[{"id": 9085677, "authorName": "Ducky21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ducky21/", "bidAmount": 2011, "content": "$2,011 bid placed by Ducky21", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658416486, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9085682, "authorName": "Ducky21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ducky21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A real shame these were automatic 4 cylinder only. An available manual or V6 would have really made these attractive.", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1658416517, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9085708, "authorName": "aSingh39 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/asingh39/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good Morning everyone. Thank you for looking at this beautiful Wagon. Please post your comments and questions below and I will answer everyone promptly. Thank you.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1658416782, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9085717, "authorName": "Jlocke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlocke/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by Jlocke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658416881, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9085720, "authorName": "aSingh39 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/asingh39/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ducky21 the 4 cylinder is actually very powerful in these. I had a 04, 06, and 07 sedans as my daily drivers and enjoyed driving them every day. The reliability factor is just amazing.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1658416892, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9085727, "authorName": "USM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/usm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "when new - they couldn\u2019t give them away \r\n\r\nI bought my 2012 such a discount. \r\n\r\nafter 122k miles - still running well. \r\n\r\nGood luck with the sale", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1658416927, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9085767, "authorName": "hiptech", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hiptech/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a current & original owner of an '04 6-spd I've never understood why the TSX didn't receive as much love as the RSX or Teg?\n\nBut I'm finally happy to see at least one here on BAT! At last check the only TSX I've seen here was a race prepared model ...\n\nGLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1658417518, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9085782, "authorName": "sclass88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sclass88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Like @hiptech, I too own an '04 TSX. It was my first car (VERY lucky 16 year old kid) that I got brand new. I still have it, albeit no longer daily driving . But at 190K miles, I would pull it out of the garage right now, hop in it and drive it cross country without a shadow of a doubt. These cars are just magnificent undiscovered gems. These sport wagons are uber rare and this one looks to be in tip top shape. GLWTA!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1658417622, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9086215, "authorName": "e-Racer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e-racer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I never saw these as bad cars - this one looks particularly well cared for as well, this car still has well over 100k miles left in it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658420961, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9086275, "authorName": "aSingh39 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/asingh39/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658421404, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9086344, "authorName": "Ducky21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ducky21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Roadrunner_CT yes, the firewalls are different between auto/manual and I4/V6 cars. Even if you wanted to do a V6 manual swap and had the drivetrain sitting there, there is a ton of fabrication that needs to be done. You'd probably be better off welding the front clip of a manual V6 TSX to a TSX wagon body.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1658421910, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9086317, "authorName": "Roadrunner_CT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadrunner_ct/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ducky21\nThe other crime is that Acura/Honda made it so that swapping a 6sp manual transmission from another K series in place of the auto is prohibitively difficult/expensive from my understanding.\n\nWhich is a shame because if a swap was reasonable proposition I think these would be hugely popular today.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1658421971, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9086470, "authorName": "eggsalad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eggsalad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is one of the cars in my \"daily driver dream car garage\". Sadly, I can see where the bidding is going, which is to say far out of my range.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1658422704, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9086642, "authorName": "Markindy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markindy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I nearly bought one of these new, but decided against it because of the back seat. The mechanism for the power front seats keeps your feet from sliding underneath when seated in the rear. Much less of an issue now that I don't regularly carry passengers. These are great cars...essentially a european-market Accord, badged as an Acura for the US.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1658423441, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9086796, "authorName": "Meade17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meade17/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Meade17", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658424172, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9086996, "authorName": "James_MA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/james_ma/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have owned 3 TSXs, a 2010 sedan, and two 2012 wagons, one identical in color to this. My present one is grey and I regret trading my Basque Red Pearl one. The story is while I owned the red wagon, I wanted a Honda Ridgeline but my wife told me no to two vehicles. I traded the red wagon for a 2019 Ridgeline RTL-E. Later on, employment changed and I sold the Ridgeline to CARMAX and bought a 2012 Grey TSX wagon with 77K. It's nice, but nothing like my scratch free red one. After a year, I bought another Ridgeline anyway!\r\n\r\nI can tell you that these are one of the best cars ever made. I was told the TSX was the last Acura made fully in Japan. I don't know if that's true. When I drove my red wagon around New England, I regularly received compliments and inquiries. The reliability is amazing and the vehicles are very tight. The seats are extremely comfortable. They are also rare, so I you like to have an unusual vehicle, this is it. I have gotten as much as 36 mpg highway at 70 mph. I guarantee the buyer will not be disappointed, and this is the best color made. I'm so glad that a TSX wagon has finally come to BAT. I'm waiting for the ultra-low mileage example. Also, unless you're ready to get a lot of speeding tickets, these have plenty of power and are the ideal combo of performance and efficiency.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1658424763, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9087062, "authorName": "James_MA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/james_ma/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is a big difference in the feel of 2009 and up and the older versions, but I'd like to have 2 or 3 of both.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658424931, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9087500, "authorName": "94CivicSi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/94civicsi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd be on this if it the color combo was more my style, but a beauty all the same. GLWS.\r\n\r\nK24Z3 is a great motor as well. Not as much of a performer as the A2's with 2-lobe VTEC in the 1st gen cars, but still delivers 201hp and there's a staggering amount of aftermarket support and an unlimited knowledge base if you just need to modify it. \r\n\r\nTalking J series swaps - there were 2nd gen V6 sedans, but only with automatics and I don't think they sold well due to price. Still, there's a 280hp stock, bolt-in solution out there in a wrecking yard somewhere. Get the whole front clip if you can. ;)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1658426718, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9087733, "authorName": "Ksotto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ksotto/", "bidAmount": 5555, "content": "$5,555 bid placed by Ksotto", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658427848, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9088064, "authorName": "mr_smee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_smee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I maybe, might have seen one, but I'm not sure. I'd be surprised if they sold more than a dozen in Canada. With a V6 and AWD might it have done better? Hardly likely in this S/CUV brainwashed continent. Beautiful car!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1658429147, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9088552, "authorName": "RonaTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronatd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've owned one of these since new in 2012. I traded an Audi S4 Avant for it. Sure, I miss the sound of the Audi V8, but the TSX corners flatter and is more comfortable. The trick dual-valve shocks are astonishingly effective. Don't be misled by the numbers - for driving on public streets this is a VERY entertaining car. Twice in the last year I've had it in for minor things (like swapping winter tires for summer) and when I came back to pick it up they said \"wow, that car is sure fun to drive!\" It has been my wife's daily for several years now. We're about to get her a new car, and I'm keeping the TSX as my winter alternative to my Boxster. Nice to see how free of rust this one is - GLWTA!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1658431091, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9088784, "authorName": "MiataR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miatar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love these and came close to buying one a few times. You can still find them on carmax, (like right now for $19k!) but ended up with a '15 VW TDI wagon and then an e91 and didn't look back. Probably should have though.....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1658431966, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9089619, "authorName": "lenbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lenbo/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by lenbo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658435037, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9090136, "authorName": "Ksotto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ksotto/", "bidAmount": 8888, "content": "$8,888 bid placed by Ksotto", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658436812, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9091028, "authorName": "510Again", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/510again/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car! Rare color combo. Will be watching this to see if I should put up my low mile 2013 Blk/Blk Sportwagon. GLWS !", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1658440746, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9091885, "authorName": "Gen0ss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gen0ss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wait, TSX sport wagon's are on BAT now?? I have the exact same car, year and color (w/o Navi though). I don't know if I can sell it though, I absolutely LOVE mine... Arguably best daily in the game IMO.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1658448361, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9091941, "authorName": "Acceleratii_Incredibus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acceleratii_incredibus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I cross shopped these a couple times (pre-owned) First time.it was against Cadillac CTS wagons. These are actually a bit bigger than the CTS, but for the money, the CTS was a better value. And it offered better performance.\nA few years later I came across one when I needed to replace my Outback XT with something more reliable. Ended up with a new 2018 Golf Sportwagen instead. I found the VW and the TSX to be quite comparable, but the VW had 10 year newer tech, and full new car warranty for just a few dollars more than that TSX. That time really came down to a a motivated VW dealer versus a very unmotivated used car dealer.\nIf I I could have gotten one with a manual transmission, V6, or both, the purchasing outcome probably would have been different both times.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658449202, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9093048, "authorName": "Motor_Away", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motor_away/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Carvana has been hoarding these for the last few years, at least in my region. Most often they double the price they paid for the car, at least. They seem to be getting $17K on the low end to $25k on the high end for low mileage examples. Typical used car dealers were never so inclined to treat these as special. I\u2019ve noticed Carvana is taking the same strategy with other out of production wagons from VW and Audi.\n\nThese are fantastic cars, taken for what they are. They simply won\u2019t let you down, which is a real revelation for this long time Porsche/Audi/VW owner.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1658487341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9093512, "authorName": "StewVT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stewvt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Still have my 2012 Black / Black that I bought new. 90k miles and it is the most reliable car I have ever owned. Plenty fun to drive around town and the handling is excellent. Still turns heads.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658496395, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9093939, "authorName": "Iu2k4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iu2k4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have this same car, albeit a 2012, non tech with 68k miles. It\u2019s actually my second one, had a graphite grey and couldn\u2019t pass up basque red when I found it. Fantastic car, never an issue. Each time I think of upgrading I cannot justify it. Not a better well rounded used car out there. I put on 2008 TL Types S waffle wheels for my summer tires, and receive compliments all the time. Good luck!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658500634, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9094128, "authorName": "PrimalLunch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/primallunch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "have been on the hunt for this configuration for the past 6 months. Carvana is absolutely hoarding these, and adding to the nearly vacant amount of these automobiles available. Finding a diamond is rough, and the added increase in price to retail buyers is making it less than fun. Since Covid, adding an additional $10k to the price of a used car is somehow normal. It isn't slowing down, anytime soon. Very cool to finally see these gorgeous wagons on BAT - and good luck with your result!~", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1658502409, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9094133, "authorName": "Roundie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roundie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My wife and I bought one in 2016 with 55K miles and had it until recently with over 100K. I can attest to the reliability and build quality. It's the kind of quality you can tell immediately from the way the doors shut and the interior feels. Not a single problem during our ownership, and when we traded it in not a squeak or rattle.\n\nOurs didn't have the backup camera, and we wished it had. I found it tough to park without it due to the sloping rear roof and small tailgate window.\n\nAs others have said it's a blast to drive and feels faster than it is, very entertaining with excellent handling. It definitely drives and feels like a sports car, which my wife actually ended up ultimately not liking about it, so we traded it for a Ford Edge with more of a luxury car feel.\n\nI always especially liked the way the wagon looks from the back, almost like an exotic. Interestingly I didn't like the dashboard design until I saw it in person. The center section with the screen, etc., is much better integrated and unobtrusive than it seems in pictures.\n\nThis, my 2004 Toyota Tundra, and a 2001 Infiniti QX4 I had are the best built vehicles I've ever owned.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1658502976, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9097120, "authorName": "1Formula1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1formula1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are wonderful, and rare, cars. I have a 2013 TSX Sport Wagon (Tech Package) with 74K miles as our daily driver. One of the best cars I have ever owned, great road trip vehicle. GLWTA.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1658517259, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9099073, "authorName": "NW1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nw1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I own a 2012 TSX sport wagon with 71k miles on it. Love it! Wish Acura would bring these back in TLX form.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1658525381, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9111978, "authorName": "Barefoot1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barefoot1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mrs Barefoot has an '11 that she got from her Dad when he stopped driving. It's pushing 160K miles now. The only 2 things it has needed beyond normal maintenance are a pressure switch in the transmission and a VVT actuator. The symptom of the VVT actuator going south was a metallic rattle for a few seconds on a cold start after sitting for several days.\n\nAs others have said, nice driving car, decent gas mileage.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658693196, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9113744, "authorName": "CLIF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clif/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are you all kidding? What's all of the BS about a V6? Why? It's a wagon with 201 HP!!! It's meant to drop off kids and pick up groceries, or carry a dog. It's what should be being built today instead of 2 ton SUVS, Suburbans, and 4wd, 5 passenger pickups with a useless 5 ft bed that will never see snow or mud. If you want a V6 buy a Coupe. They are more plentiful, and cheaper. Nobody is going to race a TSX 4cyl, or V6 so why would it even be a consideration? Just silliness. Or even easier, get a BMW straight 6 wagon. They handle better and even come with X-Drive.\nRant over.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1658713433, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9122921, "authorName": "sgntpepper78", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sgntpepper78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That was always the big complaint about these; that they should have had a 6 or been offered with a manual and that's why they failed. YES to the manual please. Otherwise, the only reason they failed is the same reason every other wagon fails here in Merica. I'll refrain from expounding on that. I'm so envious of Europe. I'm not sure if it's currently offered, but as of a few years ago you could buy a Ford Focus ST WAGON there. *sigh* My father had a basic Focus wagon years ago with a manual and an Escort wagon before that with a manual. On the small side, yes, but you could still fit a surprising amount of cargo, get good gas mileage AND be sorta, kinda fun to drive with a stick to boot. We can only dream of such a car today.\n\nI used to own a 92 Accord wagon. The Accord wagon has always existed overseas, including this iteration, which was re-badged as an Acura over here. These seem to be great cars, but not as great as a vintage Accord. Hopefully one day people here will get their heads out of certain orifices when it comes to vehicles, but I'm not counting on it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658807550, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9124521, "authorName": "angusbubba", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/angusbubba/", "bidAmount": 8999, "content": "$8,999 bid placed by angusbubba", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658850667, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9125097, "authorName": "ldl20", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ldl20/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So cool to finally see one of these TSX Sport Wagons on BaT!\r\n\r\n@CLIF No question, the 4 cylinder in this car is well up to the task of getting around and then some. Once, on a test drive, the salesperson urged me to get on it, and it easily turned into a 100 mph + surge as Rt. 23 south merged into Rt. 80 West in NJ. Sure, the manual would've been sweet, but not necessary in this wagon.\r\n\r\n@PrimalLunch Tell me about it. I looked quite a bit over the past two years in earnest, and I can recall a nice one during the start of the pandemic that was priced at like 18,999 with very low miles, and I thought to myself: \"This guy's nuts!\" Now, an example like that would likely be 25K!!! Update: Carvana is now only showing one wagon, but people have paid about 20K for examples with over 100K miles..insane!\r\n\r\nAnd finally, this car (and to a lesser extent the sedan) will always be the \"One that got away.\" During my searches on and off over the past decade or so, I've never been able to pull the trigger on one of these for two main reasons: My wife's aversion to driving an \"old\" car (so that eliminated the possibility of buying one for her to daily), and at 6'3\" the front is comfortable, but the space behind me basically turns it into a three-seater. To me, it's the car's only drawback. I have two teens, and I knew I would feel bad about squeezing anyone in behind me. And yet, somehow, I still found the need and/or convinced myself that I should drive to CT or PA or all points in NJ to check one of these out. They're that good.\r\n\r\nSo, here's the TL;DR version: Great wagon that can hustle, seriously underrated, best for singles, couples, or families of short-stature!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658855191, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9126818, "authorName": "YoSoyGT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yosoygt/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by YoSoyGT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658861773, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9128117, "authorName": "DJPhilD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djphild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love my 2013 TSX wagon, after I previously purchased a 2011 new also. Made this video last year of it: https://youtu.be/rnUO07EFF-s", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658867221, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9130957, "authorName": "soccermach5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soccermach5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do these 4 cylinders require premium gas? If fuel costs 20%-25% more, does that make TSX's mpg equate to 19-21mpg on average compared to cars that use regular gas?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658887713, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9131162, "authorName": "RStrovers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rstrovers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wondering how these compare to VW Passat Wagon, same year (2.0T) if anyone knows... or has an idea or opinion.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658891013, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9131703, "authorName": "Iu2k4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iu2k4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Premium fuel is recommended not required. I have always hand calculated on average 27 mpg day to day with highway trips 33-34 mpg.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658915035, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9131948, "authorName": "soccermach5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soccermach5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lu2k4 Thanks for the response. I have do doubt your mpg numbers are attainable, but if premium fuel costs more, arent you getting 20-25% less Miles Per Dollar spent? I guess a better way of me asking: is it worth the risk going against manufacturer recommendation to have less performance/risk of knock vs lower cost of gas?\r\n\r\nSeeing if any Acura owners can give experience on if they've been using regular gas for entire vehicle life with no issues?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658925097, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9133246, "authorName": "Ksotto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ksotto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I own a 2011 TSX Wagon with 153,734 miles have owned since 31,000 miles runs like a Swiss watch have always run Reg.Gas no issues.I am 66 yo and have to say the best car I have ever owned.Still our go to HWY. car", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1658938028, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9133819, "authorName": "sgntpepper78", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sgntpepper78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RStrovers There is no comparison. If properly maintained, one will last hundreds of thousands of trouble free, reliable miles, while the other will not.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1658941812, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9135802, "authorName": "Citabria98", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/citabria98/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nowhere near as beautiful as my 2001 BMW 325it, or my 2010 Volvo V50; but astronomically more reliable than either of them.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1658949584, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9137713, "authorName": "Uberfun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uberfun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My daily driver last 5 years, a fully loaded 2013. Ditto to all prior positive comments!\r\nTwo caveats for those living in the Rockies.\r\nThe 4 cylinder takes a noticeable drop in HP at 6000\u2019 where I live. As much I love mine, if snow tires don\u2019t cure performance on snow/ice, it will find a new happy owner.\r\nOn all all season tires it will slide off the road in snowy/icy conditions easily. I cross shopped the Audi Allroad, but at the time was living at sea level in TX. The 4WD and turbo of the Audi would offset these caveats. The TSX is a fantastic wagon, new owner will be very happy! GLWTS", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658957307, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9138443, "authorName": "RStrovers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rstrovers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sgntpepper78 - thanks for your thoughts. I have a 2010 Passat wagon with almost 190,000 on it, it was an executive lease turn-in with 75K on it. Relatively few problems with it over the 100,000 miles I've put on it (knock on wood). I'd like to get another wagon with fewer miles, hopefully better handling and more fun to drive than the Passat.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1658962563, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9139191, "authorName": "IFRPilotMN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ifrpilotmn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1) I am ecstatic that a TSX Wagon has made BAT. \n\n2) RCR litterally dropped their YouTube review on May 2nd. That should be required watching. Mr. Regular was fantastic. He did a brilliant job of describing Modernism vs. Post Modernism. In his summation, he stated the following, \"I've recommended the Acura TSX Sportwagon to people, in real life, who wanted a dignified looking vehicle for general use. Yes, I like the Acura TSX Sportwagon\" \n\n3) I purchased my 2012 TSX Sprotwagon brand-new, and it just rolled 260K today. It has been flawless, bulletproof, and a shining example of utter quality. On these characteristics, I can speak with total authority. Why? Because my two prior vehicles were a 2001 A6 Avant, followed by a 2007 V70R. Someone is going to get very lucky with this vehicle.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1658970538, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9139277, "authorName": "Citabria98", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/citabria98/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Uberfun if you haven\u2019t tried Michelin X-Ice winter tires on all four corners, I highly recommend you do. My winter daily driver, a 2012 Honda Civic HF, goes almost anywhere on these tires. I also have sets for my back up (2013 Juke), as well as my wife\u2019s cars (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2008 BMW 528i). They make a huge difference over any other tire I have tried.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1658971414, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9139306, "authorName": "sgntpepper78", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sgntpepper78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RStrovers Hmm, perhaps what I've heard regarding VW reliability is not always the case based on your mileage and experience. Doesn't sound too bad at all. I did see someone mention that they had to replace the variable valve timing actuator on their TSX, which is somewhat major, but I get the sense that this is a common issue in many cars with VVT. It had to be done on my Toyota. Otherwise, these should reach the 190 you currently have with little to worry about.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1658971883, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9140065, "authorName": "Lobek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lobek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I honestly had no idea these even existed. Never seen one on the road.\r\nNeat car.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1658986752, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9140216, "authorName": "Frisco15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frisco15/", "bidAmount": 9600, "content": "$9,600 bid placed by Frisco15", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659004177, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9140274, "authorName": "aSingh39 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/asingh39/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good Morning everyone, as we approach the last day of this auction, I\u2019d like to thank everyone for their comments, bids and emails. Thank you all for such a great response on this car making it to BaT. Please ask any last minute questions and I will be active until the end to answer. Thank you all once again and good luck to all the bidders.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1659007170, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9140348, "authorName": "NI-MA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ni-ma/", "bidAmount": 9700, "content": "$9,700 bid placed by NI-MA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659009586, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9140420, "authorName": "dMonte", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmonte/", "bidAmount": 9800, "content": "$9,800 bid placed by dMonte", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659011361, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9140538, "authorName": "svennn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/svennn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've had a 2011 for 5 years and 80,000 miles. I've also owned a BMW E34 and E39 wagon. This has been one of the best cars I have ever owned. It's comfortable, economical, and reliable. They are also not common to see on the road. 100% on my recommended list.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1659012910, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9140553, "authorName": "NI-MA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ni-ma/", "bidAmount": 9900, "content": "$9,900 bid placed by NI-MA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659013063, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9140601, "authorName": "NI-MA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ni-ma/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@aSingh39 \r\n\r\nDo you have an estimate of how much it costs to replace the right-side mirror cover?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659013576, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9140611, "authorName": "aSingh39 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/asingh39/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@NI-MA if you buy used, possibly $50-$100. New should be couple hundred.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659013684, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9140669, "authorName": "Frisco15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frisco15/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Frisco15", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659014266, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9140908, "authorName": "NI-MA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ni-ma/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by NI-MA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659016702, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9140932, "authorName": "Frisco15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frisco15/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by Frisco15", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659016889, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9141205, "authorName": "1970GTO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1970gto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bought a 2012 new putting 65k on it then trading as our needs changed. Great car all the way around and yes they are fairly rare. GLWTA @aSingh39", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1659019243, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9141433, "authorName": "Uberfun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uberfun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Citabria98, thanks for the tip on Michelin-X ice snow tires!\r\nThese are such terrific wagons, hate to let mine go for lack of traction/safety in snowy conditions.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659020996, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9141800, "authorName": "dMonte", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmonte/", "bidAmount": 10750, "content": "$10,750 bid placed by dMonte", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659023729, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9141912, "authorName": "Frisco15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frisco15/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by Frisco15", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659024504, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9142160, "authorName": "emrs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emrs/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by emrs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659026163, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9142394, "authorName": "dMonte", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmonte/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good luck guys. I absolutely loved my '12 TSX Sport Wagon, Tech, black on black. In fact I loved her so much she went to 255,000 miles before she was destroyed in a freak flood last October. A total loss unfortunately. \r\n\r\nThe car never had any mechanical issues. There's so much to like about these cars, but the quality of the 2.4L engine stands out above all. The only issue with the engine at high mileage was oil consumption. This was attributed to worn piston rings which never required replacing on mine, however Honda had a service bulletin on their version of the engine through the 2011 model. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/SB-10083874-2280.pdf\r\n\r\nAs my daily driver, the car was fun to drive, reliable, and a real gem. Whoever gets this one will no doubt enjoy it. I'm a big fan of Acura reliability, which is why I've got a '21 TLX Type S. Good luck!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659027562, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9142467, "authorName": "onlyhonda4me", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onlyhonda4me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Back when these were new.... I wanted so badly for Acura to offer the Sport Wagon with a stick.... or if not, with their V6 option....either and I would have bought one new as they are cool as hell.... but both manual and V6 and I would have bought an extra as a future 'spare'. \r\n\r\nLove the rear end styling especially.... as someone else commented, it seems almost semi-exotic European looking - great shape. \r\n\r\nGLWTA to all for this nice find here. \r\n\r\nWagons Rule!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1659027838, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9142600, "authorName": "Frisco15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frisco15/", "bidAmount": 12250, "content": "$12,250 bid placed by Frisco15", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659028400, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9142754, "authorName": "RetroOrville", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/retroorville/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Service history??? Fluid changes?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659029038, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9142779, "authorName": "aSingh39 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/asingh39/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RetroOrville Oil and filter just done. Buyer will get a folder full of all receipts since car was new and they\u2019re mostly for oil changes, brakes and tires. Thanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1659029156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9142920, "authorName": "Jlocke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlocke/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by Jlocke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659029769, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9142959, "authorName": "Frisco15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frisco15/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by Frisco15", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659029911, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9142965, "authorName": "Jlocke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlocke/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by Jlocke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659029929, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9143031, "authorName": "Frank_Barrett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frank_barrett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a great, inexpensive alternative to a German wagon, and probably way less costly to maintain, as well.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1659030204, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9143122, "authorName": "aSingh39 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/asingh39/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just about 20 minutes left and thank you all for such positive response on this wagon. I\u2019m so glad I was able to offer it on here. I am taking the reserve off and highest bidder will take it home today. Thank you all again and goodluck.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1659030541, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9143178, "authorName": "DrMort", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drmort/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My 2014 Sportwagon has 145K and is going strong. No work done except the routine. It\u2019s new compared to my 2005 MDX with 257K. Honda reliability is unrivaled.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1659030736, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9143385, "authorName": "RetroOrville", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/retroorville/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by RetroOrville", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659031483, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9143441, "authorName": "Jlocke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlocke/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by Jlocke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659031682, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9143450, "authorName": "RetroOrville", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/retroorville/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by RetroOrville", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659031725, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9143458, "authorName": "Jlocke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlocke/", "bidAmount": 16900, "content": "$16,900 bid placed by Jlocke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659031791, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9143463, "authorName": "ldl20", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ldl20/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why bid $900 more???", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659031812, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9143481, "authorName": "RetroOrville", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/retroorville/", "bidAmount": 17259, "content": "$17,259 bid placed by RetroOrville", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659031893, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9143503, "authorName": "RetroOrville", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/retroorville/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 7/28/22 for $17,259 to RetroOrville", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659032014, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 9143507, "authorName": "preludebill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/preludebill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW! Strong result!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1659032031, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9143512, "authorName": "aSingh39 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/asingh39/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @RetroOrville. Will be In touch soon. Thank you all for the great feedback. See you all soon with the next auction.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1659032053, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9145192, "authorName": "uptown_imports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uptown_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These exist??", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1659039171, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9148559, "authorName": "onlyhonda4me", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onlyhonda4me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome wagon.... congrats @RetroOrville !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1659062095, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9163818, "authorName": "CManSB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmansb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm so sorry I missed this, What a great price. The new owner got a great wagon. I'm the proud owner of a 2012 TSX wagon (White/Tan) and it's a well deserving car to be on Bat, in the 4 years that Acura brought these to North America there sold under 10,000 total making this a rare wagon too.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1659259109, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9233625, "authorName": "Fasega", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fasega/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm debating on selling my wagon, Sadly it has a salvage title but the car has 95k", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659999035, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9808381, "authorName": "itsentirelypossible", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsentirelypossible/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just got my 2011 Sport Wagon in black with only 98k miles for $16.5k. Super excited!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666097521, "type": "comment"}]