Oppo, what do you guys think about the Acura TSX Sportwagon?

"wunderwagen wants a longer roof" (wunderwagen) 09/22/2014 at 23:36 • Filed to: None

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I'm planning to hunt one down in a few months to replace my Stratus. They are all FWD, auto, and 2.4L I4 (201hp, 170 lb/ft). I love them and finally saw one in the wild today. The maroon/red wine color is great in person but I would prefer the blue. I'm a student so I just want reliability, good mpg, and room. Therefore wagon. I'm also 6'5" tall so I really need a ton of room.

Nibby > wunderwagen wants a longer roof 09/22/2014 at 23:37

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You're 6'5"? The TSX is a small car. I'm 5'5" and I felt cramped driving my cousin's TSX sedan.

GhostZ > wunderwagen wants a longer roof 09/22/2014 at 23:37

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If I had to go with a FWD Wagon, it would probably be my choice.

m-b-w loves his SUBAROO > wunderwagen wants a longer roof 09/22/2014 at 23:38

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I'm 6'9" or 10", and find the headroom to be nonexistent.

HammerheadFistpunch > wunderwagen wants a longer roof 09/22/2014 at 23:39

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its a bummer its auto only, but I sure like the look and I hear the drive is pretty good, not great but above average.

 > wunderwagen wants a longer roof 09/22/2014 at 23:39

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I didn't even know this was a thing.

Your boy, BJR > wunderwagen wants a longer roof 09/22/2014 at 23:40

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Wanna know a secret? Honda hasn't forgot how to make a car that's fun as shit. Do with that info what you will.

scoob >  09/22/2014 at 23:42

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They are quite rare! I've only seen one. Then again, I don't see that many Acuras to begin with. At least I think so.

sellphones2493 > wunderwagen wants a longer roof 09/22/2014 at 23:42

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I'd rather have this:

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > wunderwagen wants a longer roof 09/22/2014 at 23:44

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If it wasn't Auto only, I'd probably would have had one at some point in my life. That being said, the TSX has always been about handling. And that goes the same for the Wagon.

wunderwagen wants a longer roof >  09/22/2014 at 23:45

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It is a beautiful thing only sold from 2010 to 2014 in the US. Basically a Honda Accord Tourer from Europe with a slightly pointy face and gorgeous body.

wunderwagen wants a longer roof > scoob 09/22/2014 at 23:46

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Very rare and I finally saw one today after knowing of them for about a year. I saw a maroon one like the top picture and damn does it look sexy.

Big Bubba Ray > wunderwagen wants a longer roof 09/22/2014 at 23:46

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They're beautiful. It's a shame they aren't offered with a stick.

wunderwagen wants a longer roof > sellphones2493 09/22/2014 at 23:48

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A4? Audi makes a damn fine vehicle but I don't like them as much as the TSX. I've looked at Audi wagons but they are ridiculously hard to find not shitty used around me and I honestly prefer the Acura/Honda.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > wunderwagen wants a longer roof 09/22/2014 at 23:48

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I'd rather find myself one of these.

These are selling for stupidly cheap.

Just look at autotrader . I saw one for $15k.

wunderwagen wants a longer roof > HammerheadFistpunch 09/22/2014 at 23:52

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I'd rather have a manual for sure. The swap wouldn't be terribly hard I think since the sedan version had a 6 speed manual option.

HammerheadFistpunch > wunderwagen wants a longer roof 09/22/2014 at 23:52

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doable for sure....worth it? I don't know.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > wunderwagen wants a longer roof 09/22/2014 at 23:57

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I've been meaning to look at one. Will report back.

wunderwagen wants a longer roof > Nibby 09/23/2014 at 00:00

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I haven't been able to drive a sedan or wagon as of yet. I really want to fit, if I don't my backup is most likely a Honda Crosstour. I've driven one and fit very comfortably, it handled pretty well, great engine, and I actually like the looks of it. I'm a pretty big fan of the current US Accord and Crosstour.

wunderwagen wants a longer roof > m-b-w loves his SUBAROO 09/23/2014 at 00:00

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I really hope the seats slide way back.

wunderwagen wants a longer roof > HammerheadFistpunch 09/23/2014 at 00:01

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Good question indeed. If the auto is smooth and smart, then no swap for sure.

Nibby > wunderwagen wants a longer roof 09/23/2014 at 00:03

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Crosstour?

You have been added to the list.

wunderwagen wants a longer roof > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 09/23/2014 at 00:05

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Definitely a contender, I love what Cadillac is doing with their vehicles and keep hoping the 3rd generation CTS has a wagon variant. The 3.6L V6 is supposed to be fantastic, and the AWD seems fairly good from my friend who used to be a GM mechanic. I don't know how well I'd fit in a CTS is the biggest problem.

wunderwagen wants a longer roof > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 09/23/2014 at 00:06

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Please let me know! I'm waiting for one to pop up within 20 miles of my town that I can check out, or I'll break down and check out a sedan soon though.

wunderwagen wants a longer roof > Nibby 09/23/2014 at 00:08

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I know! 99.99999% of everyone hates the Crosstour, but it does handle well.

NotUnlessRoundIsFunny > wunderwagen wants a longer roof 09/23/2014 at 00:30

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FWIW, I've had a couple of TSX loaner cars and they were nice, if a bit generic. And the TSX wagon was the best looking car on the Acura lot, IMO. (I realize that's not saying much, but still!)

Dunnik > wunderwagen wants a longer roof 09/23/2014 at 03:36

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Mod that beak and I can begin to like this vehicle. Is it available in AWD?

Wurrwulf > Nibby 09/23/2014 at 04:10

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I'm 6'4" and can attest that the TSX Wagon is tight. It wasn't awful for me, though. With the driver's seat in a comfortable position, my knees hugged the seat back when I got into the back. I don't recall the headroom being terrible. I have a rather vertical seating position while driving, as well. Rear legroom would be non-existent if you have a more relaxed driving position.

'Wägen, EPA LOL > wunderwagen wants a longer roof 09/23/2014 at 08:43

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Personally, I love the looks and strongly considered one last fall after trading in my TL. My ex had the sedan which wasn't bad. The wagon on the other hand felt completely gutless. Too much car with not enough motor. It just wants to rev into the upper stratosphere before doing anything. This car seriously needs the 6.

Audi has a nice wagon, but I find the lack of 3 pedals on new ones disturbing. I ended up with a TDI JSW and don't have any complaints. It's slower than I'd like but I think there is a chip in its future. I don't feel like I'm murdering it by revving to 7000 rpm trying to leave a stoplight and the fuel economy is nice, especially on longer trips to go see the folks or hit the lake. I've been surprised both by how much how I can fit and how little I can fit. It's a lot narrower than the TL was.

JGrabowMSt > wunderwagen wants a longer roof 09/23/2014 at 08:50

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Do it. Just go and do it. I love how these look.

wunderwagen wants a longer roof > Dunnik 09/23/2014 at 09:39

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No AWD option unfortunately. I am hoping that the TLX which replaced the TSX gets a wagon variant.

wunderwagen wants a longer roof > 'Wägen, EPA LOL 09/23/2014 at 09:41

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I'm finally glad to hear from someone who has actually tried one out. So it just doesn't feel like it has enough power? How tall are you, and how does it fit tall people?

wunderwagen wants a longer roof > JGrabowMSt 09/23/2014 at 09:43

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It's top of the list right now for sure, once I'm able to sit in one that will tell me if I can pull the trigger on it. These do look great, I would change the beak if I could but it's not as pointy in person.

'Wägen, EPA LOL > wunderwagen wants a longer roof 09/23/2014 at 09:57

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I'm about 5'10" and it fit me fine. The seats fit me nicely but some of my bigger friends don't like them. I developed a habit of using my right arm to hold me on the seats in my TL if I was driving a bit more spirited. Go test drive one - it won't hurt anything. :)

I really liked the torque I got from driving the TDI even though the top end wasn't there. The TSX wagon is all top with very little bottom end. In a bigger, heavier car (which any wagon is) I was not satisfied with the engine characteristics. In my first minute of driving I was looking all over to make sure I hadn't stuck it into a manual mode because of how high the shift points were in the rev range.

The paddle shifter is not bad for a manu-matic; I actually think it's one of the better ones I've tried with a pretty quick response. That part was levels above my old '04 TL. The interior quality of the Acuras has been slipping a bit in the past few years in my opinion. More plastic finishes slipping into what had been faux wood. Less soft-touch. I liked that VW was increasing it's use of soft-touch surfaces.

'Wägen, EPA LOL > 'Wägen, EPA LOL 09/23/2014 at 10:02

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I also checked out an Audi Q5 which was really winning all the battles against the Acura, but opted for the 3 pedal wagon because I couldn't bear another automatic daily driver. That is all personal choice, of course, but if you like the TSX wagon, don't discount the A4 wagon (now the Allroad) or the Q5. Used, with the 3.2L 6 cylinder, it has plenty of grunt, good looks, a rocking pano, and the same interior space. Fuel economy is down, but if yuo are that worried about fuel, you should start looking TDI to keep the torque up instead of smaller gas engine.

'Wägen, EPA LOL > 'Wägen, EPA LOL 09/23/2014 at 10:09

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Lastly:

'Wägen, EPA LOL > 'Wägen, EPA LOL 09/23/2014 at 10:10

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Lastly:

JGrabowMSt > wunderwagen wants a longer roof 09/23/2014 at 10:10

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I dont know...

If it were mine, I would black out the middle of the grill, but leave the outer ring chromed, and the Acura emblem chromed. I'd black out the rest of it though. I think it looks really good.

Not as good as a Magnum, but really good.

'Wägen, EPA LOL > 'Wägen, EPA LOL 09/23/2014 at 10:15

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Lastly:

'Wägen, EPA LOL > 'Wägen, EPA LOL 09/23/2014 at 10:16

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'Wägen, EPA LOL > wunderwagen wants a longer roof 09/23/2014 at 10:17

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wunderwagen wants a longer roof > JGrabowMSt 09/23/2014 at 10:42

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You're completely correct, that would look great. Very little looks as good as a Magnum, but this comes close. I've been looking around since you last told me about your experience with your Magnum, starting this summer my commute is getting about 10 miles longer so I need something with a bit better fuel economy. So I've been looking more at VW and Audi TDIs as well as the TSX and the CTS somewhat.

JGrabowMSt > wunderwagen wants a longer roof 09/23/2014 at 10:49

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Jetta TDI Sportwagon. Available in Manual. Toffee Brown Metallic. Has roof racks.

Not even that expensive. Pick up a lightly used one in any color you want. I see them mostly in white, and I'll admit, they look pretty good.

MultiplaOrgasms > wunderwagen wants a longer roof 09/23/2014 at 12:51

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If you want a spacious TSX Wagon, you'll need the EDM/JDM only 7th gen Accord wagon. Could even be had with AWD.

wunderwagen wants a longer roof > MultiplaOrgasms 09/23/2014 at 13:24

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Why do you torture me?

MultiplaOrgasms > wunderwagen wants a longer roof 09/23/2014 at 13:34

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Cause Imma baaaaaad motherfucker.

wunderwagen wants a longer roof > JGrabowMSt 09/23/2014 at 15:32

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I really like the Jetta wagon, never seen a brown one. Any idea on the reliability of them?

JGrabowMSt > wunderwagen wants a longer roof 09/23/2014 at 15:40

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I've only seen white and blue ones around me. I haven't heard of any maintenance horror stories, so I'd like to say that if you keep up on the vitals, you should be fine, but I don't know for certain.

wunderwagen wants a longer roof > JGrabowMSt 09/23/2014 at 15:48

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Gotcha, I'll definitely check one out soon. Brown would be a good color, since I see a ton of white ones as well.

JGrabowMSt > wunderwagen wants a longer roof 09/23/2014 at 15:51

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I found the brown on the Canada VW website configurator.

As I would have ordered, if I had new car money. My only change would be Detroit wheels once I get it.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > wunderwagen wants a longer roof 09/27/2014 at 18:52

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I drove one today. 2012 w/14k miles on it. If all you want is MPG, reliability, and space, with a little comfort, it's a perfectly fine car. There's nothing particularly wrong with it, but there's nothing noteworthy about it either. The interior is meh, and while the car loves to rev and downshifts readily, the fact remains that it is slow. I would recommend an Audi A4, BMW 3-Series, Subaru Outback, Volvo V70/V50, or Volkswagen Jetta TDI wagon.

Basically, if you have your heart set on a TSX wagon, you won't be disappointed, but you'd be better off with just about anything else in the category.

wunderwagen wants a longer roof > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 09/27/2014 at 22:25

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Thanks for the info! I'll definitely take that into consideration.

I'm seriously considering a CTS wagon now as well by the way. The 3.6 V6 is slightly more efficient than my Stratus' 2.7 V6 and that's something I could live with plus it is supposed to be a fantastic engine. I'm looking into the A4, V50, and Jetta TDI a bit more. I liked the 2011 Outback I drove but it didn't have enough power for my comfort and I've yet to drive a H6 or turbo 4 so I can't pass final judgement. I'm leaning more towards low and luxurious such as the Caddy and Audi just because I'd rather have that power and luxury for long cruising and road trips.

Haha, I wish I could finance a $50k new car. I'd have the V60 R-Design in Rebel Blue.

BenLikesCars > MultiplaOrgasms 09/28/2014 at 01:25

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Damn that's a fine car.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > wunderwagen wants a longer roof 09/28/2014 at 01:49

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That Volvo is awesome.

The Caddys are a little bit bigger still, but they are also fantastic cars.

BenLikesCars > wunderwagen wants a longer roof 09/28/2014 at 02:06

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The VW Passat (the "B5" I think) is one of the only two cars I've sat in in which putting the driver's seat all the way back left me unable to touch the pedals. Very impressive. Germans like to accommodate big drivers, maybe Helmut Kohl's influence.

Nice ones are out there.

The things range in price from a couple grand to over $10k for 2009 vehicles, etc.

You've got 4motions, TDIs, 2.0 and 1.8 turbos, 3.6 VR6es, leather, cloth, automatic, and, in a few cases, stick.

(Yes, B6s and a B4 shown in post, as well as B5 and "B5.5")

wunderwagen wants a longer roof > BenLikesCars 09/28/2014 at 09:55

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Isn't this the one that you could get a W8 in?

wunderwagen wants a longer roof > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 09/28/2014 at 10:36

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Isn't it? The only thing that could make it better is being able to get the Polestar version.

I need bigger with my stature, I've only ever been comfortable in a car when I've drive my grandmother's GMC Terrain Denali (her current ride, which I love) and Cadillac DeVille (replaced by the Terrain). My knees hit the steering wheel of my mother's van (07 Dodge Caravan) even with the seat all the way back. Being this tall sucks fairly often when it concerns vehicles.

BenLikesCars > wunderwagen wants a longer roof 09/28/2014 at 20:16

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YES!

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/volksw…

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http://www.caranddriver.com/comparisons/20…

Chris Russell > 'Wägen, EPA LOL 12/01/2015 at 17:29

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I own one and let me tell you it is the best looking wagon around. Definitely worth every penny in my opinion.