That car sounds exactly like our 2012 CR-V lol. Congrats! I think I might get a 2.4 as my first car

I sat in a 2.0L ILX w/tech package. The interior was nice, and the exterior was decent for what it was. Before I sat into one I always thought the 2.4 was the way to go, but I think I can live with the 2.0L ILX.

You are absolutely right, there was no need to have two hot hatches in the fleet

Good looking gauges and a great sounding 4 cyl in typical honda fashion... though I miss the old honda starter and chime.

Thats one of the best gauge clusters. Ever.

Dude your videos are awesome.

$26,500 actually, at that price, this car was a steal and at $2,000 more than the Si with NAVI, it was worth the cost in my eyes :)

Sofyan has already criticized me on this point. I don't think a strict price is the only factor, but it should be a part of the process. I'm aware that dealers negotiate the selling price, and it varies from place to place. But if we're comparing it should be apples to apples. The latest Jetta went downhill in quality, but I think they've learned their lesson as Honda did with the 2012 Civic. The upcoming Mk7 Golf/GTI/R look to be class leading in build/materials quality and refinement.

Congratulations on your new car!!

The weather here has been really cold and windy again... we are most likely going to wait to film the ILX until probably next month. I want to get the window tinted and wait until the car has at least 600 miles on it. Don't worry, it will be worth the wait ;)

You'll love it. My ILX 2.4 is a real blast to drive - energetic and fun, while also being grown up and classy. I'm also getting very good fuel economy!

i'm glad you got one... many reviewers have said this car has one of the BEST manual transmissions on the market over like everything today. so itll be interesting to see it. and honestly im just not a fan of the new jetta even the GLI is pretty overhyped. they make it like "WELL WE ADD PADDING ON THE DASH IF YOU GET SE AND ABOVE" VW is supposed to be a premium brand, i feel like the jetta is just down and out on standard tech as well as other stuff. PLUS, you have the better GTI already lol

Nice! Congrats. Can't wait for the review

I like the ILX more, I'll go over the reasons why I prefer it soon :)

i thought you was going to get a focus st? but this is verry nice congrats on the new car should upload a vs video of this and the gti should be fun

Sounds great! Although it doesn't have the typical Honda starter noise. Or not as loud at least.

I love it! Can't wait for the review!

btw, it also sounds much better in person

great car man!

The 2.4 6MT comes in at $30k (without navi). That's a lot for an improved Civic. The GLI 6MT Autobahn with navi is about a thousand less.

Congrats! I was actually considering the ILX, WRX, and Focus ST. I ended up with the ST, but I can see why you chose the ILX. Good times o: Looking forward to your personal review of your ILX.

I'm in love with it of course :) the video of it will be up by the weekend :D

great! congrats on the purchase! will you guys review a 2013 accord sport manual in the future? i really wanna know how it drives and how the earthdreams engine is compared to the ilx/si. keep up the good work!

I can tell you this, the ILX feels completely different from a Civic, especially in this 2.4 trim. The interior just gives off a premium feel, the ride is much quieter and smoother, and the presence the car gives you is a step above. There are some things I would change but I'll wait to mention that in the full review :P

when are we gonna see the review @ 2theredlinellc? :) just bought a 2013 si myself but i wish i had this dash instead of the digital one :(

base 2.0 have decent acceleration? current cars im looking at is the 2.5 golf with sunroof convenience, ford focus 5door and Subaru Impreza. I test drive all of those I've listed, but I'm also interested in the ILX.

Very nice car, love the ILX. Which one do think is better, the Tsx or this?

Isn't it? Only the 2.4 model has the red illumination and it is gorgeous :)

nice whip! haha thought you'd get an focus st

Also though some preferred the acura, I guess more would put a the ilx against the verano turbo or gli? since the buick and acura are both lux compacts. I think the base engine for the ilx should have a more powerful engine. I like the Ilx. is the base engine worth looking at? or only the 2.4?

I still challenge you to that race! Pretty sure my new SL2 could take this :P

lol, I'm curious to see how you think this car compares to the updated 2013 Civic. We got one a few weeks ago and I think it's a really really nice little car, especially for the money. Can I have a brief answer now, or must I wait for the full review :)

Sweet deal :) and the 2.0 base ILX is worth it or should I skip it and get another car?

I wasn't referring to him being European, I was referring to him being a fan of European cars.

but oh well. atleast you'll explain y in the review. when will the review come anyways? realky looking forward to it.

yessss!!! im soooo excited to watch the vid :)

huh. im surprised, u were really in love with the ST

The ILX may be small, but it's far from weak. It actually weighs roughly the same as a Civic Si therefore, the performance is about the same at 6.5-6.8 secs to 60. The 6 speed shifter is nothing short of sublime and the sound of the engine gets your blood pumping. The Accord is way too big, I don't need the space, the engine is just too quiet, and it seems too mature. I also do not want a coupe since the GTI is, and the 4 door isn't available with a stick in EX-L trims.

Hey i love your review, i have a request if you dont mind, my birthday is 2 months from now, and my dad is thinking to buy me a nissan Juke, could you make a review about that car please i want to compare it to Honda Fit 2013 cheers

sofyan how r u loving your new car?!?!

does the lacking of limited slip diff, make the ILX worse than civic si in corner?

Did u trade in the fit? And if so how much did they give u on a trade in with what miles, I'm looking into fits right now...

Did you do a last video of your Honda Fit why did you trade it in?

I thought you were going to get the Focus ST?

does it have all the features tht the Fit was missing?

woah! did you sell the fit for this?

What about the focus ST

Maybe at initial start up, the exhaust on this car is hugely addicting ;)

K24z3? Or maybe a newer version of the k24?

So what happend to the Honda Fit?

Why didnt you get a focus st

What made you chose this over say... an Accord V6?

Because price is the be all end all? Remember that price is the MSRP, the dealerships will throw in their own discounts and you can negotiate the price especially if you're making a cash purchase. I'm not a fan of new VWs, they seem a lot cheaper inside than the older ones. The only recent VW I like is the R32 *drool*.

oh, I would have never considered the car if I was stuck with the slow 2.0L and 5AT combo lol

Do you miss that old door honda chime

In vtec we trust

This is actually the K24Z7

I highly doubt he payed 30 grand for this thing. The discounts are insane on this car. I'd imagine he payed closer to 26

And many also Put the Ilx against the buick verano turbo and some of the journalist or most preferred the buick, more power etc.

My family just got

He needs to make a video why he choose this over the ST, lol.

wait?? i thought u were gonna buy a focus st?

Sounds like a Honda should

Ewww who on earth would consider a Buick lol, but anyways I love the ilx! I remember 2tghredline's first review was of this car and I think the redesigned rdx

I'll go over my reasons as to why I choose this over the GLI in my full review

So is this really your car now?

lol i knew he would get tired of the fit lol nice car

Why are you soo focused on the sticker price? You know that I would never pay that ;) With the amount dealers are willing to discount the car, it was actually cheaper than the ST and GLI

so u sold ur fit

xoquixxoqafxo, is it okay if I use your footage of you starting up the car for a car chime video I'm planning to make? I'll give you full credit and I'd put your video in the description below. But if you don't want me to, that's fine. I'll respect that.

nice

The GLI is a little overrated IMO. I'm a die-hard euro car guy, but there are plenty of good Japanese choices out there

YAAAY

Even if it has 1hp more, I can -guarantee- the ILX is not turbocharged. So your point is moot.

WTF! you always talked about the Focus ST and how you were gonna buy a Focus ST in almost all your Hot Hatch vids. But now, you buy AN ILX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That car

I am a euro fan and we don't get that GLI crap here. Instead I would like to see the ILX here. That Brandon seems like to be canadian btw...

I am just thinking again... If Honda had gotten there acts together in 2012 and release the same quality Civic of 2013 and 2012 and have this ILX released in 2012... some of us could save some money. I don't understand what was the delay of the 2012 Civic quality and 1 year later the ILX.

No more fitty what lol??

For amost $30,000, I would've bought something different with my money.

haha no focus st

I thought you would've gotten a GLI or something....oh well...just another Japanese car *yawn*

Another pretentious Euro fan. *yawn*