I'm thinking about getting a new car... Deciding between Acura RSX, Scion TC, or the new Jetta

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purbeast0

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i like VW's and have a 97 Jetta, so I would be biased towards VW.

however, i think the new Jetta looks like complete a$$ and if i wanted a car that looks like a corolla, i would buy a corollw, not a VW.
 

chris7b

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The new jettas are fugly.

The RSX is nice but if you can only afford the base, then I would suggest the Tc. They both have the same hp, but the 2.4 of the scion puts out 20 more lb-ft of torque compare to the 2.0 of the RSX. Plus you get the MP3 player, 17 inch alloys w/ z rated tires, and two moonroofs for less than the acura. The only problem is...here in So Cal, I believe there is a waiting list for them...especially if you want black.
 

geckojohn

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Originally posted by: chris7b
The new jettas are fugly.

The RSX is nice but if you can only afford the base, then I would suggest the Tc. They both have the same hp, but the 2.4 of the scion puts out 20 more lb-ft of torque compare to the 2.0 of the RSX. Plus you get the MP3 player, 17 inch alloys w/ z rated tires, and two moonroofs for less than the acura. The only problem is...here in So Cal, I believe there is a waiting list for them...especially if you want black.

Thanks for that helpful oppinion... That's true.. you get way more for your money with the Scion TC. But it does seem like the RSX is more of a luxury car.
 

David Brent

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seriously i'd get the scion, all 3 are pretty much equally nice, but the scion can be had for 16.5k on carsdirect, the others are about 18 or so
 

NathanBWF

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I've got a 2002 base model RSX and it's been great. Good pep out of a 4 banger, good on gas, nice interior, fun to drive, reliable...well, you get the picture.
 

MikeMike

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check out saabs too. they are great vehicles. i love mine.

but i dont get how those compare. the price ranges are all over the place.

 

geckojohn

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Originally posted by: nourdmrolNMT1
check out saabs too. they are great vehicles. i love mine.

but i dont get how those compare. the price ranges are all over the place.

i'm mainly interested in the RSX or the Scion TC. I put the jetta on there just to see what people's oppinion on them.
 

mrchan

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eh, save ur money and keep your integra. its not like the rsx, tc or jetta are in a differen't class than the teg. none of them look any better either. in 1 year, you'll be stuck with another car that isn't all that different than your integra and a lot of payments to make.....
 

CTrain

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Originally posted by: David Brent
saab 92x aero. it's basically a subaru impreza wrx wagon with nicer interior, and it costs much less.

http://www.carsdirect.com/build/options...1006&acode=USB50SBC051B0&restore=false

92x aero for $20,428. optional leather and xenon headlights for $1500 (can't get xenons on the wrx!)

look into it! they msrp for like 26 grand, if i was in the market for a new car i'd definately consider this one

I'd go for the 9-2 Linear.
AWD 160hp that run you around $17K. Can't find that anywhere.
 

David Brent

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Originally posted by: CTrain
Originally posted by: David Brent
saab 92x aero. it's basically a subaru impreza wrx wagon with nicer interior, and it costs much less.

http://www.carsdirect.com/build/options...1006&acode=USB50SBC051B0&restore=false

92x aero for $20,428. optional leather and xenon headlights for $1500 (can't get xenons on the wrx!)

look into it! they msrp for like 26 grand, if i was in the market for a new car i'd definately consider this one

I'd go for the 9-2 Linear.
AWD 160hp that run you around $17K. Can't find that anywhere.


nuh uh, aero is betta, more powa!!! :p
 

geckojohn

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Originally posted by: mrchan
eh, save ur money and keep your integra. its not like the rsx, tc or jetta are in a differen't class than the teg. none of them look any better either. in 1 year, you'll be stuck with another car that isn't all that different than your integra and a lot of payments to make.....

that's true, you have a good point. But my miles seem to be really high for my car's year. Currently i have about 141,000 miles..

What do you think?
 

mrchan

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its an acura. as long as you do regular maintenance should go well past 200k.

i'm 23 with an 01 accord, considered trading it in for something "new" but its really not worth it financially. gonna try to get 200k out of it, heh.