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Solid Commuting Car
barry, 08/28/2015
2016 Acura ILX Technology Plus Package 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
19 of 20 people found this review helpful
I use this car almost exclusively for commuting, about 20 miles each way. It's a good solid car with great value. Acceleration is more than adequate and the extra tech you get with the tech plus package is great. I did have a problem with my car upon delivery. About a week after I got the car I noticed a vibration, especially in reverse. I brought it in to the dealer and they found that the engine mounts weren't aligned. They fixed it and I was on my way. About a month later the vibrations came back. I brought it back to the dealer and they replaced the engine mounts (covered under warranty). I haven't had a problem since. Pros: Great value for what you spend. Braking is excellent, gives a real secure feeling. I know a lot of pundits complain about the dual screen system but once you get used to it there's no issue. Cons: Transmission at highway speed is very smooth. At low speeds, particularly stop and go traffic, the transmission can be very choppy and downright uncomfortable. After about a month of driving I became more attuned to this and am able to avoid a lot of the choppiness. It can still be a minor annoyance. My other complaint would be a lack of lumbar support. Any car that claims to be luxury must have it.
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Bells and Whistle Galore!
carfever, 02/06/2016
2016 Acura ILX Premium Package 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
I really love this car. It has everything I wanted for a great price! PRO: ($30,000 out the door) This is the perfect car for me since I am not searching for people's envy. This car has everything in my opinion. It has great gas mileage(I am averaging 32/gallon), galore of standard features like my favorites(resetting the gas odometer and mileage whenever I refuel, also 3 different backup camera viewing angle was very helpful when I need to back into my garage). The leather are very comfortable. Stereo with 7 speakers and sub-woofer, usb, bluetooth, HDMI, and sat radio keeps me going on my daily grind. Great value for my hard earned cash. I would recommend this car to anybody that appreciate great value and reliability. CON: If you are looking for true luxury entry-level luxury sedan, this is not it. As per the review said, the interior are nice but not as luxuries as Mercedes or Audi. It does not drive with peppiness that you get with Mercedes or Audi. I find the acceleration weak but the thing is because this car is trying to save gas, so it keep shifting below 2000rpm....(you can do manual shifting if you are into burning up your gas and driving faster). Your neighbor is not going to b like "oh my! you got a new Mercedes or Audi!). But you know what? I got good price and great value for my car so F the neighbor...haha!
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Maybe not a German killer but one heck of a value
jrasero, 06/20/2016
2016 Acura ILX Premium Package 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
Just traded my 2016 RDX Base for the 2016 ILX Premium. Obviously I am loosing the utility and AWD of a RDX but gaining more features, slightly lower payment, better gas millage, and a car easier to park. Compared to the 1st gen the 2016 ILX is a huge improvement in every category. Looks while subjective are much better with a more pronounced front end and a less frump tail end. The amount of tech and features you get are way up from the 1st gen and the performance of the 2.4 direct injection 8 speed DCT is awesome. While the performance is much improved the car might be a tad racer boyish for some with it's loud exhaust for those who prefer quiet luxury. The ILX isn't as luxurious and doesn't perform as well as the Lexus IS 200T, BMW 320i, Mercedes CLA250, Audi A3 but it costs thousands less (up to $10,000 less). I am leasing my ILX for 24 months but I negotiated my premium edition with a MSRP of $30k to $26,260. Furthermore the highest trim Tech with A-Spec only adds up to $35k, so is True* luxury really worth thousands of dollars? For me the ILX has just the right amount of luxury, tech, and value that I can ignore not having AWD, real wood accents, or a German branding. What I can't ignore is the back seats being a 1 piece fold down and not a 60/40 split and not having a pass through. Nor am I huge fan of the car requiring premium and the fact that AcuraLink only supports iOS! Also, while Acura would love to capture a young audience the base and base with AcuraWatch are pointless because the Civic Touring features and price beats those models. Acura you can't have you cake and eat it too, just sell the Premium and Tech Versions which still are reasonably priced at $30k-35k Msrp. The Premium with Blind Spot, cross traffic alert, real Milano leather, and the two tier screen system are worth every penny.
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My second Acura ILX
ilx2013je, 05/26/2015
2016 Acura ILX Premium Package 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
Got a great deal to trade my 2013 ILX for a 2016 ILX Premium pkg Granite Luster/Graystone interior. I never had any problems with my 2013 and really like the updates on the new one. Performance is up due to the new engine but the old one was efficient and peppy. Good ride quality and very good value in the entry level luxury class. Compare to A3, CLA feature for feature and you'll see what I mean.
An Expensive Civic No More!
KS, 02/25/2018
2016 Acura ILX Technology Plus and A-SPEC Packages 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I am quite familiar with the 2013 ILX and it was a great disappointment. The refreshed 2016 ILX is what we expected in 2013, but instead got an expensive Honda Civic. The 2016 feels much more premium and is quieter on the road. The suspension feels tighter and more solid. The exterior refresh is quite nice; it gives it a sportier look, but still looks like a luxury vehicle. The greatest attribute of this car is the 8 speed duel clutch transmission, that is paired with the 2.4L engine. The K24 is already a seasoned and beloved motor and this new 8 speed DCT is incredible. The shifts are smooth, quick, and the rev-match down shifting is addicting. This truly is the best compromise between an automatic and manual transmission. This is my sister's car, which already has 47,000 miles on it and no problems have occurred. That is no surprise, as my dad has an 09 TSX with 95k(never using the required premium gas) and never a repair once. My father is now eyeing to replace his TSX with the ILX A-Spec and I too, will now be in the market for one, as well.
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