2005 Acura TSX User Reviews

Pros

reliable

Cons

no blue tooth, ipod connection, tire pressure monitor

Purchased As New

2005 6 speed navi. Bought bran new, Open Road Acura NJ. minor problems. clutch went out 30K but covered under warrenty, brakes went at 40K, tires at 41K, other than that I have had no problems or complaints. avg MPG has been 25 city 28-30 on highway. I plan to buy a 2012 TSX

Pros

love the style, good milage, handles well

Cons

Rattle in sunroof and trunk, needs all wheel drive

I looked at alot of cars but this was the best. We got a great price. I LOVE my car!

Pros

Look, fuel economy, standard features

Cons

none so far

Excellent vehicle!!!!! I purchased my vehicle in October and I am more than satisfied. I have had so many compliments on the look of the vehicle. The ride is smooth and it does not feel like a 4 cylinder. I am extremely happy that I chose this vehicle. Love it!!!!

Pros

Classic Look, Crisp Interior, Satellite Radio, Driving Characteristics, MPG

Cons

Classic Look, Need to Rev

Own an 05 TSX AT for 7 months, and am coming off of a Volvo S80 T6. The Acura does not have to power, but the engine is rev happy, if that is what you like. If kept in the low rpms, it is a very subdued engine. The handling is much crisper at all speeds than the sweed, and is much more pleasurable to drive. I look forward to driving each time I get into the car even if it is just freeway driving.

The interior is well put together and is sharp looking with the aluminum acents on black leather. The tranny shifts smooth and quick in both modes. Gas mileage is great as long as you can keep your foot off of the floor. The only time I miss the turbo 6 is passing at highway speeds. Tested all competitors, and close if not better in all areas, espicialy price. I would buy one again in a heartbeat....read morehide

Pros

Great gas mileage, nice Navi, great handling, luxurious

Cons

The wiper design needs improvement

There isn't much I don't like about this car. In fact, this is my first Acura and I honestly can't see myself ever owning anything else but an Acura. The interior is superb. All the parts are solid and fit perfectly with each other. You get the feeling that cheap parts were used to build the car.

My only gripe is with the wiper system. The blade on the driver's side is placed right in line with the jet so the entire arm gets wet. Because of this and the size of the blade when it's in resting position there's enough water collected on the arm of the wiper that sprays on the windshield and just gets a bit irritating after a while.

Other than that, fuel economy is great, I get 30-31MPG on the highway and 20-25 in the city, depending on my driving.

Also, my dealer really treats me like a valued customer. I go to Marin Acura. Yes, it isn't exactly cheap each maintenance visit but you get what you pay for....read morehide

Pros

Handling, Navigation easy to use, Styling

Cons

Gas Mileage

This car is too much fun to drive especially on long drives! I will never get another car without navigation, Honda really delivered. With 200HP, you can't even tell you have 4 cylinders and the 6th gear makes it that much better. I also love not seeing 50 million of the same car on the road. Everytime I look at it in the parking lot, I say damn that car looks good!...read morehide

Pros

Good slick styling!

Cons

A little small for the price, ride pretty rough.

It has alot of things for a compact sedan. I like the Japanese technology and luxury.

Pros

Great value, roomy and sporty, thousands less than the Germans, 30+ MPG.

Cons

4 cylinder engine, front wheel drive, bland accord-esque styling.

A Car and Driver 10Best, the TSX is a great value in the sport sedan segment if you can live without a German nameplate and gobs of torque.

The TSX comes loaded and is 8-10K less than most other sport sedans. Handling is great but you must rev the engine to develop significant amounts of power.

No power oversteer, quiet on the freeway, euro-accord feel. I felt like the ride was similar to the offerings from Audi and Mercedes. BMW is more fun to drive and more precise, but much more expensive....read morehide

Pros

Great value for money, easy Navigation system, performs well

Cons

Boring to look at, annoying door locks

I looked at the 2006 Audi A4 2.0 and the Acura TSX. After I added it all up, I got so much more car with the Acura for a less money. Excellent package! Good performance, every amenity you could hope for, sporty feel, an all around great buy! Acura hit a home run with this sporty 4 cylinder!

Pros

great handling, audio, lighting & ergonomics; high quality fit & finish

Cons

stiff steering, tight front seats, tranny shifts too frequently

This is a great little car, with reasonable gas mileage (~25 mpg average) and spirited handling; perhaps a bit overpriced, but a sound value, especially over the long haul. The 5 speed automatic does well extracting available oomph from the 200 hp, 4 cylinder engine, but shifts too often vis-a-vis minor speed changes, as if it is unsure where it wants to be- still, only a minor annoyance. Car looks classy, and usual extras are std features (e.g., heated seats, moon-roof, cruise control, high intensity headlights), and many nice extra features, including soft-blue ambient interior lighting, XM radio, 6-CD changer, dual exhaust, fold-down rear seats. Altogether, I'm very happy to own this, my first Acura, as my primary commuting vehicle....read morehide