, but totally updated, with aluminum colored accents, and plenty of leather. I test drove a 6 speed, and from that point on, MBenz was out of the picture. Plus, this car comes loaded, as it would have cost me another 5k to bring the benz up to date with the TSX. Folks, go take a look at the TSX, it's an amazing car. I'm turning in my 99 integra at the end of this month, and my salesman is tracking down a Milano Red 6 speed as we speak. There wasn't 1 option I liked, or needed. This car is loaded, and I can't wait. $381 a month, nothing down, 48 month lease, 15k miles a year. Pics will follow at the end of the month. Glad to be a member.

04-12-03, 01:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
hzm82 VTEC VERONICA V-6 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,289	I wouldn't put new rims on a lease or anything else either. __________________ http://www.acurainspired.com/gallery...415_p30770.jpg YES MY SIG NEEDS MAJOR UPDATING [*Verionica] 99' TL Taffeta White ------------------------- •JDM Inspire Tails •3A Exhuast Tips •PIAA 9005 bulbs •Eaglite 1157 bulbs •15%/28% tint •Clear LED Spoiler •IPOD w/ blitzsafe adapter •Chrome Shift Plate •HardWired Radar Detector •Momo Combat shift knob •Ractive Racing Pedals •Blue Neon Footwell light •Blue Neon Trunk light •Reverse Indiglo Gauge •Blue LED interior • Hella Projector Fogs •IPAQ GPS •DEI Shock Sensors •AEM CAI •2001+ cup holders •2002+ Remote Case •Moonvisor •All Weather Mats •OEM Bodykit •OEM Spoiler •OEM Trunk Tray •Chrome Door Sills [Vincent] 03' Accord EX Satin Silver Metallic ------------------------- •All Weather Mats •Eaglite 9006 bulbs •Eaglite 9005 bulbs [ Betty*] 04' TL w/ navi White Diamond Pearl ------------------------- •Decklid Spoiler •Trunk Mat •All Weather Mats [V2] 05' TSX w/ navi NightHawk Black Pearl ------------------------- •All Weather Mats •Trunk Tray •Blue LED interior •15%/30% Formula One Tint •OEM Front Underbody kit •iPOD Mini w/ iRiver AFT100 •Neon Trunk Light

04-12-03, 09:40 PM	#13 (permalink)
npenta1 Acuraworld Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Age: 28 Posts: 20	congratulations bigsport. i think you made the right decision. I work for mercedes benz and the kompressor coupe is a fun car to drive. I can't say much for the rear styling but it's definately a blast especially with the six speed. However, mechanically those motors have had a lot of problems in our shop. and after about 20,000 miles they start to sound like crap. It gets very loud(in a bad way). we've also had a few glove boxes just fall out for no reason. poor design on the c-class! I wil be getting my tsx in june or july once i sell my prelude. I'm going for the carbon grey metallic. __________________ _____________________________ 2000 NHBP prelude base CAI/H/E/CAT/Fly/Clutch/NEUSPEED Sports/Vis techno R Kit/Enkei Arashi's/Custom Stereo/2tone Leather/brusht alum dash 2002 VW Passat GLX V6 Blacked Out

04-13-03, 02:38 PM	#15 (permalink)
RiceBoy MOD-Moderator On Dialysis Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Age: 35 Posts: 3,932 Your Mood: Car 1: 2006 TSX w/Navi	Not to mention dealerships love to use that as an excuse to void any warranty claims you make. __________________ M.Y.C. (05/06/74 - 12/13/04) http://who--is--more.blogspot.com

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04-10-03, 03:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
Edub That's my girl Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bay Area, CA Age: 31 Posts: 3,069	Welcome aboard!! You'll definately be one of the first TSX owners in the AW family.. Good luck on the purchase!!

04-10-03, 03:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
J.T.'s 3.2CL-S Finally a Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 1,018	Good luck and post a ton of pics!

04-10-03, 09:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
1/2 haf Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Singapore Age: 32 Posts: 10,628 Your Mood: Car 1: 1990 Miata w/Jin	woo hoo! well done mate! looking forward to pix! welcome aboard.

04-11-03, 06:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
SimTypeS Banned Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 16,192	Sounds like we have a winner. What mods do youhave planned??

04-12-03, 03:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
bigsport Acuraworld Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 6	Mods? Maybe a K & N air filter when it becomes available, but that's it. And a sunroof visor. Other than that, not a fan of mods.

04-12-03, 11:03 AM	#8 (permalink)
SimTypeS Banned Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 16,192	Not even new wheels? Lowering springs? Subwoofer?

04-12-03, 01:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
fahoumh Transform and roll out Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kitchener, ON, Canada Age: 27 Posts: 5,534 Car 1: '02 TL-S	Congrats on the new car and welcome to the forum Sim: mods on a leased car is kinda pointless, IMO...unless you're planning to buy out the car at the end of the lease (which is usually a rip)

04-12-03, 08:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
sir_henry Acuraworld Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 1	If only the TSX Type-S (hopefully) can have an IMA to go after 330i... it'll be perfect...

04-12-03, 08:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
SimTypeS Banned Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 16,192	Well, wheels... you can pretty much sell them to anyone when your lease is up. Pretty much standard 5-bolt pattern. Lots of people would buy them, and you won't lose that much money on them. But yeah, that's why I haven't gotten the bodykit or a spoiler, either.

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