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2004 Acura TSX

Typical buyers for the TSX are 35 year old males with a university degree and a professional job. That sounds like just about everybody's perfect demographic profile. The good thing is that anybody, even fat, old people without a university degree, can buy a TSX if they have about $35,000. Prices weren't announced, but they are expected to be in the mid $30's. The TSX will appear in Acura showrooms on April 7, 2003. 

The TSX looks a lot like the 3.2TL - at least in a photo. But up close, it's smaller and more distinctive, particularly the narrow horizontal rear taillamps. Most of all, I was impressed with the homogenity of the design, and its superb finish. There's no excess fat on this car - front and rear overhangs are short, the wheels fill the fender wells, and the bumpers look more like 2.5 mph bumpers than 5 mph bumpers (the less bumper, the better in my opinion). It's low 0.27 coefficient of drag is the result of its flush side glass, front chin spoiler, special wind deflectors in front of the tires, and underbody covers. Its excellent paint finish and narrow body gaps reveal a high level of quality in body construction (it's built in Sayama, Japan), and the interior is also extremely well-finished. 

My only complaint is that the TSX is not as distinctive as a 3-Series or an A4. I suspect Acura execs decided to give the car a strong Acura brand image by using the signature Acura grille, headlight and bumper design - at the expense of its individual distinctiveness. Yes, everybody will know it's an Acura, but only a few will know it's a TSX.

Zach Gagnon

For The Kitsap Sun Zack Gagnon enjoys playing baseball, but his real passion in life is cars, like his 1995 Acura Integra.

2006 Acura TL

We love the car, only selling because we just bought a minvan. Never eaten in, no pets, non smoker, always garaged, no accidents, new tags, title in hand.

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