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Originally Posted by MrFatbooty
I think a TSX coupe would be too similar to the Accord Coupe. Acura still isn't really a volume player in the more expensive parts of the luxury market. So for now I still think they should have one coupe that competes with the G35.
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An RL coupe for $35k? That's pretty wishful thinking. I don't even think Honda/Acura could get away with a TL coupe for that little.
Originally Posted by TheOtherDave™
Rich pretty much nailed it. 
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The market is changing, and Acura needs to let the TSX take the reins as the "entry-level" model. The RSX could easily be rebranded as Honda, and sold as a FWD "luxury" coupe. Let the new Si Coupe focus on raw performance.
Then for a "new" RL coupe, shorten the new Legend/RL platform and get to work.
I really miss the last-gen Legend Coupe; with it's long hood and short rear deck, it had perfect lines.
So I'd want the new RL coupe to be RWD with a 6spd manual, with the 3.5L V6 tucked as far back behind the front axle as possible. Keep weight under 3100 lbs and the price around $33-35K.
h:The market is changing, and Acura needs to let the TSX take the reins as the "entry-level" model. The RSX could easily be rebranded as Honda, and sold as a FWD "luxury" coupe. Let the new Si Coupe focus on raw performance.
Then for a "new" RL coupe, shorten the new Legend/RL platform and get to work.
I really miss the last-gen Legend Coupe; with it's long hood and short rear deck, it had perfect lines.
So I'd want the new RL coupe to be RWD with a 6spd manual, with the 3.5L V6 tucked as far back behind the front axle as possible. Keep weight under 3100 lbs and the price around $33-35K.
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As much as I like my Integra, I think that the RSX is rather dead. A TSX Coupe would be nice, but one wonders how it would go in the market. A $40Kish AWD TL-based, or RWD, true midlux coupe would work wonders for Acura. I'd be happy if we got something like that to aspire to, as well as a new Prelude.
Unfortunately, I don't see a new Honda-badged coupe coming out that isn't called "Accord" or "Civic." Honda does do a lot of two-door cars compared to other guys. VW doesn't do any real coupes (New Beetle isn't a coupe, it's a fugly bubble).
Thanks to Mike for starting the thread, and MtViewGuy and HelmetHead for chiming in.
I'm sorry I haven't been around so much; Acurazine takes up a lot of my time. :chuckles: And as you might expect, they give the Integra/RSX no respect over there.
I think the RSX works now for funneling people into Acura, but at 20K units a year, that's not really all that much.
Unfortunately, I don't see a new Honda-badged coupe coming out that isn't called "Accord" or "Civic." Honda does do a lot of two-door cars compared to other guys. VW doesn't do any real coupes (New Beetle isn't a coupe, it's a fugly bubble).
Thanks to Mike for starting the thread, and MtViewGuy and HelmetHead for chiming in.
I'm sorry I haven't been around so much; Acurazine takes up a lot of my time. :chuckles: And as you might expect, they give the Integra/RSX no respect over there.
I think the RSX works now for funneling people into Acura, but at 20K units a year, that's not really all that much.
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the rsx is seling well enough for right now, but is say:
Kill the RSX in 5 years
Modify the body to be slightly more angular, update the engine to 2010
Rebage as Honda Civic CRX 4/5 seater, and/or remove the backseat and call it the 25th aniversary edition
.... offer a hybrid model for those that want gas mileage.
Kill the RSX in 5 years
Modify the body to be slightly more angular, update the engine to 2010
Rebage as Honda Civic CRX 4/5 seater, and/or remove the backseat and call it the 25th aniversary edition
.... offer a hybrid model for those that want gas mileage.
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i agree with most of whats been said
but i still think the coupe version of the TSX will be more thank likely, and i hope Honda doesn't kill the RSX altogther, but rather debadge it or Acura and sell it to us as a Honda Integra....like it should have been since 2002
but i still think the coupe version of the TSX will be more thank likely, and i hope Honda doesn't kill the RSX altogther, but rather debadge it or Acura and sell it to us as a Honda Integra....like it should have been since 2002
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I also agree with most thing said in this thread as well, excellent discussion :bigok:
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