Used 2006 Acura TSX Consumer Reviews
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TSX is a very Reliable & Solid Used Vehicle
joe, 05/20/2016
2006 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2006 TSX with 92,000 miles in 2013 and I now have 140,000 on the odometer. I have only replaced the alternator and one door lock actuator during this time. I put a new battery, tires and new brakes/rotors on it. It would be an excellent used car for someone who is looking for reliability, sportiness, safety and comfort. At 140,000 it has no rattles or squeaks, the interior hardware has held up nicely. The leather seats are in almost perfect condition. The paint has held up even though it is parked outside in the Texas sun. The struts are original and the starter is original.
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My first real car... and I'm in love
Raffiki, 02/14/2017
2006 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Coming off of driving a 2000 BMW Z3 I certainly had an appetite for something with a sporty feel. But for a daily commuter I needed something a bit more practical. As soon as I got behind the wheel to test this car I knew I was going to buy it. The perforated leather seats maintain a modern look and offer great comfort (I've even received compliments on comfort from passengers in the back seats). The steering feels precise and "substantial"... it feels sporty and heavy enough but is still smooth and comfortable. I was actually quite impressed with the headlights as they are very brights and white. Significantly better than many other cars I've driven. The audio system and aux input are more than enough for me to appreciate some music and podcasts on the way to and from work. All in all this car knows how to have fun while keeping you comfortable and maintaining its composure.
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Unbeatable at Anywhere Near its Price
NormanS, 11/16/2006
2006 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
The TSX displays a marvelous balance between smooth power delivery, sure-footed handling, braking, responsive steering, and comfort; this balance is what makes the TSX fun to drive. Besides fun, it comes loaded with just about every feature standard, provides high reliability, and low TCO for a luxury car. The TSX automatic model is powerful enough for spirited driving on streets, twisting roads, and freeways. SportShift mode helps compensate for the TSX's low torque at low RPM. I find SportShift a viable option to a manual shift. TSX is more fun than the TL. Gas mileage: 19+/32+ MPG city/country. Experience: Manual Acura Legend, Lexus ES300 and LS400, Manual BMW 3.0S, BMW 540, BMW 740.
My first Acura
MusicGuy, 05/22/2017
updated 06/20/2023
2006 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan w/Navigation System (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Update! Still a great car! I I saw one on the local Acura lot with 300k, and they wanted $10,000, which is 4 more than I paid 5 years ago. I did have to replace the alternator and AC. Other than those 2 things it’s been flawless and worth maintaining. It's not easy to find one in good shape, but the 2006-2008 TSX is fantastic. I bought an 06 with 150K and love it every time I get behind the wheel. Controls are logically laid out and where you would want them. The true quality is in the driving experience. I test drove both Mercedes and BMW but neither was as much fun to drive as this car! The engine power seems well balanced to the car and never feels like it breaks a sweat. The size is perfect, as the TL is larger but also heavier and gets horrible MPG. This get s 25 city and 30 highway. I was lucky and found one that was garage kept and faithfully maintained by the dealer. Other perks are the sound system, xenon headlights, ancient but very usable NAV, and looks almost new. ***Updated*** I've owned the car for 3 years and it's been almost carefree other than a couple issues. All were original parts that needed upgrading and were a little pricey. For example the compressor and evaporator system, tie rods and starter. The car still is incredibly reliable, drives like a dream and I love it. Updated in December of 2021 - TSX now has 180K miles. This car is still fantastic! It outlived a 2009 Camry with 150k miles! The Camry was not worth the thousands to fix it. So yes, during the worst time in history to purchase another car, we had to replace it. Funny though, on the lot was a 2006 TSX with 300,000 miles; and they wanted more for it than I paid for mine six years ago with half the mileage! That's proof that Acura holds it's value. Sadly, I wanted to replace it with another and test drove the TLX. I hated it it (12 gears in tranny) and the reliability went down (according to consumer reports).
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Very Good
drive123, 03/03/2017
2006 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan w/Navigation System (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Acura/Honda really made a good car with this one. Had car over 4 yrs. Great, precise handling and sublime shifting action with 6 speed manual. Purchased the Acura A-Spec suspension kit that adds to handling and gives car slightly more aggressive stance. Extensive standard equipment list as well (I like the xenons). A lot of people think my car is a lot more recent and are shocked when I tell them it's an '06. Very comfortable seats as well. Also has nice and sharp, clean sedan looks to it and isn't too gaudy (see 10th gen Civic) and doesn't have looks that will age with time like a lot of new designs. Visibility is good all around even with rear wing spoiler. Only thing I wish was that the city gas mileage was better, especially considering this car isn't a blazer. Also wish passenger window had auto up/down feature. I've also noticed recently I've had to carry around a quart of oil around between oil changes to top off. Car does have close to 110k now however. Overall great car that I'd recommend to anyone looking for a sporty entry level luxury car. To me Acura was at their peak with the 04-08 TSX and TL. Now they sadly don't even offer a manual option for any car in their lineup.
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