A one-owner TSX wagon at an approachable price. High mileage means records, oil consumption, suspension and cargo-area condition matter far more than the rare badge alone.
A one-owner TSX wagon at an approachable price. High mileage means records, oil consumption, suspension and cargo-area condition matter far more than the rare badge alone.
The TSX Sport Wagon was uncommon when new and remains one of the few premium Japanese wagons sold here. One-owner history and a sub-$10,000 ask make this a high-mileage case study, not a low-risk claim.
Listing facts and simple derived context only. No proprietary score.
Method: model-year age uses 2026 minus model year. Mileage pace is shown only when the listing supplies odometer mileage that is not described as project or build mileage. Always verify the original listing and vehicle.
| Data point | This car | What it tells you | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last recorded asking price | $8,995 | Historical listing amount; current availability and price were not established in this review. | CarGurus ↗ |
| Mileage | 193,260 miles | Based on listed odometer ÷ 15-year model age; directional context, not a score. | CarGurus ↗ |
| Location | Norco, California | Use location to plan an independent inspection, title work and transport. | CarGurus ↗ |
| Curation signals | High-Mile Hero, Budget, One Owner | Attributes drawn from the listing and Waghoon’s editorial review—not a vehicle score. | CarGurus ↗ |
These are documented model, platform or age-related inspection priorities—not a claim that this specific vehicle has each problem. “Not stated” means the listing does not establish that the item has been addressed.
| Issue / inspection priority | Evidence source | Evidence for this car |
|---|---|---|
| Cold-start VTC rattleRepairPal identifies a loud cold-start rattle tied to the variable-valve-timing system. The inspection should begin with a genuinely cold engine. | RepairPal · 2011 Acura TSX ↗ | Not stated in the listing — verify during the PPI |
| Navigation and switch illuminationRepairPal reports entertainment/navigation screen and switch illumination failures. Test the complete Tech-package interface in daylight and darkness. | RepairPal · 2011 Acura TSX ↗ | Not stated in the listing — verify during the PPI |
| Airbag recall historyMultiple airbag-inflator recalls appear in the model-year record. Verify every campaign by VIN and retain completion documentation. | NHTSA VIN recall lookup ↗ | Not stated in the listing — verify during the PPI |
A value buyer who prefers a naturally aspirated Japanese wagon and will accept very high mileage only with strong records and a clean inspection.
Waghoon has not independently inspected this vehicle or authenticated every seller statement. Confirm VIN or chassis identity, title, ownership, accidents, service invoices, modifications, recall completion and current availability. Arrange an independent pre-purchase inspection before money changes hands.
Evergreen model guidance and measurement tools are separate from this listing’s dated status.
Compare the configuration, then check the individual car.