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#2 of 102 by stickguy Feb 01, 2005 (7:08 am)
I loved the RSX, but there was noticably less room in the back seat. I have 2 kids, and they fit fine in the tC, but there really wasn't adequate room in the Acura.   I think the Acura drives a little "sportier" (sharper handling, tighter gearbox on the stick), and has a few more features standard, but also costs quite a bit more $$.   Hard to go wrong with either one, so you can get whatever feels best to you.
#3 of 102 I am biased by nippononly Feb 01, 2005 (9:01 am)
I got an RSX. But there is no comparison between the two in terms of handling. The tC is a relative porker for its size, and the RSX has SHARP handling. The gearboxes are typical Honda vs Toyota too - Honda wins that battle every time, including this one.   What I like about the Acura's interior is that most of the hard plastic in front of the driver on the dash is covered by the rubber surround, which is not only mark-proof but also soft to the touch and good-looking. All the HVAC and radio controls are rotary (I like that) and medium to large size whereas in the tC the center stack is just a mess, IMO. Not to mention the plastic-painted-to-look-like-silver thing is so overused nowadays.   If you use back seats, I can't argue with you - the rear seat of the RSX gives you plenty of legroom but no headroom to speak of. I didn't buy this car to be a four-seater except for VERY occasionally, however. Like many of the coupe-style hatches, it is functionally a great two-seater with a mini back seat.   By contrast, I sat in the back of the tC and reclined the seat and I had enough headroom. It was slightly claustrophobic though. In that car the front seats have to be fairly far forward on their tracks or else rear seat legroom becomes a big problem. Neither of these cars is really a four-seater.   "BTW what do you think of the 17" Aluminum Alloy Wheel for the RSX (the wheel with 10-spokes)"   I LOVE them! I am even warming up to the new base model 16" split-spoke alloys. I still like mine from the '04 model year though - simple and sporty-looking.
#4 of 102 Vivid Blue Pearl & Jade Green Metallic by akl88 Feb 01, 2005 (2:10 pm)
Is that a nice color? I'm thinking "yes", but then I have a feeling for silver a little. What do you think of the Jade Green Metallic? Has a hint of green and grey together...
#5 of 102 by stickguy Feb 01, 2005 (2:29 pm)
the tC has an amazing amount of rear leg room. I'm 6' tall, and if I put the seat all the way back, I can't even reach the clutch. When I have it adjusted to my normal spot, you could cross your legs behind me.
#6 of 102 Re: Acura RSX vs. Scion tC [akl88] by tonylexus Feb 02, 2005 (12:52 pm)
Replying to: akl88 (Jan 31, 2005 5:11 pm) akll88 - I shopped both cars (among all others in this class) and ended up with the tC.   If money doesn't matter, flip a coin, don't look back and I am certain that you will be satified with either.   Personally, I could not find enough in the RSX to justify the thousands of $ more the RSX would have cost. Especially considering that at the time I was comparing an 04 RSX with an 05 tC.   Just got back from a cruise I paid for with my "savings". Love the tC. After 4 months it continues to impress and exceed my expectations.   Good shopping.
#7 of 102 tC Cargo Room by persimmon Feb 08, 2005 (1:23 am)
The hatch area of the RSX seemed pretty roomy. In contrast, I looked at a tC very briefly and at night, so I'm a little hazy ... but I thought its cargo floor was very high.   Would grocery bags of a couple golf bags fit in the tC hatch?
#8 of 102 by stickguy Feb 08, 2005 (6:33 am)
Big golf bags can be a problem going across. It's much easier to flop part of the back seat down and stick them in length wise.   grocery bags, etc. are fine. You are correct that the floor is a little high, but you can always pop the cargo cover off. Lots more height available if you push tall stuff up toward the back seat.
#9 of 102 tC Cargo [stickguy] by persimmon Feb 08, 2005 (6:31 pm)
Thanks for the reply. But doesn't taller cargo negatively affect visibility? Not trying to bash the tC by any means, but I'd like to (a) be able to put stuff in the hatch without a crowbar and (b) be able to see through the back window when driving that stuff somewhere. Replies to this message: tonylexus (Feb 09, 2005 11:37 am)
#10 of 102 by stickguy Feb 09, 2005 (11:18 am)
It doesn't block the view. There is a fair amount of height up toward the seatback. It's just the tail (under the "trunk" part of the hatch) that isn't very high.   I can put one of those tall plastic buckets (5 gal I guess, like pickle slices come in at fast food joints) upright and not block the view, if it is up against the back seat.   No, I don't like pickles that much (or work in fast food). I coach little league, and use the buckets to tote baseballs.
#11 of 102 Re: tC Cargo [persimmon] by tonylexus Feb 09, 2005 (11:37 am)
Replying to: persimmon (Feb 08, 2005 6:31 pm) Persimmon- As you go down the list of comparisons in/re features, dimensions, personal preferences, design, etc, I think you will find that at the bottom-line tally, the advantages vs. disadvantages will pretty much even out with nothing of great significance for or against either vehicle. What ever differences are found to be significant will probably be due to personal preference rather than a glaring ommission or addition in either car.   While the RSX is a great car, given the above conclusion (at least from my point of view) when looking at the final bottom-line - PRICE (Value) - there emerges the only truly significant difference in these vehicles.   If a few thousand dollars doesn't matter to you, then buy with your heart. An inch here or there isn't going to change your life style - buy what feels to fit the best. Personaly, when it came time to write the check, I could not justify the price difference. After 6,000 miles in my tC, I have no regrets and the unspent cash is being put to better use. I am certain I would have loved the RSX just as much, but that's the point - just as much - not any more than the satisfaction with the tC.

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