The WORST performance car: 2006 Acura TSX 

Might not be cool? Dude don’t disrespect the TSX like that

U know nothing man, respect the tsx

Don't disrespect the tsx like that. You do not appreciate this car and should just hand it over to me.

I have always liked the tail lights of this car.

I see people mod the hell out of these tsx

You forgot to mention reliable! Mines an 05 with 573k+ on its original drivetrain! I recommend keeping it stock and use the money that you would spend on modifying it, to put towards something that you really want to drive on the weekends.😉 The TSX is a perfect daily.

06 TSX owner here. Nearly identical to yours, but mine's a manual. I bought it in 08 with 10k miles on it. 10 years of commuting and it's now sitting at 245k. No major issues. Comfortable, agile, and stone cold reliable. Can't ask for much more. I'd drive it anywhere today.

I've owned my 08 TSX for 2 years now and thanks to you just learned the armrest slides forward. 😂

Those 1st gen TSX's were amazing. Yeah, it may not have much power, but it's pretty fun around corners. Throw in the 6 speed manual, and you have a fun little toy.

I’ve always said these cars always looks newer then one might expect , the body ages well

one of the things i like about the tsx is it uses double wishbone and multilink suspension. its not fast but its quick and its fun on twisty roads

Respect the TSX

TSX is actually the Accord in Asia, so it should be much better than the Civic.

I have a 2006 Acura TL base model as a daily driver, and it is awesome! Your TSX is a mini version of the TL, I think it is a very nice choice for a daily driver. Thanks for sharing!

I’ve got an 05 myself and I love it! I’m happy I found your channel dude with legit vids on a 1st gen TSX. Got me so stoked and you should definitely post more DIY on it. Maybe even safe mods you’d recommend, love the content man.

Drove one of these for ten years. An absolutely fantastic car. Made in Japan, with that K24 engine. Did absolutely everything well with refinement and bulletproof reliability.

I recently bought an 06 myself. It's an automatic, but I have no shame in owning it. 1st car ever purchased on my own. I would love to have the manual transmission, and even looked all over for them and the acura rsx. No one wants to give them up, cause there to good

I owned an 05 TSX for about 5 years. A few simple mods and these things go from good to great. Sad day when I sold mine.

I like that ‘06 Acura TSX. 205 horsepower for a 4 cylinder is really good!

Owned my 06 tsx for over 2 years now, daily driver and almost at 200k... love my car never has given me problems, take care of your car and its maintenances and the car will take care of you

The TSX is a performance car! It's awesome! Don't disrespect it!

My first Acura was a new 06 TSX Aspec 5AT w/ navi. I handed it down to our son for his first car in H.S. and later his college ride starting in 2014. Very reliable car with a lot of bang for the buck luxury, tech, safety tech, and handling compared to other vehicles in a similar price range. Probably would be still on the road today if it wasn't hit by a red light runner in 2019 at 176,000 miles (zero injury to the kid).

Into my second year of college I wanted to look for a car that would fit my life style. I would drive all the time and have people inside of it, I want something good on gas, but I want something sporty and fun too. I ended up choosing an Acura TSX 04 over any other car in 2016. So far I’ve dailyed it every day, and never had it give me problems. I took it on trips and from SF to LA I didn’t even need to fill up on gas once. Me being a college kid I did put a Vibrant Street Power Exhaust (which is not too loud but loud enough when pushing it) and a DC header. The sound is not ricey at all but I plan to add some mugen things to it and change rims to top it off but make it look simple still. I say modify it lightly as it is your daily, but don’t over do it! You’re going to love this car!

I own the Australian version of this car which I bought to daily , and as you said for its luxury features. Me being me though, It wasn't long before I started modifying it.. These engines are very de-tuned from factory, and respond so well with bolt on's from the K20a engine and a good tune. My engine now has the RSP Intake manifold, 50 deg vtc unit from a k20a type R engine. J35 throttle body from the V6, lightened flywheel/clutch (k20a engine) PLM 4-2-1 big tube headers, HFC, 2.5 Inch exhaust, Injen CAI, K-tuner ecu(custom mapped). These mods pushed atw power from the stock 110kw atw to the 150kw mark. I found one of the biggest let downs was the gearing of the stock manual transmission (especially 1'st to 2nd), so I sourced a JDM Euro R close ratio 6 speed with lsd, and all of a sudden it was no longer a lazy car to drive. Brakes were also upgraded to cross drilled/slotted rotors, braided lines,pads etc etc An area I really payed a lot of attention to was the suspension, with upgraded larger 22mm progress adjustable rear sway bar(massive improvement), hard race bushes on the front sway, Hard race lower control arms, Hard race ball joints, Hard race steering rack ends, skunk2 pro upper arms with camber adjustment, BC BR adjustable coil overs, Super Pro adjustable sway bar end links all round, Hard race rear camber arms, spoon adjustable rear toe arms, and a decent set up/alignment by a reputable alignment workshop. They may be a heavy luxury sedan, but Ive upset many bigger engine vehicles with this car, especially through the mountains. Next on the cards Is boosted engine build, and Its finished :D

I miss the Acura of this era, the TL and the TSX of this era it was simple and straightforward was amazing I don’t know the hell Acura did it. This car is virtually a grown up version of the 4 Door Integra, I love my manuals to death but this car gets going and is solid ride.

I drive my 2004 TSX approx. 650 miles a week for deliveries. It runs flawlessly and with 30 mpg at 75 mph, I am pleased with its reliability and road handling. I’ve owned it for 5 years and have only replaced the oil every 5,000 miles brakes every 30,000, tires every 35,000 and have the transmission power flushed every 40,000 miles. I’ve got 255K miles on it now. I would say it’s close to any BMW handling on the twisty roads. I’ll drive this one until the engine or tranny quits. It’s a keeper.

I know this has been said before. I've been subbed for a long time. I cannot figure out why there are not more subs, this is fantastic content.

Great video man I like how you just get to the point on how the car is it with that celeration and everything else and honesty

The manual 6spd 1st gen TSX definitely gets better performance and adds to the sporty characteristics of vehicle. I still atm have it....and debating whether to keep it or sell it (ever since I got my 2018 Type R). But was definitely a fun car to drive.

The k24a2 is one of the best performance platforms honda ever made. Respect the 04-08 tsx.

I just bought an 08 TSX as my new daily and I love it! I watched yours and others' reviews and did a bunch of research before i made my decision. Like you, I found mine on accident too, although I was already set on a TSX or TL before I saw it. I got a great deal on a low mileage garage kept single owner car and I agree with you that this car offers so much value for the price. The power is more than sufficient for passing and it's a fantastic handling car, and is very stable at speed. The steering is very direct and the ride is way more refined than a Civic, or even an Accord. I used to be in car sales and have driven many, many different types of vehicles, and I can't recommend a TSX enough if someone is looking for a handsome, well built, and fun vehicle! Great review, very to the point, and I like how you focused on what is really important in a daily driver. Subbed!

Just picked up a 2007 TSX 6spd as a daily driver and I love it! It’s honestly a great car and the k24 is a bad ass setup to work with... yes the car is pretty heavy and you fall out of vtec even when you redline because vtec is set so high and rev limit is fairly low.. but that can be easily fixed with bolt ons and tune... k series is so restricted from factory they respond really well to mods... only complaint I have is I hate the drive by wire it doesn’t allow you to shift as fast as you want...other than that the k24 has plenty of torque on the bottom end

I have a 06 tsx too. Love it and probably stay with the Acura brand for future cars. Reliable and luxurious for less

What are your thoughts between ILX and 10th gen si? Thirsty but K24 with heavier chassis or lightweight torquey turbo?

I’ve got an 06 TSX also as a daily, I think they are great looking cars. I read if you mod the engine your MPG will go down quite a bit. I just did some Evo 8/9 BBS, good tires, quality struts/springs, radar detector, and dash cam. Perfect daily/momentum car and I can still get low 30s for mileage.

I found an 05 TSX Manual with only 26K miles on it. How crazy is that.

My pearl 08 is brilliant and I have no complaints! As a first car, it's a quick little car! I have some plans to mod it in the future (headers, Catback, intake manifold, cold air intake, tune, wheels and tires, springs and some small cosmetic stuff) and my only complaint with the car is the fact that there really isnt much aftermarket support. Other than that, it's a brilliant little car and I can't wait to put many more miles on it!

I own a 2006 CL9 and have got a reflash, intake, headers, exhaust, and coilovers. I still find it extremely comfortable to drive in and is much nicer to drive than stock. Would recommend doing those mods.

Good review as always Gary. I wonder if anyone makes a sliding center arm rest for 90s civics and integras. Their arm rests are useless

Quick question did you always use the premium gas

@GT Content a reflash is a must. I use my 2008 Tsx as a daily too. Currently have 234k and still my daily! Only mod i have is reflash and visors. The reflash really makes it a stronger daily.

Had an 05 auto. 2 points of failure that came out when I modded: the transmission and the axles. Had the reflash, headers, intake, cat and a spec suspension. I bottomed out on a very normal pothole and it ruined the passenger side axle. On the transmission, that blew when I did a couple of spirited stoplight sprints. If I could go back, I'd still mod for power but leave the suspension alone. Still I drove it past 150k miles and the engine still performed beautifully.

Have an 08 Auto TSX 172k, beautiful car that has a decent amount of power, amazing handling and extremely reliable. Currently saving up for a TL Type S but this TSX is fantastic, for all you gearheads out there, would it even be worth putting an intake on an Auto? Dont know too much about this stuff, mainly have this car for daily, not to be fast or mod it but I always wonder if a few cheap mods can bring a bit more out of it. Is auto an issue?

Shoulda got the Manual version of this car; they're unicorns, but coming from a 2010 TSX 6MT, it's the best all round Daily Driver I've ever ever owned. Not as fast, but definitely liked it more than the 04 Wrx and 2010 G37 sedan I had

The TSX in stock form performs well for its time, but has a great platform especially for 06+. I daily an '08 6MT with CTE Icebox, ASP3 Euro R trans, ITR flywheel. In some respects I enjoy driving it as much as my e92 M3.

Can you do a video of the 1st generation genesis coupe? I’d love to hear your thoughts

Try swapping the intake manifold first with the si k20z3 since it's larger...its a clean start and won't take away from what you want

04 MT here with 210,000 miles. Put every mile on it! I've rented countless cars and it's hard to find one that drives as fun as the TSX.

I got an Accord CL7 (basically a TSX through 'n through, except, for the logos) - Love it. 345k kilometers on it, and still going strong. For being what it is, it's amazing. Hands down. Like you said in the video; Not trying to sell anyone anything, but for seing them for their price, you can't go wrong :D

Hey I have 2009 tsx is that 2nd gen ??? And can u help me locate the Bluetooth module ? It’s not on the passenger side like the 06

My '05 TSX has 298000 miles. I still love and drive my Acura.

I got a 2004 TSX toda with 88,000 miles. Happy with my purchase! I like your enthusiasm in describing your TSX.

I own 2003 Accord CL9 with manual transmission (no tuning, 180k mileage) and 0-100 kph time I measured was 7,8 secs (measured with the wind and against the wind and the two results averaged). I don't know, maybe it's due to automatic transmission and some extra stuff inside and soundproofing (Acura > Honda), but the difference is suprisingly big. 9,6 0-60mph would be 10 secs to 100 kph. Are TSXs always so slow?

Good video thanks for the information!!

Superbly built cars. I have the Honda version, never lets me down.

i own same car but under badge of honda made for europe. only 110k km not even mile drives like brand new i love it. what can i do to modify this beautiful car?

I personally love the look of the TSX. Still looks modern even tough the design is more than a decade old. Looking to buy one soon.

I found a cool feature in my 04 TSX , on the keyfob push and hold both the unlock and trunck buttons together and all the windows open 😁 love my TSX

I think the first thing you need to do is give a good polish to the paint and revitalize the leather, you will feel better driving and good looking car

I've had my 2008 TSX for almost 5 years now with almost about 150,000 miles and its a great daily driver. I really love the car,Sometimes im like damn this thing is slow and i want to mod it but then im like the only thing that would make that car move quick is a supercharger or turbo. In the future I plan on supercharging it and I think with about 240-260 hp will really make the car alive. The handling is great and ive put koni shocks with tein h tech springs with upgraded breaks all around and a TL-S rear sway bar and the car really loves taking corners. Biggest issue ive had with the car was the steering rack started leaking and cost me about $800 to replace and install. Other than that just basic maintenance stuff.Awesome car

As an owner, the 2006 TSX is the ONLY model year that Hondata has a flash for. It's a great car. Your mistake is getting an automatic slushbox.

I’m looking to buy a 2005 Acura tsx this coming summer.. Any idea on the price range of this car model right now in the market? Thanks 🙏

Great vid, I enjoyed watching

Given the fact that it is a daily it didnt seem to slow for me. I looking forward to buy one and this video really helped me out

Team: my gf (now wife) bought a brand new one in 2008 (bright red with tan interior) under my guidance. Gorgeous car! We loved it for our hour hour-long commute each way. We quickly took it to 80k when she was hit by a dude pulling into an Olive Garden. Two cars, head-on; he was jumping across a four lane road and she was just driving in her lane probably doing 25-45. A total loss but the car protected her and her mother well -- they walked away unscathed. Very impressive! I was glad she was safe but less thrilled we just put in a new battery and 4 new Michelins -- our only costs outside of oil changes. (If you can affords the primacy it works well for that car and I believe was the stock tire.) She bought a 2009 which was the new design and although slightly quieter and larger it was not as attractive. It is worth mentioning when I met her she has an RSX which was basically a two-door version of the car which we traded in for the TSX -- less sporty but much more comfortable and safe. Years later we have three kids a 4runner and a Prius with 180k -- what happed to Acura? But I agree--respect the TSX. BTW All three ran fine on regular gas. what is cool is occasionally putting in the premium for a fun day of driving -- the performance gain was not dramatic). If you push the unlock button twice and then hold it down the windows all roll down -- great for hot days.

Love the TSX. My wife's daily is a 12 TSX wagon, and mine is an 03 CL type S 6 speed. Great cars, and you made a good point. Being used, they are not that much more expensive than a Honda and you get a lot more.

Is the transmission bad like the TL 06?

I wish my 2007 Accord had the 60/40 split rear seats like the TSX. Its only a one piece folding seat. I love everything else about it tho. Never given me problems. Has the very reliable K24 engine

I've driven nothing but Acura sedans since '08. Currently have a '16 TLX Advance. I never owned a 1G TSX but I did have a 2G TSX V6 Tech. That was a sweet ride. Very fast and fun to drive. Loved the V6 power. The only strike against my TSX was how easily and quickly the rotors warped. Had to turn them at 9k and again at 26k. Replaced them completely at 35k. But other than that, the car was a blast.

Hey man, I also have an 2006 Acura TSX as my daily driver. It's stick but doesn't have the fancy nav. Two questions that maybe you could help with. Does yours have battery issues? My battery drain happens quite often. Online i've looked around and removed the bluetooth located on the passenger side, and that seemed to help but there's still a bit of battery drain. Second is if you've thought of options to include android auto or carplay. It's my daily driver but my audio system and speakers are still from 2006. Hoping to get a bit more comfort in the drive. Cheers~

I own a txs about a year now... I bought it cuz I need a car ASAP cuz my car was totaled and the dealer guy show me the tsx which I was not looking for and I fall in love with it... I spent 1,500 more that I planned but it worth every penny... and guess what! I’m keeping it for my daily driving... its cool... it’s ride really nice and it’s very reliable..! And it have a lot equipment.. navy, sunroof,leather, electric windows..etc! Love it !

Haha great review, I found it funny you sounded very sarcastic when complimenting some of the features. 😁

great job!!! I have a 2014 tsx and LOVE IT!!!! Wish it was faster but it is REALISTIC

I also chose a TSX for my daily over my F150 Ecoboost... Way cheaper, make sure if your A/C compressor shits the bed in your TSX that you replace the ENTIRE A/C system and not just the compressor. I just had that problem and the new compressor exploded on the freeway.

I've owned 94 Civic coupe, 06 350z , and currently own a 16 Focus ST. And my cousin has 06 TSX 6 speed, and I have to say, it's a nice little car. It reminded me so much of my Civic. And I loved my Civic. My cousin let me drive that TSX, and I'll admit it isn't the fastest car but it isn't a slug either. I really have considered buying one because of the feel, it reminds me so much of my Civic and it has the 4 doors which is great since I have kids.

Yep my 04 TSX is great but had to have the MT. Great daily and can handle lots of abuse on the drive train. 170k still strong, I goty monies worth.

What do you think of the Acura TL type S as a daily driver.

I gotta add another comment I've had my 06 tsx for a month its loaded!!! and ahead of its time as far as performance goes I use premium fuel since I've had it and mine seems a good bit quicker than yours and I dont use manual mode but its quick for a 2.4 liter 4 cylinder your very unappreciative

One thing i love about my 2008 civic is the flat floor in the rear

I have a 2006 TSX it's by far the best car I've ever owned. Just hit 100K miles. Always change oil every 5k and top all fluids and it needs nothing. Bluetooth is outdated but have an AUX jack so that works the bluetooth perfect.

Very clean TSX you have! I have an 07 TSX 6MT and recently went back to a near stock config to increase comfort and reduce emissions. Originally had suspension mods + intake, headers, high flow cat, exhaust, RSX VTC, and a custom dyno tune with Hondata Flashpro which was netting about 220 whp. Not a fast car by any means, but is still a fun daily. Now I only have intake and ecu reflash which is fine for hauling my kids around. If I were to do it all over, I would have just gotten the intake, headers, and reflash, Acura A-Spec suspension, TL Type S rear sway bar, and called it a day. That would provide an enhanced feel without much compromise. Since you have the 06, the stock cat and exhausts are really good and you won’t gain much by adding HFC and aftermarket exhaust.

A lot of people dont know that this was Drake's first car. It was mine also.

Hello there. I want to buy a 2004 Accord 2.4 petrol. I've seen videos with some 4WD Accord. Are those stock?

I miss the 1990 Accord we had. My mom and dad use to drive me and my sister around in it. I wish we still had it. I would totally daily drive it and they are low maintenance too. I would put aluminum rims on it and tint the windows black.

If you don’t daily drive a GTR, you’re not living like Larry.

Just got a 2008. Love it! Fun and comfortable to drive. Very happy.

I’m getting one this Friday are they reliable?

I have that car too, love it. I bought the euro r lip kit and it looks great.

I got into a car accident so I needed a fresh whip got my insurance payout and it was between a black on black TSX (those are rare usually the interior is a nasty ass grey color with some black but if you do find one with low miles at a decent price you're very lucky if not good luck) or a infinity g35 but the infiniti was priced at 11k with same mileage on it so after dealer fees and everything said and done i'd pay an extra 6k for the infinity.. so I opted for an ACURA tsx 07, and I love it.. Has power sun roof for smokers, seat warmers built in navigation/touch screen it's really surprising for an 07 it feels like a new car. It has a huge screen a decent STOCK sound system. My wife has a rear view camera and my screen is bigger then hers (She has a new car). it had just over 100k miles on it 104,386 to be exact, but only one owner who kept it clean everything was legit.. dude even had all the maintenance forms when he had basic things done to it.. Not sure how he kept the mileage so low after 10 years, NO mods or anything this car is super clean if you take care of it.. It's just as reliable lets say as a toyotoa corolla or civic even more so.. The only thing i'd note is the transmission can end up going bad in this car after 200k so you will want to swap it out before that point

Great video, the thing is all the items you change won't add but a couple of horsepower,not worth it for the money.

My only issue with my tsx 2006 I have is there is no rear windshield wiper and it's hard to see at night with rain

I had an '06 TSX with the 6 speed for about a year. Absolutely fantastic daily driver. I sold it due to a complicated lease with a VW I had and used it as a down payment on a new Accord 2.0T Sport. I still miss my TSX...good car.

I have the 2004 version and I like it. I only wish it had the navigation and Bluetooth.

the acura tsx is the future version of 4 door integras. just look at the front and it looks like the 2nd gen or 3rd gen with jdm front. the TSX in manual is awesome but I doubt even auto makes it the worse performance car. it's a nice car :)

im hyped in march my uncle is going to sell me his old 2005 tsx

Nice video. Title threw me off a little but good tp watch if your interested in this car.

I like how you changed it up a bit.

My friend got the TL instead of the TSX. He crossed shopped them both, the TL had more miles but offered him more. It's still going strong, while my G6 had many many problems now I have a 17 Honda Accord Touring.

the tsx is a great car, if you take care of it will run forever. i do own an 06 as well now has 280k and still strong. for a daily driver is fast, reliable, and comfortable, between an accord and tsx, hands down the TSX is way better.

I have a v6 with 200hp and your four banger has more so what are you complaning about