The WORST performance car: 2006 Acura TSX

Hey guys,
So what car do I drive as my daily? Well, here it is and it's performance figures. Don't laugh because I didn't buy this car for it's performance. Let me know what your daily is in the comments section below.
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[@jaymesp95]

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

[@hilaryzarycki2965]

Jayme Lanuza it’s a beauty. I’ve had mine for a year and a half, NO ISSUES, and I’ll drive it til it dies. I’ve never said that about any vehicle before.

[@donaldj.trumpfromthetrench8849]

Hilary Zarycki well it is a Honda so yea it'll be fine

[@hoangta7272]

For real, I love my TSX

[@Juan-vn9fn]

Jayme Lanuza i learned stick on one of those haha there cool cars

[@TeeLBCify]

The only thing bad about it is they only pump premium gas.

[@AbsoluteMdot]

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

[@alexnolazco7423]

Sergio Aguirre for an auto... auto’s are garbage... might as well made it a single cam.lmao...

[@squirlmy]

@Sergio Aguirre Title was a clickbait troll, though. Worst performance? Don't laugh?!?!?

[@AeroPrixma]

@Sergio Aguirre still a 7 sec 0-60. as fast as a ep3 si

[@nelsonvontitfuk1471]

Sergio Aguirre You sound like a pretentious dick

[@phodacbitch]

That's just like, his opinion man.

[@samv3485]

I have always liked the tail lights of this car.

[@HULKHOGAN1]

S V It has one of the meanest asses in the game. Install a rear diffuser and it looks ridiculously good

[@Crpjnr]

i love how its derived from the 3rd gen integras :)

[@WayToManyAssassins]

they're badass asf

[@HULKHOGAN1]

CL9 and CU2 Acura’s both have amazing rears

[@jesusb9562]

@@HULKHOGAN1 yeah but I prefer the CL9

[@RagnaarFG]

U know nothing man, respect the tsx

[@phodacbitch]

That's just like, his opinion man.

[@jackychan416]

Hes probably a tl guy

[@jdmjimmy]

I see people mod the hell out of these tsx

[@andreaescano9641]

@Jason Musk lol why you said its sad? its all good bro people will mod what ever car they have. if whats makes them happy. and enjoy driving it.

[@BeastyKiller15]

Yup they do i have a turbo 05 tsx just gotta do everything right also the best daily car to beat on !! N/a is even fun

[@andreaescano9641]

@Jason Musk a ok i see were you coming from.

[@jdmjimmy]

@Jason Musk well they're plenty off stock ones around but I see some extremely modded before

[@FlyingSparks12336]

K24 that’s why

[@clymerscarport961]

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.

[@alexfarias1461]

That's awesome dude, looking for my 06 to make it there too one day

[@clymerscarport961]

Take care of her, & She'll take care of you!

[@05Forenza]

I bought my '06 due to your channel! It was a great problem free year of ownership lol

[@clymerscarport961]

@@05Forenza Awesome, & thanks! They really are great cars!

[@clymerscarport961]

The only issue I ever had, was the torque converter seal started leaking & I replaced it. Hopefully it doesn't upset GT Content by mentioning that I have a vid of the seal replacement on my channel. That being said, I really enjoy this channel & look forward to more TSX stuff here!

[@cpayne5]

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.

[@EmperorUsul]

You said no major issues. So what minor issues did you have with it?

[@cpayne5]

Steering rack started to leak at 100k miles, so I replaced it with a reman unit. It's the only repair I've had to make in 245k miles.

[@elijaho6801]

How’s the gas mileage I wanna get one for commute to college every day and I don’t really wanna be forced to buy a civic

[@cpayne5]

I get 27-28. Here's 120k miles worth of fillups for my car... www.fuelly.com/car/acura/tsx/2006/cpayne5/22230

[@carloscrod_]

Yooo, what color is your tsx? I’m looking for a manual 06 tsx

[@nickzimmer3476]

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

[@silasmayes7954]

I assume you haven't had any other honda? They all do that.

[@nickzimmer3476]

@@silasmayes7954 I dont remember my 99 Accord doing that. And my armrest felt so stiff I doubt it had been moved much before I bought it. It's no wonder I never noticed.

[@DJJNC57]

Bro last night I learned if you hold the unlock button on the control it brings down the windows

[@silasmayes7954]

@@DJJNC57 lol I accidentally discovered this when my alternator died

[@nickzimmer3476]

@@DJJNC57 Its such a great feature during the summer to air out the car. You can roll them all up by putting the key in the door and holding it in the lock position on the second turn.

[@Ken-jw4xk]

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

[@rowboyto156]

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

[@che860]

tsx may not be fast but man does this car have some pickup

[@kseries1981]

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.

[@akidim13]

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

[@josevaca9546]

Respect the TSX

[@richf.7845]

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.

[@dannysk8s]

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

[@carl0s007]

I gapped a tsx in a stock Altima

[@Zxxxz442]

Carl0s00 more cylinders you wouldn’t gap mine tho reflashed

[@carl0s007]

X v6

[@kahunajoe7025]

I just got the manumatic TSX. It’s so fun

[@alexfarias1461]

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

[@iheartgs400]

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.

[@KappaCow]

Yes acura really shit the bed after 2008, i wish their cars now were more simple and understandable. I feel like they just put as many buttons and random slits and curves and grilles all over everything in an attempt to look super futuristic and luxurious. But I get it, they want people that don't know cars very well to think it's not a honda. Still love acura to death though.

[@albertarbelo]

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.

[@hayleynycole6709]

I’d also like to know what mods you used. I have a 05 tsx

[@albertarbelo]

@@hayleynycole6709 Off the top of my head... Eibach sport system coilovers Skunk2 Alpha headers Skunk2 catback exhaust K&N cold air intake 2.5in Magnaflow Performance Muffler Short throw shifter (cant remember the brand) Wilwood drilled and slotted brakes Pirelli tires on some aftermarket light weight alloy wheels Had a few more things that cost more like carbon fiber hood, fenders and trunk and theres some stuff I cant remember like the clutch I chose. Also you'll need a good tune after to get the power curve the way you want it. Overall I made about 235hp. Not much more then stock but with the suspension I had it was planted and pulled hard

[@jdmnsxr6820]

@@albertarbelo dam that's beast how you had carbon fiber everything haha. that's my plan

[@mrgold3591]

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).

[@markyazurin6304]

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!

[@carloscrod_]

Ayyyy I’m from the bay too, and I’m looking for a 2006 tsx

[@devenlooney]

Wait a second lol. You drove from SF to LA I’m the TSX and didn’t need to get gas at any point? The MPG’s are pretty good but not that good.

[@troytruong8246]

My tsx at 250k miles. From 100k-220k miles, i replaced a starter, power steering pump, alternator, a strut, wheel bearing, rack and pinion(major), ac system(major), catalyt coverter, valve cover gasket, driver door lock actuator(not fixed). Yah. Luckily not expensive to fix. 4 cyl hondas and acura suck. Cheap parts. Buy v6 last longer.

[@theeo2500]

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

[@bryelg.9939]

I'd love to see yours in a car meet, i live down here in melbourne :)

[@ZAMMY7]

Same

[@roblua728]

Boosted yet?

[@georgedoughly6344]

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

[@ben3438]

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

[@kristopherdetar4346]

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.

[@AR-qj5ik]

Hey Chris thank you so much for this comment. I actually have one and I purchased, about 2 yrs ago. She had original owners since the yr of making, and they kept her in pristine condition- garage kept. So I lucked out with that one, she had 111 on the dash when I got her, and now she has about 156. I have no problems with her. However, lately she's been doing this thing where she doesn't want to turn back on. (Onlt does it once in a blue) I'm not too sure if it's a starter or fuel pump. But since your experienced and if you want to give me your opinion on that, I would be glad to hear it because I have no idea what it could be. All-in-all she is a spectacular car. She looks way more modern than what she should Year wise. But I'm going to ride with my baby until we can't no more LOL

[@aspecreviews]

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

[@HULKHOGAN1]

No it’s not. It’s NA 4 cylinder

[@phodacbitch]

LOL you idiot. Stop trying to tell yourself it's a performance car. So cringe.

[@aspecreviews]

@@phodacbitch To Acura, "performance" is measured much differently. In fact, Acura themselves tell me that they don't do much instrumental testing and they're focused more on the driving experience and fun than raw numbers. Acura are perhaps the masters of front wheel drive chassis tuning, and that TSX would not have been allowed to leave their factory unless it was fun and met their definition of performance.

[@alanhirayama4592]

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!

[@fsdude77]

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.

[@ssj4david]

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

[@samharris4680]

Absolutely correct. I was looking for one and did a national search. There are probably less than 10 for sale in the states. Unicorn indeed. The tl manuals are way more common for whatever reason.

[@iheartgs400]

I frankly tried finding one and there hard as hell to find and people want too much $$$$ for them. Though the AT on the TSX is quite responsive I’ve owned an 05, 06 myself and I miss this car it was right balance for weight and power without getting into too much trouble.

[@samharris4680]

@@iheartgs400 Absolutely right. At a certain point it's not even worth it. Were all of yours automatics?

[@iheartgs400]

Sam Harris unfortunately yes, it was my DD to my project G35 Sedan 6 Speed Manual I was working on in the past. I have moved on from both and got a 2G Lexus GS430 now. Personally speaking I love the luxyry/sports sedan era of the early till late 2000’s was really unique and special for its time it sucks they have lost there luster because of CUV’s.

[@adityaruparel3320]

Interesting. In what ways was the tsx better than the g37? I'm considering buying a g37 and selling my tsx

[@notoriousfonz5637]

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

[@justinrodriguez5933]

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.

[@technicolorProducer]

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.

[@kayliibensen387]

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!

[@GTContent]

Thanks! Great to know your experience also.

[@dannyb20vtec28]

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

[@jimmyjones3754]

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.

[@vando1267]

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.

[@vando1267]

AOMechMarine, good point. There are actually 2 headers that are CARB legal for the 1st gen TSX. DC Sports make one which is still available and CT-E which is discontinued. I've had both in the past and they yielded about the same performance. The DC Sports headers are known to crack at the flex pipe over time, but I never had any issues with it personally. The only problem with the CT-E one is some vibration heard during idle while in gear, but the build its quality should last the lifetime of the car. The good news is that these headers don't add much noise at all. In my case, the noise primarily came from the aftermarket exhaust, so I would just skip an exhaust altogether unless you plan to supercharge your setup. For the TSX though, because the headers are installed between the rear of the engine and the firewall, many shops wouldn't even peek back there since it's tucked out of the way. The ILX is a bit different since the K24 engine is mounted like the B series where the headers are installed between in the front near the radiator and is a lot more obvious to see. I do regret getting rid of my headers, but I am still happy with current setup for daily driving. Forgot to mention that I also have underdrive pulleys which help with the acceleration as well.

[@richardhufferson8511]

You still have any of those parts? And would you be willing to sell them?

[@vando1267]

Richard Hufferson sorry, I sold those parts months ago.

[@vando1267]

AOMechMarine AOMechMarine , right on man! I agree that it’s a fun car to mess around in without too much consequence. Like you said, the cost of ownership is pretty low and some folks are hitting north of 300k miles without major issues. I’m from SoCal too, glad to have found another fellow Honda enthusiast! That’s cool that DC Sports used your car as a test vehicle. Best of luck to you and your modding journey.

[@zachlocklear5233]

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!

[@swp]

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.

[@j_white1305]

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.

[@itsallrobbish]

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

[@LookItsAlvin]

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

[@eizenkrein]

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

[@dixonmojica3574]

Dzmitry Eizenkrein any mayor issues? I’m thinking to buy one with 170k miles..

[@carlostapia6714]

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

[@f22cap2s2k]

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.

[@TheInfiniteStill]

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.

[@LilpuddinTater9]

It is in no way "the WORST performance car." That K24 sings. Only thing holding it back is the weight. Was my daily for 5 years. Fulfilled my needs of a sporty drive.

[@RyuHayabusa7]

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

[@ChrisMario]

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

[@JarivLetap]

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.

[@jdmnsxr6820]

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 :)

[@KingLexus]

jdmnsxr 6 autos are still fun, those autos on the Tsx are bullet proof 💪🏾

[@rookietoprobuildz]

My 04 Accord is the most reliable daily driver. Still running strong at 232k miles

[@jonathandominguez3458]

Rookie To Pro My 04 accord manual at 290k n running strong 😭💪🏽

[@rookietoprobuildz]

AYE ! Goals

[@giovelli4831]

I have a 04 Honda Accord LX. Got 221k on it. Drive about 40 miles a day altogether

[@samharris4680]

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.

[@ichiara07]

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.

[@MagMan4x4]

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.

[@johnnieochocinco3015]

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 !

[@streak2s]

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

[@merc340sr]

TSX is one of the best looking and most reliable cars of all time. I had a TSX 2004 for 7 years and loved it. However, the down side is that the ride is very firm and the seats are not very comfortable. On bumpy roads, you get a sore back very quickly.

[@merc340sr]

I live in Canada and our roads are constantly subject to thawing and freezing. Lots of cracks, bumps, frost heaves, gutters and potholes.

[@itsallrobbish]

merc340sr roads are fairly broken here in Scotland, too, but I’m more than happy with the ride. The handling is great and the interior is squeak free, these cars are so well built and cost pennies once bought. I have the 2.0 manual 2007 and I’ve had 0-60 in 7.9 secs (unofficially).

[@itsallrobbish]

James B hi. Is it the interior trim that rattles? If it’s the suspension, then, I agree, the drop links, as we call them in the UK, seem to loosen off/ come apart easily. So I’ve had a couple of them. The only thing that may make a noise, interior trim, is the glovebox, but mine feels really tight. It’s a 2007 Honda Accord Euro, totally made in Japan, that’s done 111,000 miles, it’s great, the best overall car I’ve owned, I’ve had Bimmers and Audis.

[@andy1181-l3m]

I can agree with this. I hurt my back about a year ago while lifting...nothing serious but I still get pain in my lower back once in a while and driving my TSX definitly puts strain on my back.

[@GloobaTSX]

I think the seats are nice

[@davidchau9906]

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.

[@akbarrajani121]

Quick question did you always use the premium gas

[@phodacbitch]

@@defs_hand *recommended

[@jumbie4972]

Wtf my daily is a Honda fit, at least you got performance.

[@prithvimann1539]

Honda’s are very reliable tho

[@TheInFam0u5Drag0n]

I just bought an ‘04 with 154k miles on it. Runs like a beast and the speakers are top notch

[@justaskforbobdesign]

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

[@tonyc5321]

I'm buying one right now cuz people don't know how good these are in every way and how much performance potential they can have if u want it this one has 220 k and I'm buying it with confidence cuz it's been maintained no accidents and I know my shit

[@a32tl]

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.

[@KaspianKhalix]

I have a blue 2006 Acura TSX and I love it. I have no complaints. Lol. 😂❤️

[@coreyburns2074]

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

[@wisb_1658]

I loved this car at 14 I’m 17 now still love it

[@donaldj.trumpfromthetrench8849]

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

[@theejoeylee]

I have a 4.0 ranger. only 160 hp!!! so like 125 to the wheels. PITIFUL

[@Browningate]

The official daily driver of the POTUS!

[@donaldj.trumpfromthetrench8849]

TheeJoeyLee 160? Damn and I thought I had it bad

[@jdmnsxr6820]

@@donaldj.trumpfromthetrench8849 I'm at 285 hp ;) ... but I weigh 2200 kg or close to 5000 pounds.. still I run a 1/4 in 16 sec. so ehhhh I'm middle of the ball park

[@HULKHOGAN1]

Australia got screwed. We only got the NA 4 cylinder which doesn’t match the aggressive styling.

[@enriquevalentin281]

2 years ago I gave my son my 04 Acura TSX for his 16th birthday and just a few months ago a guy at my job was selling his white 06 Acura TSX for a thousand dollars , just front bumper damage and flex pipe leak, now i have catback DNA exhaust, rev9 coilovers, all front suspension done with new axles and this thing drives amazing

[@Peppermint1]

The weight of the car is not measured with a full thank of gas. Since the tank holds about 18gal = 150lbs, the whole car weights under 3185lbs - and even less without another 15lbs of windshield fluid, so you were spot on about it weighting less than 3200lbs

[@ledgic1]

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

[@tonynguyen2117]

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

[@ProudiPhoneOwner]

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

[@jamesdoyle8210]

Just bought a 2006 with 283k miles, yesterday. That's a Lot of miles for sure. But, 1 owner, all maintenance records are logged in the provided maintenance log, (all factory documentation included) and overall its in great condition. The few deficiencies are: small map light issue, glove box needs to be replaced (common issue, already ordered a new one), headlamps need refurbishing/replacing, and navigation needs to be updated ($100). I can handle all of that. Bone stock, and I plan on keeping it that way. It's my new daily driver. Purchase price was 4K, which was in line with KBB. its a really nice car in my opinion, with lots of "upscale" amenities. Being as I got 346K out of a Mitsubishi Galant that it is replacing, I'm confident that if I properly maintain this car, I can come close to the 500K miles someone else said they achieved with theirs's. Looks great, drives & handles great, I'm a happy camper...

[@Bartokomous]

Mine was just totaled while parked in front of my house by a hit and run driver. Totally bummed out, I was still under 200k miles.

[@kevincontreras6472]

Never thought anybody considered this a performance car, but a reliable daily you can enjoy going down the road for miles on end

[@3v4761]

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

[@crix868]

It wouldn’t be the WORST if you had a six speed trust me Ive owned mine since 2005 and I still can enjoy both luxury and performance with just the few bolt ons.

[@godchi1dvonsteuben770]

HEY MAN! Easy mods, that's affordable, reliable, and won't detract from it's existing "daily driver" posture? Howza' bouts; Cold air w/ K&N, low resistance cables, iridium (multi point) plugs w/ matching Ir O2 sensors, high flow cats and "straight shot" (flow through) mufflers (like some Borjas' or Magnaflows), and she's ready to rock 'n' roll! No tuning necessary, no "chips", not reprogramming anything, just an easy setup just gives all of your existing stats a noticeable "bump"... for under a grand. Just some food for thought! Latr bro 😎 !

[@nickhayesreviews]

I've got a 2007 Honda Accord Euro which is the Australian version of this car & i honestly couldn't be happier, my mother bought it new in 2007 & passed it on to me when i began driving a couple of years ago. Odometer is currently sitting at 96,000 kilometres (around 59,000 miles) and is running like the day it was purchased. I love so much about the car including the HID headlamps, Navigation, Heated Seats, Sunroof etc. Just an all round great car! I've kept mine completely stock but am considering maybe swapping out the rims for a more modern appearance.

[@reklovjj]

After having BMW’s and M’s, Audi’s A and S 4, multiple Golfs GTI and R’s…., now retired just bought a 06 TSX auto (didn’t even know it had a stick version) with 165K so this premium Accord and I will retire together…

[@TheDeviousDave]

In New Jersey, almost anyone who has these cars prefers to lower them all the way to the ground despite the pothole epidemic

[@paulstevens9409]

The manual version of this is much quicker....by at least 2 seconds to 60! I didn't realise the auto was so slow

[@abrums2284]

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

[@adrianx6165]

I have a 2008 TSX in a glacier blue color. I'm probably the only one in my city with this car in that Color. It's my daily driver too. I love it. I just wish it had better city milage.

[@silasmayes7954]

Being the only car I have (same car without nav) I want to mod mine knowing it isn't fast. Keep in mind I haven't done any of these mods. The ecu reflash from the research I've done tells me that's it totally worth it! You don't have the power drop-off at 6k rpm with the reflash. As for an intake you'd be better off putting a "performance" k&n high air flow filter. It doesn't sound as good, but generally you lose power with cold air intakes and short ram intakes. As for a cat back exhaust lots of good options exist I can't recommend one because I haven't done the research. I'd recommend putting some decent brakes on the car it might just be the person I bought from put bad brakes on the car.

[@richardhufferson8511]

What do you mean power drop off at 6k? I've got an 06 TSX and that's when it hits VTEC

[@silasmayes7954]

@@richardhufferson8511 if you look at the dyno graph for a 1st gen tsx you see a small torque drop off a 6k rpm right when vtec starts. The reflash starts vtec at 4850 rpm which I think fixes the issue. The power drop is only 24-28 lbs/ft of torque (depending of manual or auto transmission) so it isn't super noticeable.

[@richardhufferson8511]

@@silasmayes7954 Didn't know that. Thanks for the info

[@MrGunzngirlz]

This car with 6 speed manual, LSD, K20 head swap, and Turbo will trash any super car in a straight line.

[@Lxzandr]

I just bought a 2006 Honda Accord Euro as a daily which is pretty much the same as the Acura TSX. Smooth, reliable, fuel efficient, comfortable and more than enough power when needed. There are plenty of mods available for these cars if your after performance and plenty to do to the exterior as well. The car i had before was a Holden Commodore SS which has a LS1 v8. The Holden definitely beats it in power and performance but in terms of reliability, fuel efficiency and practicality the Honda beats the Holden. And here in New Zealand gas isn't cheap and car insurance sucks. Would definitely recommend the Honda Accord to anyone looking for a daily car. Also depends on what you like to drive too, so whatever makes happy is all that matters.

Just because you're driving a vtec car, doesn't mean that you have to make the V with your eyebrows.

[@romper4444]

If you think this is the worst performance car.....YOUR DELUSIONAL. the modification and hp potential of this car is incredible. HUGE FAIL

[@kevins5845]

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?

[@kevins5845]

Worst thing I did was go from a TSX to a beat up TLS, traded the TLS for my current IS250 Manual, its SLOW and BORING! I will getting the TSX again, I came back full circle but at least I got to see the power of the TLS, I also got to learn manual on this IS250 (even though the mt in this car sucks!), wish I could find a nice MT TSX but its all good, TSX was the best car I ever had and thats why its my choice again!

[@BaconBePropane]

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

[@juanchernandez3640]

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

[@05Forenza]

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.

[@motleydude73]

It's a family sedan, not designed as a race track car. It does everything it was designed to do perfectly. Can get great economy too. Had mine as low as 6.6l/100km.

[@jtaylor5392]

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

[@fuosdi64]

Dude this video is disrespectful, this car is decently fast. I get 0-60 in like 7.5 seconds in the auto. Don't know why you failed to shift well. Plus that car is a tank too.

[@serniebanders204]

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.

my dad had a 00 accord bought new when we sold it in 2013 it had 430k miles, the only thing we replaced was the transmission at 300k and the interior since it was all dirty from when we were kids lol. sold it for 900 as it needed new paint and high miles

[@RB25luv]

Sernie Banders Cb7 was my first car 14 years ago

[@DiaperSNiFFER]

200hp 0-60 in 6.6 seconds and can reach 140mph if you hang long enough and can carry 5 people and decent gas mileage this is not the worst performance car at all Edit only if it's stick shift!!!

[@bryanoviedo1778]

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.

[@Mr.ReddyTeddy85]

I have an 06 TSX with a 6 speed manual. She’s fast enough to get me into some serious trouble and sexy enough for a black tie affair. It’s a great car all around.

[@jamisjamz7978]

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.