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Re: Premium Fuel [venus537] by thegraduate
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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'04 TSX by sandman46
May 12, 2008 (3:25 pm)
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Sat in one of these puppies while having my Civic's oil changed last week and eventhough the leather was really comfortable and the ergonomics were outstanding, the thought of premium fuel would steer me too the Accord. A 7/8's TSX, the Accord is probably the wisest choice for you. Probably cheaper to buy the Accord also which makes it the logical & practical choice to this guy.
And personally, the TSX is my favorite car out there at this point. The extra price for premium is a deal killer for me though with the price of oil continuing it's upward trend.
 
The Sandman
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Re: '04 TSX [sandman46] by fedlawman
May 14, 2008 (5:51 am)
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Replying to: sandman46 (May 12, 2008 3:25 pm)

If you drive 15,000 miles/year and average 25 MPG, premium gas will cost $120/year more than regular. Is that really a deal breaker?
 
Or you could simply run the TSX on regular fuel.

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