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#75 of 102 shopped tC, bought RSX by rsx_va Oct 13, 2005 (3:42 am)
I shopped the tC against the RSX. None of the dealers around here had tC's in stock and didn't know when they would get one, and all the used ones I saw were going for waaaay over sticker. What's up with that? I never even got a chance to drive the tC, so I bought a used RSX Type-S. I figure in two or three years the buzz around the tC will have died down, and I'll consider picking up a used one unless something comparable and better has come along.
#76 of 102 rsx_va by nippononly Oct 13, 2005 (10:29 am)
you got the better car anyway.   The RSX-S has waaaaaay better handling than the tC, not to mention the extra 35 horsepower are pretty nice! Replies to this message: jmichel (Nov 16, 2005 8:27 pm)
#77 of 102 Re: While I was getting my oil changed [johnnyringo] by kozmo Nov 09, 2005 (3:01 pm)
Replying to: johnnyringo (Sep 06, 2005 5:39 am) I doubt it unless they had huge miles on them....   you just can't find an RSX with less than 20,000 miles for less than $15k unless you're super lucky.   I bought mine with 20,000 miles (2002) for $14,900 and am very happy to have bought this car (my friend knows the owner of the dealership) I could easily sell it for over $16,900.   but hey, enjoy the scion...acura will always be a superior brand. Replies to this message: sassy1866 (Nov 14, 2005 7:56 am) JBaumgart (Nov 14, 2005 1:15 pm) tonylexus (Nov 16, 2005 8:20 am)
#78 of 102 Re: While I was getting my oil changed [kozmo] by sassy1866 Nov 14, 2005 (7:56 am)
Replying to: kozmo (Nov 09, 2005 3:01 pm) I can agree with everyone here that the RSX is nicer and the quality is better. But I think what is also getting lost in these discussions is that fact that the RSX-S does require premium gas. BIG turn off for me. Sure you can run lesser quality gas in it, but you pay the price in terms of gas mileage and how the car runs. I tested both cars and though I did like the RSX-S, I have to go with gas costing in this case. Plus I can turbo charge the TC, get 200 hp and still save a couple thousand. I talked to the sales guy and he said resale is unbelievable with these cars as he just sold a used tc with 10k miles for the price of new. Also, the big selling feature is that you can mod the car to your own taste. With the Acura you are pretty stuck with buying what they offer you. The TC I can mod it to my own liking, which is a huge feature as well. Why feel like your driving what everyone else has? Replies to this message: JBaumgart (Nov 14, 2005 1:15 pm) tonylexus (Nov 16, 2005 8:20 am)
#79 of 102 "what everyone else has" by rsx_va Nov 14, 2005 (11:12 am)
If I were driving a Civic, then I'd feel like I was driving what everyone else has. I really don't see a lot of RSX's on the road. Besides, the TC looks like almost every new Lexus model. Not a bad thing, but kind of takes away from its uniqueness. I like the TC, but with the way it's selling, the used market is likely to be flooded with them in a few years. True that used TC's are going for the price of new right now, but that's partly because it's a brand new model in its first year. The RSX is four years old.   If resale value is important to you, then to me that pretty much cancels out the benefits of a car that's easily modded. Modded cars are worth less than stock IMO.
#80 of 102 Re: tC Turbo by JBaumgart Nov 14, 2005 (1:15 pm)
Replying to: sassy1866 (Nov 14, 2005 7:56 am) I read too that if you add the turbo then it would require premium gas - something to keep in mind if that's what you would do if you bought the tC.
#81 of 102 Re: While I was getting my oil changed [sassy1866] by tonylexus Nov 16, 2005 (8:20 am)
Replying to: sassy1866 (Nov 14, 2005 7:56 am) I agree with your comments. The fairest comparison is the base RSX vs tC. On that basis, I think the tC is the far better value. Personal preferences may sway one way or the other, but there are no significant differences that warrent the price difference between the base models. The RSX-S version is far more expensive and would only be a fair head-to-head comparo if there were an "S" version of the tC.
#82 of 102 RSX-S $$$ by jmichel Nov 16, 2005 (8:27 pm)
Replying to: nippononly (Oct 13, 2005 10:29 am) I test drove both the RSX and the Scion TC. Lowest price on the RSX was 19,700. Lowest price on the TC was 17,500. I thought both cars handle very well and the power is about the same. Slightly better gas mileage with the RSX. Inside the car is where the TC shines. Lot more comfortable and it comes standard with an arm rest, not to mention rear reclining seats, more room and a sky roof. Ended up paying 18,100 for the Scion TC. Added a few options, had to have the IPOD radio and some other goodies. Still saved 1600 over the RSX and the car is running great. As far as the RSX-S. Bring your check book and your credit card, lowest price I found was $24,200. Just not worth it for me.
#83 of 102 Re: Acura RSX vs. Scion tC [akl88] by cr_hilton Nov 23, 2005 (1:54 pm)
Replying to: akl88 (Jan 31, 2005 5:11 pm) i bought a 05 rsx type s four months ago and i love it. when i went shopping for a new car i never even considered a Tc. it ain't me. rsx looks great and its way faster than a Tc. my cousin has a Tc and the seats seem like they're for fat ass kids. it looks like a corrola. yeah i paid more money but i got what i paid for. they ain't even in the same class. if you wanna compare a Tc compare it to a cavalier or civic or something like that. but hey thats just me
#84 of 102 tC Handling by johndunberry Dec 03, 2005 (4:48 pm)
I'm trying to decide between these two cars. I like the stereo and price better on the tC, but the fact that the RSX has such sharper handling and feels sportier makes me lean toward getting it.   I was wondering whether or not the performance options on the tC help bridge the handling gap between these two cars. Specifically, the TRD shocks/struts kit, the TRD lowering springs kit, and the TRD front strut tie bar are what I'm interested in. How does each of those affect the car? Also, what does the TRD sport muffler do for the car? Does the exhaust sound better or is it too much? Thanks for any help! Replies to this message: carlisimo (Dec 12, 2005 2:36 pm) ziggyrn (Dec 13, 2005 1:53 pm) carlisimo (Dec 22, 2005 2:10 pm)

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