Acura TSX 2006Change

I live in theVancouver area and I like to drive the crap out of my car, this one has been put through it's paces! My touring car is a 1991 NSX, my dream car. Consequently my TSX has seen very few road trips, all under 500 miles. Here's my take on it and why I won't be selling any time soon. Every time I go in for maintenance I ask them to check the suspension and steering components because I just can't quite believe how reliable it is! The odometer reads 240,000km. 5-speed automatic with manual shifter
PROS:
Unbelievable Reliability. I've replaced one wheel bearing in more than 10 years of driving. I also replaced the battery and brakes each one time. I include those items with normal maintenance, like fluids, wipers and tires.
Performance. For a 4 cylinder, it is very quick and accelerates well from any speed. Requires premium fuel to do the job well. Braking is better than most cars in it's category. Where you steer it is where it goes.
Styling. The TSX still looks awesome after 10 years. I have the "Blue Flash" (black) paint and it still shines like a mirror when it's washed. I've got a couple of coats of nanotechnology on it, and an awesome detail guy ... the sparkle and shine still looks better than showroom!
Comfort. This seat fits me well and the perforated black leather has no cracks or other problems in spite of hauling kids with car seats around from time to time. Pedals are nicely positioned so as not to twist your spine and knees in traffic. All controls are well laid out and easy to learn and operate. Navigation is adequate, though not the best I've owned.
CONS: Premium fuel required for full performance. Pretty much all 4-cylinder cars are good on gas and so is this but in Canada we pay much more for our 91 octane. Like $1 per gallon extra (or even more).
BOTTOM LINE .. YES I highly recommend this car at any age. If I had it to do over, I would have bought it as soon as it became available. Love this car :-)

Previous comments sum things up nicely, so I'll comment on service, since mine is now a higher mileage daily driver. I regularly have the dealer change the oil & filter, and lube the brake calipers. I change my own brakes, so costs are reasonable, and any "reported arping" - as with most cars - is likely a lack of bedding, so re-bed your brakes. I take the family and stuff to the cottage, driving over rougher roads, and replaced the struts myself, the first time at 130KM, and again at 250KM. The engine started using some oil about 160KM, but consumption has not changed in the last 130KM, and I don't worry about it, and passed my last e-test without issue. I had the clutch and timing chain replaced at over 200KM. Yes, the car needs premium fuel, but I don't worry about consumption, because the car does not use much, and I "avg" about 9L/100km per tank. The body shows no signs of rust, and I expect to hit 400KM in 3 yrs An O2 sensor was replaced under warranty, and I've bought a few sets of tires. I now have rebuilt A-Spec (lower) struts, a Progress RSB, and Hawk HP+ brake pads; the car is stiffer now, but never rattles, and the car is the way it should have come from the factory. It's a cost-effective keeper if you like to drive.

Great reliable ride, had it for 3 years, just oil and break pads have been changed so far. Wish I had it with manual transmission since the torque kicks in after 4500 RPM and the gearbox is adjusted to work on lower RPM.

first brand new car that we owned and we still have it. it runs smoothly still. we have not had any major problems with it. We have the 4 cylinder and you cant tell. love it.

I like the ergonomics and material quality as well as features and performance for the value. City fuel economy could be better but highway is decent 7 l/100 km.
Sound system is amazing and delivers excellent low and high ranges.