Was the Acura TSX the Last TRUE Acura Enthusiast Car? | 2012 Acura TSX Review & POV Test Drive

[@brichpmr]

My 2012 TSX Wagon is a well built daily driver and it's a unicorn. I can go for months without seeing another one on the road...kinda like a rare exotic.

[@OpticalAutomotive]

It's true, I rarely ever see one. Even at Acura dealers too

[@richardhaas9519]

Loved the wagon.

[@AKYLE315]

I want one I've seen like 3 one of them had some upgrades too was sweet

[@allensanchez196]

facts just got my 2010 tsx v6 it’s like a hidden gem in the car community

[@garciadavid582]

I'm yet to see one on the road here Indiana. Wagons can be cool 😎

[@chicanorock-rapfusion6411]

I love my 2012’ TSX! I almost sold it, but I came to my senses and kept it. So glad I didn’t sell it.

[@OpticalAutomotive]

Hold it!

[@TheMorenosatKW]

I have a 2012 Special Edition. I bought it new in 2012. Since I purchased it, I have given it every maintenance requirement it needed and aside from the drivers door, all the other doors open and close like a new car sounds when you open and close them. I have kept it stock except for the radio where I upgraded to a radio that allows me to have a Carplay and a backup camera. I was going to sell it but its such a great car and I just got to 130K on it. It will be staying in my garage even if when I buy a new car. Its such a fun car.

[@OpticalAutomotive]

Special Edition, definitely hold onto it.

[@Big_AB95]

Hey which CarPlay system do you use

[@USMCAllTheWay]

I have 2010 4 cyl tech package with 205,000. I bought it brand new and by far the BEST car I have ever owned. I replaced front struts at 174k and that's it!

[@finrodfelegund]

@@Big_AB95 yeah ive been looking for a good one too im open for suggestions

[@acevedohiram]

My 2010 TSX is a super comfortable daily, but coming from a 9th gen Si and an RSX, its a boat. It isn't amazing on gas, but it has a huge tank. I'm going for an ILX when this dies on me. It will have some of the nice interior stuff the TSX has but more of the 9th gen spirit that I miss

[@PiasTaz]

not a fan of the tail light of the ILX but the TLX is ughhhhhh

[@tomm7505]

I bought my 2013 TSX Special Edition with the 6 spd manual as a CPO in 2016. It currently has only 64k miles on it and for the last 8 years it's been only maintenance/wear items that have cost me any money. It runs great and still looks new. Not sure how long I'm going to keep it but for now it's part of the family....

[@MoneyMindsetCoach3]

I have a 2011 Acura TSX and totally love it. It has 193,000 miles on it, have had it two years and besides regular maintenance i have only had to buy a battery, i paid $7,000 cash for it. Best sound system i have ever had! Will drive the wheels off of it!

[@OJ_36]

I got my permit a little less than a year ago and I've been learning how to drive in my mom's 2nd gen TSX and it's amazing. Out of the other few cars I've driven so far, the TSX has to be my favourite to drive. Something about the steering and pedal stiffness is just perfect to me and I couldn't imagine learning how to drive in a different car. And it's great for freeway driving for this reason. It can put some good power down if you need to pass someone, yet it can also cruise comfortably if you want to. And the steering isn't too loose or tight to make you nervous around a tight freeway bend. It's truly a beautiful car and I hope to be able to buy a Sport Wagon TSX someday. But looking at car prices nowadays, I'm sadly not sure how I'll do that...

[@ronnyreynaabreu]

I have a 3.5 v6 2012 tech pkg with 280hp with 117k miles and I love it very fun car to drive rare to find the V6. Nice video 👍

[@OpticalAutomotive]

Thank you Ronny! 🙏🏼

[@rudysalas9138]

I put some tein street advance coilovers, 2019-22 19” Honda accord sport wheels and it makes the car look amazing. Compliments all the time.

[@finrodfelegund]

picture?

[@cedricnorman6563]

I got my '14 Tech with 52k miles a couple years ago. It's not eye candy but it gets the job done. Vtech sounds great and yes it should be accelerating faster than it does. I'm not looking to turn heads, break the bank or the traffic laws. Just want to keep it as modern-looking as possible. I mounted a tilting droid tablet covering the stock nav screen and connected bluetooth with hotspot from my phone for music but I have to tilt the tablet downward to see the backup cam feed. Replaced the 4 stock 6.5s and installed a single 12" 800watt ported sub in the truck. (perfect fit). covered the trunk lid and spare tire well with sound deadening for the rattle and road noise (long trips are louder than it should be). I will start working on paint color correction, window tint, and LEDs before the summer hits. There is a Mic problem so controlling it by voice has been a pain. I replaced the center armrest leather and I'll be replacing all the pesky soft plastic door panel parks that scratch so easily. Don't close the door with the long handle, use the hand insert instead, and don't pull too hard. Other than that, it's definitely made to zip around the city. Premium only gas is a minus. Be if careful buying used

[@OpticalAutomotive]

Just from personal experience, I've only ever put regular gas in and it's always been just fine. And I think the Bluetooth voice in all the TSXs isn't great and a bit unreliable. Leather has held up well but those handles on the doors not so much...

[@jamescostello7584]

Yeah I just bought my 11 near the day for a little over $2,000 my friend locked out and got it for 1500 bucks or some dude on Facebook in Long Island Suffolk County but that's where it still is it's black and it does run fine at $217,000 me I got to say it's a beater that looks better than an accord might run better to for two grand

[@kt1220]

easily one of the most comfortable and reliable used cars on the road. period

[@OpticalAutomotive]

Absolutely!

[@yuzaimiyusof4211]

Coming from 2005 RSX, 2010 TSX with 6 speed is an upgrade for me. It is hard to find one in manual and I am planning to keep this car for long.

[@interstate366]

Owned a 2009 6MT for about a year. It was fine but I wanted more power so I traded it in for a TL SH-AWD, which I’ve dailied for years. About the only thing I miss about the TSX is the fuel economy.

[@OpticalAutomotive]

I definitely wanna get behind the wheel of a TL

[@timebolt-rapid-video]

I purchased a 2010 TSX V6 in 2017 w/ 60k miles for $14.5k...it's about worth that in 2023. I have never seen another v6 on the road in MO since I've owned it. I LOVE my car.

[@OpticalAutomotive]

I’m dying to drive a V6 TSX

[@timebolt-rapid-video]

@@OpticalAutomotive I just installed new headlight kits, new leather in seats and armrest, 7 out of 8 new speakers, LED everywhere, and I'm about to totally black it out. You never see these cars on the road. I'm thinking about getting a TURBO. They have to be rare. Best buy of my life (been in startups for a bit lol)

[@ronnyreynaabreu]

I own the 3.5 v6 very rare to find I got luck when I get mine 2 years ago 👍

[@richardhaas9519]

Had an '09 TSX. Loved it

[@rudysalas9138]

2014 Acura tsx tech owner here. Warning! The brakes fail in cold weather, brake pedal becomes hard and unresponsive. Replace check valve hose at the power brake booster, bleed your brake system. This should help. Great car, easy to work on, inexpensive parts. Recently replaced my hid ballast and it was easy to remove the headlights.

[@OpticalAutomotive]

Interesting. Never had an issue with these brakes

[@rudysalas9138]

@@OpticalAutomotive look into the forums it’s a common issue just be aware it’s a serious concern.

[@DIE2dayORelse]

the brakes on my 13 accord work poorly in the cold, I'll give this a try

[@acevedohiram]

​@rudysalas9138 they don't fail, you just lose power assist till the condensation in the check valve thaws out. Scared me the first time it happened too. Just wait for it to warm up and make sure the pedal goes down easy before leaving on those subzero days.

[@rrt08]

Thanks for that. My 2014 has the same problems.

[@shanekirbyson2370]

I had a 2011 TSX auto. I had a chance to drive a 6MT model, and it is a totally different car. WAYYY quicker and fun. Hard to find these.

[@Rundark-]

That car is way better with the six speed manual, hell all cars are better with a manual transmission. I have three seventh gen Accords with the K24A and 5 sp manual transmissions. With almost a million miles between them they still run and drive excellent. I would love to step up to a RSX though, but it has to have a manual transmission. Great video, very informative, thanks a lot.

[@richjames1023]

Love my 12' special edition 6spd tsx. Such a fun car. 145k mi and going strong

[@Darylrb1983]

I picked up my 2013 last year around this time. Had 109k on it and now 124k. Just did a decent amount of preventative maintenance. Made me love it even more. Now I need the wagon. The one thing I hate...the interior door handles scratch sooo damned easily (the handles to pull the door closed). I also picked mine in NJ and there's ONE rust spot.. the latch on the hood. Only things I have done is a serge bo tune amd exhaust. The tune is my favorite part. Thats it so far. The car seems sluggish because the gears are long in the automatic and falls out of vtec in stock form with every shift. (Tune it you'll notice a difference)

[@OpticalAutomotive]

If you can find a TSX wagon, lemme know 💯

[@Darylrb1983]

@@OpticalAutomotive they are popping up now for some reason

[@mr.brownboy7342]

What tune exactly?

[@Darylrb1983]

@@mr.brownboy7342 i am currently using a tune from Serge Bo. Its a pretty basic tune for cars with mostly oem components. Others buy A Kpro or Honda flashpro and then get a pro tune from nick tuned or any other honda tuners

[@DoubleGFinese]

Will an acura/honda dealership do a tune ? Sorry im new to this brotha

[@R2RO1]

I have a 4th gen pre face lift, and I immediately bought a RonJon sport design grille. Car looks so great. I could not STAND the beak.

[@OpticalAutomotive]

Agreed! Minus the grille, the rest of the car is a beauty

[@timetime7178]

I dont hate my 2009 tl shawd and honestly the design in my opinion is different and I don't hate it if anything it blends with a lot of creative front faces that exist even for 2023

[@cody113400]

I love my spicy Accord

[@OpticalAutomotive]

Spicy Accord. I gotta write that one down LOL 😂

[@harrymajarian9680]

The ones without the tech package is better to be able to upgrade to aftermarket double din with car play and android auto. The tech package ruins that and is pain in the ass to change

[@OpticalAutomotive]

Very true

[@LarryCook1960]

I've been under the impression that TSX stood for Technology - Sport - Experimental for what it's worth. The reviewer seems pretty upset that the interior isn't as luxurious as he expected, so perhaps a model with an L in the name is what he wants. I've never thought my TSX Wagon had a lot of road noise. Perhaps it's a matter of tires.

[@SmarchitectMann]

The way you described the exterior of this car was somewhat..... poetic.

[@OpticalAutomotive]

Paraphrased from Shakespeare himself 😂

[@Nayper905]

Tsx gang 🔥🔥

[@OpticalAutomotive]

Yessirrr 🔥

[@DoubleGFinese]

I have a 2012 with 93k miles on it, how long you think she’ll last me ?

[@zReanimation]

@@DoubleGFinese i have an 09 tsx with 184k miles and she still running perfect

[@Nayper905]

@@DoubleGFinese 600k kms easily

[@marcISagg]

Over 250k on my TSXs. I cant find a cheap car that has nearly the same reliability. Underperforms on the highway? What do you expect besides 29 mixed mpg at 85mph

[@prodfauxes]

I have a 2010 tech package and wow I had no idea the base model was so bad in terms of tech

[@stanwardoshiro]

If you’re into modifying cars, the 1st gen TSX has a lot more aftermarket support than this 2nd gen.

[@ronnyreynaabreu]

Thats true 👍 I Own the 2nd gen and I always wanted the cl7 1st gen but is hard to find a good example in my area with not modifications or low miles I ending get the 2nd gen with the v6 wich is rare to find.

[@richardhaas9519]

Gearing on the 5 speed auto is for mileage, not acceleration

[@norwegianblue2017]

Have a 2011 TSX V6 (280hp) that I bought in 2013 with 18k miles on it for $23k. Absolutely cherry with galactic blue paint. Best buy I ever made. I think it looks better than the TL, although maybe not quite as sporty.

[@OpticalAutomotive]

Always wanted to test one with the V6. They're pretty rare.

[@norwegianblue2017]

@@OpticalAutomotive My mechanic always tries to buy it off of me.

[@alpe6228]

the TL has a much better suspension.Thats the big difference,they are a bit bigger but they outhandle the tsx all day,

[@norwegianblue2017]

@@alpe6228 Didn't they also have a 6 speed auto?

[@alpe6228]

@@norwegianblue2017 2012+ yes

[@bigd1223]

The best thing about it is it’s made in Japan

[@DANNYN224]

Hello great video question do all 2012 tsx have a sunroof or moonroof or is there an option without it

[@OpticalAutomotive]

Hey Danny. They all come with a moonroof. The one in this video is a base model.

[@jose-yd7ml]

Wow i really got lucky on mine, 2011 acura tsx 72k miles for $5k

[@OpticalAutomotive]

That is a STEAL!

[@PiasTaz]

does anyone have a whine at 40-50mph

[@theebaddestt.]

omg was this filmed in bloomfield? haha i recognize this park😭

[@OpticalAutomotive]

Good eye Derek! 😂

[@theebaddestt.]

@@OpticalAutomotiveLOLL thanks 🤭

[@smexTTS]

bought a 2011 tsx will light front end damage --car looks and drives like brand new ---best part is it,s a 4cyl automatic with just 33thousand miles on it. ---paid 13-thousand for it ---truly a bargain at this price ---p.s. it now has 40-thousand on it best car i ever owned.

[@OpticalAutomotive]

Damn 33K?? Lucky find!

[@Jimmyxsx]

I like the first gen TSX 06-08 better, it looks a lot sportier.

[@CaptainRexCT-7567]

I have an 05 picked her up with 87 thousand orginal miles for my daily been three years and she's at 117,700 now love the balance

[@OpticalAutomotive]

And I bet it'll last you another 87k!

[@keep_it_low_bro]

​@@OpticalAutomotive And another 100k after that. My 05 has 250k no Xmas trees on the tach 💪🏾💯

[@johnconnor2402]

Acura cut back on a lot of things to get prices down starting in the 2009 line up. Keep in mind this was when the 2008 housing collapse happened so there was less money to go around. Everyone was financially struggling so people had less to spend on cars. Acura pulled a Nissan and cheaped out on everything for the 2009 TSX. The true VTEC on the intake and exhaust on the 2008 TSX? Gone. The forged aluminum RRC manifold in the 2008 TSX? Gone, it's just plastic in the 2009. High feedback hydraulic steering in the 2008? Gone. There's so many more things I can list. This is the reason I got a 1st gen TSX and not the 2nd gen. I even test drove a 2014 TSX to do a fair comparison and not just rely on rumours or bias.

[@OpticalAutomotive]

Those 2000's Acuras were one of a kind. I'm glad the company has moved in a good direction in the last few years but it truly isn't the same.

[@mr.brownboy7342]

Any help for tuning this?

[@DoubleGFinese]

I have a 2012 with 93K miles on it, definetely gone change the grill, how long you think she’ll last me ?

[@OpticalAutomotive]

Most Acuras from that time period last well over 200k miles. Results can vary but if the car was well cared for, definitely should reach that 💯

[@gustav0591]

i have a 2012 wagon and its at 192k rn. she runs very smooth and i have it all stock

[@DoubleGFinese]

Nice appreciate yall

[@MoneyMindsetCoach3]

My 2011 has 193,000 miles, people can’t believe it! There is a videoi found where a guy has 600,000 miles on his tsx😊

[@DoubleGFinese]

Man thats wassup bro, im at 106K running pretty nice 💯 no v6 but ima push her till that charger come home.

[@AxG180]

My 09 is giving up on me 😢

[@OpticalAutomotive]

Damn, how many miles?

[@josesonspaintingllc8881]

I don't mind the beak tbh my only complaint is they didn't color match it with the rest of the car

[@OpticalAutomotive]

The chrome definitely isn't for everyone

[@josesonspaintingllc8881]

@@OpticalAutomotive yeaa plus they didn't offer the special edition in the V6 it was too underpowered

[@subiwrx808flow5]

The break was uglyyyyy. 1st gen TSX>2nd gen

[@CP2Ty]

The screen is ripped from the 8th gen accord 😮

[@OpticalAutomotive]

Yes it is

[@davidr6865]

That last enthusiast Acura was the RSX. This was an accord

[@OpticalAutomotive]

Valid point

[@subiwrx808flow5]

The last enthusiast Acura was the Honda Euro R

[@norwegianblue2017]

Owned both. Had the S-Type RSX.

[@rudysalas9138]

Acura TL-S manual transmission, am I a joke to you?

[@davidr6865]

@@rudysalas9138 yea they were cool but overpriced and slow. The sh-awd with a stick was better

[@kmvuniverse]

5 million wires 😹😹😹dude

[@grapecraftfactions7675]

this is just a honda accord

[@OpticalAutomotive]

Yes it’s the same as the Euro spec Accord but in the US the 2012 Accord was a completely different car

[@MG-ce3dx]

Lol , in Europe that's a Honda Accord

[@OpticalAutomotive]

It's a shame that everything that's "upscale" in the US is just normal everywhere else

[@HOTPLATEGAMING]

I have the Diesel version

[@norwegianblue2017]

Guessing the regular Honda Accord is cheaper in the US than Europe.