[BMW Dreamer]

Originally Posted by NJKSC27

hers was my TSX....

RH C5 18" wheels
Ingals camber kit
front and rear eibach sways
eibach pro kit springs
Injen CAI
35% tints
DC headers
OEM bodykit

Sweet brah.

My 07 TL-S
Debadged
Interior and trunk LED's
Mid muffler delete
Eibach pro springs
Ingalls rear camber kit
A-Spec body kit
35% tint all around
Felt tint protectors
Volk RE30's
Bridgestone RE 050A 245/40/18"
Tinted headlight covers
Artic white 8500k fog bulbs

I think thats it.

[BMW Dreamer]

This car would be on the top of my list if it had 2 doors, SH AWD, RDX 240hp turbo, 6-speed manual.

[mtla4]

One of my old rsx-s,if it would have been rwd or 4wd would have been a keeper.Sadly my bike was stolen
I miss them both

[NJKSC27]

nice guys... yea acura has made some real nice cars in the past...intergra type-R, first gen TSX, RSX type-S, TL-S, aspecs...but now they just look like futuristic cars or something

[mtla4]

Honestly Acura is an american brand and as to start making their own models. Screw the JDM or euro versions they will sadly always be built for economy. Honda=economy / Acura=driving experience,luxury,reliable,bang for the buck. They really need starting using SH. Slap an 8 cylinder in the RL,Bring back the integra.

On a side note I miss japanese cars I can remember that Ive never been to the garage to have something repaired on my cars. While my Euros have been troublesome when the service advisors knows youre address ...bad news(been there too often). Oh well until they(acura,lexus,infiniti) Ill stick with the euro cars.

[BMW Dreamer]

Honda Civic Si doesn't=Economy.
Honda Civic Si=Quick, great handling FWD car, great seats, and Economy price.
Other Honda'a=Economy, I agree.

The new 09 Acura TL will have SH-AWD, but no real HP increase, from a 286hp 3.5 to a 300hp 3.7. They need to turbocharge the 3.5 or 3.7 with the SH-AWD and offer a manual, which they aren't going to do. STUPID Acura.

[mtla4]

Originally Posted by Jeff1962

Honda Civic Si doesn't=Economy.
Honda Civic Si=Quick, great handling FWD car, great seats, and Economy price.
Other Honda'a=Economy, I agree.

The new 09 Acura TL will have SH-AWD, but no real HP increase, from a 286hp 3.5 to a 300hp 3.7. They need to turbocharge the 3.5 or 3.7 with the SH-AWD and offer a manual, which they aren't going to do. STUPID Acura.

The civic Si in my book=still economy
Dont get me wrong its the same as a GTI and MS3. I love the civic Si. When I sold the RSX-S(My 03) it was one of the saddest day of my life. I called my friend and told him I dont feel like getting the new one have giving up the car. I swear if I would come across that exact same car(same VIN) I would buy it back

[NJKSC27]

Originally Posted by Jeff1962

Honda Civic Si doesn't=Economy.
Honda Civic Si=Quick, great handling FWD car, great seats, and Economy price.
Other Honda'a=Economy, I agree.

The new 09 Acura TL will have SH-AWD, but no real HP increase, from a 286hp 3.5 to a 300hp 3.7. They need to turbocharge the 3.5 or 3.7 with the SH-AWD and offer a manual, which they aren't going to do. STUPID Acura.

i agree. Infiniti has far surpassed acura in every department now. What does acura even compete against these days???

[Fast Kiwi]

^+1..

[NJKSC27]

this is how i look at the common companies these days...OVERALL

1. BMW
2. Infiniti
3. Lexus
4. MB
5. Audi
6. Acura

the reason for Lex at 3 is because they need something new!! Yes there hybrids are class leading but thats it.

[mtla4]

IMO
1.Audi(sick interior,new rs models(ttrs,rs5,rs6)
2.BMW(good engines)
3.Infiniti(good bang for the buck)
4.MB(Automatic only)
5.Lexus(Boring)
6.Acura(FWD)

[128er]

You know you're a bad company when your previous gen cars look better than your current gen cars. The 08 TSX's look tons better than the 09 TSX's. They aren't even planning on a coupe version and their engine actually lost horespower!! WTF?! Also, the car is just not attractive IMO.

[BMW Dreamer]

Originally Posted by NJKSC27

i agree. Infiniti has far surpassed acura in every department now. What does acura even compete against these days???

I have looked at the Infiniti's and I don't care for the interior 1/2 as much as the Acura TL Type S. Sure Infiniti with RWD and a great 306hp engine is nice, but looks and interior are a big part of the car.

I do have to agree Acura is making big mistakes. They are now behind Infiniti and Lexus in the RWD market.

The new 09 TL coming out will be heavier and even though it will have SH AWD, it will only have 300hp and NO manual option.

Acura knows how to supercharge well. I don't know why they don't offer the new 09 TL with a turbo 3.5 liter with 330hp, SH-AWD and a manual. It would be awesome and would sell fantastic. Acurazine was my old home and I know it would sell like HOTCAKES.

I won't even consider the new 09 with SH-AWD, 300hp and an automatic. STUPID ACURA.

[NJKSC27]

if i were in charge, this wold be the sedan/coupe lineup...

TSX Coupe, turbo charged 2.4L, RWD, 260hp, $27,995
TSX Coupe, turbo charged 2.4, SH-AWD, 260hp, aspec, $31,995

TSX Sedan, 2.4L, 215hp, FWD, $26,995
TSX sports sedan, 2.4L, turbo charged, SH-AWD, 260hp aspec, $30,995

TL, 3.2L, 270 hp, FWD, $32,750
TL, 3.2L, SH-AWD, 270hp, $34,750
TL-S, 3.5L, SH-AWD, 315HP, $38,750

RL, SH-AWD, 3.5L, 315HP, $45,995
RL-S, SH-AWD, 4.0 V8, 375HP, $ 50,995

TSX-R coupe, 3.2, turbo charged, RWD, 305 HP, $34,995

and then in 2 years, a complete "s" line with sport tuned engines and suspensions

[BMW Dreamer]

Originally Posted by NJKSC27

if i were in charge, this wold be the sedan/coupe lineup...

TSX Coupe, turbo charged 2.4L, RWD, 260hp, $27,995
TSX Coupe, turbo charged 2.4, SH-AWD, 260hp, aspec, $31,995

TSX Sedan, 2.4L, 215hp, FWD, $26,995
TSX sports sedan, 2.4L, turbo charged, SH-AWD, 260hp aspec, $30,995

TL, 3.2L, 270 hp, FWD, $32,750
TL, 3.2L, SH-AWD, 270hp, $34,750
TL-S, 3.5L, SH-AWD, 315HP, $38,750

RL, SH-AWD, 3.5L, 315HP, $45,995
RL-S, SH-AWD, 4.0 V8, 375HP, $ 50,995

TSX-R coupe, 3.2, turbo charged, RWD, 305 HP, $34,995

and then in 2 years, a complete "s" line with sport tuned engines and suspensions

Great :w00t: But the TL-S 3.5L SH-AWD should be turbo charged and put out 330-350hp and offer a manual. THAT would be awesome. IF it also looks good, not like the new RL and TSX. YUK