Any reason I shouldn't buy an Acura TSX?

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: mugs
1. Camry definitely looks better than Accord, especially the new Camry. Accord has a bubble-butt.

camry has a bangle butt and a beluga whale sonar dome

 

[Albis]

sounds like you've made your decision already

i'm currently driving a 2006 tsx w/navi and like it so far. i do wish it had more power because when you have a few people in the car, it really slows down.

 

[akubi]

Originally posted by: vi_edit

Originally posted by: akubi

Originally posted by: vi_edit
I agree that for $25k a used 2005 G35 is an outstanding value. It's got some serious meat under the hood and offers equal luxury goodies to the TSX.


But as was said, it is used, not new.

there's no way a 05 g35 will go for only 25k

Check ebaymotors. There's a couple 2005's there for 25k-26k. At least *listed* as a clear title.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-05-...18QQcategoryZ43914QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-05-...17QQcategoryZ43914QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

1. ebay motors
2. 27k miles on a ~<1 year old vehicle
3. nuff said

 

[Doboji]

Originally posted by: Ilmater

Originally posted by: Doboji

Originally posted by: Ilmater

Originally posted by: z0mb13

Originally posted by: JS80
It's like going penis shopping and buying a small penis. Follow Chen's advice...pay a little more and get the TL.

IMO the tsx looks better

I agree there as well. The front-ends are almost identical, but the back end of the TSX looks better.

I like the TSX... but I really feel it's overpriced for what you get. For the same price you can get a Nissan Altima 3.5SE-R fully loaded. Which by the way you will find much roomier than the TSX and sure as heck more powerfull.

-Max

Problems with the Altima:

1) Looks. I doubt you'll find anyone that thinks an Altima looks as good - especially inside - as the TSX, unless you get the SE-R version, but then I'm adding another $1,000. Plus, inside, the TSX is leaps and bounds ahead of the Nissan IMO, partly (but not solely) because of that orange lighting.

2) Ride quality. I know it has more HP, but it has torque steer like MAD. Even outside of that I thought the overall ride of it was fairly pathetic, but of course, that's just MHO.

3) Room. Less room than the TSX, and no I'm not joking. I think the seat goes back just a little more in the Nissan, but the dash comes out funny on it. My knees rest in a little nook, and it's not very comfortable. This was the ultimate reason - as this was the only other car that I've driven that I can fit in with a sunroof - that I ruled it out.

4) Sound. Doesn't include an MP3-compatible changer, or bluetooth.

Just fyi, I'm not just shooting down every idea that people throw out, but I've driven a LOT of cars, and already know about them.

Fair enough... I just thought I'd suggest it... as a big guy myself (6'5") I had an 03 Altima and was amazed by the roominess it offered.

Not sure there's much else in your price range to look at...

Maybe the Subaru Legacy GT? but I think space would be an issue there as well.

-Max

 

[Ilmater]

Originally posted by: Doboji
Why? I don't see how a TSX is more luxurious than a fully equipped Altima?

- Fit and finish of the interior is twice as good (orange = ugly, blue/white = nice)
- One-touch remote window button rolls the windows down before you even get in the car on sunny days so it can vent (yeah, it's small, but you know you'd use that feature)
- Bluetooth connectivity (big for me)
- MP3-capable 6-disc changer

Also, a very small thing, but I think it's much nicer the way the shifter is on the TSX. On the Altima, you have that ring you pull up on to get into reverse, and it bugged me. Mind you, I formed that opinion before I had say in ANY other 6-speed manual car, and before I even considered an Acura.

Finally, I think the resale value of this will be better, and while Nissans are reliable, I personally rank Toyota and Honda above all others.

 

[Ilmater]

Originally posted by: mariok2006
i say he gets a slightly used g35 instead...much better bang for the buck IMO...but its not gonna be new...

I don't fit in a G35. Already tried.

 

[Ilmater]

Originally posted by: Albis
sounds like you've made your decision already

i'm currently driving a 2006 tsx w/navi and like it so far. i do wish it had more power because when you have a few people in the car, it really slows down.

I hope nobody ever rides with me. I told the dealer - when he was pimping the comfort of the rear seat - that I'd be more inclined to buy it if it had spikes on the back seat.

Also, on the power, I'm currently driving a 2000 Monte Carlo LS with 180HP (but more torque than the Acura), and it's fast enough for me. Having a manual will basically equal these cars out.

 

[Ilmater]

Originally posted by: Doboji
Fair enough... I just thought I'd suggest it... as a big guy myself (6'5") I had an 03 Altima and was amazed by the roominess it offered.

Not sure there's much else in your price range to look at...

Maybe the Subaru Legacy GT? but I think space would be an issue there as well.

-Max

I totally appreciate the suggestion. Please don't misunderstand: I'm not trying to bash people's opinions, I'm just seeing if someone will disagree with me and make me see the light on another car. The Altima wasn't a bad fit, but not quite as good as the TSX, or even a Maxima (Maxima console edge is straight down, no bump).

 

[sygyzy]

The only reason you shouldn't buy a TSX is you'll regret the time you spent without it.

 

[GrammatonJP]

Originally posted by: Ilmater

Originally posted by: JS80
It's like going penis shopping and buying a small penis. Follow Chen's advice...pay a little more and get the TL.

Yeah, but the ~$6k puts it out of my range. This is right at the limit of what I'd pay.

A lot of people that want you to dump 6k, dont even have 6k themselves.

 

[GrammatonJP]

sounds like you've made your decision already

i'm currently driving a 2006 tsx w/navi and like it so far. i do wish it had more power because when you have a few people in the car, it really slows down.

Hondata + Comptech SC

Hondata info http://www.hondata.com/reflash_tsx_06.html

 

[Ilmater]

Originally posted by: GrammatonJP
A lot of people that want you to dump 6k, dont even have 6k themselves.

Originally posted by: sygyzy
The only reason you shouldn't buy a TSX is you'll regret the time you spent without it.

Thank you both. Some encouraging words before a ~$27k commitment is always nice to hear.

 

[Doboji]

Originally posted by: Ilmater

Originally posted by: GrammatonJP
A lot of people that want you to dump 6k, dont even have 6k themselves.

Originally posted by: sygyzy
The only reason you shouldn't buy a TSX is you'll regret the time you spent without it.

Thank you both. Some encouraging words before a ~$27k commitment is always nice to hear.

Well if I were you, I'd be excited...

What color scheme are you going with? I want to see pics when you get it....

-Max

 

[GrammatonJP]

Everyone has a different financial situation.. if you really want to go cheaper.. isn't the civic si 4dr coming out ? now thats rice.. i dont know whats in it.. but i figure you can get some navi option in there... it should be 200hp also.

 

[MikeMike]

Originally posted by: GrammatonJP
Everyone has a different financial situation.. if you really want to go cheaper.. isn't the civic si 4dr coming out ? now thats rice.. i dont know whats in it.. but i figure you can get some navi option in there... it should be 200hp also.

you want to see a 6'9 person try and fit into a Civic SI???

BWHAHAAH.

 

[GrammatonJP]

it looks like the same size..

 

[psteng19]

Originally posted by: Ilmater

Originally posted by: Doboji
Why? I don't see how a TSX is more luxurious than a fully equipped Altima?

- Fit and finish of the interior is twice as good (orange = ugly, blue/white = nice)
- One-touch remote window button rolls the windows down before you even get in the car on sunny days so it can vent (yeah, it's small, but you know you'd use that feature)
- Bluetooth connectivity (big for me)
- MP3-capable 6-disc changer

Nope, the CD player in the TSX does not read MP3's. Not even in the '06 models.


I find the TSX to be better looking than the TL, and handles a lot better due to less weight and no torque steer.
The 205 hp is more than enough for me (but keep in mind I'm coming from a 115 hp car), and with the 6 speed, it's especially sweet.

The only thing I liked more on the TL (besides the obvious... power/engine/stereo), was softer leather (though I hear it wears rather quick), one touch moonroof, auto-tilt mirrors on reverse.

The TL is built in the US and is more prone to rattles and build quality issues (read the forums on AZ).

 

[Ilmater]

Originally posted by: Doboji
Well if I were you, I'd be excited...

What color scheme are you going with? I want to see pics when you get it....

-Max

Heh, you'll all get pics when I get it.

The only color scheme they have available that I like is dark grey with black leather interior. I would kind of like the dark blue with the tan leather interior, but it's not THAT much better.

 

[sygyzy]

Originally posted by: Ilmater

Originally posted by: GrammatonJP
A lot of people that want you to dump 6k, dont even have 6k themselves.

Originally posted by: sygyzy
The only reason you shouldn't buy a TSX is you'll regret the time you spent without it.

Thank you both. Some encouraging words before a ~$27k commitment is always nice to hear.

No worries. I drove a little slower in my TSX on the way to work, admiring how good of a job I did washing and detailing it last night.

 

[chickadee]

I don't know much about cars.. other than id say i think the TSX is nice looking. and this is OT but six foot nine? wow. you're just shy of being two feet taller than me ;x

Good Luck if you decide to buy the car tho! Pics when ya do.

 

[CtK]

my mom has one and its really comfortable to drive
whenever i have 2 go on long trips i take her car and leave my G35c at home

 

[Ilmater]

Originally posted by: psteng19
Nope, the CD player in the TSX does not read MP3's. Not even in the '06 models.

Right, it's an option. It's already been figured in.

 

[Ilmater]

BTW, I just priced it out, and unless I'm missing something, they're giving me invoice pricing with $200 off the options I'm getting (just small things, with the MP3 option being the largest item). STUPID good deal. I'm sold.

 

[sygyzy]

Originally posted by: Ilmater

Originally posted by: psteng19
Nope, the CD player in the TSX does not read MP3's. Not even in the '06 models.

Right, it's an option. It's already been figured in.

Why would you add this option? It takes up some very valuable storage space and it does not seem like a good value to me. Congrats, you may be the only person in America that will own one. You do know that the 06 TSX has a nifty built in audio in port right?

 

[Ilmater]

Dang! I just realized I'm getting a ridiculous deal!

$26,051 - Invoice + delivery
$459 - MP3 Option
$140 - extra (some small options, and probably some mark-up)
($3,500) - Trade-in
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$23,150