The Acura TSX is The Best Luxury Car for Under $5000. And I bought one.

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Today I'll be reviewing my 2007 first generation Acura TSX. In this video I go over my impressions about this amazing car and I also why I bought it.
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[@johnconnor2402]

I've driven/owned an RX-8, G35, 350Z, WRX, and TSX. Even though the TSX isn't the fastest car, there's something about it that makes it one of my favorite. The design and profile is just beautiful and timeless. I have an 08 TSX with 40k miles, garage queen and people always mistake it for a 2015 or newer. Honda/Acura really did an amazing job with the design.

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

I agree! It’s a FWD design but I think it holds up pretty well. The RX-8… I wanted to like that car so bad when it came out but the known issues upon issues just were hard to ignore. My roommate bought an ‘04 (new) and had to have it towed a couple of times, MPG was very poor and the high revving engine had NO torque. It handled marvelously though and the space inside was surprisingly good

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

My favorite of all RX’s was the third generation. My older brothers and uncles had RX-7 of the first gen… (my older sister even got a second gen new back then… fun cars and they were reliable considering the nature of the rotary engine. My roommate kept his 2004 for a little over a year and he did flood the engine as well. Oil consumption was an issue and as you mentioned, the real life MPG, unexplainable for such a light car. Hard to take a gamble with one of those if you’re not a mechanic as repairs could get super expensive. I haven’t driven the new Z. I hear good things about it. I was disappointed a bit to find out that it’s not a new platform but instead a revised one but I understand car manufacturers not investing heavily on projects of lower volume cars like the Z. I like the prior gen but the drive was harsh. Especially for a daily driver but otherwise a great reliable car.

[@AKYLE315]

Manual?

[@johnconnor2402]

@@AKYLE315 My TSX is an auto. I already own two manual cars, so I really needed a break from shifting a million times in Bay area traffic.

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

@the story of my life 🤣. A manual TSX would be nicer but I needed an auto because my wife won’t drive my old BMW which is manual. Plot twist: she owned a manual GTI before 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@randallsadams]

its a beautifully design vehicle, even looks better than some of the newer generation vehicles on the road today

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

I think so. It has aged so well.

[@bertooooo_1877]

Great video. I just bought an 05 TSX with only 97k miles on it and the way you talk about it makes me appreciate it even more

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

Well… 🤣 my case is a particular one as I got to experience the first gen TSX both as a brand new car with all the expectations associated with a big investment, specially as my first new car and now I have one with over 200k miles. The car drives great for such and old car and honestly both the exterior and interior aesthetics look pretty modern to me. 97k miles is nothing for this normally aspirated engine. Thank you for watching my video

[@mustanghuey89]

I bought my my niece's car a 2007 tsx. I absolutely love it has 175,000 miles, gets great gas mileage not to happy about having to put premium gas in. Great car I will be driving it for a good while.

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

The premium gas sucks. I do put premium in it as well but I keep hearing from others who don’t without an issue but I’ll side with caution 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@YoutubeStenographer-wf6gz]

The car can tell what octane fuel you're using and adjusts the timing automatically, so regular is fine. I would run a premium tank every once in a while and drive spirited to clean out the fuel system and blow out carbon. My 2008 civic si had a similar engine and was running strong at 280k on regular gas, all these engines will burn some oil as they wear. This engine is extremely robust and reliable and should go easily beyond 300k just keep checking the oil level.

[@Sci-Fi_Fan296]

I am an owner of a 2006 TSX with Navi and a 6 speed manual. I still love it to this day after several years of ownership and I look forward to few moderate mods like getting coils on all 4 wheels for improved handling.

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

6 speed is the way to go but this is mostly my wife’s daily so I had to get an automatic. I’m contemplating coil overs but I don’t want to sacrifice comfort and I’d like an inch drop maximum. Thank you for your comment

[@Sci-Fi_Fan296]

@@JuanCarlosLTO I can relate. Can you create a video to keep us in the loop to discuss the coil overs that you end up going with. I look forward to similar mods but also value comfort as well.

[@jakobe_bryantgaming5580]

This is what I did. I got some BC BR coilovers, lowered about 1.5", looks even more sporty (I dont like tucked or slammed). Make sure to get some rear adjustable control arms to correct the additional camber that comes with lowering the back. The front is relatively unaffected by the drop.

[@Red88Rex]

I drove old Integras for 14 years then finally bought a 06 TSX 6 speed with 104k on it. A few light mods. I have put 30k on it so far and can’t wait to put a couple hundred thousand 😅 worst part is the rust for me but I live in a road salt area. I’ve replaced the original front end parts and little stuff like a coil pack and the app sensor. It seems to maintain the build quality of the 90s Hondas. It’s the perfect mix of sport and luxury to me.

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

The build quality is definitely there. I wish I could own a manual transmission one but my wife doesn’t like to drive manual. This car has no rust on the undercarriage, at least haven’t found any. Yesterday I took the front bumper off and it looks pristine but I found surface rust on the trunk opening, near the gasket so I’m sure there’s more. Thank you for watching my video

[@MoneyMindsetCoach3]

I have a 2011 TSX with 196,000 and i love it! Havr had it for two years as of August 2024. The looks are timeless, such a good looking car! Runs great, no complaints, i eill keep driving it for as long as possible 😊

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

Very good cars, agree! Timeless design as well. I even like it more than the TL of the same era.

[@MoneyMindsetCoach3]

@@JuanCarlosLTO my son said the same thing.

[@DavidRichTheForth]

Terrific video sir. I have on 06 TL. I’ve gotten hell for not always using premium. I’ve usually used 87 octane and no noticeable difference. The car does have electronics to adjust for lower octane fuel. I have no ping, no check engine lights. I do however use top tier gas. Although in California the base gas is all the same. It’s the detergent package added that separates the brands. Thanks

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

I don’t think I put premium on my old TSX back then but I can’t remember. They do, as you say, have a knock sensor to address lower grade gas. My coworker got a brand new TL back in 04, pearl white! I think that was my favorite gen of all. It got “ugly” later with the redesign. I don’t see them on the road that often anymore 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@DavidRichTheForth]

@@JuanCarlosLTO Thanks! I do have a 3rd gen TL, and absolutely love it. It’s a base and automatic, what a concept! Lol. The redesign in 2009 wasn’t received well. Although the oil eating 3.7 with SHAWD was impressive. Although the 2018+ TLX is pretty impressive. Thank you for the content Juan. I just subbed.

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

The ‘09 was atrocious 🤣. About SH-AWD, I’ve only experienced on the latest gen RDX and it’s awesome! In my opinion even better than Audi’s Quattro. The TLX is nice but the latest gen is expensive once I opt it the way I’d like one. It’s either expensive or I’m poor 🤣🤷🏻‍♂️

[@AndrewM83]

Being it's a Honda product it's most likely Not the end of it's lifespan like you've said in this and another video. That K24 engine is known for reliability and can run 300-500 thousand miles if taken care of. I'd keep the TSX

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

Hey Andrew! Great point, actually I kept both the E30 and the TSX and sold the Tesla. I did mean what I said in the video at the time I said it. It was all in real time: I had just gotten the car and 217k miles and 17 years is a lot. Yes, it’s a Honda and they seem to go forever but for the same reason some people don’t take care of them assuming they’re indestructible. I’m learning to trust the car; I already took it on a trip to Texas. In fact, we’ve put 9k miles on it! I still drive it like a grandpa most times which I don’t do with newer cars under warranty. I’m at peace with the fact that things can go on the car at any time. I’ve put thousands on it to make it look and drive better… Thank you for your comment

[@jasminehimeon5187]

Mines got 245k!

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

228k here and counting. Let’s see how many miles I get out of mine. Hopefully I can keep it for a while.

[@oldheadneverlacking7010]

A set of pistons and rods, good machine shop, $2500 and she’s back to new again

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

@@oldheadneverlacking7010 I hope I don’t get to face that dilemma. So far I’ve put 14k miles under my ownership so it has 231k+ miles and the engine sounds pretty healthy. We don’t know how much longer we’ll keep it. But so far so good

[@grantbridges7100]

i have a bone stock 2004 tsx with 151,000 miles on it. I recommend running high octane if possible. if not run mid grade

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

I’ve been doing 91 octane. Luckily prices have been coming down. Back when I had my 04 I doubt I pumped high octane, at least I don’t remember. I’ve put 7k miles on this one… TSX video coming up in the next couple of days. Thank you for your comment Grant

[@StreetrunnerYZF_R6]

What happens if you run 87?

[@morganlandt8469]

I have a 2004 TSX with 228k miles and use premium, runs great, love the car.

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

Congrats! Mine has almost 227k now

[@jasminehimeon5187]

I have 2006 6MT with 245k I’ve always used 93 also

[@27pugsly]

It’s ok to use 87 octane but I think once the car reaches 100k best to switch to 93 octane

[@kerron_]

this car is very easy to maintain parts are cheap I have over 200K. The K24A2 engine is very reliable. 2004 model tends to burn oil and that issues with power steering pump O ring which is very easy to fix. also the intermediate shaft bearings for manual transmission. Overall a great car. not a fan of BMWs but the BMW's in the 80's are good cars

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

I’ve had it for a year now. Has proven to be super reliable 18k miles later. 235k and counting

[@mrgold3591]

I purchased a brand new CGP w/ Graystone 06 TSX Navi 5AT with Aspec package (later added Progress RSB, F/R adjustable camber kit, and fastline rear powerlink endlinks from HeelToe Automotive). Had many trouble free driving years before handing down to our son for his H.S. and college car in 2014-2019. Had the usual age related issues at +140,000 miles of A/C compressor, P/S pump/rack leaks, alternator, condenser fan, and faded paint (zero issues with 2.4L or 5AT). It would still be on the road today with +200,000 miles if it wasn't totaled by a red light runner in 2019.

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

Wow! I think these cars are extremely reliable if people understand that they weren’t perfect. This one has had the alternator changed twice (once by me) and the AC Compressor as well, which are common issues with these. Lately it’s been doing a grinding noise coming from the power steering pump (sounds like a Ford) and I’m sure it will be the next thing to go on it. The 5A gave me issues on my original one back in 2004 (the shifter would be stuck on park, I couldn’t get the car in gear) and I took it to the dealership twice and they weren’t able to recreate the issue therefore went untreated during my ownership. I just drove it 1600 miles round trip to Texas and the car did great with MPG in the high 20’s. What did you replace yours with? Curious to know

[@mrgold3591]

@@JuanCarlosLTO I added an 08 RDX tech in 2010 (Hondata reflash+ETS intercooler+Progress RSB). I purchased an 11 MDX Adv+Ent in 2014 when I handed down the 06 TSX to our son for his first H.S. car. I later handed down the 08 RDX to our daughter in 2019 and purchased a new 19 MDX Adv Sport Hybrid. I like the MDX hybrid so much, I purchased an CPO 18 RLX Sport Hybrid a few months later. I'm about to sell my 11 MDX to my nephew that is ready to have his second baby and his Honda civic is getting too small.

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

I really wanted to like the first gen RDX back when it came out but the MPG was a let down for me. I replaced the TSX with a 2006 Civic Si but was short lived and I sold it less than a year after (I put on some nice forged wheels that I got for cheap but couldn’t like the car enough to keep) then moved on to a 2007 IS350 new. Probably one of my favorite cars, solid, reliable. I go through cars like candy and the only one that I’ve managed to keep is the 1989 325i which I’ve had for the last 10 years. This TSX is bonding with me so I might keep it too. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@allanlee1244]

I am driving 2006 TSX with 165000km in Canada. This car is very reliable and very fun to drive with manual transmission. I am the third owner of this car. The second owner had it for 1 year and sold it to me at 140,000 km 3 years ago

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

I wish this one had a manual 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@db_rrn.21]

Fog lights became standard with the 2006 model

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

That’s what I hear from some of you. Nice, my 04 came without them

[@fuosdi64]

Best car I ever owned. I really miss it!

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

I loved it back then, especially for being my first new car. I moved on and then realized how good it was. Luckily I got a fine example of a well taken care of first gen tsx again.

[@fuosdi64]

@@JuanCarlosLTO Great choice, Juan! How's the TSX been treating you?

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

@@fuosdi64 it’s been a great car. I’m making a 1 year update soon. I’ve put 17k miles in less than a year. Zero breakdowns.

[@Thizz2011]

Honda/acura was ahead of their time when they created the TSX. Still looks modern till this day!

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

I think so. One of my favorites all around for the same reason.

[@davekaster1692]

I've had my 2006 TSX for the last 12 years. It now has 199,000 milesand drives beautifully. But I wish I gotten rid of it back about 30,000 miles ago when one problem after another for a couple of years ended up costing me about $5,500 for repairs. Some of the parts that needed to be replaced: the entire A/C system, some coils, plugs some injectors, radiator, serpentine belt. I don't know if this will help you with your decision. The TSX is a terrific car, but it does start wearing out in serious ways when it reaches high mileage.

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

Thanks for your throughout comment! This car is now gone and I sold it with 245k on the odometer. I can see your experience from a different angle, not better or worse, just different: you’ve incurred in many expenses… but again, the car will continue to run for pennies on the dollar vs buying something new or newer. The AC is a recurring issue at around the 200k mark. I’ve seen it happen within my inner circle with Honda products of the mid 2000’s. I’d still argue that you did right by keeping the car. Sure it’s seemingly more expensive to maintain as it gets older but it’s still a bargain compared to what cars go for today. I replaced my TSX with an old Lexus with less than 100k so I got a car with more life left on the engine but I’m sure the peripherals will fail on me and I’m ready. Thank you again for your comment.

[@evildrift7881]

I have 2006 with 278 thousand miles and the engine hasn’t break yet just tipical things like alternator and starter but that’s it

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

Good to hear!

[@atomicforcegaming2867]

Smart move man, an '07 is the best year for tuning I have one too ! Take care of her brother ! I'm keeping mine stock exept for a K&N drop in filter and looking to buy another to tune !

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

To me, stock is the way to go. Mine is doing great after 3k miles. I got it new Michelins and the battery is struggling to start the car in cold weather and the prior owner told me is 4 years old so I’m getting a new one today. Thank you for watching my video

[@YoutubeStenographer-wf6gz]

KN filter lets more dust through

[@bubblebackcx3788]

Glad I have a canadian 2004 6 speed manual Milano red tsx still in storage since 2013. 104000km/62k miles and not moving for another few years. I declined a 13k offer. Happy camper

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

Black interior?

[@bubblebackcx3788]

Unmodified tan interior

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

@@bubblebackcx3788 that was the combo I almost bought back in 03 but didn’t love the wood trim.

[@bubblebackcx3788]

@@JuanCarlosLTO the same paint code as the mugen rr makes up for my wooden interior lol and my tires are still from 2003 haha

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

Oh wow! Good car to preserve.

[@jameswright7755]

Yes I have a 2009 and I use the gas that's suppose to go in it and it runs great 😅

[@siinxkj]

end of it life cycle? I have 2 2006 tsx, one is 1st and only owner 5 auto with over 325000kms and another 6 manual with over 235000kms. they both are going on strong and I plan to keep them till the end of time

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

Well, I’m happy to say that I’ve put over 8k miles or 12k km on it, and it seems like it’s going to be staying with us for longer since we decided to keep this and sell the Tesla. You have 2? Awesome!

[@carolinelopez2256]

i have a 2006 bought is 08-2021, I love my car use regular gas but I do notice she gets chiflada at a quarter tank of gas left vs being full. I of course use full synth oil. I'm very pleased

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

Nice. I’m coming up on my first year and 14k miles. Still loving it

[@ronlam3654]

With my 06 TSX now over 400,000km, the engine is audibly louder during startup in the winter. The sound quiets down after 30 seconds of start up. After an oil change, the start up is quiet, even when car is parked outside overnight with -20°C.

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

Good luck with that!

[@Sci-Fi_Fan296]

i bet that it may just need to be adjusted. Those sounds can be adjusted. Best wished.

[@ronlam3654]

I spoke too soon. The sound came back again. It comes from the back of the car during a cold start up. I just had an oil change and the sound is still there. The sound disappears after 30 sec of warm up.

[@ronlam3654]

I found out the sound came from a broken stabilizer rod.

[@isorozco511]

This generation is nice. I owned an 04 tsx 6MT it was a solid car. Smooth, quiet, presentable and reliable. Now I have a 2014 and it has the same characteristics but i just wish it had hydraulic power steering. Honda really nailed it with this model. Im a former acura mechanic also, so my opinion is based on facts.

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

So the 2014 has electric assisted power steering? That sucks because in those years IMO the technology wasn’t what it is today. The first car I had with it was a new A4 back in 2009 and it felt pretty artificial and even shook a bit at times. I think they have improved vastly since then but still can’t replicate hydronic ones. My MY’s felt pretty good actually, with the right amount of heft.

[@isorozco511]

@@JuanCarlosLTO yeah all second gen tsx has electric steering like every new car out there now. It doesn’t take affect the engines power like a pump can. But it corners better than the first gen. Some cars do have adjustable steering wheel feeling options though. But hydraulic still feels best for me

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

@isorozco511 agree. Now, not all hydronic PS were created equal. Fords were crap and noisy. Pay attention to any old Ford and you’ll see. And they were too light as well. BMW’s had the perfect heft. My 1989 is a joy to drive. Unfortunately newer BMW are just too unreliable but they do drive nice… I had 2 of them and they were just problem after problem. Of the second gen TSX I liked the station wagon a lot. Might try to get one in the future.

[@tkleo2006]

I've used 87 regularsgas. No damage but less engine power and less mpg.

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

Good to know! I only did it once when I first got it out of distraction and didn’t notice a difference, granted I drive it like a grandpa

[@sihatch93]

06-08 came standard with fog lights.

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

Thanks Mark, that wasn’t the case when I bought my ‘04. (One of these is broken and is NLA)

[@PhucDNguyen827]

I also as well own a 2008 Acura TSX, with 92,569 miles and bought it from the first owner that took very good care of it in the Bay area. The Car color is premium white pearl all around which looks nice and stands out than other colors and it is in very good condition with Navigation. The car has no scratches, no dents, has perfect paint correction and stands out polished because of its white color. Im happy i waited years and researched the whole time and "finally found one" for $12,999 pretty expensive but worth every penny because this car is very very very hard to find especially 200"8" year the white color with vey low milage and very clean, perfect condition outside and inside tan interior. Happy and finally own one.

[@sihatch93]

@@PhucDNguyen827 i have a 2008 Milano Red with black interior. I got 85k miles on mine.

[@jasonking7729]

Unfortunately, yes. Only use premium on that engine. It will make you happy with performance and sensors will last longer.

[@IVANREYES305r]

Great video 🔥

[@empireracing2738]

I currently have a 04 TSX 6 speed. I have used 87 octane gas before, and it consumes more fuel than 91 octane. The performance drops significantly as well. Just a FYI 👍🏽 Just use 91 Octane like the manufacturer suggests.

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

That’s what I’ve been doing since I bought it. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@SFbayArea94121]

I love my 2008 one. Just wish Honda put better protective paint against the sun on their cars. All my Hondas and acuras even with regular waxing got heavy oxidation:/

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

Agree. This one has all those spots mentioned and I see rust spots near the trunk’s rubber trim below the windshield. It’s surface only but it’s there. The prior owner parked it under the sun for years. I still think I will paint it eventually. Otherwise a great car at 244k now.

[@jasonking7729]

I saw this video late, but I hope you picked the Acura!!! ❤

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

I did! But I also kept the old BMW. We got rid of the Tesla. I’ve put 10k happy miles on the Acura.

[@jasonking7729]

@Juan Carlos LTO BMWs are superior when they get the regular maintenance they need. They're a new car if you keep them updated. The tsx are really solid. I absolutely love my 07. Easy to maintain and update in my own driveway.

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

Both statements are correct. Any newer BMW I’ve had have been nothing but money pits. This older one has been absolutely reliable and that’s the main reason why I’ve kept it for 10 years and 100k miles. I’m posting a video with everything I’ve done to the TSX soon

[@retrofasho5730]

Man this has soo much life left. I think as long as you keep up with maintenance you will get another 200k miles more honestly

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

I’ve put 17k in 11 months. So far so good!

[@churchgamefowl4198]

Beautiful review. Let me know when you want to sell it. I have a rebuilt k24 engine ready to go in it if needed. Funny how I purchased my previous MR2 Turbo and current WRX in San Diego. It’s a sign.

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

Haha not selling for now. MR2 huh? I always wanted one.

[@lilproto9876]

Honestly bro, I use regular in mine but still runs great. They say you can just use gas treatment, which I use from time to time. It's ok.

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

Good to know! Prices are going down so I really don’t mind (for now). I’m on a road trip from California to Texas and I’ve found premium for 3.75. Not bad

[@lilproto9876]

@@JuanCarlosLTO Aye, that's far better than on my end bro. I'm from Belize and prices are high here.

[@ckelly9747]

Chill with the dying motor. Cah ge the oil with mobile one every 3k, add motor mounts, K n N air filter, good plugs, coil packs, alternator, starter and keep cruising. It has 3 transmission modes. Try manual shift and go to 5k for some woooow. K24A2 is like LS1 engines. Over built for power and longevity. Build it up to 350 hp and you'll snatch many cars🤪 💕 souls.

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

I’ve put over 2k miles in 2 months and it runs great. I got new tires and removed the tinting. It looks pretty good. My wife said to dump her Model Y and she’ll drive this one to work.

[@monkbyblood]

You're not going to blow the engine on stock compression at all. Basically impossible to throw a rod unless you never ever change the oil. You might need to do a VTEC solenoid, ignition coils or plugs but those are easy fixes and maintenance items. 2006+ has upgraded cams, bigger RBB plenum and head flow. Parts are common and you can repair it from the yard for cheap. The Gauge cluster is fully customizable and memory seats are some key features you didn't outline, you can customize the remote lock horn and everything. I do reflashes on these cars and others. 4k RPM VTEC and 8K redline on stock internals +30HP and 20NM TQ. The E30 are like iconic high school drug dealer cars and I always wanted one lol but not the same class in terms of reliability. It has the same engine as the S2000 and same suspension setup. The 3 series has a very tight cockpit and it's not conducive for long drives, so I chose my 06 TSX over a 2013 Navi XI drive. You can do Hyundai Brembo direct bolt on. 06+ with dual 2.5" exit are proper. Turn key is better because your car is harder to steal. You can CRV drivetrain direct bolt on swap AWD these cars and turbo them on stock internals. The Auto trans can handle 400hp, 300+ tq. and the stock injectors can handle 240HP. Once you get rid of the Tesla, you should get a project TSX and clap her out

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

Great comment! Where to start? About blowing the engine… little by little I’ve been getting comfortable with it… I just didn’t know the car and didn’t want to drive it aggressively lol… not that I do know but I wouldn’t rev it past 5k… About the reliability: the E30 has been weirdly reliable, it even has the same battery I bought it with 10 years ago coming this May. I have, however, spent thousands on preventive maintenance etc and done things to keep it running; I’ve put 100k myself of the 235k that it has. The Acura has started to make a grinding noise coming from the steering pump. I thought the S2000 was a 2.0. We ended up selling the Tesla and haven’t looked back. We’ve put over 7k miles on the TSX. I’d love to see the AWD conversion on these. I don’t know how long I’ll keep it. Having no new car payment is sooo nice, granted, the TSX continues to be reliable. I tried getting OEM headlights for the crisp look but they’re out of stock until further notice… they were $800 and they cancelled my order. Found a dealership that has them but they want $2200 GTFO. Thank you for your throughout comment.

[@monkbyblood]

@@JuanCarlosLTO You're right S2000 is K20, my mistake! Great to hear the E30 is treating you well, give and you receive! Your collection is enviable and show your care. With anything, if you know the platform in and out you can probably get that thing to last a lifetime with the rate you're going at it. For the TSX the power steering pump is a common point of failure but it's a cheap fix if you DIY it. Dealership will try and charge you 1200 bucks in parts and labour, that's what they tried on me anyway. I think it is nonsense since lifetime valve and chain maintenance is 500 bucks. Do the O rings on the high and low pressure lines of the system first, try and purge the air from the system by lifting the front wheels off the ground, taking off the cap and turning lock to lock for 15 reps a side. If the problem recurs the air is getting in either from the main seal of the pump or maybe the rack and pinion. Thankfully racks aren't very expensive. A great upgrade for these engines is the 50VTC gear. 06+ on stock internals, very solid engine. If you like the Euro R look or you want amber delete you can go DEPO Spec D headlights. If you're looking for a cleaner amber setup your local pick and pull or Facebook group will easily sort you out. There is a lot of community support for these cars. For awd check out @awdpapatsx on instagram. :)

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

I watched a couple of AWD conversion videos and I’m not sure I’d do it. I’d love to see one with SH-AWD. I live in California so the crazy idea of doing it would be to improve the handling, not interested in on demand AWD. The SH-AWD is awesome and I tried it on the current RDX. As far as my car… now I’m hearing noises from the steering system, possibly the rack and pinion. Sounds and feels like broken glass in the system when I turn the steering wheel… $$$ 🤷🏻‍♂️🤣

[@rn-s]

FYI, S2000 never came with a K-series engine from the factory. It came with either a F20C or F22C1 depending on which year. Interesting you mentioned the CR-V AWD system is bolt on. I’ll have to look into that. Take it easy.

[@tacticalmattress]

Bro made the price of these go up

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

Haha

[@PROofHAPPYWHEELS]

Hey mate. That car will last forever!

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

244k miles now and running great still! I’m coming up on my second year with it and almost 30k miles!

[@GoodnWise]

There are at least two KZbin videos featuring 2005 TSXs with 500,000 and 600,000 miles. You do not have a dying car.

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

Coming to find out 🤣. I’ve put 11k miles in 7 months so I’ll be putting it to work as you can see. The car feels pretty solid, transmission is precise etc. I still baby it though

[@darrensmith9407]

Good review 👍

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

Thanks Darren!

[@EOTM]

Dying car? With proper maintenance this car is surpassing 400k miles EASILY! Look it up…

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

That’d be great. I do take care of it hoping that it does. It is still a higher mileage car even for a Honda. The original owner did address the common issues with the car though.

[@EOTM]

@@JuanCarlosLTO Most definitely have ran into problems in the past but parts for this car are fairly cheap and replacing them have never been overly difficult.

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

Agree! I used to drive beaters many years ago and was used to dealing with stuff breaking down all the time so I’m not foreign to getting stuff done myself but now I live in a condo so I have to drive far to my friend’s house to fix it.

[@Earl_Richter]

I owned a 2005 TSX. Great car but I just couldn’t get past the fact that it wasn’t a TL which is what I really wanted at the time. I sold it after about a year and bought a 2005 TL. Not much difference honestly except I thought the TL looked better. The TSX actually had some things that the TL was lacking. Back when Acura ownership felt special.

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

That TL was money! My coworker bought one new back in the day. It was money. I think that generation looks great today. Sadly I don’t see many of them in good shape. I did watch a video from one of the bigger reviewers that reviews a 2005 but in present day and compares it to the new one… If I find it I’ll post the link here

[@Earl_Richter]

@@JuanCarlosLTO That would be great if you posted the video. The TL aged very well for a long time. Only within the past two years or so has it begun to look slightly dated (but still pretty good looking). Like you, I’ve rarely seen well maintained ones lately. Most I see are pretty run down with faded paint, dents and cracked dashboards. Those dashboards have always been a problem with that generation TL. Acura really should’ve done a recall on them.

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

My mind played tricks on me and remembered it differently. This is still a cool video that depicts how much cars have evolved in a decade. kzbin.info/www/bejne/enKlf2uJd6Zgjc0si=EW0LFyjwdZdB6mb8 This second video is a review of an 08 TypeS… black, looks great today. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpmyZpR7q9OkbLcsi=78wlklIUsbOo86Nb

[@jonathonsidwell4174]

Hi, how much was this car bought for? Looking at a similar TSX, I don't want to over pay for a dying car.

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

I paid $4500 but it needed tires badly. Anything else I saw comparably was going for 6, 7k with a bit less miles. I even saw one for $13k but I wouldn’t pay that much money for one… around 6k? Maybe. Especially with these crazy car shortage times

[@wing0291]

Sale the bmw and keep the tsx

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

Tough call 🤷🏻‍♂️. Thank you for watching my video Wing

[@maximusextreme3725]

That car is definitely not at the end of its life cycle. I've seen them running fine with 350,000 miles. Especially since you bought it from the original owner and it doesn't look beat up.

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

It’s not beat up at all and so far looks like we’re going to keep it for a while. Thanks for watching

[@BBoyDrkNova]

It is a high compression engine , it needs high octane gasoline .

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

I’ve been doing 91 so far. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@1hundredz]

The most reliable Acura ever. The Euro Honda Accord

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

So far so good. Some expenses after 10k miles. I’m uploading a video soon. Thank you for watching

[@jonnda]

When I got my 08 TSX, they had put regular gas in it. I didn't notice initially when I put gas in it the first time, but then I put premium in it. Oh my, it's like it gained 30 horsepower according to my butt dyno.

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

Haha. I just bought a new car and it says premium recommended so I won’t be wasting money on expensive gas. I still do it on the TSX 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jonnda]

@@JuanCarlosLTO I learned later (according to the Internet) that the TSX has a high compression engine, so when you put 87 octane into it, it has to retard the timing and that decreases the engine output. So it's probably fine to put regular into it, but then it drives like my parents 2010 Civic. Not that fun/interesting. Did you end up selling the BMW?

[@kingSway2d]

what year model is your unit?

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

2007

[@pargolf3158]

I have a 2004 TSX with 155K miles on it. There is this stutter/hesitation when I hit about 35mph. It only lasts few seconds and goes away when I speed up but its annoying. I changed the spark plugs, I'm wondering if a transmission oil change may help. The timing chain was changed a coupe years ago.

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

Sounds more like a transmission issue to me. At 228k mine still shifts up and down ok. Not the quickest but it doesn’t hesitate

[@pargolf3158]

@@JuanCarlosLTO Thanks for your response It doesn't happen during a gear shift, its more of a speed range thing. I agree though, it does seem like a transmission thing. I have not changed the tranny oil in a long time. Think I'll give that a shot.

[@yarittromero5156]

Mine is a 2006 and has a manual mode. How do you use it??

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

I hardly ever use it in manual mode. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@AlT-xe2cq]

my 04 TSX auto 210,000km run better then many new car I test drive

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

You’re right. Mine is about to hit 250k miles and runs great.

[@tristanbullock7547]

What do u think about manual swapping a tsx?

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

I wouldn’t do it as it’s my wife’s daily driver and she won’t drive a manual 🤷🏻‍♂️. I actually did that to my other car, the BMW. At the time, 10 years ago it was cheap, $1200. It did improve the driving experience and I have absolutely no regrets. I can see why someone would like to do it to a TSX.

[@maximusextreme3725]

Just buy one with a manual transmission.

[@ronlam3654]

I put 5w20 in my '06 TSX....will that damage the engine?😢

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

I think you’re way past that fear Ron 🤣. I’m not going to say I miss my TSX but it was definitely one of my all time favorites. I just don’t have space and or time to enjoy all the cars I’d like to drive before I’m too old to drive.

[@ronlam3654]

My TSX is creeping to 250,000 miles.

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

Nice. I’ve put close to 5k on mine. 223k now

[@ronlam3654]

How do I open the coin box under the VSA button?

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

I don’t think it’s something you can open. I do see the panel there but I don’t think it’s functional 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@SeventyEightCivic]

Keep the Acura

[@trejones5965]

Is it fast if not is there a way to make it faster

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

It’s fast enough… I know of people who get a lot more from this engine but it’s ok for me in stock form. Thank you for your comment Tre

[@benjaming29]

the k24 engine this car comes stock with is an amazing engine to modify.

[@bubblebackcx3788]

KFlash ecu flash for 400

[@miguelgarcia-gj2dt]

Yo t dare lo del ofrecimiento 1300 y un vale de una comida en BUFALO WILD WINGS🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mrflakotv7237]

end of his life cycle lol mine has 495 k and still running like new if yours is coming to an end mine is already dead trust me this k20 engines will run for ever if you keep with service

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

I hope you’re right haha! It runs very smooth but it is a higher mileage car even for a Honda/Acura. I’ve put over 3k miles in less than 3 months and right now I’m having an issue with the battery getting drained. Other than that, pretty happy with it

[@TheYoungman606]

@@JuanCarlosLTO Check your handsfree link bluetooth module. It's usually what causes battery drainage issues.

[@TheYoungman606]

Remove completely or swap it out

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

I removed that and the battery has been doing better in the subsequent 4, 5 days but it failed to start once already the very following day. Particularly, I made many short stops and I think the battery just couldn’t keep up but has started the rest of the time. I’m sure there’s more going on so I think I’ll just take it to an actual mechanic

[@stovetop1011]

No lo entiendo Tío, cuando compro el Tesla dijo que era la mejor opción y ya tan pronto lo quiere regresar? 🤦‍♂️

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

Aún pienso que es la mejor opción en autos eléctricos: la red más grande de cargadores y la tecnología de sus autos está por encima de la competencia. Pero como digo en el video, no contamos con un cargador casero y eso altera la experiencia. Eso se ha aliviado por el hecho de que tenemos millas gratis pero en un día cualquiera para un viaje de fin de semana te puedes ver cargando el carro antes, durante-durante y después. Y eso sería peor con cualquier otro auto eléctrico. Eventualmente la transición será obligatoria y por ahora en nuestro caso algún auto eficiente en consumo de gasolina es mejor para nuestras circunstancias. Saludos y gracias por ver mi video!

[@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY]

Honda Accord in Europe and Japan

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

Yes

[@miguelgarcia-gj2dt]

Bien chicalos eso de vale no?

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

Sí! Anoche fuimos a LA y me dio 33 exactas por galón

[@notbanksy8294]

Jettison the Tesla, go with Acura.

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

The Tesla leaving… possibly being replaced by a new Civic… I can’t get over the idea of driving a CVT though.

[@notbanksy8294]

@@JuanCarlosLTO Most of the Acura lineup, all?, do not have CVT. I believe, maybe someone can correct me.

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

You’re right. I think I like the Civic’s body style a little better than the integra and the integra has a CVT. The rest of the lineup has that 10 speed which is shaded with Honda. I like that transmission but I want to keep our next vehicle under 30k. The Integra has some color combos that my wife might like a bit better and it’s gonna be her daily and she won’t drive a manual.

[@goaliepro1996]

Keep the BMW and the TSK, dump the Tesla

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

You’re on to something Zach… (seriously, a very likely scenario coming soon)

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

I did get rid of the Tesla and kept both the Acura and the old Bimmer!

[@terrylee8333]

tsx will go up to 350000 just purchase a six speed . 2005 108000 miles

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

How wonder how hard it is to find manuals at this point because my guess is that most were sold as automatics. Good luck with your purchase

[@terrylee8333]

@@JuanCarlosLTO yeah that why i purchase it .

[@terrylee8333]

@@JuanCarlosLTO if you ever want to sell the second fob contact me thanks i live in pasadena but alway in san deigo area lol . I only got one fob so i can use it . getting a second key made but will try to program it my self online where you make a deposit for the scanner and return it .

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

I don’t use it much. It’s a second key that I’d like to preserve. BTW, I just ordered OEM headlights for that crisp look (don’t tell my wife, she’d kill me 🤣)

[@terrylee8333]

how is the car driving how many miles now ?

[@lluu8838]

keep TSX,

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

I did! Running strong. I’ve put 11k miles so far

[@milenacarvana770]

Keep the Acura tax

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

I did! I kept both and sold the Tesla. Thanks for watching my video

[@Toyota4Life]

The Toyota Avalon is much better used car then this sorry

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

Both of them are good, durable cars. Thank you for your comment

[@bubblebackcx3788]

Yaht vs Speedboat

[@Toyota4Life]

@@JuanCarlosLTO Acura good. Avalon better.

[@Toyota4Life]

@@bubblebackcx3788 Avalon has almost 300hp. It’s the actual speedboat. Not the Acura. It will literally leave the Acura for dead on the highway and at the stop light. Plus the 2gr engine is regarded as one of the best engines made. The Avalon is a win win

[@bubblebackcx3788]

@@Toyota4Life go roadrace your avalon then

[@coolshariq]

200,000 it's nothing these car it's not piece of garbage overrated BMW I think you need to more research before you say end of it's life these car can easily go over 400,000 with regular maintenance and care.

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

Oh, I know… but it’s undeniable that cars start showing age at some point of another… yes, Toyota and Honda, especially in those years, made solid, reliable cars but they’re not exempt from the pass of time. I just got back from Texas in this beauty and it did great: 1600 miles. Thank you for your comment