Used 2004 Acura TSX Sedan Consumer Reviews
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2004 TSX w/ AT (No Nav)
klossfam, 09/26/2006
2004 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
At 30,000 miles, perfect reliability (not one issue - even minor). It's the best FWD car platform ever in my opinion. Great blend of luxury and sport. Worst part of new TSX are the Michelin Pilots. A switch to Falken 512s tires made a great car greater. Right on the EPA mileage ratings. Can't be beat for the price and the ability to hold a high resale value borders on ridiculous.
More than satisified
Mike, 12/22/2006
2004 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
Driving a 9 year old Infiniti I30t, I have been searching for one year for a replacement. Considerations were subaru legacy limited, volvo 240, saab 9-3. After thorough research of other user reviews of each car for fun factor, and reliability, in addition to test drives, I chose a preowned TSX. Absolutely love this car. Acura (as expected) has agonized over every single detail for this car from the short throw and click of the turn signal arm, seamless shift of the transmission, perforated leather seating surfaces, moldings of the dash, chrome exhaust tips, xenon lights, to the embroidered TSX logos on the car mats! Far, far superior to the competition. Not even close.
Still Love it....
Scott, 10/03/2015
2004 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
Just in case you are shopping for an early model year TSX, I wanted to confirm that these cars, even after 10+ years, are still fantastic. There's a reason you still see so many on the road, they are bulletproof reliable and drive great, even after all these years. Mine is an April 2004 build, and I'll admit it's been babied with just now 79K on it, but I still feel good getting in it and heading off to work. If you find one with a good maintenance history, you ought to have several more years of use with it. I've done nothing but the normal stuff, like fluid flushes, brakes, battery, etc... It really is amazing how well built of a car this was from Honda. All in all, for the price they are now used, I can't think of a better choice.
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So Good Makes You Wanna Slap Your Momma
Ari, 11/23/2015
2004 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Bought my 04 TSX 6spd man in June '15 with 60,000 miles and it still feels like new. All of the cars controls have a responsive, precise feel to them. Lateral cornering grip is fantastic and the car goes exactly where you point it with minimal understeer. The steering is precise and the manual transmission feels like it came out of a sports car, with very short throws and a buttery snick snick feel to it. It's not a very fast or sexy sounding powertrain, but the power is sufficient. The interior is beautiful with quality expensive looking materials. Styling is very handsome inside and out and has aged extremely gracefully over the last 10 years. Tinting the windows and installing a lip spoiler completed the exterior, and ipod aux cable is a quick install. This cars practicality, reliability and fun to drive characteristics are unmatched in this price range.
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Absolutely AMAZING car!
deepen03, 04/14/2013
2004 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan w/Navigation System (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
13 of 16 people found this review helpful
Had this car in family since 2004. Purchased it used in September 2004, for around 24k, with 20k miles on it. I started driving it myself in 2006 when I first got my license and have put over 50K miles on it myself. Just a well-built awesome Acura. It's sad how the TSX has become such lower quality in the 2nd generation models. I just love this car in ever way and have no complaints at all. I have 104k miles right now and plan to keep it going to 200K if I can!
Great car; but oil burning issue is SERIOUS
gipmeister, 06/25/2012
2004 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have enjoyed this car very much and it is generally very reliable. However, there are issues with this year/model that are common to many owners: - the door lock actuators die - the a/c system can die prematurely - the clutch in the 6MT dies early - the car will begin to burn oil My car with >130k now burns about a quart every 1-1.5k miles. If not regularly monitored (before the oil light comes on when you're down 2qts) Other people have had the console lights die and the dealer fix is hundreds of dollars. I STILL give the car a decent review, but I would not advise someone to buy an '04 used because of this.
13 years of fun and reliable transportation
Robyn Brooks, 04/26/2016
updated 10/26/2017
2004 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
My '04 Acura TSX, 6 speed manual was the best car I ever owned. Granted, I take great care of my vehicles. Always change oil every 3 - 4K miles, service it, garage it and don't beat the car. The manual transmission is snappy and fun to drive. The only major repairs besides tires, battery and regular service was a new clutch at 102K miles. Also needed new rear struts around 93K. Besides that, this car was the lowest to maintain, even better than my 1994 Accord. I used 87 octane gasoline, not the premium that Acura recommended. I test drove the 2016 Acura ILX and it doesn't compare to the 04 TSX. Sold the car in May, 2016. Bought a 2016 Accord. Was a better deal than the TSX.
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9 year owner of TSX
lamike1, 03/31/2013
2004 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan w/Navigation System (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
I wrote my first review on my TSX back in 2008. Since then I've out another 60k miles on it. I bought it brand new in 2004. Don't hesitate to buy one of these, they are reliable. I never did anything but my normal maintenance (oil changes, fluid changes, timing chain at 100k miles, brake jobs, etc...) the car never gave me one problem ever. I finally parted with my TSX yesterday and sold her. It was just time for a new car. She was at 130k miles when I told her good bye! Lol great car, Acura did awesome with this thing.
17 and loving my car!
tkachuk94, 05/02/2012
2004 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan w/Navigation System (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have had my car since i was 16 and i have always loved it. My navi went out a while back sadly but i do plan on replacing soon. It has about 218k Miles on it because it used to be a commuter car for my parents to SD and Home so around 120 miles a day for 6 years. But, It still runs amazingly and by far is one of the best looking cars in my schools parking lot (I say one of the best because there's quite a few BMWs for some reason..)
This is a cheap car
CPW196, 10/23/2003
2004 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have loved the performance of this car, but the interior is all but cheap!! I have had it in the shop 8 times to fix the drivers seat forseveral different reasons from poor trim fit, to wear on the leather, to sliding off the seat track. I have approached the regional manager and will update you on what they say. I am very disappointed in the quality of this car, but love the handling, Chased down a Z$ on an onramp and suprised that driver!!
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