# Acura TSX VS Acura TL **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [September 28, 2011, 8:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/acura-tsx-vs-acura-tl/260633 "2011-09-28T20:27:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dc2nick](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dc2nick/32/6289_2.png) [@dc2nick](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dc2nick)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2011, 8:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/acura-tsx-vs-acura-tl/260633/1 "2011-09-28T20:27:06Z")
So I’m looking to get back into an Acura, since Hondas are just what I do… I’m looking into the TL and the TSX. Year ranging 04-07 What do you guys think? And why… This will be my Daily Driver. All year round. Will most likely have my snow board rack on the roof come winter time. I guess I’m just trying to look at this from different angles… So… Acura TL? ![http://www.acura-tl-cars.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/2005-acura-tl-spec.jpg](http://www.acura-tl-cars.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/2005-acura-tl-spec.jpg) Or Acura TSX? ![http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2b/06-08_Acura_TSX_.jpg](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2b/06-08_Acura_TSX_.jpg) I know some of you will try to mention other cars, but these are the only 2 I’m looking for. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![REDWGN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redwgn/32/6695_2.png) [@REDWGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/REDWGN)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2011, 8:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/acura-tsx-vs-acura-tl/260633/2 "2011-09-28T20:43:14Z")
I like the tsx better. I HATE the indented line on the TL… ---
**Author:** ![ReDevil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redevil/32/6385_2.png) [@ReDevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ReDevil)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2011, 8:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/acura-tsx-vs-acura-tl/260633/3 "2011-09-28T20:46:07Z")
I love my TL. I do like the TSX also. The TSX has a much better aftermarket, and there is a JDM Euro R, if you want to mimic that look. Interiors are very similar. I get 26 mpg in the TL on avg, the TSX would obviously be better. ---
**Author:** ![dc2nick](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dc2nick/32/6289_2.png) [@dc2nick](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dc2nick)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2011, 8:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/acura-tsx-vs-acura-tl/260633/4 "2011-09-28T20:47:34Z")
What year is ur TL? ---
**Author:** ![ReDevil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redevil/32/6385_2.png) [@ReDevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ReDevil)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2011, 8:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/acura-tsx-vs-acura-tl/260633/5 "2011-09-28T20:50:23Z")
I have 04 Base, with 46k now. I wanted a 07-08 TLS 6mt, but after waiting long enough and not finding what I wanted, I jumped on the auto for a deal. ---
**Author:** ![Murrdog9000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/murrdog9000/32/6391_2.png) [@Murrdog9000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Murrdog9000)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2011, 8:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/acura-tsx-vs-acura-tl/260633/6 "2011-09-28T20:50:43Z")
Tough call… I really love both cars, but in the end I would have to go with the TL… thing just looks sweet. ---
**Author:** ![91teg](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91teg/32/6304_2.png) [@91teg](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91teg)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2011, 8:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/acura-tsx-vs-acura-tl/260633/7 "2011-09-28T20:54:12Z")
I vote TLS if its in your budget. ---
**Author:** ![SDP](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e95f7d/32.png) [@SDP](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SDP)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2011, 9:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/acura-tsx-vs-acura-tl/260633/8 "2011-09-28T21:10:13Z")
TSX is my choice, but it needs more power. It costs a good bit in mods to make it a contender, even with the six speed. ---
**Author:** ![Murrdog9000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/murrdog9000/32/6391_2.png) [@Murrdog9000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Murrdog9000)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2011, 9:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/acura-tsx-vs-acura-tl/260633/9 "2011-09-28T21:12:07Z")
What mods would you do to it to make it a contender? ---
**Author:** ![Singh1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ba8739/32.png) [@Singh1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Singh1)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2011, 10:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/acura-tsx-vs-acura-tl/260633/10 "2011-09-28T22:52:16Z")
CONTENDER ---
**Author:** ![ReDevil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redevil/32/6385_2.png) [@ReDevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ReDevil)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2011, 10:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/acura-tsx-vs-acura-tl/260633/11 "2011-09-28T22:58:09Z")
You know you love it. :lol ![http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g253/C1VIC/2004TL/SDC14837.jpg](http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g253/C1VIC/2004TL/SDC14837.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![MoonMan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/35a633/32.png) [@MoonMan](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MoonMan)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2011, 12:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/acura-tsx-vs-acura-tl/260633/12 "2011-09-29T00:15:48Z")
that generation of TL is a very sharp car… if you can get your hands on a type s/Aspec whatever i would deff go for that before the tsx. the tsx can be quite underpowered imo. ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2011, 2:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/acura-tsx-vs-acura-tl/260633/13 "2011-09-29T02:26:18Z")
I know a few people having nothing but trouble with TL’s. Azn Jim, Azn Dave, crazybrew. I personally love them but going by what I heard. Worth investigating. ---
**Author:** ![dc2nick](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dc2nick/32/6289_2.png) [@dc2nick](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dc2nick)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2011, 3:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/acura-tsx-vs-acura-tl/260633/14 "2011-09-29T03:05:57Z")
Hmmm. I like the looks of both. The ka24 does seem like it would be under powered, but it’s a plus for milage. It would also keep me outa trouble since it’s slower. Unfortunately a TL Type S is not in my price range. I would either get a auto or a 6 speed regular TL. The TSX, I would ONLY get the 6 speed. TSX is pretty sexy if it’s done right… ![http://www.modifiedplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/car-photo-white-2003-acura-tsx-chrome-volk-racing-se37k-wheels.jpg](http://www.modifiedplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/car-photo-white-2003-acura-tsx-chrome-volk-racing-se37k-wheels.jpg) Then again, so is the TL ![http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2423/3794415370_47e5b66e42_o.png](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2423/3794415370_47e5b66e42_o.png) One think I’ve noticed is the TL is a bit more of a “VIP” style car. The TSX is a bit more of a “tuner” style car but still keeping a bit of luxury. And someone mentioned the aftermarket for the TSX is a lot bigger. Which is true, but idk if that’s a good thing. Cuz I’d be spending money on it like crazy. Lol ---
**Author:** ![d\_gage](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/d_gage/32/6321_2.png) [@d\_gage](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/d_gage)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2011, 3:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/acura-tsx-vs-acura-tl/260633/15 "2011-09-29T03:20:22Z")
I had a 08 tsx and loved everything about it. Got over 30mpgs on trips, was confortable as hell, looked really nice and handled pretty sporty for being stock. Only reason I got rid of it was because having a hatch/wagon was much easier for strollers and family stuff. Can’t go wrong with a tsx ---
**Author:** ![crazybrew609](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/crazybrew609/32/6319_2.png) [@crazybrew609](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/crazybrew609)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2011, 4:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/acura-tsx-vs-acura-tl/260633/16 "2011-09-29T04:53:18Z")
> [@Need XP disk](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-xp-disk/45673/7): > > I know a few people having nothing but trouble with TL’s. > > Azn Jim, Azn Dave, crazybrew. > > I personally love them but going by what I heard. > > Worth investigating. to be clear, i didn’t really have trouble, my only issue with my man. TL was that it would pop out of 3rd. which i believe from what i found out was a common issue with the man. 6sp honda transmissions. the car drove well other then the bent wheels, but it just wasn’t really a car i liked all that much, i like the is250 as a better DD but it’s 100% only a preference. TL would be my choice of your 2 options ---
**Author:** ![DRock518](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drock518/32/6363_2.png) [@DRock518](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DRock518)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2011, 5:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/acura-tsx-vs-acura-tl/260633/17 "2011-09-29T05:12:47Z")
> [@Lia Honda Woes](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lia-honda-woes/45620/28): > > You know you love it. :lol > > ![http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g253/C1VIC/2004TL/SDC14837.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/2/4/2438f5556a935ea53932963037ffba4944073cfa.jpeg) Nice car Red! ---
**Author:** ![Shapes](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shapes/32/6423_2.png) [@Shapes](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shapes)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2011, 5:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/acura-tsx-vs-acura-tl/260633/18 "2011-09-29T05:36:15Z")
I vote the TL I like the TSX also but like you mentioned the TL has a more VIP style to it. It has decent power for a stock 4 door sedan but nothing crazy where you will think you need to floor it everywhere. You should just buy mine off of me. I miss having a 2 door lol. PM your number if you want to look at it. Even if it’s just to look at or drive to see if you would like a TL. ---
**Author:** ![Boost\_Creep](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boost_creep/32/6366_2.png) [@Boost\_Creep](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boost_Creep)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2011, 5:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/acura-tsx-vs-acura-tl/260633/19 "2011-09-29T05:49:38Z")
TL \> TSX TSX is cheaper though. ---
**Author:** ![Boost\_Creep](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boost_creep/32/6366_2.png) [@Boost\_Creep](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boost_Creep)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2011, 5:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/acura-tsx-vs-acura-tl/260633/20 "2011-09-29T05:50:56Z")
> [@Need XP disk](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-xp-disk/45673/7): > > I know a few people having nothing but trouble with TL’s. > > Azn Jim, Azn Dave, crazybrew. > > I personally love them but going by what I heard. > > Worth investigating. WAT? TL is super reliable. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/acura-tsx-vs-acura-tl/260633.md?page=2)