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#6 of 661 Resale values... by kyfdx HOST Jul 22, 2003 (7:54 am)
Currently, the residuals on 2004 TSX are 64% of sticker vs. 58% on the 2003 Accord. So, you have to factor in about $1500 resale advantage if you sell in about 3 years.   kyfdx
#7 of 661 The Accord by akal50 Jul 23, 2003 (8:42 am)
A month ago I was deciding between the Accord EXV6 Sedan and the TSX Auto, both without Navi. To the Accord, I added the decklid spoiler and auto-dimming mirror and bargained down to $24,925. For the TSX, I added the wood trim and bargained down to $26,700. Both prices included destination and dealer fees. I went with the Accord despite the fact that I was getting a great deal on the TSX. I chose the Accord for the following reasons:   - Lower price - More engine power - More space - More comfortale ride - Power passenger seat - Uses regular unleaded fuel - Cheaper insurance - Won't feel like a kid's car when I'm driving it my late 30s.   There's no question that the TSX looks better and has a more refined interior than the Accord. And being assembled in Japan, the TSX is less likely to have rattles. The TSX also handles better. But several things turned me off. First, the price is just way too high. It's a great car that's loaded with features, but I expected a stronger engine. The car is heavy and once you add passengers, the engine struggles to get this car moving. Speaking of passengers, there's no power passenger seat and the back seat is cramped. Also, the ride is rather harsh which it's supposed to be in keeping with its sportier image. But for everyday driving, I'd hate it as I'm sure passengers would. Being an Acura, I also expected heated mirrors. Ultimately it came down to money. The Accord is a much better value. It feels like a luxo cruiser and really the only thing wrong with it is the way it looks, which is why I added the spoiler. That made a huge difference. With the TSX, not you do you have to pay more for the car, you also pay more for gas and insurance and you end with a small car that's underpowered and missing a couple features. And I'm sure the price will come down once the TL arrives. I personally would never pay more than a couple hundred over invoice. The dealer doesn't deserve that much profit. Replies to this message: sundance2 (Aug 15, 2006 11:33 am) biker4 (Aug 27, 2006 5:05 pm) clove (Aug 28, 2006 11:15 am) and 1 more...
#8 of 661 by cms5 Jul 24, 2003 (5:43 am)
I drove both vehicles yesterday. I purchased an Accord ex v6 coupe. You cannot really compare these two automobiles. The Accord was much faster than the tsx and it also had a much better ride quality. The tsx handled better and had better brakes. I got my Accord for 300 below invoice. The acura dealer said they wouldn't vary much from sticker. I really enjoy the refinement of the new accord, but you aren't going to burn through the hairpins unless you go with the 6sp cpe.
#9 of 661 Just finished purchasing... by wydriver Jul 24, 2003 (7:53 am)
I second everything aka150 posted. I just went through the same comparison...and ended up with the '03 v-6 sedan.   I would say that a more fair comparison (size and power wise) would be between the Acura TL and the Accord v6 sedan. I agree that the TSX is nice, but the little 4 is no match for the 6 cylinder in terms of performance. Yes the TSX handles better (stiffer), while the Accord is a bit quieter and much softer.   I guess it depends on what you want. Again I second aka150's comments. Choose the TSX if you want: Acura nameplate, Xenon headlights, manu-matic tranny, tighter handling, stiffer ride, smaller back seat, less power (4 vs. 6 cyl.), less common vehicle,   or the Accord if you want: better value, more powerful engine, softer ride, more rear seat space, cheaper fuel/insurance.   Some people just have to have the Acura because of its luxury name. For them price is not a problem and the TSX or TL is fine. If you want basically the same quality (less the xenons, "tiptronic" tranny, etc.) the Accord provides a much better value.
#10 of 661 what is invoice on a 03 accord coupe V6? by andrewdna Jul 24, 2003 (8:19 am)
was wondering what the price is. what did you play out the door?
#11 of 661 out the door Accord ex v6 coupe auto by cms5 Jul 24, 2003 (12:16 pm)
The total with tt&l in tx was $24,190 plus I got 2.9%apr. This car is much better than my 02 in almost every way.
#12 of 661 re:cms5 by mikek37 Jul 24, 2003 (12:19 pm)
If that includes TTL then you got the deal of the century, are you sure that includes TTL?
#13 of 661 yep. by cms5 Jul 24, 2003 (11:04 pm)
I Got it at actual dealer cost. TTl was only $850 due to my trade. I was pretty happy with the deal.
#14 of 661 re:cms5 by mikek37 Jul 25, 2003 (5:30 am)
Well you cant really say you got the car fora certain price by subtracting the trade in value. A better means of showing people how much you paid is by saying, I paid this much for the car , and I received this much off the purchase by trading in another vehicle.
#15 of 661 NO by cms5 Jul 28, 2003 (12:05 am)
I got 18500 for my trade and I owed 18500 on my trade. In TX you get to subtract the value of your old vehicle off the price of the new one when you figure sales tax. I was just explaining why my ttl was so low.

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