- #1838 of 1950
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Re: V6 TSX [qbrozen]
by igozoomzoom
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Apr 13, 2009 (4:31 pm)
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Replying to: qbrozen (Apr 13, 2009 12:47 pm)
The TSX will be getting a 3.5L V6 with 280hp. I presume it's the same engine found in the standard TL. The TL SH-AWD has a 3.7L 305hp, which is the same unit found in the RL. Hopefully, the base model TSX will still have the 201hp 2.4L 4-cylinder.
The TSX V6 and the base TL seem redundant....and the TL SH-AWD and RL are also redundant. I'd just dump the hideous TL and drop the RL price a bit! The TSX and RL are gorgeous in comparison to the TL, IMO.
I was expecting the 240hp 2.3L Turbo I-4 from the RDX to show up in the TSX instead of the V6. Perhaps it will replace the non-turbo I-4 eventually???
The technology and powertrains are near-perfect, just what you'd expect from Honda. But stylistically, Acura has really lost its way....
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- #1839 of 1950
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Re: Help me choose [greenacura]
by igozoomzoom
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Apr 13, 2009 (4:44 pm)
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Replying to: greenacura (Apr 13, 2009 5:15 am)
Have you thought about the 2009 Mazda6? It's not a "premium" brand but in the higher trim levels, it looks and drives like one! The mid-level Touring and high-end Grand Touring trim are available on the 4-cylinder (i) and V6 (s) models. You can get cool features like Xenon headlamps, LED tail lights, Blind Spot Monitoring System, rain-sensing wipes, Bluetooth connectivity and Bose Audio system. The Touring models interior is part-leather/part-premium cloth, which is a nice option for those of us who aren't huge fans of leather.
Just a thought. 
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- #1840 of 1950
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Re: Decisions, decisions [backy]
by alamocity
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Apr 13, 2009 (10:31 pm)
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Replying to: backy (Apr 11, 2009 10:11 am)
Sounds like you got a great deal, have to keep us posted on your impressions of the Rabbit.
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- #1841 of 1950
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Re: V6 TSX [igozoomzoom]
by qbrozen
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Apr 14, 2009 (5:53 am)
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Replying to: igozoomzoom (Apr 13, 2009 4:31 pm)
I was expecting the 240hp 2.3L Turbo I-4 from the RDX to show up in the TSX instead of the V6.
So was I.
Would have brought the tuners back to Acura, that's for sure.
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- #1842 of 1950
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Re: Help me choose [qbrozen]
by rockymtnhi
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Apr 18, 2009 (11:34 am)
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Replying to: qbrozen (Apr 13, 2009 7:07 am)
New TSX comes with V6 
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- #1843 of 1950
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Need help choosing the right SUV
by gerri1
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May 03, 2009 (11:43 am)
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Hi all, there doesn't seem to be a Help Me Choose SUV forum but another CarSpace host sent me this way. We need a car for our 22 year old son who's environmentally conscious, good safety record, and starting a new job. We want quality, reliability, safety and something that doesn't scream old surburbia. He needs an SUV v a sedan since he wants to cart around his dog. We are happy to do used v new. We've been looking at hybrids frist but boy, there just doesn't seem to be a lot options. Scared about the Ford Escape's brake issues, or is that overblown? Don't want the boxy, quirky of the Kia Soul, etc. Shoudl we just be looking at a good, used fuel efficient non-hybrid SUV and if so, what would you recommend? Wouldn't want one any older than a 2007. Thanks tons!
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- #1844 of 1950
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Re: Decisions, decisions [backy]
by irismg
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May 03, 2009 (3:52 pm)
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Replying to: backy (Apr 11, 2009 10:11 am)
Congratulations on your new-to-you VW! I liked your piece on your thought processes in deciding on a car, and I just thought I'd add that another consideration sometimes in deciding what car to get is how many dealers in your area can do the warranty work. Example, there is only about one Volkswagen dealer every 100 miles in Oklahoma, so no matter how much I may like VWs, the lack of VW dealers is a deterrent for me even though there are quite a few late model/off-lease cars on the used market. It's a similar situation here with Hyundai and Kia. Ford, Chevy, Dodge, Honda and Toyota dealers, on the other hand, are almost dime a dozen. Therefore, sometimes it pays to not always go with your first choice for the sake of the convenience of having someone nearby who can service it.
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- #1845 of 1950
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Re: Decisions, decisions [irismg]
by backy
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May 04, 2009 (9:49 am)
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Replying to: irismg (May 03, 2009 3:52 pm)
Yes, availability of dealer service is definitely an important criterion, especially if the car is still under factory warranty (as mine is). Fortunately, I have one VW dealer five minutes from me and another, the one I bought from, 15 minutes away, plus at least one other within 30 minutes. So that was not an issue for my purchase decision.
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- #1846 of 1950
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Re: Need help choosing the right SUV [gerri1]
by backy
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May 04, 2009 (9:54 am)
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Replying to: gerri1 (May 03, 2009 11:43 am)
Have you looked at the Sportage? Excellent utility for its size, good reliability record, good active and passive safety (not tops in class in crash tests but not too bad either), and attractive pricing. Dealers in my area are offering 2009 Sportages (new) starting at $14k for the I4. Fuel economy is not as good as a hybrid of course, but it will cost a lot less than a new hybrid SUV and it has the benefit of a long factory warranty. I almost bought a Sportage I4 FWD last year, decided to go with a used minivan instead. Its twin is the Tuscon, but I like the Sportage better and the Tucson is being replaced soon by an all-new (and very impressive, based on early pics and info) SUV design.
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- #1847 of 1950
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Bottom line price for 09 Jetta SE Automatic
by infinit97_owne
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May 08, 2009 (11:04 am)
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Hi All,
i need some assistance from the community here. I'm looking at buying a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SE automatic with no add on's. Since i do not have much idea about a good price to offer, i'm looking at some guidance from folks here.
I got an offer of 20,100 including dest. charges, but does not include T,T&L.
I will appreciate some sound advise from the community as to what would be a good price.
FYI i'm in the Dallas Fort worth area
Thank You
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