ACURA TSX Owner's Review after one year.

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this is a video covering my personal ownership and long-term experience with my 2007 Acura TSX I bought this to replace my Tesla Model Y Performance which I bought in 2021 that was a great car that just didn't fit our lifestyle this car is primarily my wife's daily driver but her commute is only 5 miles and I always drive it on the weekends when I say that an old car like this one replaced a Model Y, it may sound weird to some of you as I doubt many people place these two cars in the same ecosystem but I did
I put 26,000 miles on the Model Y and that was in 21 months which cost me $24,000 or 92 cents per mile and I don't want to bore you with stats that only mean something to me but I'm just trying to paint the picture of what led me to buy and keep this car for as long as I have it just makes sense financially sure only a few things compare to the peace of mind of driving a brand new vehicle that should offer you years of reliability and dependability and in the case of the Model Y, virtually no maintenance at all while having a bumper to bumper warranty which for some of you means a lot since you have no unexpected repairs
when you go for a modern vehicle such as the case of the Model Y in my case to a 2007 Acura you're going to make sacrifices and you also must adjust your expectations but honestly in time I've realized that this car has most of the features of a new car um because the first generation TSX had airbags everywhere back in the day when other manufacturers were charging extra for the extra airbags and only had the ones mandated by law and you had to pay to be safe. it had HIDs when Mercedes and BMW were putting halogen lights in their base models it had things like heated seats leather seating uh memory seating and a sunroof when again, premium brands were charging extra for all these features
I know that a portion of my subscribers follow me because of this car so I owed you this update
if you're looking for a premium reliable car that doesn't break the bank I think you're going to be really happy with the first generation TSX provided that you find one that has been taken care of such as the case of this one unfortunately most of the ones that I see out there have seen better days I think the reality of things things is that I got a lot for my money sure I have spent thousands of dollars making it look the way it does now but that was my personal choice and because everything is SUVs now it makes it appear like this car is less practical than it actually is I think that it does everything I need from a modern car 99% of the time at a fraction of the cost of a new vehicle if you're looking for a stock TSX forget about the notion of this being a sporty sedan this car is slow and clumsy for today's standards but if you take this car for what it is a great looking reliable vintage Acura you'll be more than pleased as I am I cannot think of many sub $10,000 daily drivers it seeing humorous how many people compliment this car and do double glances I guess when they see how good it looks especially from 10 ft away I want to resist the new car bug for as long as I can so I don't go back to my money bleeding days I'm very surprised at how good how reliable and fun and pleasant this first year has been to us and how much I continue to enjoy driving this thing around.
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@luckyone4881 Месяц назад

will have to replace tires on my tsx, looking for recommendations

@JuanCarlosLTO Месяц назад

My Michelins are pretty good in the rain but are pricey too. I have used Kumho and they do pretty good as well. (They used to be much cheaper in the past) I see them listed for $133 at Discount Tire

@luckyone4881 Месяц назад

I don’t trust “ off brand tires “ caved once to save $$$ haded the ride

@JuanCarlosLTO Месяц назад

I get you. I always bought off brands before when money was even tighter. I went with Michelin this time because I wanted to preserve the original look of the car as it comes with Michelin from the factory. These are different though. I couldn’t source the original model. I never had a bad experience with Kumho but take it for what it’s worth.

@JuanCarlosLTO Месяц назад

Now that I remember: I used to buy used tires all the time 🤣🤣

@luckyone4881 Месяц назад

@@JuanCarlosLTO done that once as well

@yosammy1746 4 месяца назад

Downgrade from a tesla? Hell no. Anything is better than a tesla.

@JuanCarlosLTO 4 месяца назад

Haha so polarizing 🤣

@maxwellclark7054 2 месяца назад

Anything is better than a Tesla. You can buy parts on the cheap to fix this car in your driveway. No car payment and it's still a nice car. Good decisions were made!

@topherlambert Месяц назад

Right!! Electric isn’t the answer

@speedfl 5 месяцев назад

300K miles on mine and still runs strong and engine is still quiet with no shaking, mine is a 6 speed, had it since 17 miles.

@JuanCarlosLTO 5 месяцев назад

Wow! Must be nice keeping a car that long and saving money vs ME 🤣. Mine has 243k now and it has become my daily since we got a new car a month ago. I plan to keep on driving it for hopefully a long time.

@speedfl 5 месяцев назад

@@JuanCarlosLTO I didn't change my starter until it died at 250k miles, alternator went out at 280k miles. AC Compressor at 225k miles, cv axles never went bad, I just changed them when I replaced my clutch. My tsx is still stock and still runs strong, I use royal purple with k&n oil filter, it helps keep the motor quiet and running smooth. Do the same, you will notice a difference. 243k miles on a tsx is still fine as long the motor has been taken care of. I drove mine from Florida to Wisconsin and back last year, still ran perfect.

@juanmartinez6413 6 месяцев назад

Wow I’m actually really impressed with this review!! Thank you for the honesty and tbh great video overall. I can tell you’re a car guy.

@JuanCarlosLTO 5 месяцев назад

Hey Juan! Thank you, I try.

@chicano5096 7 месяцев назад

Thank you i have been driving my 2006 Acura TSX for over 100k with 239k miles

@JuanCarlosLTO 7 месяцев назад

Wow! That’s exactly where I am now, 239400

@zero1fifty8 8 дней назад

I just bought a 2009 TSX with 128k miles and looking forward to keeping for a few years 👍

@WoodgemanX 8 месяцев назад

I paid $10K for a 2007 TSX with 46K miles in 2014. It has 110K now, replaced the battery once, alternator $179 at AutoZone, rear rotors and pads and oil changes. In March, replaced the four tire tires for $426, the TPMS sensors were $80 extra. Two years ago the catalytic converter was stolen, insurance covered the $2500 damage. Did all the repairs myself except the catalytic converter and flex pipe.

@JuanCarlosLTO 8 месяцев назад

Oh wow! It’s a low car for a target. Seems like you have a keeper. I really don’t mind the hick ups from the early weeks of ownership as now it’s all sorted out. Are the TPMS replaced every time you replace tires or why did you have to replace them?

@JuanCarlosLTO 8 месяцев назад

BTW. You got a steal for such a low mileage back in 2014.

@WoodgemanX 8 месяцев назад

@@JuanCarlosLTO The batteries in the sensors died, the OEM ones last about seven years. You can take apart the sensors and replace the batteries. The ones I bought come preprogrammed, the shop where I had them installed was ticked off that they couldn't charge me $50 extra for programming.

@JuanCarlosLTO 8 месяцев назад

Oh ok, unknown if the prior owner changed them on mine but they still work. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@eiyrie2990 6 месяцев назад

Hi brother, what insurance do you have?? A friend of mine had her catalytic converter stolen and they didn't cover it 🤔

@Cartier_specialist 9 месяцев назад

I drive a 2004 Infiniti G35 sedan so to me a 2007 is considerably newer. I'll probably continue to own it for many more years. I'd like to have that generation of Acura tsx.

@JuanCarlosLTO 9 месяцев назад

I really liked the G35 when it came out. I wanted to buy one. I still like the first generation sedan today, especially with a manual transmission.

@nikevabrown6614 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing this video. I actually looked at a 2007 Acura TSX today with 118,000 miles priced at $6,900. It drove well. I'm going to have my mechanic check it out on Friday. If he approves then I will purchase. I really want this car to work out for me for as long as possible. I was so happy to see your videos on this car. Any thoughts/advice you can provide would be greatly appreciated. The funny thing is that after I test drove the Acura TSX today I went to Walgreens and parked right next to one. Then when I was leaving Walgreens I saw another Acura TSX leaving the parking lot. I think these are goos signs 🙂.

@JuanCarlosLTO 8 месяцев назад

I would say that if it’s in good shape then it is a fair price. Price varies depending on condition. I’ve seen them go for over $10k, again, at $6900, it can be a fair price if it’s in good overall shape. If it’s from a dealer they probably got it for $1-2k at auction or trade in as that’s what blue book says. Carmax appraised mine for $1200 so dealers have that huge gap to maneuver. As far as anything else, as you can see these engines are pretty much bullet proof, then by 2007 most issues has been fixed so you’re getting the better year model. Relatively fuel efficient but not what you could get from a civic from that era which go for about that in good shape as well. So it depends what you’re looking for. I like the extra space and power that you get from a TSX vs a Civic and I prefer this over the Accord from those years. Good luck with your purchase.

@nikevabrown6614 8 месяцев назад

@@JuanCarlosLTO thank you for responding! I really appreciate your insight.

@abealasto9043 4 месяца назад

I bought a newer one 2012 Acura TSX back in November for my new job since I didn't want to overuse my now paid off 2018 Honda CRV. I got one with the title on t saying "formally damaged" although I must say I still do not see what it was they claim. Vehicle drives great and in very good condition. It has this sports feel and I really enjoy driving it. I got it with about 190k miles on it and I am definitely keeping it. I hope you experience same luck as I have had. Acura is a great car

@brickoutside 8 месяцев назад

Not weird at all in my opinion. I did the exact same thing here! I bought and sold (made money on it) a Model 3 LR into a couple other fun cars but ultimately they weren't the one car solution I wanted. I decided to buy a 2012 TSX with 180K miles on it for 6k. My plan was to drive this for a bit and see what I would like purchase next, but the maintenance record on it is perfect and I actually can't really see myself selling this car. Now at 190K and going, my TSX is such an easy car to own that it is a no brainer to keep until it dies for me now. My plan is to keep this as a daily and purchase a manual Cayman or M2 in the near future as a my weekend car. No need for one car solution anymore!

@JuanCarlosLTO 8 месяцев назад

Funny how you mention cars within my orbit… the Cayman: I was looking at a 2009ish before the pandemic… in nice shape you could get one in the mid 20’s for an S with a manual. The M2, in my opinion, comes closer to the original idea of the first M3 than the current M3/4. The two series is a very interesting car, a definite upgrade from the 1 series, for sure and I’ve thought about the M240i over the M2 because I have no need for the latter: don’t plan on tracking it, it’s cheaper and the power to weight and price is optimal for me. About the transition from electric to the TSX… I’ll be dead honest: it didn’t work for me because of our lifestyle and driving needs. Then I thought that eventually we will all be driving electric appliances so the vintage feel of things like my manual transmission bmw made me swing in the opposite direction: for connectedness found in older cars and/or modern sporty cars: cayman, Miata, GR86, GTI, etc. To each their own, I’m happy with my choices today. Tomorrow? We’ll see!

@maxwellclark7054 2 месяца назад

I tried to get myself into the perfect tsx because I like the size of the car and the k24 is a great engine. But after weeks of looking the last one I went to go see had 95k miles and drove absolutely flawlessly. Ran the Carfax and that car had a cluster swap and it actually had 288k miles on it. Dealer said it probably had a complete drivetrain and cluster swap at sometime but couldn't confirm that. I don't blame the dealer we talked it out and at the end of the day they just buy from the auction and sell whatever they get so it's anyone's guess. I was good on the tsx at that point. I found a 1 owner garaged wdp black interior navi 07 TL with 115k that I paid the dealer 7k out the door and it's needed absolutely nothing. Did the timing, ball joints and trans service myself and I'm into it for under 8k and it's got 150k miles on it now. My budget was 4-5k for a tsx but glad I just spent more cash and got the TL. More room, more power and smoother ride. I'll continue the maintenance and drive it until I can't anymore but that bad tsx I went to go see was a blessing in disguise because I can't picture myself being as happy with the tsx as I am the TL. Acura is definitely the way to go for value, reliability and comfortable daily driver.

@JuanCarlosLTO 2 месяца назад

That’s my favorite TL of all. My coworker bought one right after I bought my TSX back in 2004; white with black interior… what a 1 upper 🤣. I think you did good and ended up with a car that is more rare than the TSX, especially in good shape. Most of what I see on the road now from those years TSX or TL has been trashed and or modified.

@francysantos1916 4 месяца назад

I own a 2005 TSX. I bought it in 2012 with a 64,705 miles. 12 years later, I still have the vehicle and now has a little over 215k. Over the years, sure I’ve had to replaced certain things that naturally you just have to replace however in terms of major parts, none at all. This car has been nothing short of reliable an around. I still have mine looking great and several years ago I even added the all around OEM body kit from Acura (comes painted) so it looks that much better for the year 2024. The fact that I have a little over 215k miles and it literally rides like a new car is simply amazing and speaks volume for the brand imo.

@francysantos1916 4 месяца назад

I also own a 2023 TLX Type S and it’s my weekend toy. But knowing that there is long term reliability in these cars, that within itself bring me a peace of mind and I love that. I’ve had several Acuras and continue do buy them and no regrets. Point of all this for me, I still love my 2005 TSX and still happy til this day

@JuanCarlosLTO 4 месяца назад

@@francysantos1916 the TLX Type S is a gem! As far as the TSX, I like that OEM body kit but I think it’s NLA. I will be dumping more money into mine because it has proven itself to me. Nearly 245k now and the engine/transmission is still so healthy, no leaks! Unbelievable. I want to find the right suspension to lower it a bit; around an inch or so. Thank you for watching my video

@francysantos1916 4 месяца назад

@@JuanCarlosLTO yea, the body kit is NLA. Would’ve been nice if it were. As far as suspensions, I’m thinking for sure about doing the same. Simply some lowering springs because the shocks are good however, adding lowering springs to shocks that are almost 20 years old wouldn’t be the best idea so I might just change everything. Great video and thank you.

@xxxxyyyxxxx584 5 месяцев назад

These things are hit or miss. I've got 2x 2005 tsxs and one has been super low maintenance, but the other has had tons of stuff that's had to be replaced. In one year it's needed: clutch/flywheel/mainseal/bearing, PS pump, water pump, exhaust, clutch master cylinder, clutch slave cylinder. The other one? Starter and battery. Both cars have 100k miles..... One is just a lemon and actually makes me want to get a newer car. Preferably a Toyota I'm glad your 07 is working out so well.

@JuanCarlosLTO 5 месяцев назад

That’s crazy! Neither one is a high mileage yet one of them has all the issues. This car keeps running super healthy. My only regret is not having gone OEM with the alternator because is noisy as hell. Otherwise a solid daily driver. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@masonjkranglecpafinancialc1336 5 месяцев назад

Smart move. Old-school technology is tough to beat. Big savings.

@JuanCarlosLTO 5 месяцев назад

It is! It’s got 242k miles now, countless road trips and keeps running strong. I don’t think I can get rid of it now. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@jeroen7699 Месяц назад

My car looks exactly like yours. Only it's a 2005 Honda Accord Euro/Japan model with the 2.0L, full spec. I bought it 7 years ago, as a temporary car, but I liked it so much, that I kept it as my daily. It is a reliable car still, with only very minimal maintenance (partly DIY). Ofcourse there will be some issues with such an old car. Replaced some wheel bearings, control arms, tie rods, etc. But aftermarket parts are cheap and widely available. I have been looking to buy a newer car recently, but I just can't get myself to spend silly money on a car that isn't even as good as the old Honda. I will just drive it untill something big breaks.

@JuanCarlosLTO Месяц назад

driving it until something big breaks” I’m not sure man. I think if the car serves you well you might even save money by fixing a major issue vs buying new. Mine is nearing 250k miles and is still super healthy. It just doesn’t make sense to sell it. I might even paint it next month and make it look even better than it already does. It’s super clean but the paint is a let down. I’m not a fan of aftermarket paint as it rarely matches OEM quality but this finish is toast.

@HiFiInsider 9 месяцев назад

my daily driver is a 2013 Hyundai Elantra and it’s been flawless so far at 63K mikes. I bought it new. It has all the modern amenities including a back up camera and it’s a manual so it’s fun to drive. I just got all four new shocks and tires. she runs like brand new again. I went with KYB shocks bc Advance Auto has a sale and KYB has $50 rebate.

@JuanCarlosLTO 9 месяцев назад

Awesome, when I started reading all I could think of was if yours was a CVT which in those years were pretty awful, unsure if the 2013 auto was already a CVT, but I drove them a lot and the power delivery was very bad. Glad you have a manual.

@HiFiInsider 9 месяцев назад

@@JuanCarlosLTO it was difficult to find a manual. The auto one were all made in U.S. but my manual is from Korea.

@JuanCarlosLTO 9 месяцев назад

Interesting! I didn’t know that. I know that Kia/Hyundai builds many of their models in the US. Sadly most manufacturers have ditched the manual all together.

@Marvinbarsa14 7 месяцев назад

Always use oem fluids specially power steering, brake fluid and transmission fluid

@Hiro__Nakamura 8 месяцев назад

Very good review 👍 I'm thinking about getting a TSX Sport Wagon but I'm concerned about road noise and oil consumption. I heard the TSX have little to no sound deadening and the 4 cylinder motors can consume as much as 1 quart of oil per 1000 miles!

@JuanCarlosLTO 8 месяцев назад

I love those wagons! About road noise: bad! Compare it to a product from Lexus and this is bad. There’s no way to sugar coat it. I’ve had many Honda/Acura products and that’s a constant. About the oil consumption… not my experience at all. I change the oil on this one every 5k miles and it doesn’t requiere me to top it off in between services. Good luck with your car hunt.

@Hiro__Nakamura 8 месяцев назад

@@JuanCarlosLTO Good to hear your TSX does not have oil consumption problems. It is probably the ones that were abused and neglected that has issues. I drove an Acura Integra for a few years and the road noise was bad. Yes, seems to be a common problem with Hondas and Acuras. Sound deadening material can be added but that is tedious (if you DIY) and costly if you pay someone to do it. It also adds weight.

@ciello___8307 6 месяцев назад

the lexus cars weigh more because of more sound deadening. A little more on the acura won't hurt@@Hiro__Nakamura

@87Kerv 6 месяцев назад

For suspension upgrades, you could try a set of Bilstein B6 dampers with H&R OE Sport springs and top that off with a TL Type S rear sway bar. The springs lower the car just under an inch and I've read that they ride a tad firmer than stock. I have a set of those dampers for my '07 6 speed but have put the installation aside since the current dampers still have plenty of life left considering the mileage

@JuanCarlosLTO 6 месяцев назад

I will probably look into it this year. After all, I decided to keep the car and want to enjoy it even more. I have H&R/Bilstein set up on my BMW and I struck the perfect ride and height. Thank you for your comment

@marlonbaird6070 4 месяца назад

Awesome thanks for this..I will be looking into it hahaha

@skydive7054 2 месяца назад

@@JuanCarlosLTO Manual swap is an option too if you want to get rid of the 5 speed

@JuanCarlosLTO 2 месяца назад

@skydive7054 that’d be awesome. I would if it wasn’t for my wife driving this thing from time to time and she just doesn’t like driving manual… but she used to have a Golf GTI MT… go figure. Right now I’m alternating the old bimmer and this one so I’m “stuck” in this dilemma… I don’t want to sell either but I don’t want to park either on the street at night. For now I can leave one at the office lot but that could change next year.

@skydive7054 2 месяца назад

@@JuanCarlosLTO Ah I see.

@JVizGamer 5 месяцев назад

I have the 2008 TSX and currently at 200K Miles. I had to replace an Alternator, got my Catalytic Converter stolen and replaced, and always been up with maintenance. Having said that, this car definitely a long lasting car. I honestly feel like this car can go 200K more.

@JuanCarlosLTO 5 месяцев назад

Judging by the way mine is running at now 241k miles… I wouldn’t be surprised if it runs strong to the 300k mark. When I made this video 3 months ago my car had 236k. It now has over 241k. We have a new car now and will probably drive this one slightly less but I should break the 250k mark by the end of the year, hopefully without hiccups

@ronlam3654 7 месяцев назад

To maximize the engine life, i drive very slow when the weather is below 0 degree Celsius until the normal operating temperature is reached for the coolant.

@JuanCarlosLTO 7 месяцев назад

I never heat up any of my cars before driving off, granted I am in California so it never gets that cold.

@hassaanmunir 3 месяца назад

Hey, you said your TSX is fuel efficient. I’ve a 2004 TSX, the mileage on that seems to be really bad. That’s the only thing that puts me off a little. Other than that I love the car. Any suggestions to improve my fuel efficiency? I’ve around 216k kms on the car. Also do you recommend I use premium gas or mid grade?

@JuanCarlosLTO 3 месяца назад

Well, about fuel efficiency… Hondas of those years were low on torque so you have to step on it to get the revs up to get the car moving and that’s when it drinks fuel. I’ve had many Hondas and they all do the same. If you drive it like a grandpa then you’ll match the claimed efficiency. My guess is that you drive a lot in city and that stop and go doesn’t help much. I should have said: “efficient on highway driving”, because you’re right, not so much in city. As far as premium vs mid grade. I keep doing premium but honestly I don’t know why 🤷🏻‍♂️. Maybe because it says “required” on the manual? But if finances were tighter I probably wouldn’t.

@ronlam3654 5 месяцев назад

Juan Carlos, I just noticed that I have been driving my '06 TSX with the ground strap disconnected for 4 months😢. Must have forgotten to reattach the last time I worked on the battery. Any issues? Would it damage any parts? I notice that is a stain that looks like rainbow color under the car.

@JuanCarlosLTO 5 месяцев назад

I don’t know much about them. I thought their only purpose was to prevent the vehicle from catching fire. 🤷🏻‍♂️🤣

@ronlam3654 7 месяцев назад

My 06 TSX now has issues with the driver's window. I think the driver's window motor / actuator is near the end of its life. The window moves up or down very slowly. On a cold day, there was no response when i pushed the power window button.

@initialdluvr 3 месяца назад

To prevent your other windows from slowing down, you should spray with silicone lubricant on the window seals/tracks. Keeps the motors from overworking. Unfortunately, your driver window motor still might need to be replaced at this point.

@chicano5096 7 месяцев назад

What is the make of the aftermarket headlights... i am looking for a set myself along with the fog lights

@JuanCarlosLTO 7 месяцев назад

They’re actually OEM. I’ve seen some aftermarket that look similar but I went lengths to leave a note on the car I saw to inquire but never heard back.

@JuanCarlosLTO 7 месяцев назад

BTW the fog lights are pretty good. They’re “depo” and they’ve held up good

@chicano5096 7 месяцев назад

@@JuanCarlosLTO thank you sir

@304Hibachi 4 месяца назад

If a TSX was taken care of, it will go a long long time, especially the manual trans as the auto would have issues UNLESS you maintenenced the auto trans regularly and didnt push it hard all of the time. I drive a RWD 08 infiniti M35 with 90k currently. Ive had 2 M35s. My bought my 1st 06 RWD M35 for 8 thousand dollars in 2016. It had 80k miles in it when i boughtit. I drove to 190k when i sold it to my friend who is still driving it over 200k miles now. I do recommemd buying a used M35 in RWD instead of AWD unless you need AWD where you live as AWD M35s have shorter life span generally. I also recommemd synthetic GTX oil change every 3k instead of 5k because M35s will burn oil unless you change every 3k with synthetic from time you buy it. If 1st owner didnt, and its already burning oil, its usually only a qt or 2 between changes. I bought the 08 M35 I have now 3 years ago for 10 thousand dollars with only 40k miles on it! Owner was retired and kept it garaged. Im at 90k now and its flawless. Doesnt burn oil at all since ive took care from 40k instead of 80k like my 06, it burned a little cause 1st owner only changed oil every 5 to 7k miles smh and with regular oil. It actually burned less over time after i switched it to synthetic every 3k miles. There is nothing wrong with an older Japanese Luxury sedan that still runs good! Ballin on a budget! Both of my M35s only needed oil changes, tune ups, tires and brakes. Not 1 other thing ever went out. Oh a battery lol. Thats it.

@JuanCarlosLTO 4 месяца назад

I actually had the M35 on my radar back in 06-07. But the car that makes me drool from Infiniti was the 2003-04 M45! Such a beautiful car. Unfortunately it had design flaws that tarnished its reputation. To this date I still enjoy seeing the very few I see on the road. And yes you’re right about everything else regarding old Japanese cars and maintenance.

@304Hibachi 4 месяца назад

@@JuanCarlosLTO The M45 V8 RWD is truly an immaculate car! I like all 3 generations but agree the 2nd gen 03 04 were the best. I test drove an 03 in Hawaii years earlier but ended up getting an I35* instead for better gas mileage. I wish id got that 03 M45 instead to this day haha! Its drove more like a 06 Chevy monte carlo SS with V8 and handled more sporty than 3rd gen. The 3rd gen are basically exactly like my 2 M35s with V8 instead of V6. I really want to get an M37 with black leather interior next. I saw one with a super light metallic blue paint and black leather with only 50k on engine garage kept for 14k. Japanese ballin on a budget!

@JuanCarlosLTO 4 месяца назад

My coworker had the 04 M45 and he said he had it since new and the main issue was the manifolds would deform and crack (either or or both, can’t remember) but he had gone to the aftermarket and solved the issue. Bad on gas and all, one of my favorites of all time, so much character, nearly hard to find on anything modern nowadays.

@JuanCarlosLTO 4 месяца назад

The Infiniti FX is another one that I always liked and was sad to see gone.

@user-nn8bi5tp3y 3 месяца назад

Juan Carlos , just bought an 2007 Acura TSX 5 speed automatic. Since it’s a 4 cylinder can I just put 87 in ? 87 and 91 is a $1 difference for me. Mine has 27k miles . I want to keep it for a long time. Rather put 87 but don’t want to ruin the engine in the long run, ?

@JuanCarlosLTO 3 месяца назад

Twenty seven thousand miles? Is that a typo? If it isn’t, you are one lucky person to have found a TSX with such low mileage! I really don’t know man I’ve been doing 9110 since I bought this one, but I really don’t know why because I don’t remember doing so when I had my new one 20 something years ago. And you’re right about the price difference between regular and premium it up in a full tank is $15 sometimes the difference. And question and this question keeps coming up on the comments of all my cars and I really don’t know what to answer. I just go by what it says on the manual and this one says required so that’s what I do. Other people comment that they do regular and the car runs fine but I’m afraid of the long term effects of a lower octane than the one listed as required. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@OutdoorOkie 4 месяца назад

I own a 2006 tsx. Done alot of mod work to it. Have 167k drives better then most newer cars. I'll have no plans getting rid of it. Gonna put performance cams in it.

@JuanCarlosLTO 4 месяца назад

Do you have an aftermarket suspension and if so, what is it. Mine is riding in whatever it came with from the factory and needs a refresh. I want to take this opportunity to lower it a bit but don’t want anything too stiff or aggressive.

@OutdoorOkie 4 месяца назад

@JuanCarlosLTO well I just bought new shocks. But they're pretty much oem . I'm am planning on getting coilovers which allow you to lower the car and it stiffens the suspension. Probably what you want too. I just havnt not read to do that yet.

@JuanCarlosLTO 4 месяца назад

@OutdoorOkie yeah, I’m not on any forums or anything so I’m pretty much in the bling when it comes to what to get but I want to go adjustable

@OutdoorOkie 4 месяца назад

@JuanCarlosLTO well understandable. Yeah they are adjustable shocks. The lower you go, the stiffer your ride will be. Tires matter as well. I put wider tires on mine. But it's not really noticeable. I'm aiming for more speed so alot of what I'm doing in motor work

@OutdoorOkie 4 месяца назад

@@JuanCarlosLTO also upgraded my GPS to a new style.

@kshmryanni 8 месяцев назад

Im really looking into buying one of these cars, whats the best year range? looking to spend maximum 10k on it.

@JuanCarlosLTO 8 месяцев назад

If you’re looking for a first generation, I’d say it really doesn’t matter. A couple of aesthetic upgrades in the latter years but otherwise the same car. I’d look for a manual transmission one to get the full experience and mileage is subjective as these can go a long way as long as they’re properly maintained. Manual transmissions are harder to find specially in good shape but they’re out there.

@StealthFoxx_ 2 месяца назад

I know I’m 6 months late, but from what I’ve heard, 07-08 are considered to be the best 1G TSX years (06 is good too)

@wing0291 4 месяца назад

Don't sale it bc this car will be classic and this cars are getting hard to find

@preloven8411 7 месяцев назад

You could’ve got the old headlights buffed out and cleaned for way cheaper

@ronlam3654 6 месяцев назад

Juan Carlos, with my TSX over 435,000km, I am wondering if my car can last for another 2 years without a hefty repair bill, which will pass 500,000km, since I drive about 30,000km annually. To make the situation more difficult, it takes time to buy a new car due to the long time to deliver a new car. I dont want to be in a situation without a car when the TSX collspses beyond repair. I recently just spend $375 to fix 2 exhaust leaks.

@JuanCarlosLTO 6 месяцев назад

Hahaha. I think you’re in for the win as we just bought a new car and will be the one getting all the mileage now. I’m going to be daily driving the TSX to work every day though and that would be about 10k miles a year. Right now is at 241k. It only makes sense to keep it. The BMW will be a third car now on which I will probably only put about 2-3k miles max. I really want to get to 300k miles on the TSX but it will take me a lot longer now.

@ronlam3654 5 месяцев назад

If I had the money for a paint job, I would paint my '06 TSX pearl white.

@JuanCarlosLTO 5 месяцев назад

@@ronlam3654 a change of color is very hard to pull off unless you do a complete disassembly of all body parts, gaskets, etc. pearl white would be my choice as well. But getting it done correctly would be so expensive.

@ronlam3654 5 месяцев назад

@@JuanCarlosLTO I completely agree. My '06 TSX is approaching 444,000km. Rust is already starting to appear on the panel connected to the rear bumper.😥

@easydayez 7 месяцев назад

How is a K24a2 slow? modify it if thats something your bothered by

@JuanCarlosLTO 7 месяцев назад

It’s adequate for the era. I remember my then new 2004 TSX to be a lot quicker but a lot of cars have caught up to this one.

@ronlam3654 8 месяцев назад

My TSX has passed 432,000km. I bought it used with 15,000km. The engine and transmission has no issues, except the threads on the oil pan stripped and I now need to install a oil drain valve. I refuse to pay $700 to replace the oil pan for such a high mileage car. I am wondering why my rear brake pads and rotors wear out faster than the front

@JuanCarlosLTO 8 месяцев назад

Wow! I’m at 385,000 now… I think I’m catching up with you in a few months! 🤣

@RoseIsGC 7 месяцев назад

@@JuanCarlosLTO385,000 miles or km?

@JuanCarlosLTO 7 месяцев назад

KM. I think Ron is in Canada and he goes by KM. I’m at 239500 miles precisely.

@RoseIsGC 7 месяцев назад

@@JuanCarlosLTO got a question, how long do these acuras last? Got a guy wanting to trade for my car and mine isn’t reliable at all.

@JuanCarlosLTO 7 месяцев назад

@RoseIsGC it’s hard to tell. These cars are very durable but at the same time people often abuse them thinking they’re indestructible. So it’s a case by case basis for it. Mine was always cared for and you can tell (minus the paint). But there’s many variables. As with any other car, higher mileage brings more breakdowns and repairs just because it’s an old car at the end of the day.

@kgthegreatone943 Месяц назад

Thinkin about buying a 2009 tsx with 225k miles for 6500$ is that a good deal ?

@JuanCarlosLTO Месяц назад

It’s a bit on the higher end of current prices for the mileage. If it’s in good shape, yes. Mine has 245k now and it’s in really good shape. How much would I buy it for? I’d say it’s a $7000 solid car, maybe more if I’m willing to wait, maybe less if it’s a fire sale. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@davidzebar6876 7 месяцев назад

Koni yellow shocks and h&r springs would be a good suspension choice. No body roll but it soaks up the bumps better than stock and you can adjust the stiffness. No messing about with ride height you get a perfect 1.5" drop

@JuanCarlosLTO 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for the input. I really hit the jackpot with my old BMW as I only dropped it about an inch, still OEMish stiffness so it’s not harder on the body than stock. I wonder if 1.5” it’s not too much for this old man… at this stage of my life I’m more function over form. I guess I need to see it on someone else’s first but with stock wheels… Thanks again, though

@davidzebar6876 7 месяцев назад

@@JuanCarlosLTO definitely not too much, if anything it's not low enough. At that height it brings it down to modern vehicle height. Just looking at it in parking lot it's about the height of a new Accord instead of being high up in the air like a 4x4

@JuanCarlosLTO 7 месяцев назад

@@davidzebar6876 haha you’re right. And the body roll is infinite

@JuanCarlosLTO 7 месяцев назад

I just went online… the 07 TSX ground clearance is 6.1 while the 2023 TLX is 5.3, so yes, almost an inch taller. So considering the TSX is a much shorter lengthwise and narrower wheelbase it gives this visual effect. It’s also shy of an inch taller than the TLX.

@davidzebar6876 7 месяцев назад

@@JuanCarlosLTO good to confirm what I'm seeing. Especially living in cali without snow it won't feel too low for sure

@erikrodriguez765 3 месяца назад

My 05 tsx has 350k miles

@JuanCarlosLTO 3 месяца назад

Original unopened engine? If so, amazing

@erikrodriguez765 3 месяца назад

@@JuanCarlosLTO yes original everything

@JuanCarlosLTO 3 месяца назад

@@erikrodriguez765 this is the highest mileage any of the comments have claimed. I have a sub in Canada who was at 435k KM last time he commented but his is starting to rust

@billgates2155 2 месяца назад

Had an 07 tsx automatic with 390xxx miles all original.

@JJ-mc8lu Месяц назад

I disagree these are slow. It's how you drive them. Put them in manual mode and hold gears and as soon as 4000 revs passes the i-vtec motor becomes a monster. Also, the chassis employs double wishbone suspension that only very expensive cars these days have. This car is a bargain!

@JuanCarlosLTO Месяц назад

A bargain it is/was. It also has continued to be reliable after almost 2 years. I’m about to paint it. I was thinking of going with Lunar Silver Metallic (it’s a Acura color), that modern gray. I’m not a fan of color changing a car for all the details that must be addressed but it’d be fun… or stick with the current silver. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@laurentcambon 18 дней назад

Slow for today’s standards ? Do you know in the 1960’s you had 700 hp muscle cars ? Performance was not invented today.

@JuanCarlosLTO 18 дней назад

@@laurentcambon yes I know that. Not everything I say in my videos is cured beyond every angle.

@joseacunas2166 5 месяцев назад

Men, sometimes the people don’t know how valuable it’s have nice car… go away with your Tesla to Canada and drive back… I send another guy with the Acura.. only for see the first returning to your home…. Your wife it’s more smart than you 🫡

@JuanCarlosLTO 5 месяцев назад

That’s for sure! She’s not a car person at all. She can care less what she drives 🤣