There's been about 3 or 4 of these type of threads on here in last few months. Honda seems to have strictly gone conservative and economical. For awhile, it worked as the economy got worse. Now, it seems like people have gotten tired of it and want something new from Honda. Similar to what the article said. Just my .02

I agree with most of what the article mentioned. Especially the optional engines. People have been able to get a 200hp honda/acura with a k20 since when, 2002 or something? And before that, h22s and b18s had 180-200hp dating back several more years. Same with the TSX and TL, the engines are good but have been around for quite awhile now.