Used 2005 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
Used TSX for sale
A great car ALL AROUND!
Mike H, Chula Vista, CA, 08/30/2018
Acura TSX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
As a big car guy, I have not been more impressed with any car I have owned more than this Acura! Bought it with 73K miles from an older woman and 80k miles later she runs fine! The car still looks amazing and I get a lot of compliments from everybody. I bought the car when I was a sophomore in college. Amazing sound system, sunroof, interior looks like the cockpit of a plane. Steering is super sporty and the tranny is solid. The Navi adds a cool look to the car as well. The Xenon headlights are beautiful too! Its such a good looking car that even my BMW loving friends say its a handsome car. I will be driving this car into the ground. Only issue was the passenger door lock, which is a super common Honda repair.
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Will go down in history as one of the best Acuras
Leon, Tampa, FL, 07/21/2018
updated 07/29/2025
Acura TSX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
* update July 2025 still awesome like new ** update Jan 2025: 20 years old runs like new *** update August 2024: Car is still awesome shiny and like new put a stereo amplifier in it to crank out the tunes. *** update January 2024: all good running like new 189,000 miles ****update July 2023: on vacation in Europe for the month because the Acura TSX is so cost effective to own. Friends borrowing it because his newer 2014 car broke down. *** update 2023 : Runs great. Had an ignition coil go out at 175k miles but took about 10 minutes to put in a new one . *** update 17 1/2 years old and still handling business like a champ. ***new Update 16 1/2 years and still going strong. Great car. **Update 15 1/2 years and still going strong, still enjoyable to drive. This vehicle is so well built. Its beautiful, simple, effective, practical, and reliable. Know that the 1st Gen Acura TSX is rated as one of the most, if not THE most reliable entry level sedan in its decade and class. It has a bit of power to accelerate with confidence. It handles and stops well. This is a drivers car and gives you feed back. Its construction is simple yet reliable making it a great car to purchase used. Repair costs are relatively inexpensive. It doesn't have a lot of newer electronic features to fail or cause issues. It has enough features to give you a comfortable ride. The stereo is pretty decent but not as good as the newer ones. Mine is going on 14 years old and the only worry that I have is that I won't be able to buy a new car for another decade because theres nothing wrong with the TSX. Oil analysis performed by Blackstone laboratories showed my engine and transmission to be in excellent shape (seals good, low/no containments, low metal in oil numbers, oil not breaking down early). I do most all maintenance myself on vehicles giving me the chance to see quality build construction vs poor quality.
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No import imitation here, the real deal
bullet, 01/23/2005
Acura TSX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I cross-shopped the TSX with a Lexus IS 300. I felt the TSX has a more sophisticated interior, and that it would have better Snow Belt traction. I've driven my father's 2001 Camry XLE V6 which has 16" wheels and it felt very bouncy and jittery. I was shocked to find the TSX was very composed with larger 17" rims, except for the occassional road bumps, which feels like soft jolts. The TSX feels glued to the road at all times and it is quiet. The 4 cylinder engine is audible in the cabin at idle and there are tire noise on rough pavement. Acceleration in the 35mph-60mph range is smooth, very fast & responsive.
Not so great
Bizzenn, 04/09/2005
Acura TSX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Ok, the pros: Looks nice inside and out but quite conservative, very comfortable for front driver and passenger. pretty smooth engine for a 4Cyl. Awesome tranny. The cons: All 4 detention rods in the doors went bad, brakes had to be replaced 2 times in 8000 miles, was told next time I would have to pay. Creaks and rattles in the doors. Paint oxidizing and scratches easily. Bad on gas and no torque.
Not too bad
Weno2, 10/27/2005
Acura TSX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my third Acura, and the TSX isn't bad. TSX was best for the buck. I haven't taken it on a road trip, and I can't wait. Car handles well, and I love the interior. The exterior looks better and better every day. I love the gas mileage I'm getting, and I get looks b/c of the pin-striping. The ride isn't too bad. Firm, but not rough. Plenty of room in the trunk. The car emits more outside (wind) noise than I thought. There is a blind spot when I'm in reverse, and it's a bother. Know more about the car when the snow flies.