Sign In Join 

You are here: [F] Forums / Sedans / Honda Accord / Honda Accord vs Acura TSX



Honda Accord vs Acura TSX

661 messages,  Last post on Aug 20, 2008 at 5:51 AM

You are in the Honda Accord Forum. Your Hosts are pat & karens

What is this discussion about? Honda Accord, Acura TSX, Sedan


Messages Page 65 of 66
1
...
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
Prev
Next
Last
Go To Msg #
Search This Discussion

#641 of 661
Re: Price is about the same [loi177] by exfhp50
Jun 30, 2008 (12:37 pm)
Reply

Replying to: loi177 (May 25, 2008 1:50 am)

Sounds reasonable, but from what I have been reading either car could get 32 - 34 mpg. I can't remember if I mentioned but I'm in Florida so not many hills to contend with (at least none larger than overpasses). Also, what's the deal with the timing belt in the Accord?
#642 of 661
Re: Price is about the same [exfhp50] by tallman1
Jun 30, 2008 (1:30 pm)
Reply

Replying to: exfhp50 (Jun 30, 2008 12:37 pm)

Also, what's the deal with the timing belt in the Accord?
 
For the last several years, the I-4s don't have them but the V6s do. Is that what you wanted to know?
#643 of 661
Re: Price is about the same [tallman1] by exfhp50
Jul 01, 2008 (1:07 pm)
Reply

Replying to: tallman1 (Jun 30, 2008 1:30 pm)

So does that mean the V6 has a timing belt and the I4 has a timing chain and that there is a problem with the belt in the V6? I keep hearing about how important it is to change the timing belt in the V6 every 100k.
#644 of 661
Re: Price is about the same [exfhp50] by elroy5
Jul 01, 2008 (1:54 pm)
Reply

Replying to: exfhp50 (Jul 01, 2008 1:07 pm)

The I4 has a chain, and the V6 has a timing belt. Belts get worn over 100k miles, and should be changed. I think the reason the V6 has a belt, instead of a chain, is because a belt would have to be long, and heavy due to the engine configuration, and probably be noisier. Did you ever notice how quiet the V6 engines are? I think at least part of that is due to the belt.
#645 of 661
Re: Price is about the same [elroy5] by exfhp50
Jul 01, 2008 (2:50 pm)
Reply

Replying to: elroy5 (Jul 01, 2008 1:54 pm)

Ahh I see, thank you.
#646 of 661
Re: Price is about the same [exfhp50] by tallman1
Jul 01, 2008 (2:51 pm)
Reply

Replying to: exfhp50 (Jul 01, 2008 1:07 pm)

As Elroy says, it is important to change the timing belt when it is due. It is just a regular maintenance item. You are talking a major repair bill if it breaks. Most folks also change the water pump at the same time since everything is already apart and it doesn't add that much more to the cost.
 
My 95 EX I4 that my son drives has a timing belt and I pushed it during one interval but with 230k miles, I try to stay on top of those things now.
#647 of 661
Re: Price is about the same [tallman1] by milo57
Jul 04, 2008 (8:59 am)
Reply

Replying to: tallman1 (Jul 01, 2008 2:51 pm)

Within the past two weeks I've test driven 3 different 4 cylinder '08 cars: an Accord Coupe, an Altima Coupe, and a TSX with 5 speed auto.
 
The Altima had by far the best low end acceleration, and the Accord by far the worst. The TSX had the best handling, and the Accord the worst.
 
Having owned Hondas in the past, I was disappointed in the Accord. As far as '08 is concerned, Honda has been out-engineered.
#648 of 661
Re: Price is about the same [milo57] by bodble2
Jul 06, 2008 (1:16 am)
Reply

Replying to: milo57 (Jul 04, 2008 8:59 am)

"...and the Accord by far the worst"
 
By far? That's interesting, and surprising. The power and torque ratings, and curb weight of the '08 Accord and TSX are so similar. I wonder how the heavier '09 TSX would fare against the Accord 4 cylinder?
#649 of 661
03 Accord and 09 TSX by fjpthree
Aug 03, 2008 (1:15 pm)
Reply
Recently traded my 03 Accord for the new TSX. The Accord was a V6 with 150,000 miles on it. (Received $8000 on a trade.) There TSX is just a blast to drive and the difference in power is only noticable when you want to act crazy. Co-worker has the new 08 Accord (4 cylinder). She drove my TSX and stated the TSX "felt" faster.
#650 of 661
Re: 03 Accord and 09 TSX [fjpthree] by bvdj84
Aug 04, 2008 (5:29 am)
Reply

Replying to: fjpthree (Aug 03, 2008 1:15 pm)

by the time, my lease is up, I plan on getting the TSX!
 
 It has the paddle shifters right?

Messages Page 65 of 66
1
...
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
Prev
Next
Last
Go To Msg #
Search This Discussion
To POST a message, please Sign In.

You are here: [F] Forums / Sedans / Honda Accord / Honda Accord vs Acura TSX

New? Join Now!

Forum Tools

Please sign in.
Email Address:

Password:

Forgot Password?

Search Forums

Enter Keyword(s)

Advanced Search

Browse by Vehicle



View All Vehicles
Advertisement
Learn More

2010 Honda Accord

2009 Honda Accord LX-P Sedan Shown

More Pictures

2011 Acura TSX

2011 Acura TSX 4dr Wagon

More Pictures

DoMore

Ask the Community
See What People Are Asking

Browse by Board

Browse by Topic


View All Topics

Today's Chats

Advertisement