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06-22-2009, 08:43 PM
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| 2009 Acura CSX Pros/Cons?
My friends planning to pick up a 2009 Acura CSX(Automatic) within a month or two and hes wondering if anyone has any pros/cons about the car that they'd like to share?
Also, can anyone working in the car business(Rich Sandor?  ) tell me how much I could get off on the CSX and what's the price before it's been marked up?
Hes looking for basically all stock, no options and no packages.
Thanks!
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06-22-2009, 08:55 PM
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all stock, just get a civic.
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06-22-2009, 08:57 PM
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personally price is a bit too high for a civic, but it does look pretty good.
Drove a stock manual and it was really boring, automatic is the way to go.
Still for 30k theres cars with much more power and practicality out there, and seems like they are soon due for a new model (2010? 2011?) since this one's been around since 06
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06-22-2009, 08:58 PM
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go help out simon gee "druggie" at kingsway honda and get a civic instead!
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for that price u can get a vw gti...
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06-22-2009, 09:05 PM
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i'd rather get a GTI too
or a civic SI
i'd get the CSX b4 the stupid facelift and then try to JDM it as much as i can but now... nah... would wait for the new GTI or some thing
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06-22-2009, 09:08 PM
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You can pick up demo refreshed TL's for 35k now. A lot more car, a lot more ugly too.
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06-22-2009, 09:08 PM
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Yup new GTI will 0-60 faster, handle better, just as practical, DSG!!!!
for the same 30k it goes much further
obviously maintenance and repairs will be pricier,
but it's more enjoyable and a new style rather than a 3 year old one, and probably age better than a civic/CSX
As far as mods go a simple chip will go pretty far in the GTi, whereas CSX will need much more serious expensive mods.
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06-22-2009, 09:09 PM
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The only pros on the 09 CSX would be that you can sell the stock rims for over one grand.
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06-22-2009, 09:17 PM
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Something else besides VW? Hes not a big fan of it and doesn't want it for some reason..
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06-22-2009, 09:17 PM
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If he wants an auto, definitely go with the DSG GTI/GLI... Lots of balls, although I found the suspension a little sloppy.
The new WRX265 is supposed to be fun, but the 227whp WRX felt slow and sloppy like a family car.
The base CSX is nothing special. I drove one with the silly steering wheel shifted automatics, which is the one he's getting I guess? Gutless, slow, blah...and the new grille kills me.
If he can drive stick, the Civic Si is good fun.. not quite as nice looking as a CSX. easiest manual I've driven beside the ghey DBW garbage. VTEC is pretty fun, and if he likes the CSX he probably doesnt mind torque-less engines. Haha
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06-22-2009, 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Roach  You can pick up demo refreshed TL's for 35k now. A lot more car, a lot more ugly too.
Kev | LOL you'd be a horrible salesman
"For only 35k you can get this refreshed TL, its alot more care and alot uglier"
But seriously, for 30k I'd rather get a GTI, has your friend looked at the new mazda 3's?
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06-22-2009, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by spenny If he wants an auto, definitely go with the DSG GTI/GLI... Lots of balls, although I found the suspension a little sloppy.
The new WRX265 is supposed to be fun, but the 227whp WRX felt slow and sloppy like a family car.
The base CSX is nothing special. I drove one with the silly steering wheel shifted automatics, which is the one he's getting I guess? Gutless, slow, blah...and the new grille kills me.
If he can drive stick, the Civic Si is good fun.. not quite as nice looking as a CSX. easiest manual I've driven beside the ghey DBW garbage. VTEC is pretty fun, and if he likes the CSX he probably doesnt mind torque-less engines. Haha | Is it me or did I just laugh at this comment. 
Anyway, other than the VW GTI I'd recommend the Mazdaspeed 3. Pretty fun little car to drive.  | |
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06-22-2009, 09:44 PM
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WRX 265 is a bit pricier, but it's also incredibly quick and got awd, not bad looking too with the facelift, much better than the 227,
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06-22-2009, 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by skyxx Is it me or did I just laugh at this comment.
Anyway, other than the VW GTI I'd recommend the Mazdaspeed 3. Pretty fun little car to drive. | Agreed, I love the mazdaspeed3
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06-22-2009, 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by ilvtofu go help out simon gee "druggie" at kingsway honda and get a civic instead! | definitely 
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the interiors of the wrx are all shit.
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06-22-2009, 10:29 PM
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Pros: It's reliable, pretty good to drive (steering feel and suspension, not power because it's got a gutless version of the K20) and you can get them for pretty cheap without the Tech package (look at demo models, you can probably talk them down to $20-22k and have them throw in stuff). I like the seats, it might be a bit firm for some people, and you can get it cheaper than a Civic EX-L which has comparable options! It definitely looks a lot better than the Civic - the Civic rear end makes me sad.
Cons: Inside pretty much is the same as the Civic excepting the seats. New grille is ugly. Car is slow as previously mentioned (it's not bad, just not up to RS standards ). It's a Civic with new clothes. Pricier if you can't bargain down.
I don't like the Subie interior... feels like crap.
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06-22-2009, 10:37 PM
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dont bother with the base... dont get it unless you're getting the type-S.
98% identical to civic (besides very very minor things here and there.... which only experts on these cars would point out..)
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06-22-2009, 10:41 PM
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pro's - DOHC
con's - too much like civic, rear bench seats
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another con:
that engine with automatic.. is gutless.
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06-22-2009, 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by alex.w *// pro's - DOHC
con's - too much like civic, rear bench seats | so why is it a pro to have dual over-head cam over single over-head cam??
I don't think there's really a difference beside one having two cams and the other having one.
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06-22-2009, 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by orange7 so why is it a pro to have dual over-head cam over single over-head cam??
I don't think there's really a difference beside one having two cams and the other having one. | agreed. the regular csx with k20 is not a rev-happy k20 with VTAK YO!! 
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06-23-2009, 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by orange7 so why is it a pro to have dual over-head cam over single over-head cam??
I don't think there's really a difference beside one having two cams and the other having one. | well the R18 vs the k20 isn't much of a diff when you're driving in town with an auto.
although think about the CSX as a Civic EX-L but better in everyway, if you want a comfortable car with entry level luxury then the CSX is fine. a little pricey. but you won't find anything as nice imo.
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06-23-2009, 12:27 AM
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i almost bought the type s and then realized that im just buying a honda with leather and navigation
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