Putting 200,000 Miles on a 2013 Acura ILX: My Story
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- Опубликовано: 16 июл 2024
- Five years and 200,000 miles ago, Acura's marketing team gave me the key to a new car and asked me to blog about it on my website, "Drive to Five" (www.drivetofive.com). Here's a recap of where that 6-speed ILX has taken me. Thanks for being a part of the journey!
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Acura made the right decision reaching out to you
I have a 09 tl and it berly has 155k got it with 99k. The car still runs like new. Honda is the best
Mane I fucked my shit up
I've got 111,000 miles on my 2002 Acura RL and I hope to see another 400,000 or more!
Keep on rolling! Love the G1 RL.
Thanks! I plan to keep driving my KA9 until I can't anymore. Seeing as your Legend Coupe and your Integra have hit incredible "mile"-stones, you've been a huge inspiration for me and my Acura journey as well :)
Awesome video. I have a TL with 278k still running strong and smooth. Love the Acura brand.
me too! i am so happy with my acuras
Love the videography! Glad to see the ILX looking great still!
Congratulations Tyson! Even though I’m already very familiar with your story, I found everything about this video to be amazing. From your story to the cinematography & how well the ILX looks after all these miles. You’ve been a great inspiration for me, as well as a great friend. I look forward to seeing the rest of your journey here & behind the scenes!
Hopefully behind the wheel of an A-Spec TLX! Congrats!
congrats on the milestone she still looks brand new keep it up bro
Typical Honda, these things will last if you take care of them like Tyson did and it’s amazing that 200,000 miles later, it still looks brand new, clean, and well taken care of. This is an example of a car that shows that it’ll do you good when you do your due diligence for maintenance 👏👏👏 Acura chose the best person to take care of this ILX, and I hope that family member takes just as good care of it as you did.
Thank you!
Love the design of Acura ILX!!!
I just got a 2017 ILX with only 20,000 miles on it. So this video is really encouraging.
Awesome, keep on rolling!
How has your ILX held up for you?
I’m an old lady and I don’t like to drive, The car I had for 13 years before my Acura only had 78,000 miles and it was a 2002. I really hadn’t seen a car that appealed to my eye in a long time except the Acura. Even though I don’t drive much I bought a 2017, It feels so easy to drive and I have had so many men tell me it’s a really good car, I’m satisfied. I’m loving the design. Looking at your collection gave this old lady another reason to have confidence and love for my Acura that only had 10,000 miles on it when I bought it. I bought it mostly because it’s sooo pretty!
That is amazing. Thank you for watching, Eleanor!
Nice Tyson! Im inspired to push my ILX out to even further and pass it to my eldest son one day!
Your story was awesome. I live in the heart of Honda country (Marysville, OH) and just picked up a CPO 2016 ILX A-Spec. I've owned lots of Hondas through the years (cars and motorcycles), but this ILX is something special. Just something about the car speaks to me...I absolutely love it.
Congratulations on getting your ILX! I think they are really underappreciated vehicles. Hope you get many miles and experiences out of yours.
I owned a Honda Civic, and now an Accord, and I kind of wish I had purchased this ILX. Thank you for sharing your Acura journey. You have such a nice speaking voice and calm demeanor! I hope you continue to own great Acura vehicles! I am now considering the new RDX!
I'm glad to hear that! Thank you! Hope you are enjoying your Accord.
Your vids actually helped to convinced me to pick up a 2014 ILX. Same drivetrain, too. I've had it for a few weeks and I must say I absolutely love this car. While it may be a while before I hit 200k like yours did, I have no doubt that I will still own it when it does. Amazing vehicle. Cheers and good luck with that A-Spec!
Hey hows the car been?
@@semirjemill It's been great. No longer a daily driver but more of a weekend thing. Fun. Zippy. Kinda uncommon on the road. No issues mechanically but it's still well south of 100k miles.
I applaud the vid creator for putting so many miles on his but I dont like it for long stretches of highway driving. It does put off a fair amount of road noise and in sixth gear at 75 mph its pushing 3200 rpms. I also feel like the gas mileage is mediocre for the power and displacement of the engine. If you're not married to driving a stick the 2016 and up has the same power and significantly better mileage thanks to the eight speed dual clutch.
Great stuff Tyson!
Solid Japanese car, shame on euro junk
Some euros are decent. VW golf 2.5 the new Audi’s are more reliable now than they have ever been. Although Japanese is still king of reliability.
Agreed VW & Audi good for VERY short term but not for any longer
Actually, it is built in the U.S. But yes, very nice vehicle. I've actually owned one myself and it is one of my favourite cars by far.
Tia Xi European cars in Europe are fine because they make them better for that market and they’re more resources there for them to be maintained properly.
Thanks for your story. You were a big help on my decision towards purchasing a 2016 ILX
Fredy I wish i could get feedback How is your suspension on rough roads, and bumps ? mine is not good at all What can you do to make it smoother? Shocks, ? I have given up
Thanks for sharing all of your Journey's!!!
Thanks, you bet! I enjoy doing it. Thanks for watching.
You have such great passion for your cars, and for the Automotive experience. I have been fortunate to Travel across the country multiple times, and its such a rush! I wish that all enthusiast can experience that! Thanks again, and happy travels!!
A lot of passion and dedication.
Thanks for watching!
I just bought an ilx, im excited to drive to lots of places too! :)
Gotta love the reliability of a k series 💪🏼
It's been a great car
That’s why to choose this over newer civic, k series
Just got one today. Financing a 2014 ilx with 77k miles, full warranty for $12k pretty excited. And it comes with all the premium options
That’s awesome. Congrats!
@@TysonHugie thank you!! It’s my first car I’m financing on my own and they had to give me lots of warranties and dropped the price from 17k to 12k just to get me approved. The guys at this Honda dealership in Utah are super awesome. I signed the paperwork today but I’m picking it up tomorrow when I bring them my down payment. Super excited
Awesome video Tyson! Great meeting you at Radwood in LA. Hope you’re being equally rad this weekend in NorCal.
You too! Sadly I'm not attending today's event but I'm watching the updates for any announcement on another LA Radwood because I will definitely be there. Great meeting you as well!
100% I'll be back from LA too.
This is a fascinating story. I sort of feel like I am missing out on a long term high mileage journey like you by only leasing my 2015 Acura TLX with 10,000 miles per year.
@Tyson Hugie - Great video. Thank you for sharing this great milestone. Please tell the executive team @Acura to continue making manual transmissions. Sh-Awd with a 6/7 Speed manual would be awesome. Cheers! (TL-S 6Spd Manual Owner)
GOD bless states that don't require front license plate. The front of that acura is really nice without one.
Totally, I love Arizona for that!
Well here in CT it's required but everyone takes them off. So no one cares. Not even if u go to another state or country.
Wow, 200,000 miles in just 5 years!
Hell i brought my 2009 TL SHAWD with only 98,000 miles now in 2018 it has only 154,948 miles.
crazy
@@patrickboyd3364 wow my mdx has 28,000km now
I just hit 130k on my 07 TL-S. I love it more now than ever. Our 07 MDX has 173k on it and shows no signs of age. It's our weekend car for sure. It's amazing how it handles and accelerates. Much better than the 1g MDX. I may get an MDX for a daily. The 07 is Michelle's daily. Love your videos Tyson!
Haha, thanks for watching! And glad you guys are still enjoying your fleet of sweet Acuras.
I just bought the last generation of the ILX
I have a 2022 A-Spec premium . I love my 2.4l 8 speed automatic dual clutch . The ILX is amazing .
Congrats on your ILX!
Just got an Acura TL 2014 with 50k Miles. Best car I ever owned. Plan on keeping it forever
This video makes me smile about my purchase of this exact same vehicle and knowing that I have a lifetime with my car
Very nice! Thanks for watching.
I have a 2012 Civic with little over 190,000 miles and still going. I only had one issue which was the oil pump and oil pressure switch going out at almost 160,000 miles which had to be replaced and I had some of my suspension parts replaced such as sway bar links (front and rear) and the rear shock absorbers. Other than that, I can't complain it still runs and drives like new even though it's 7 years old and I'm going to continue putting the miles on to see how far it goes.
Very nice - keep on rolling!
That's awesome! I wish I drove more. I only drive 15-20K a year.
Ryan Gehret that's my average I put in my impala; almost 225k miles with over 100k miles/almost 6 years of ownership.
Been in a total of six states, but I intend to TRIPLE that number with my next car...
Become an Uber driver...you will
drive a lot! I'm just being silly
I drove over 100k miles in the first 2 years of owning my Acura ILX 2013. IRS been absolutely perfect and no wear other than changing brakes. 5 Cross country drives with no issues. I mean cmon…. Wow what a car. Anyone with info to the car manufacturers email to thank them?
They are great cars, and I'm sure consumer relations would love to hear the positive feedback
168K on my 2013 2.4L ilx so far experienced great some issues on the trans with the synchros but still shifting good, original cutch and routine maintenance done, other than that Engine runs smooooth with no issues. I love this car!
Awesome, keep on rolling.
The factory ground effects really do a ton for the styling. Looks great 👍
I agree! Thank you!
@@TysonHugie the accessory wheels look great too.
Very well produced!
Thanks for watching it!
Watching this vid made me love my car even more. I have the same '13 ILX 2.4L 6MT(different color), but I'm the opposite when it comes to mileage. I bought it on June '16 at 28k and it currently has 52k miles. Hope she lasts me a long time!
That's awesome. It will last you a long time!
Sick bro, music on point too
Thank you!
Im pround of my 99 honda prelude automatic stock engine stock transmission is 252000 miles...and still runing like champ.. love that car thaks for this video ..
Awesome, love those Preludes!
This is awesome man!! Maybe I can do the same with my 17 civic haha
I am the same way, I have driven to the places you've been. I put some good miles on my BMW, finally bought a new Honda a few weeks ago to do continue taking long road trips.
That's awesome! Safe travels! Thanks for watching and congrats on the new Honda.
Wow I have the same car same year with a manual and I’m only at 47k miles. Watching this makes me glad I bought a reliable car 👍
Excellent, congrats! Keep on rolling!
Ok thank you and great video
This is awesome
Thanks Troy!
I have a 2013 Acura ILX and I wouldn't trade it for anything. It is a great car, with no major mechanical problems to date. I currently have 99,000 miles on my Acura. It is a great car for long road trips.
Great, glad to hear you are enjoying it!
That’s a great car. Best car I have ever owned.
That ILX is clean af
Thanks Doc!
Wow, that’s a lot of miles. That is awesome. I thought I drove a lot with 105,000 miles on my 2017 accord sport within 5 years.
It's been a great car!
@@TysonHugie you can’t go wrong with Honda/Acura. I can’t wait to see what “compact car” Acura releases for 2022 that is supposed to get the Type S treatment. 🙌🏽
Great story
Thanks for watching, Al!
My 15’ ILX has over 220k miles and has really never caused me any issues at all, no maintenance needed other than keeping up with oil changes/tires. I really love driving it every day. Super reliable, fun and smooth and doesn’t come with the same expensive repair bills that most German luxury cars do. would definitely buy another Acura in the future.. the new tlx type s is looking great!
Awesome, glad you have gotten some good use out of your ILX!
What fuel type you using ?
Premium or regular?
@@gurpreets8648 always premium, currently sitting at 388k miles
Acura is a solid brand. My 01 MDX has 280K miles, and still runs smooth.
Very nice! Keep on rolling.
Man Im really curious on what camera was used to film. Such detail and great processing!
I saw this video after I had purchased, online, a 2015 ILX in Red. I had a week to develop buyers remorse while I waited for delivery. I found your video and was assured I'd bought the right car. I had never sat in an Acura, much less an ILX, so I had a some reason to be uncertain.
The color is wonderful and so is the rest of the car- it corners like its stuck to the road, and the interior is very well thought out. It is a really cool car, thanks for your "encouragement".
Awesome, congratulations! I'm glad this could help reinforce your purchase decision. Truly it's been a great car. Hope you get many years and miles out of yours. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Arizona looks beautiful in high def
This was filmed in Utah.
My 14 RLX is sitting at a smooth 108k right now cant wait to get back to the states and give it some TLC
Awesome! You are just getting broken in!
This has always been my goal 😩 drive around the country
Gotta do it!
HAd one on lease a while back. Loved it but wish I got the one with the better engine. However that one didn't offer the 6 speed :( but very underrated. The seats alone were definitely a highlight.
It does have nice seats.
Beautiful car. I want one with a 6 speed.
Thanks!
After watching this video I was inspired to start a maintenance record binder for my Accord EX-L. Such an awesome idea would have loved to see more of it. Do you keep one for all your cars?
Yes absolutely! I have a binder (in the case of my 500k+ mile Legend coupe, 2 binders) for every vehicle.
I admire you Tyson
Haha, well thanks!
Sick bro
Thank you
I just bought a 2020 ILX Premium Aspec with 31K miles. Last year I drove 37K miles and my wife drove 30K. I was looking for a fun, unique, economical, reliable car that will take the miles. My plan is to put another 150K or so on it over the next 5 years and then hand it off to my son who will be 17 then. The car could very well have 200K plus. I'm excited about the goal. Years ago I put over 300K on an Integra and only replaced brakes, tires and one alternator.
Awesome, congrats on your ILX and hope you get many miles out of it!
200000 miles, that's nice. I assume those were primarily highway miles. I'm proud owner of 2016 ILX. Owned 2-1991 Integras in the past. Also, I currently own 2007 Accord with 213K with 90% of it hard driving on the city streets, original ATF and motor.
That's awesome. Yes they are primarily highway miles.
@@TysonHugie Today I'm replacing DCT fluid on my ILX, 40k.
I just got a 2013 ILX with 102,000 on it. It's the hybrid variant. I've already put 10k miles on it since last decemeber. Hopefully mine will last till 300k Atleast. Fingers Crossed!
Good luck on your mission!!
Love Acura’s
Thanks for watching!
Monday I’m getting a 13 ILX w/tech package, I like that tail fine and Lower body kit
Definitely, those are just dealer-installed accessories
@@TysonHugie I would LOVE some for mine
This is by far the most reliable Vehicle ever built it is flawless mechanically !
You can actually take this up to 650,000 Miles if taken care of correctly #honda #acura
I agree!
I just recently bought this car and love it..had you came thru any issues?
I don't have the stick shift but am enjoying it alot and looking to customize it a bit..
No, no issues. Just regular maintenance! Congrats on buying yours!
I put on 20,000-30,000kms a year w mine, my commute is 100kms round trip, and drive maybe 30% city driving, 05 CRV with 297,000kms
The intro song took me back to 2010 haha
Oldie but a goodie!
I like the rear spoiler
My 1994 Lexus es300 has 182,000 miles, looks like it's got a long way to go
My 2013 didn't come with supplier nor bottom kit that's what am planning to buy soon..like how back looks..
Tyson,
Just wanted to say I’ve been watching your videos in your continent for about 2 1/2 years and it’s simple and well put together and I just wanted you to know that I’m also a Honda Acura enthusiast and I have my own collection and some of the cars are the same as yours but anyway I just wanted to tell you that I appreciate your videos they’re well put together. Really quick a funny story I have been searching for GSR for a long time I did finally get a low mile 98 GSR that is my pride and joy but in my search I ran across The gentleman who purchased your supersonic blue GSR and I almost bought it but that was a cool little story but anyway continue what you’re doing have fun and be safe God bless oh PS what camera do you use for your videos?
Best ,
Kevin
Thanks Kevin! I just subscribed to your channel, looking forward to checking out your cars. I wonder where my Super Sonic ended up!
Oh and I mostly just film with my iPhone 12!
@@TysonHugie Hey Tyson,
Thanks for reaching back out and for subscribing to my channel! I’m new to it but it’s going to be learning how to log my content and share it through my channel.
Your SSB GSR was posted for sale on Craigslist about 5 months ago here in Cali and as I was looking at the pics recognized that is was yours. I ended up talking with the new owner and he and follow each other on IG. Just thought I’d share( small world). Let’s stay in touch!
Best regards,
Kevin
After spending so much seat time in the ILX, what are your thoughts on the seats? I'm upgrading from a Saab 9-5, so I've been spoiled with very good seats for the past couple of years. I love the ILX, but I'm hesitant to buy because I don't know how the seats feel after a full day's worth of driving.
I find the seats comfortable, at least I've never thought of them as "un" comfortable. Not sure how much time you're spending on the car each day, but give it a test drive and see what you think. They definitely have less side bolster support than my Legends, but I like that the footwells are deeper and more roomy so I can stretch out a little.
He is right I have A 1997 Acura go any where my car is bullet proof great on gas 5 cylinder engine rare low mileage 160 ,000 miles
That’s awesome, keep rolling
That's a beautiful car and it's got a Manual Transmission, that's a bonus. I would make this my next car on my list, but I want a 350z, and owning 4 door cars, are useless to me because I rarely have passengers, in my car and I'm a single guy no Wife, and no kids, and I plan to stay that way
You mean tiptronic?
How do you keep it so clean. My ILX managed to get paint chips and scratch the lower valence from road debris.
The Silver Moon paint hides a lot, plus it has a clear bra, plus the front end was resprayed at 194,000 miles.
I have a 2013 TSX... only 54k on it...I plan to keep it forever.. Honda makes such great vehicles.
Definitely! Keep on rolling.
Just purchased a 2012 TSX with 57k miles a little over a month ago. 1 owner car. Plan on taking care of it as well as possible. Hope it can last 300k or more.
Had a 1997 prelude sh. 295,5xx miles. I had to rebuild the engine at 268,xxx. Alternator, clutch and flywheel is all I changed. Everything else was original. Until two cyclist decided to swerve in front of me and I went in the ditch. Great car! Everything worked till that day.
Almost made it to 300k. What do you drive now?
@@TysonHugie I have a 06 honda ridgeline 179,xxx miles. But, I'm saving up for a 2019 honda insight.
I have almost 100k on my 2014 ilx. Only maintenance I’ve done is a new battery and tires besides oil changes and tire rotations. Do you recommend any maintenance such as brakes, etc? Thanks.
Do You have Manual or Automatic transmition?
@@FranciscoGonzalez-gh2ws automatic
Is it worth buying?
I had 44 service visits on my Audi.
Beautiful car... Terrible reliability
Got a Honda blew the clutch 3 times.... No car is unbreakable when I drive fast 137mph still no regrets
Sorry to hear about that reliability.
Jokesfaggen makes junk
I have a 2015 ilx dynamic manual.. I love it... just having a trouble finding replacement front shocks! The dealer has them but the price is too expensive.. any ideas or hints? I live in Montreal canada btw
That sounds like a cool ILX. Sorry I'm not sure what to recommend other than the dealership, but I'm surprised you already need them. How many KM on your car?
@@TysonHugie tnx for the reply.. it's only 83000km .. I hit a big pothole (u know quebec s roads aren t the best) and after that the front right side rattles when the road is bumpy (I checked the links and the sway bars all is good, it's just the right shock that seems to be softer then the left)
Funny, we are from Illinois and drive to Colorado, Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico once a year for vacay. When your on some of those Rockies roads at night where it's many many miles in beteween of towns and nowhere with no cell reception, I feel better drving a Acura\Honda over my BMW every time and I've owned both side by side. While I appreciate BMW's for rear wheel dive, etc, Honda products just never let me down.
Totally agreed! And this is why I've stayed close to the Honda/Acura brand after all these years. Relentless reliability. I daily drive a 26-year-old Integra with 250,000 miles on it without even thinking twice, and I live in the desert where we are getting excruciating 110+ degree days this time of year. Thanks for watching!
I do not understand why 200K seems like a huge milestone specially if those are Highway Miles, Those are nothing on a modern Honda Engine.. This should be updated once that engine reach 1 million miles which is the new milestone for Hondas. I expect any new Honda or Acura to AT LEAST take me to 500K on the original engine and trans.
I understand that, and I agree. I have a Legend with 554,000 miles on it. The point of the video is not just the miles, it's the fact that the car got to 200,000 in only 5 years and required only 1 non-scheduled maintenance item. Thanks for viewing!
I am curious.. Was the starter a DENSO Unit?
I have 230K on my OE Starter in my TL-S (V6).
How do you put over half a million miles on a clutch?!! this guy must have the most gentle foot in the world lmao
Haha I do. It's a lot of highway miles.
I love my tsx bc is always been my dream car and I just made 171 k and I just find out is a type r k24 dtune from factory Honda little secret 😁 and I will keep it for life
That's awesome. It will last you a long time!
Hello, thinking about its 2019 model just the base model though and IF I do get it, it will be my first luxury car, how is the regular maintenance cost of this? Insurance cost as well, since it's a luxury is it like sky rocket high compare to let's say a civic? Base price is pretty interesting compare to other entry level luxury car, any catch?? :-) I was thinking maybe it will get me when it comes to maintenance and insurance cost of owning this car. Thanks.
Maintenance is not expensive, the car's drivetrain is largely shared with Honda products. Honestly I have not had any issues with pricing of this ILX being higher than some Hondas I had in the past (maintenance & insurance wise).
My 2013 ILX 2.4 seems to be having problems with the push button start. Some days no issues, some days will take 7-8 tries to finally start the car. Any thoughts?
Also get a random ‘whirling noise’ while releasing the clutch in 1st gear. That happens about 4-5 times a week only for about 1 second at a time.
Appreciate any help.
Thanks
The start issue, never had that. But the whirling noise - 100% yes, very frequent! Never did figure out what that is, but it doesn't seem to affect performance.
Thanks for your feedback!
hey did you have problems with lower mounts?
Mounts? Engine mounts? No never
I can believe 500k on the original engine and transmission but on the clutch too? That's insane
I know, it is crazy.
@@TysonHugie Would you say that's more of a testament to Acura's quality or you babying the clutch? (Unless you didn't)
How many miles you have now? My girlfriend has the same exact ILX. Just did spark plugs and valve cover gasket!
Nice! Just 230,000
Just got a replacement engine my old one died due to my error but it went down with 185k miles
Glad you are back on the road
93,289 miles on our 15 pilot 😌
tseng jessica take care of that thing!
T Jessica I have 88k on my Tsx 2012
My 03 Altima has almost 500k miles. Original motor and transmission. Plan on going to Georgia in two weeks with it
I have a 2012 honda civic with a 1.8-liter engine with a 5 speed automatic could the car itself last over 200k? Could someone tell me if there reliable
Yes very reliable!
Found a 2014 white on black interior just under 60k miles for 11.5K, there are only 7 for sale in my country😅
Buy that! They are pretty rare.