GTP Cool Wall: First Gen Acura TSX. Voting Closed

[Andrew C]

It's funny how in Europe it's just an Accord where here it's kinda a big step up from the Accord. It kinda shows how America makes stuff like crap.

 

[Irons]

Here's where I believe Acura started to fall in terms of styling. Slapping an Acura badge on a Honda isn't exactly what one would consider "Cool"

UNCOOL

 

[Eric Demory]

sub-zero, 89% 2007 is best

 

[SRinc.]

Here's where I believe Acura started to fall in terms of styling. Slapping an Acura badge on a Honda isn't exactly what one would consider "Cool"

UNCOOL

They did the same with the RSX and everyone seemed to love it.

 

[Boffin]

Not cool for the people tuning it, but I reckon it (the Accord version anyway) looks alright standard. The ride's bound to be good and it'd be well made.
It's not really offensive in anyway, and probably not good to drive, but I reckon it isn't a bad car. I'd definatly have one over a Mazda 6.

Cool.

 

[McLaren]

Nice car,but kinda vanilla. uncool.

My thoughts, pretty much.

The Type S in white can be quite stunning, unfortuantly it is only an Accord which makes it uncool. I'm really torn on this one, but i'm going to say uncool with a slight lean towards cool.

There was no Type S first gen. TSX. There was an optional A-Spec kit.

 

[SRinc.]

Someone voted Sub-Zero with me, alright fellow left winger slap me 5... if only I knew who it was !

 

[Northstar]

If you click the numbers it will show who voted what.

 

[Cano]

as good a car as it may be, its nothing special. its mass. it provokqckes nothing on me. its uncool.

 

[SRinc.]

If you click the numbers it will show who voted what.

moment on my behalf, turned out to be the post right above me a few posts back and somebody I know also . My attention to detail is fading I blame the Vikings having their way with Packers !

 

[Casio]

Guys that voted Sub-Zero. Come'on. Really?

Uncool because 9-3s are BETTAR.

 

[Leonidae]

uncool. it's an Accord, which is Honda's reply to VW Passat in the terms of anonymous, soulless, boring and bland transportation method.

 

[niky]

If I were to own a Acura TSX, I'd drop the motor out the K24, and do all I can to get an imported Euro-R K20 from Japan or deal with a USDM RSX Type-S K20A. It's a nice sedan by far better than a Buick Sable or as Nissan put's it, a 'boring' Toyota Camry'.

Remove a 200 hp K24 for a 200 hp K20? No thanks... I'll keep the torquer.

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Voted cool. Almost uncool, but I like unassuming family sedans with good driving dynamics. (so sue me... I've got a kid and a baby seat... and sometimes Daddy's got to have fun, too, right? I love four-doors.)

Not even close to sub-zero, though... if it were an Accord Euro-R, maybe... but a grudging cool is as close as it'll get.

 

[Adamgp]

Uncool.

Pro: Might make a decent daily driver, good mpg, ok performance.

Cons: Bland looks, still an Accord. Runs on premium gas. (If your going to build a 4 banger that runs on premium, atleast slap a turbo on there)

 

[SRV2LOW4ME]

There was no Type S first gen. TSX. There was an optional A-Spec kit.

Odd, I saw an 05 for sale when I was shopping for my car. I know for a fact that it was a Type S with a 6 speed, but after doing a quick search I can't seem to find any others. For a second there I thought maybe the first gen Type S was a Canada only model like the EK SiR (Si to the states). Looks like I was fooled by another ricer douche.

 

[Eric Demory]

Guys that voted Sub-Zero. Come'on. Really?

Aww, yes really! I voted Sub-Zero, so, yes really, Aww!

 

[Lucas]

Of all drivetrains, the one I hate the most is FF. Of all japanese cars, I only like Honda's. Of all Honda's... I only like the NSX and the S2000. Considering this is an Acura, guess where my vote is going...?

Yup! Seriously Uncool. 👎

 

[Joey D]

When did it become fashionable to hate FWD?

 

[Nicksfix]

It's a glorified Accord - seriously uncool

 

[Boffin]

Aww, yes really! I voted Sub-Zero, so, yes really, Aww!

Any explanation with that to better prove your point? Not against it, but Casio was probably asking for a reason why....and I'd like one too.

 

[McLaren]

Of all drivetrains, the one I hate the most is FF. Of all japanese cars, I only like Honda's. Of all Honda's... I only like the NSX and the S2000. Considering this is an Acura, guess where my vote is going...?

Yup! Seriously Uncool. 👎

That's why you have a FF Ford Fiesta as your avatar?

 

[niky]

Of all drivetrains, the one I hate the most is FF. Of all japanese cars, I only like Honda's. Of all Honda's... I only like the NSX and the S2000. Considering this is an Acura, guess where my vote is going...?

Yup! Seriously Uncool. 👎

So... that's

FWD (hatest the mostest) - 2 against

Honda (likest the mostest) - 2 for

Not an NSX or S2000 - 1 against

= -1 = just uncool? Is it just me, or is your math only 69%?

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When did it become fashionable to hate FWD?

When the Mini started whipping the competition in rallies.

 

[Irons]

They did the same with the RSX and everyone seemed to love it.

But it wasn't too obvious. In the United States, we had no idea the Acura RSX was also the Honda Integra in Japan. (I was one such person until I got GT4) The RSX also had a certain type of elegance to it, even in comparison to it's nearly identical Japanese brother. This car is missing that Acura elegance, it's still obvious it's a Honda.

 

[Eric Demory]

Any explanation with that to better prove your point? Not against it, but Casio was probably asking for a reason why....and I'd like one too.

To Casio, it's just my opinion.

 

[SRinc.]

Guys that voted Sub-Zero. Come'on. Really?

Yes, a K series packed 200 hp 'sporty' four door from Honda is as good as anything else their line up has to offer. It's not a bad ride either for driving around with the bundle of joy. I'd much rather take the 're-badged' Accord than the bland J Series powered Honda Accord's sold in the US, not to take anuthing away from them.

Remove a 200 hp K24 for a 200 hp K20? No thanks... I'll keep the torquer.

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Voted cool. Almost uncool, but I like unassuming family sedans with good driving dynamics. (so sue me... I've got a kid and a baby seat... and sometimes Daddy's got to have fun, too, right? I love four-doors.)

, yea I'd much rather the higher compression peaky 10,000 RPM Japanese 2.0 liter K. I like the K24, nothing at all wrong with it and with a Hasport mount kit you can swap a K24 right into a DC2 chassis, not sure if there's such a kit for the DA's which I own.

 

[McLaren]

Yes, a K series packed 200 hp 'sporty' four door from Honda is as good as anything else their line up has to offer. It's not a bad ride either for driving around with the bundle of joy. I'd much rather take the 're-badged' Accord than the bland J Series powered Honda Accord's sold in the US, not to take anuthing away from them.

Um, not really. I like the TSX, I really do and I'll give it that it's very nimble & light, but it's nowhere near as good as my TL, in the overall department.

 

[JCE]

Of all drivetrains, the one I hate the most is FF. Of all japanese cars, I only like Honda's. Of all Honda's... I only like the NSX and the S2000. Considering this is an Acura, guess where my vote is going...?

Yup! Seriously Uncool. 👎

So you like Honda...but not really? The brand as a whole is FF, so how can you like it if they only have two tiny blips of MR/FR in their lineup in the last 20 years or so? There are quite a few awsome FF rides that wear a Honda (Acura) badge in the last 20 years. Just admit you only like RWD and are completely jaded on anything with FWD.

Judging a car SOLELY (which is what you have done) on what wheels drive the car is a complete uber fail to the cool wall. What wheels drive the car doesn't have just about anything to do with the car being cool.

 

[SRinc.]

But it wasn't too obvious. In the United States, we had no idea the Acura RSX was also the Honda Integra in Japan. (I was one such person until I got GT4) The RSX also had a certain type of elegance to it, even in comparison to it's nearly identical Japanese brother. This car is missing that Acura elegance, it's still obvious it's a Honda.

As an avid Honda fan and the Integra being my favorite Honda I knew the DC5 chassis was the new or next generation Integra before Gran Turismo 4. Ah the dead give away 'DC' ! The fact they named it RSX to go along with the MDX's, TL's, and TSX's is what I didn't get. When looking at it I didn't get why it wasn't called the Acura Integra when sold in the US and Canada. Seeing that it has always been sold Honda/Acura Integra before with the DA and DC2 chassis. The introduction and production of the 4th gen Teg changed that for 'marketing labeling' decisions. As far as the DC5's being 'elegant', that's like calling a VW Bug 'roomy'. It's a great sport compact but a base model without a sunroof and beige or gray cloth interior strikes me as anything but elegant. The TSX on the other hand I can see falling more so under the title of 'elegant'. The exterior is wonderful in design and the Acura precession is evident in the Acura TSX as it was in the first generation line up of Acura's back in 1986.

 

[Irons]

As an avid Honda fan and the Integra being my favorite Honda I knew the DC5 chassis was the new or next generation Integra before Gran Turismo 4. Ah the dead give away 'DC' ! The fact they named it RSX to go along with the MDX's, TL's, and TSX's is what I didn't get. When looking at it I didn't get why it wasn't called the Acura Integra when sold in the US and Canada. Seeing that it has always been sold Honda/Acura Integra before with the DA and DC2 chassis. The introduction and production of the 4th gen Teg changed that for 'marketing labeling' decisions. As far as the DC5's being 'elegant', that's like calling a VW Bug 'roomy'. It's a great sport compact but a base model without a sunroof and beige or gray cloth interior strikes me as anything but elegant. The TSX on the other hand I can see falling more so under the title of 'elegant'. The exterior is wonderful in design and the Acura precession is evident in the Acura TSX as it was in the first generation line up of Acura's back in 1986.

I'm still not convinced but everyone has their own opinion. I am not an avid Honda fan but if it works for you then 👍. I have respect for Acuras/Hondas like the NSX, RSX, Prelude, and CL but the RSX still looks better in my opinion to the Integra, and to the TSX for that matter.

 

[Encyclopedia]

Uncool. Nothing wrong with it, it's just that there isn't really anything special about it either.