2008 Acura TSX Review: A Junior Exec Worthy of a Promotion?

[@Aladdin5cave]

This is one of the best manual sedans ever made. Ive had mine for nearly 20 years and it does everything well. Obviously its not a high performance sedan but its just enjoyable to drive and row through those gears doing daily duties.

[@autoobsessivegarage]

Agreed. For what they set out to create, Acura nailed it with the TSX. It’s a near perfect machine.

[@feels5460]

Not high performance but definitely feels sporty. So much fun to drive. And definitely easy to increase the power on these guys too.

[@TheDwightMamba]

Strip some weight, add a bit of power and it's a track weapon.

[@Red88Rex]

I’ve had my 06 6 speed for 5 years now, it’s at 162k and I’ve put about 60k on it. I’ve done a lot of regular maintenance because I plan to drive it to 300k, or beyond! I used to drive Integras and this was a perfect step up! Unfortunately mine will rust out before anything serious happens to the engine or tranny 😢

[@Red88Rex]

Btw mine only has a few mods. Tanabe Medalion catback exhaust, and a comptech short shifter, new use I must be short, I had to lean forward to hit 3rd and 5th!

[@autoobsessivegarage]

That rust monster is no joke. Sounds like she’s had an awesome life though.

[@RoobehTunes]

Loving these. How did it conpare to the GS450h you reviewed? Which would you go for?

[@autoobsessivegarage]

Love them both but very different animals. The GS feels much more substantial and planted….and much more powerful. The Lexus interior is also another level above the Acura. The TSX is far more toss-able and rev happy. The manual trans is also a huge bonus. You can’t lose either way.

[@Mindfulcatalyst_yt]

Gen 2 review?

[@autoobsessivegarage]

If a manual model ever fell I by I my lap, I’d love to. Wish the wagon had the manual option.