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#88 of 102 Still Unsure by therip Dec 16, 2005 (10:58 am)
What a predicament we are in! Needing 2 cars at the same time! We had an '02 Nissan Pathfinder LE and the engine and transmission are shot and an '89 Mustang with over 200K! Now hubby wants me to make a fast decision on a car so...   I am into sporty cars and liked the look of the RSX especially with the rear wing spoiler! I test drove the base RSX last weekend and thought it felt sporty and seats have a snug fit. I also like the interior which has nice quality materials. I do have a bit of a lead foot(which worries hubby if we decided on the Type S with 6-Spd) but there's always some slow poke I need to pass so I want a car with good pickup and go power! Now I am considering the tC due to price, comparable looks to the RSX and cool options. Does the tC have good power and feel sporty to drive or more like a small sedan? I am test driving one tomorrow. On the plus side for tC, the dealer is only a mile from our house. But I am worried about the availability since they only have 1 silver one now. I prefer blue! The Acura dealer 30 miles away has what I want now. Decisions, decisions, decisions... Replies to this message: mikefm58 (Dec 16, 2005 2:59 pm) aatherton (Dec 21, 2005 7:49 am)
#89 of 102 Re: Still Unsure [therip] by mikefm58 Dec 16, 2005 (2:59 pm)
Replying to: therip (Dec 16, 2005 10:58 am) Another plus for the tC is that there's no negotiating price, thus no bull cr*p from the dealer, all you add on is TTL and any accessories. They are a hot selling car.   The tC seems to be a better value over the RSX, but I'm waiting to see what Acura does with the RSX next year.   Either one is a good choice though.
#90 of 102 Re: Still Unsure [therip] by aatherton Dec 21, 2005 (7:49 am)
Replying to: therip (Dec 16, 2005 10:58 am) >... Does the tC... feel sporty to drive or more like a small sedan? "   "... not exciting... Handling is sound but not really sporty... The driving experience is more like that of a small sedan than a sports coupe..." http://www.consumerreports.org:80/cro/cars/models/scion/tc/road-test/coupe-mt.ht- m
#91 of 102 Re: The RSX gets STOLEN often! [ziggyrn] by carlisimo Dec 22, 2005 (2:10 pm)
Replying to: ziggyrn (Dec 13, 2005 1:53 pm) Honda's done a decent job dealing with that theft rate. The previous Integras had a lot more parts that could be used on Civics and that was a huge reason for its theft rates.   The RSX has an immobilizer for one thing, so the only reliable way to steal it is on a flatbed (unless they get the keys). It was also designed to have less parts compatibility with the Civic.   So I wouldn't worry about it so much anymore. The old Integra theft rates still affect insurance though.
#92 of 102 i LOVE my new tC! by ohhsilvia Dec 24, 2005 (6:33 pm)
i just got my car about my a month ago, a silver automatic scion tc and i love it. before, i drove around suv's and have test driven the acura rsx as well as the vw gti and honestly, for the price and options for the tC none of those cars can beat it. the interior model for the tC is unbelieveably gorgeous as well as the sound system. go with the tC! its the better choice
#93 of 102 decisions...decisions by nekanee Jan 25, 2006 (8:13 pm)
I do not know what to do. Here is my situation...Currently I own a 2002 RSX Type-S, it has a few after market parts, and I have 100K miles on it. The car runs great and is in good shape. I LOVE MY RSX, BUT...My husband gave me the option to buy a 2006 Scion tC with any/all the extra options I want. I desinged one on the website. It was black with the 18" wheels, security system, ground effects, pedestal spoiler, upgrade stereo, bumper guard ect...He works for Toyota, so we would get an awesome discount. It would be nice to own a new car that does not have high miles. But, like I said I love my RSX so I do not know what to do. We have 2 kids, would the tC have more room? What do you guys think? I guess I could start by test driving a tC. BTW, speed isn't a huge factor since we own a Nissan 300z Twin Turbo with after market parts. If I'm in the mood to drive fast and smoke everyone I can drive that:)
#94 of 102 meh by azngotmilk Mar 20, 2006 (3:19 am)
A lot of people on here are comparing the tc to the type S, to be honest i don’t think you should compare those two, but like the title says, Acura RSX vs. Scion tC. I’ll try to compare the tc to both. When comparing these cars, the obvious choice is the tc. Unlike most people on here, I’ve driven all three (tc, rsx and the type S), and owned a tc. I got the tc because like everyone says, the price. Some of the options also made me lean it. I did what most people did and looked at the type S too. I turned toward the tc because i thought that the type s was breaking 24k. No matter what anyone says, the tc is a better buy than the rsx, not talking about the type s. To make this clear, the insurance rates WILL be the same for all three cars, and if you're not paying the same, i suggest you switch to AAA. If you have a family, i suggest you buy a tc, it is much roomier, but if you’re looking for so much room, you shouldn’t look at a compact sports car… My tc was totaled and now im looking for a new car. I just looked at the rsx and the type s again but this time, I dealed a price that I cannot resist. The rsx will cost more because its more luxurious, so maybe its worth it if you have the money for it. An important thing about pricing is that the tc pricing is hassle free, but you cant deal it down. The rsx and the type S are cars that you can bring the price down. I bough my tc for about 18,200 and that’s without tax and all that good stuff. The rsx is about 19000. This isn’t some price I have made up because I came and already talked to the salesman and stuff. If you’re paying over 20k for the regular rsx I suggest you buy a tc or upgrade to a type S. I have my mind set on the type s because im getting it for 22000. I don’t care what all you people say, but if you buy a type s and you’re paying over 24 26k for it, I suggest you find an Asian friend or their mom to come in and deal for you because you’re getting ripped. If you want to compare the Tc to the type s then I also suggest you add a supercharger (and I say supercharger because tc cant handle a turbo very well on stock parts) to the tc. When you add the supercharger, the prices would be about the same, so the obvious choice would be the type S. You would also get leather seats, a sub, 6 speed and come on… you red line at like 8000 rpm. After you add a supercharger to the tc, THEN all the people that talked about not wanting to use premium gas have to use it. There you have it. If you’re looking for performance, the Rsx Type S is your choice, but if you just want a nice sports car, the tc would be the smart and economic choice.   And… if you want the tc to perform like a rsx, just get the rsx, you’re going to end up paying more for the tc by the time you buy all that crap. Replies to this message: tonylexus (Mar 22, 2006 6:08 am)
#95 of 102 meh by azngotmilk Mar 20, 2006 (7:06 am)
woopies yes i noe im wrong, insurance rates are higher on the type S, not sure about the reg rsx. I was thinking of the corolla s and the xrs.
#96 of 102 Re: meh [azngotmilk] by tonylexus Mar 22, 2006 (6:08 am)
Replying to: azngotmilk (Mar 20, 2006 3:19 am) You are right on! The S Type should not even be mentioned in this comparo as it is a different class of car in performance, intent and price.   As for the Basic RSX vs tC, the tC is the hands down winner in my opinion. I shopped both and could not come close to the tC in price . The only definitive difference mentioned in these forums is the RSX handling which in certain at-the-limit circumstances has an edge, but in every day driving there is certainly not an appreciable enough difference to justify a couple of thousand dollars. Other than that, the advantages/disadvantages of both equal out until you come to price - nad there the tC is the indisbutable winner.   I have 24000 in less than a year and a half with 0 problems, complaints or regrets. In this class of car, the tC still cannot be beat as a value.
#97 of 102 Acura vs Scion (Toyota) by tomsr1 Apr 09, 2006 (4:11 pm)
I have owned a number of Acuras and regret getting rid of my TL.The customer service was the best and warranty unbeatable.They recovered my drivers seat even after 40000 miles and did not use the lame excuse of normal wear and tear.Before 50000 miles the tranny was acting up and it was replaced with a new one and gave me a warranty till 100000 miles and they gave me a brand new TSX for a loaner. I have a Toyota now only because Acura does not make a wagon except for the MDX which is $1oooo more.Besides my son works for the dealer so I got a big discount on my Highlander.If you want fun go for the TSX,if you just want a high quality hatchback go with Tc.I don't think Toyota gives loaner cars with warranty work. Replies to this message: tonylexus (Apr 10, 2006 10:07 am)

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