Today we evaluate the first and second generation TSXs to determine which one is better, and which one is for you! Please like and subscribe! ❤️❤️ Follow us On Instagram: _autogarage
First gen I have a 2006 tsx best car I've ever owned I use to drive Ford's and Chevy's and they had alot of problems my Acura none at all 194,000 miles still running strong
No mechanical problems up to 200k miles? No starter, alternator, bearing, strut, rack and pinion, ac system, power steering pump, door lock actuator, valve cover gasket problems? I dont buy it
@@gg_v2 i have 07 acura tsx. My tsx had all problems mentioned. Many owners have same problems on utube. Starter went out at 100k miles. Picking my car today for the third time starter problem. U live in the 90s. Lol. Honda quality has gone to shit for the last 15 years. I have many friends are mechanics. They say the same. 4cyl hondas suck. V6 honda lasts longer. I have tl v6 also.
I’ve owned both and I give the 2nd generation a slight edge. It handles better, automatic is quicker, is more quiet, has a better sound system and more comfortable seats. The 1st gen had a better steering feel and sportier ride. Both great cars.
Coming from a 2007 1.8 Civic, I always wanted to go for a 1st Gen TSX however so hard to find a mint one in low km and manual. 2nd gen I wasnt much of a fan but until I researched more, I ended up scoring a 2008 Accord EX which has the same K24z3 of the 2nd gen Tsx and Manual. even tho it is 5 spd, still pretty rare and I didnt expect I will be liking it alot and yes I got a pretty low km 98k miles . But yes, end of the day, K24a2 from 1st gen is where it really is at but K24z3 isn't as bad.
I own both . Id edge it to the cl9. I own both in manual , the cl9 feels more fun to really get into , the cu2 just feels like what it is, a big cruiser .
That's how I feel coming from a fa5 civic si to the cl9. This car needs a non factory alignment, stiffer springs, and rear rollbar. No lsd also with no easy swap...
Very nice thorough review and comparison! In all honesty, I would choose the 1st gen cause it's sporty, reliable, fun to drive, and super pratical like you said! I also like the interior better in the 1st gen to my preference. It has the spirit of a luxury sports sedan, yet it's daily driver friendly for years to come!
My neighbor had the first gen, then got a 2nd gen se. They’re both very nice looking cars but I give the 2nd gen a slight edge, looks a little more refined imo. Tried buying his 1st gen off him but he had already sold it before I had a chance to ask 😬
I owned a 2010 Acura TSX V6 Tech. That car was a blast to drive. Very quick with that powerful V6. The only thing I didn't like was how quickly the brake rotors warped. Had them turned once and ended up replacing them in less than 36000 miles. But besides that, the car was super. Currently drive a '16 TLX V6 Advance. Love it too.
@@found_my_chapstick190 The early TLs had transmission issues from '99 - '06. In '07, they came out with a better transmission and they've been pretty good since then.
@@jimmygarcia4060 I still own a '10 TSX V6 I bought new. The car has about 155K on it now. I've had zero issues, except for both front door speakers blowing on me. The front speakers are a known issue, and they were fixed under warranty. I plan on keeping the car until it dies. I don't see anything on the road that I would want to replace it with, plus I drive very little now that I work from home.
I have a second gen and I love it but this video kind of makes me wish I had a first gen because there are still not a whole lot of after market options for this thing.
The best TSX, "Sweet Spot" within that Model is the 2008 TSX, 6-Speed. You get the better, clean Exterior/Interior design of the 1st Generation, with a Manual Tranny, and the best Engine they ever offered.
@@flirtnwthdisaster2619 The A is better if you are modifying. The only thing better on the Z is low rev smoothness and easy oil filter access. It makes a little more torque, probably less overall hp, will feel like less in a heavier car. Both are great.
@@doitf3525 I 100% agree however the Z is easier to mod because the A2 heads bolt right up with a aftermarket gasket kit I'm pretty sure you will have to fill in part of one of the coolant ports though not the whole thing but partially buy it really depends on which car you have on which engine you mod because you also want the mounts to just bolt up if you put a different block in either car the mounts won't match so really just mod what your car came with
@@doitf3525 either was both engines are solid and can make quite a bit of power it would be nice to take the all wheel drive system from one of the older Honda civic EF wagons and throw that in as well to really have a blast
2:36 I'll never forgive Acura for making it that you have to push to open the gas cap instead of pull. The first time I went to refuel it I ended up opening the trunk instead. 😂
Just bought a 125k mile 6 spd gen 1 tsx with one long term owner and another who had it for less than a year for 6800 and I’m pretty damn happy about it
As a 2006 TSX owner, I have to say the first gen TXS is better. But both TSXs look better than the ILX line. What was Acura thinking when they hid the exhaust tips on those ILXs??
Thanks Chad and Cory! I imagine it was the TL that turned into the TLX, not the TSX? As someone who drives an 06, and drove a 10, first gen all the way. Fun to drive and I get 36 mpg highway / 28 combined.
owner of a 2010 6mt here. test drove a 2007 6mt, but picked the 2010. 2010 got better mid range acceleration and more modern conveniences. 2007 feels a bit sportier and more tossable 2010 IMHO a better daily driver
Had both 1st Gen and 2nd gen, personally to me I prefer the 2nd gen the most. It is more roomy and bigger than the 1st gen, looks more refined than the 1st gen and it also handles way better, the speaker also sounds better than the 1st Gen . The second gen also saves more gas than the 1st gen other than that they are both great reliable cars can’t really go wrong with either one.
2g is better in my opinion but you gotta go with the manual if you want a fun car since manuals have more torque. I have a 2011 Canadian TSX that came stock with projector halogen and sport cloth seats. We get ripped off in the North by Honda in the 2g as the 1g only came in leather.
Auto Garage Correct in the US it comes with leather and HID standard. My manual TSX has everything the US model has except the leather and hid. Also, Canada used to have the Acura EL and CSX that were only sold here. They were civics dressed up as Acuras with better options and engines. The CSX came in a 2.0 litre engine as stock but then also offered the CSX type S which had the same 2.4 litre engine as the TSX but with a LSD. These were predecessors to the Acura ILX.
I have owned both and I definately love the CU2 better it’s more alive compared to my old cl9 and personally I enjoy the technology and luxury more than just having a second quicker down the line. Priorities people
@@JohnRambo-td2xd wow you must not be able to read. I owned a “03-08 euro” dummy get the year right atleast before you try insult someone that been a Honda boy for ever for mods you get cl9 for luxury and power you get cu2 with cl9 bottom end. Move along cutie
Is the 2nd generation more spacious for the driver? I’m about 6”1 and have a driven a 2006 & 2008 1st Gen TSX, but not a 2nd gen (which I’m looking to purchase) because the 1st gen to me is a bit small. Is it just me or is there a difference?
Small difference but yeah it’s great. I’m 6”0 exactly and I fit super easily. The leg room could be better I feel like my legs are tucked in a hit but it’s fine.
Yeh i know I'm a year late, but 1st Gen is far more better handling and less probs than 2nd Gen.. ( Not cos I've one ) Majority mechanics have said so, and drivers.. 😁
CU2 is so much better looking. Very aggressive and has that iconic Japanese styling. Unlike the current 10th Gen standard Accord that looks like a Kia more than anything.
The second gen is better to live with daily especially one with the technology package, doesn’t feel like a over decade and a half old body style like it’s age says, for modding I would say k24a2 but with the new cams for the k24z3/z7 head I’m sure you’ll be at the same level stock v stock internals cause of the higher compression, also oil consumption was fixed in models after 2010 was a issue with piston rings, my 2013 with 150k burns 0 oil
The CL9's boxy design has aged poorly. While the CU2 maintains a boxy design, it has a lot more curves, edges and aggressiveness which puts the CL9 to shame.
@@HULKHOGAN1 no shot mate. the 2nd gen looks like an overweight fatass. the front looks ugly asf. the 1st gen is sleeker and with the a spec kit it's the pinical of the tsx. 1st gen is better outside and inside with the better k24a2 and 6 speed. 1st gen cuz performance.
Well done brother. You are the only one I found saying the US not America. America is our continent bro and i’m sure you know it , i watched 4 videos before yours and all of them said the cae from japan to America That’s sad for me man
Great cars. I have the HONDA Accord in the UK and it’s almost identical. These are way better than the BMW 3 series and MB C class equivalents. I’m so cheesed off that HONDA will not sell the Accord anymore in the UK. Everyone wants SUVs and hatches only!
I'm looking at buying a tsx with the 6 speed, before I buy I want to know in depth how they both drive because I love the aspects of the 1st gen but if it drives like a turd I don't want to put my money into it. Having said that what is handling like on the 1st and second?
Saje G , absolutely, 190,499 miles as I’m typing this. I can honestly say it has been the best car I have owned. Only oil changes, brakes and basic service and it’s still runs like a champ.
People are always stuck in the past. The Cu2 is a better car and better looking overall especially the redesigned smaller grill. The rear of the Cu2 looks so aggressive and way better than the CL9.
You need to check what you're saying in this video, some stuff is misleading and inaccurate. As a mechanic and owner of an 04 TSX, these cars do not have dual exhaust. It's a "Y-split" design, which is not true dual. True dual can only exist with a v6, v8, v10, v12 with exhaust pipe runners on both sides of the engine. An inline 4 or 6 or 8 etc, only has a single exhaust runner for a single pipe.
@@michaelcone4252 don't take offence kid. I said it to help you. You must haven't read anything more than a children's book if you think I write a book.
How is the interior noise on the first gen? I'm considering a TSX because my '09 Civic Si has a lot of road noise and the stock exhaust drones on the highway, my ears were literally in pain after a recent road trip.
I like both. Two different cars with two similar yet different characters, and I like them both for their own reasons. The biggest problem is that they're still overpriced as used cars.
You failed to mention that the 1st gen has the k24A and the second gen has the k24Z which is better also the 2nd gen has electronic power steering which is way smoother and less maintenance also the Bluetooth module in the second gen doesnt go bad like it commonly does in the first gen
@@Blackdynasty123 what oil consumption it barely uses oil however I am religious about preventative maintenance. But the only issue I really have had is the stupid tpms light coming on always but I can easily replace that but I just haven't taken the time to do it mainly because I'm not sure if it even needs replaced I just live in a cold climate on the Oregon coast so the tires don't ever really get warm enough to get a proper reading. But I I'm honest about my opinion on modifying the tsx I'd prefer to leave the tsx alone for a daily driver and instead modify a TL that is all wheel drive they cost about the same even.
The 2nd Gen killed off the existence of "TSX" and "accord euro". So how is that good? Our only options now is honda Accord if most parts of the world. If you are lucky Acura TLX is the alternative. Honda Australia 👎 sucks
