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And a chat with the guy who bought and restored Riswick's 2006 Acura TSX
Thank you for listening to We Are Auto, the podcast about cars - for enthusiasts, by enthusiasts! Please leave a 5 Star rating and write a review! In episode 151: - Recap of the December 2022 Sarasota Cars and Coffee - The iconic Nissan Skyline R34 - Derek spots an Acura TSX Sportwagon and more! Follow along! Facebook Instagram Youtube Website
00:00 - INTROToday's feature vehicle is a sports sedan with a jewel-like, high revving engine, a slick-shifting 6-speed transmission, agile, planted handling and a comfortable, stylish interior that provides just enough refinement to a feel special. It's a car that I highly recommend if you're looking for a fun, engaging driver-oriented vehicle to haul up to 4-people on your daily adventures.00:45 - THE FIRST GENERATION ACURA TSX SPORTS SEDANThe focus of today's Better Than New episode is the First Generation Acura TSX sports sedan, sold in the US from 2004-2008. 01:20 - 3 REASONS WHY YOU MIGHT WANT A TSX:You like cars that are fun and rewarding to driveYou enjoy shifting a near-perfect manual transmissionYou love Honda's high-revving VTEC engines03:15 - WHAT IS VTEC & WHAT MAKES IT BETTER?Honda's VTEC system uses 2-3 camshaft profiles and hydraulically selects between those profiles at certain RPM under acceleration to increase powerUnlike some Variable Valve Timing systems that only vary cam timing, VTEC also varies lift (which opens the valves further) and duration (which varies how long the valves remain open) The result is an intoxicating rush to redline at high RPM under acceleration06:15 - NOTABLE HONDA & ACURA VTEC CARS:Acura Integra Type-R (1997-2001)Acura RSX Type-S (2002-2006) 6th Gen Honda Civic Si (1999-2000) 8th Gen Honda Civic Si (2006-2011) Civic Del Sol VTEC (1994-1997)09:20 - TSX WITH VTEC - THE NEXT FUTURE CLASSIC? Prices on cars approaching classic status can "pop" and go up dramatically in price in a very short period of time. Examples of enthusiast cars whose prices have "popped" recently include the 1990-1996 Nissan 300ZX and 300ZX Turbo, the Acura Integra Type-R and the 6th Gen Honda Civic Si from 1999-200014:20 - WHAT SHOULD YOU LOOK FOR IN AN ACURA TSX?Get the manual transmission model Get the manual transmission modelGet the manual transmission model (subtle, right?) Next, focus on vehicle conditionFinally consider features and exterior paint colors you wantAvoid cars that have been modified unless what's been done16:30 - ACURA TSX PRICING WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION$8,000 to $12,000 - Private party TSX in good to excellent condition with 80K to 120K miles, minimal owners, no accidents$10,000 to $14,000 - Dealer examples in good to excellent condition with same mileage, etc. as private party example aboveOccasional outliers with really low miles ($50K) for $18,000+, but the market doesn't support that... yet I wouldn't rule out a higher mile example if it is a one or two-owner car with regular service and maintenance records for backup18:10 - ALTERNATIVES TO THE TSX SPORTS SEDANHonda Civic Si Sedan (2007-2011) w/197-hp K20 4-cylinder VTEC engine & similar slick-shifting 6-speed manual transmission3rd Gen Infiniti G35 Sedan (2003-2006) w/Manual transmission, rear drive, V6 and available all-wheel drive19:40 - CLOSEIf you are looking for a fun-to-drive, 4-door sports sedan that offers great value, plus the engagement of a slick-shifting manual transmission combined with one of Honda's outstanding high-performance VTEC 4-cylinder engines, the choice is simple: The First Generation Acura TSX sedan from 2004 to 2008. It's an affordable VTEC experience for now, but don't wait forever if you think you want one. And do get the manual… you'll thank me later.
For the majority of middle class America, the struggle month to month is a reality that most cannot shake. Even when your head is telling you you "make a good salary" or "get paid well" or "We're doing okay" There are whole industries that struggle financially. Where people that try to increase their prices are called out as bad, insincere, scammers, even dishonest. Yet rarely is this true. They are simply more aware of their own value, and the value of their services. Today topic comes with a trigger warning. This is most likely you, and there are those in your family that it will threaten, make them very very uncomfortable. This week we are talking about the epidemic of under-earning and under-pricing. Topics I touch on in today's episode include: What makes an under-earner Pricing mistakes that undermine your earnings Symptoms of under-earning Negative consequences of under-valuing yourself The Generational/Family Upper Limit Resources: Work with Me in The Breakthrough Navigator - Money Edition or Business & Money Edition (click either link) Get a FREE daily intention sent to your Inbox every day for 90 Days, to keep you taking the next step Click here Get on the waitlist for The Mastermind, a curated live & virtual experience for entrepreneurs Learn More Here
While we normally have lots of fun on Car Selling Secrets, from time to time we get serious. Pam Mason reached out to tell the story of her 19 year old son who was severely injured when a motorist in a 2011-2014 Acura TSX ran a red light, striking her son in the crosswalk. We're looking for ideas of how to find this car and hoping that someone knows something. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, we wrap up our multi-episode series about hydrogen fuel cell powered cars. We explore hydrogen's potential role in the future of clean energy transportation, what the near term future looks like for hydrogen powered cars and the hydrogen fueling infrastructure, and how BEVs and FCEVs can complement each other. We also take a listener question about whether or not to trade cars with a family member, and we try another round of the Craigslist Challenge! Craigslist Challenge ($10,000, Austin, TX market) cars: Car #1: 2011 Acura TSX, 118k miles, $9900: https://www.sterlingacura.com/inventory/used-2011-acura-tsx-2-4-fwd-4d-sedan-jh4cu2f62bc016774 Car #2: 2013 Toyota Camry LE, 107k miles, $9800: https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/840301430/overview/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jesse-chan/message
Hydrogen powered cars. What is the history behind them? Who is working on this? Who has been working on this? How does the government support hydrogen fuel cell research? In the second of a multi-episode series, we explore the history behind the hydrogen-powered vehicle. We explore how the government has supported hydrogen fuel research and development and the unlikely excitement for hydrogen fuel cells among large oil companies. We also discuss an update on a topic discussed in a previous episode, a new listener question, and we introduce the Craigslist Challenge! Craigslist Challenge Cars (price point: $5,000; location: Atlanta, GA metro area): 2001 Honda Accord EX-L Coupe: https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/d/lawrenceville-2001-honda-accord-ex-vtec/7284087617.html 2005 Acura TSX: https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/d/roswell-2005-acura-tsx/7283984615.html --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jesse-chan/message
Welcome to the 14th annual Cars of the Year list, selected by TheWeeklyDriver.com. This year, co-host Bruce Aldrich and I announce the top-10 list on this week's episode of The Weekly Driver Podcast. The 2020 Aston Martin Vantage is among the Cars of the Year, announced on Episode #163 of The Weekly Driver Podcast. Bruce and I individually picked 10 vehicles from the nearly 40 cars and trucks in 2020 models I reviewed and Bruce drove. Neither of us was surprised. Our choices for cars of the year were nearly identical, including our No. 1 choice, the 2020 Corvette Stingray. Unlike many publications, we wait until the end of the year to announce our selections. A year's perspective is important. Cars of the Year Here are The Weekly Driver Podcast's choices for 2020 (with prices), followed by cars of the year lists dating to 2007. 2020 1. Corvette Stingray $78,265; 2. Aston Martin Vantage $182,000; 3. Genesis G90, $76,695; 4. Ford Bullitt Mustang, $52,000; 5. Hyundai Palisade, $43,115; 6. Jeep Gladiator, $54,145; 7. Kia Telluride,$41,900; 8. Mazda MX5 Miata, $36,005; 9. Volvo XC40 T5, $47,395; 10. Honda Civic, $26,130. 2019 Chevrolet Camaro Z1, Chrysler Pacifica (Hybrid), GMC Sierra, Honda Civic, Hyundai Ioniq (Hybrid), Infiniti QX90, Lexus LS500, Kia K900, Subaru Ascent, Toyota Camry. 2018 Audi A5, Genesis G80, Genesis G90, Honda Accord, Hyundai Ioniq, Infiniti QX60, Lexus GS300, Mazda3, Range Rover Velar, Volkswagen Golf SportWagen. 2017 Bentley Bentayga, Genesis G90, Honda CR-V, Kia Niro, Lincoln MKZ (Hybrid), Mazda3, Volvo S90, Volvo V90 Cross Country, Volkswagen Jetta, Toyota Prius Prime. 2016 Honda Accord (Sport), Honda Civic, Honda Fit, Honda Odyssey, Kia Optima, Lexus IS200t, Lexus RC F, Lincoln MKX, Mazda6, Scion iA, Toyota Avalon (Hybrid), Toyota Sienna. 2015 Buick Lacrosse, Chrysler 200, Ford F150, Ford Mustang, Honda Accord (Hybrid), Honda Civic, Hyundai Genesis, Hyundai Sonata, Kia K-900, Lexus ES350, Subaru Outback, Toyota Camry (Hybrid). 2014 Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet SS, Ford Focus, Ford Fusion (Hybrid), Honda Accord, Honda Accord (Hybrid), Honda Odyssey, Hyundai Equus, Kia Cadenza, Volkswagen Jetta, TDI. Special Mention: Rolls Royce Wraith. 2013 Acura ILX, Audi Allroad, BMW 750 Li, Ford Fusion, Honda Accord, Honda Odyssey, Hyundai Santa Fe, Infiniti IPL, Mazda3, Volkswagen Beetle. 2012 Acura MDX, Acura TSX, Audi A7, Honda Odyssey, Honda Civic (Natural Gas), Hyundai Sonata, Infiniti G37 IPL, Kia Optima Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Nissan Maxima. 2011 Acura TSX, Buick Regal, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, Mazda 2, Suzuki Kizashi, Toyota Avalon, Toyota Sienna, Volvo S60. 2010 Audi A5, Chevrolet Camaro, Ford Transit Connect, Honda Crosstour, Infiniti G37, Lexus LS 460, Mini Mayfair (Special Edition), Subaru Forester, Suzuki SX4, Volkswagen Golf. 2009 Acura TSX, Audi A3, BMW 335d, Honda Civic (Hybrid), Honda Fit, Infiniti G37, Lexus GS450h, Lexus IS350, Nissan Versa, Toyota Corolla. 2008 Audi A4, Audi A8 W12, BMW 128i, Cadillac CTS, Honda Accord, Honda Civic (Hybrid), Honda Fit, Kia Amanti, Mini-Cooper Clubman, Nissan Altima. 2007 Cadillac CTS, Honda CR-V, Honda Fit, Honda Ridgeline, Hyundai Elantra, Lincoln MKZ, Mini-Cooper, Saab 9-3, Saturn Aura, Volkswagen EOS. The Weekly Driver Podcast encourages and appreciates feedback from our listeners. Please forward episode links to family, friends and colleagues. And you are welcome to repost links from the podcast to your social media accounts. The idea of more eyeballs on more content works for us. Support our podcast by shopping on Amazon.com. A graphic display at the bottom of the post links to automotive selections of the online retailer. But there's also a search function for anything available directly from the site. If you shop via this site, we receive a small commission. It helps us continue to produce independent content. The site began in 2004 and includes more than 700 ...
Turning age 66 doesn't have the same milestone traditions as ages 40, 50 and 65. But there are connections to the automotive world for me with double six on the horizon, including 50 years of driving. Driving the iconic Route 66 is a bucket list item for many travelers. I'd like to do that at age 66. And for those who acquired their first driver's license at age 16, a half-century of driving has likely provided plenty of opportunities for reflection. 50 Years of Driving: The Weekly Driver Podcast co-host Bruce Aldrich and his father share a moment in the family's 1959 Volkswagen Bug. During the past half-century, the automotive industry has advanced with the acceleration of a Tesla. So my friend and co-host Bruce Aldrich and I decided the time was right. We discuss our respective pending 50 years of driving on Episode #157 of The Weekly Driver Podcast. Elon Musk, the creator and eccentric owner of Tesla, has changed the automotive world with a quantum leap into the future of electric vehicles. How has the supercar changed the industry and its relationship with our world and its failing environment? Automotive technology has made cars safer with GPS navigation systems, back-up cameras and various driving warnings. But has technology overloaded? Autonomous driving and flying cars aren't too far in the future. Is it all good or a disaster waiting to happen? A lot more has also occurred. Consider: anti-lock braking systems (ABS), power steering, automated driving, navigation systems, infotainment centers were all developed in the past 50 years. Manual transmissions, once prominent, are larger gone. Taxis have given way to Uber and Lyft. Alternative fuels haven't yet grabbed the public. But gas-electric, plug-in hybrid and hydrogen cars and trucks are at least in the public consciousness. Will the technology ever sway the public-at-large? 50 Years of Driving: The Weekly Driver Podcast co-host James Raia in front of a 2011 Acura TSX wagon during the 2011 USA Pro Challenge pro bicycle race in Colorado. Fifty years of driving changes skill levels. Drivers develop habits — good and bad. Eventually, good abilities begin to slip. The latter is discouraging. Bruce and I and surely many others agree: Our reaction times are slower. Peripheral vision isn't as good as it once was. Night driving is increasingly difficult. 50 Years Of Driving: Tickets To Family History Bruce and I also discuss 50 years of driving in other areas — tickets to accidents, family history to unusual circumstances. It makes for a lively episode. The Weekly Driver Podcast encourages and appreciates feedback from our listeners. Please forward episode links to family, friends and colleagues. And you are welcome to repost links from the podcast to your social media accounts. Support our podcast by shopping on Amazon.com. A graphic display at the bottom of the post links to automotive selections of the online retailer. But there's also a search function for anything available directly from the site. If you shop via this site, we receive a small commission. It helps us continue to produce independent content. The site began in 2004 and includes more than 700 reviews. The podcast is in its third year, and we've had a diverse collection of guests — famous athletes, vintage car collectors, manufacturer CEOs, automotive book authors, industry analysts, a movie stuntman and episodes from auto shows and car auctions. Please send comments and suggestions for new episodes to James Raia via email: james@jamesraia.com. All podcast episodes are archived on theweeklydriver.com/podcast Every episode is also available on your preferred podcast platform. Several of the more prominent platforms are listed below. Amazon.com Google Play iheartradio iTunes Spotify Stitcher RELATED CONTENT #122, Co-hosts Bruce Aldrich, James Raia talk car stuff #7, Bruce Aldrich and his 1959 VW Bug #127, Hey, hey,
Randall Smock is the project leader for exterior design at Honda R&D Americas, Inc. (HRA), and is responsible for design concept direction and product development. Smock led the exterior design of the 2019 Acura RDX, the inaugural vehicle to mark the new design language direction for the Acura brand.Smock has made many contributions to Acura design since joining HRA in 2001, such as being the lead designer on the 2008 Acura TSX, 2012 Acura RDX and 2014 Acura RLX.Smock earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Transportation Design from the ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, California. He currently teaches at the ArtCenter sattelite studio at the Petersen Automotive Museum. Make sure to follow us and subscribe!NoBraking can be found on Instagram and Facebook
The UConnect nav screen has unexpectedly died in Paul's Grand Cherokee. More updates to come as the dealership gets involved, but it's a rather strange problem for a 2015 Jeep! Spencer in Alberta, Canada is bored with his Acura TSX, and looking for a spirited, more exciting new car. And Thomas, who lives in Brisbane, Australia, owns 5 cars and needs to whittle down the collection--what should he do?Thanks for listening and watching, and don't forget to Rate & Review our podcast! everydaydrivertv@gmail.com
We have our friend Tom back in the studio to talk about the smoothest riding "waftiest" luxury cars around. Tom famously leard how to drive a stick shift in a Ferrari F40 and he currently has a RUF RGT featured in one of our videos, but his true passion is for Cadillacs and big body benz's. We answer some listener questions and get into a deep conversation about the Mercedes R129 SL that was produced from 1989-2002. We also talk a little bit about our project cars, and impressions on the Acura TSX after owning it for about a month. Thanks for listening!Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes to help us stay on top of the charts.
On this edition of Autoline EXTRA, John McElroy and his panel of colleagues continue their mid-year review of cars competing to win the 2009 North American Car of the Year Award. They discuss the Nissan GT-R, Dodge Challenger and the Acura TSX. Watch to see whether or not the panel believes these vehicles have what it takes to take home the award. Joining John for the discussion is On this edition of Autoline EXTRA, John McElroy and his panel of colleagues continue their mid-year review of cars competing to win the 2009 North American Car of the Year Award. They discuss the Nissan GT-R, Dodge Challenger and the Acura TSX. Watch to see whether or not the panel believes these vehicles have what it takes to take home the award. Joining John for the discussion is Natalie Neff from AutoWeek, and Mark Phelan of the Detroit Free Press.
On this edition of Autoline EXTRA, John McElroy and his panel of colleagues continue their mid-year review of cars competing to win the 2009 North American Car of the Year Award. They discuss the Nissan GT-R, Dodge Challenger and the Acura TSX. Watch to see whether or not the panel believes these vehicles have what it takes to take home the award. Joining John for the discussion is Natalie Neff from AutoWeek, and Mark Phelan of the Detroit Free Press.