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Re: Premium Fuel [nj2pa2nc]
by thegraduate
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Nov 20, 2007 (12:58 pm)
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Replying to: nj2pa2nc (Nov 20, 2007 12:51 pm)
I do mostly highway driving but i do not over-rev it.
Well, your TSX has a powerband that doesn't come alive until WAY up there, above 6,000 mainly. As long as you aren't going past redline, you won't hurt it.
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Re: Premium Fuel [thegraduate]
by venus537
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Nov 21, 2007 (10:28 am)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Nov 20, 2007 12:58 pm)
Actually the TSX has a wide powerband that's lively across the rev range. The problem is the car needs more torque for its weight. Though most of its torque is available across a wide RPM range it's insufficient for some people.
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Re: Premium Fuel [venus537]
by thegraduate
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Nov 21, 2007 (12:06 pm)
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Replying to: venus537 (Nov 21, 2007 10:28 am)
The biggest rush of power comes in the 6-7k RPM region though. The iVTEC keeps things from being completely dead down low, but to have the most fun with it, you really want to wring it out (it sounds good in the process!).
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Re: Premium Fuel [thegraduate]
by venus537
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Nov 21, 2007 (9:22 pm)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Nov 21, 2007 12:06 pm)
And you really want it with the manual too.
It's great that the turbo will be available in the next TSX but I'm disappointed that it will only be available in some sort of top end sports model. It should be available across the board. Like with the GLI, I don't want all the stupid dip stick boy racer crap that comes with the car.
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Re: Premium Fuel [venus537]
by fedlawman
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Nov 22, 2007 (9:39 am)
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Replying to: venus537 (Nov 21, 2007 9:22 pm)
"It's great that the turbo will be available in the next TSX"
I'll believe it when I see it.
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'04 vs '04
by exfhp50
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May 11, 2008 (3:24 pm)
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Not sure if this has been covered yet or not but here's my question: How would a '04 TSX compare to a '04 Accord V6 coupe as far as mpg and performance go? I know those two phrases (mpg and performance) shouldn't be in the same sentence but these vehicles come close to having both. I currently drive a Mirage and have an 80+ mile round trip to work each day. I NEED something more fun to drive. So this is my dilemma, I like both vehicles but I'm just not sure which one to go with.
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Re: '04 vs '04 [exfhp50]
by thegraduate
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May 11, 2008 (6:21 pm)
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Replying to: exfhp50 (May 11, 2008 3:24 pm)
I'd go with the Accord. The difference in mileage is around 2 MPG, but since the TSX needs premium to make its 205 hp, the difference will end up a wash. The Accord's extra torque (about a 50 lb-ft difference) will be VERY noticeable when passing (less gear-shifting and hunting), and accelerating of the line.
For the record, I have a 4-cyl Accord, but I think when weighing costs, if the vehicles cost the same, I'd take the V6 Accord over the 4-cyl TSX. Both will give you 30 + MPG on the highway if you keep your speeds at 70 MPH or less.
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Re: '04 vs '04 [thegraduate]
by viet
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May 11, 2008 (10:27 pm)
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Replying to: thegraduate (May 11, 2008 6:21 pm)
Thanks, The Graduate for your info.
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Re: '04 vs '04 [thegraduate]
by exfhp50
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May 12, 2008 (4:18 am)
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Replying to: thegraduate (May 11, 2008 6:21 pm)
Thanks for the info. I drive like a grandma most of the time and 30 mpg is the magic number. If the V6 Accord can achieve that number and better, it may be the way to go. BTW which ever vehicle we get I'm hoping it will be a manual, I think I have the wife talked into it.
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Re: '04 vs '04 [exfhp50]
by thegraduate
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May 12, 2008 (6:04 am)
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Replying to: exfhp50 (May 12, 2008 4:18 am)
I'd visit the Honda Accord MPG forum. There are many Gen VII (03-07) V6 owners who get well over 30 MPG highway. Personally, I beat the EPA numbers in my 2.4L Accord from that generation as well (usually around 37-38 MPG at 75 MPH). The V6 should give you at least 32 at 70MPH, not to say the TSX wouldn't beat its numbers too, but the difference will be negligible.
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