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#2 of 31 Re: HELP ME CHOOSE: ACURA TSX vs ACCORD COUPE vs PASSAT 2.0 [canaanman] by pat HOST May 17, 2006 (5:58 am)
Replying to: canaanman (May 17, 2006 5:14 am) Thanks for creating this!   I adjusted your title slightly - let's not limit the discussion itself to the Accord coupe and the Passat 2.0. Certainly we can work with you on those specific vehicles, but let's make the focus a little broader so it will benefit others as well.   And just for future reference - when you create a discussion, it's very important to categorize the vehicles you wish to discuss. That's what makes the discussion show up when people do searches with the Browse by Vehicle option on the left. I added them for you.   Anyway, thanks again! Good luck.
#3 of 31 Re: HELP ME CHOOSE: ACURA TSX vs ACCORD COUPE vs PASSAT 2.0 [canaanman] by tdg May 18, 2006 (5:36 am)
Replying to: canaanman (May 17, 2006 5:14 am) Canaanman,   I have decided to buy the TSX, though my considerations were with other vehicles. However, I can tell you why I did not consider the other two mentioned in your title.   First, I don't want a coupe. Two-door cars are not for me: the doors are heavier and longer, leaving you more prone to bumping cars in the narrower spots in parking garages.   Secondly, I find the styling and amenities much more sophisticated in the TSX than the Accord, and I am a much bigger fan of the 205 hp I4 engine than the 6 in the Accord.   As far as the Passat is concerned, I'm bored with the styling frankly. It doesn't have that sporty stance that I enjoy with the TSX. Anyway, I hope my thoughts lend some light to your decision-making process. I think more than anything your decision will come down to what 'kind' of car you want... a family-type sedan, reliable tried & true sorta sport car, or an entry-level luxury sedan. I think value rides with the Accord and TSX (which is based on the European Accord).
#4 of 31 Go Ack by sapparo May 18, 2006 (5:53 pm)
Passat looks like a bloated puffer fish ready to burst. The other 2 are on the 10 best list many years counting. Nuf said about who's better quality. VW is in dire sraights in the US, Honda/Acura is rolling in cash and more innovative. TSX is more refined, edgier looking than Accord and has better warranty and ownership perks. And TSX is built 100% in Japan and has the best 4 cylinder in the world. Replies to this message: fish8 (May 19, 2006 3:56 am)
#5 of 31 Re: Go Ack [sapparo] by fish8 May 19, 2006 (3:56 am)
Replying to: sapparo (May 18, 2006 5:53 pm) Ever driven a new Passat?
#6 of 31 Why drive it? by krzyss May 19, 2006 (3:59 am)
sapparo just knows!   Krzys
#7 of 31 I drove 'em all and got the TSX by jthorner May 24, 2006 (10:21 pm)
I looked carefully at the Passat, Volvo S60, Honda Accord and 2007 Toyota Camry before choosing my TSX. The Passat has lots of questionable features which seem prone to VW-like failures, such as the electric activated parking brake and high-tech keyless-key. Also, the VW navigation system was much clusier to use the the Acura's. The VW seats were also less comforable due to a strange protrusion at the front edge of the seat bottoms which my daughter found very uncomfortable.   The Passat with similar equipment was more expensive than the TSX, at least in terms of real-world pricing. Styling wise I like the TSX better, and as far as reliability goes, VW's recent track record is poor.   The Accord is a good second alternative, but lacks the handling finesse of the TSX.   John Replies to this message: canaanman (May 25, 2006 5:37 am) econoboxjockey (May 25, 2006 7:51 am) canaanman (May 25, 2006 8:01 am)
#8 of 31 Re: I drove 'em all and got the TSX [jthorner] by canaanman May 25, 2006 (5:37 am)
Replying to: jthorner (May 24, 2006 10:21 pm) Thanks for your reply. I am finding that many who try both the VW and TSX choose the TSX. I agree with you, once you build up the VW to match the TSX, it is more expensive. I thought VW had worked out their electrical problems, but reading your post it must still be an issue. My wife doesn't like the Camry styling even though the reliability is there, but we haven't driven the hybrid yet. Forget the Volvo S60, way too expensive and too much Ford influence now. I have a Civic now, so I know the Honda brand. I plan to take a day and drive both the Accord Coupe V6 and then the TSX to make a choice. Replies to this message: econoboxjockey (May 25, 2006 7:51 am) canaanman (May 25, 2006 8:01 am)
#9 of 31 Re: I drove 'em all and got the TSX [canaanman] by econoboxjockey May 25, 2006 (7:51 am)
Replying to: canaanman (May 25, 2006 5:37 am) Good luck with your test drives. I drove both and bought the Accord sedan with the 6-speed manual. The TSX has a taughter suspension, but the Accord V6 has quite an enormous power advantage. Factor in more rear-seat room (an important criteria in my case), a couple of thousand dollars in savings (it seems odd that the more powerful car with the larger engine is $2-3K less...you really pay for the Acura label, so it seems), and the fact that the nearest Acura dealer is two hours from my home (as opposed to the Honda dealer two miles away), and the decision really pretty much made itself.   I don't think there's a "wrong" choice between the TSX and the Accord V6. Two outstanding automobiles in my book. Which one is "better" is just a matter of personal preference. However, if you "prefer" superior handling feel (and it's all about the feel, as the two cars put up remarkably similar subjective handling numbers), expect to pay a premium for it. Yes, there's an extra year of warranty and a few electronic gizmos thrown in, and the TSX is a more "exclusive" ride, but it comes at a pretty steep price, especially given you lose 40 hp and 50 torque.   If economy is a factor, both manual transmission cars get the same projected EPA mileage. I figure it's likely the TSX could be "babied" up beyond the 30 mpg highway figure a lot easier than the Accord's six, but Car and Driver got 24 out of each car in their recent five-way comparison test (February 2006 issue).   This is a good decision to be facing, because you can't be wrong whatever you decide. Replies to this message: canaanman (May 25, 2006 8:01 am)
#10 of 31 Re: I drove 'em all and got the TSX [econoboxjockey] by canaanman May 25, 2006 (8:01 am)
Replying to: econoboxjockey (May 25, 2006 7:51 am) Thank you econoboxjockey. I will bring your post with me when I test drive. I guess I am favoring the TSX even though it is more expensive just to get good performance and a four door car that doesn't look bland.
#11 of 31 frame by sardonic_ninny Jun 27, 2006 (6:25 pm)
isnt the TSX built on the Civic Si frame? Or was that the Rsx? they're practically the same car, but I miss the RSX' with its nice head and taillights before they cut the cute little teardrops from the bottom of them. Replies to this message: thegraduate (Jun 27, 2006 7:15 pm) johnny420 (Jun 28, 2006 8:09 am) sardonic_ninny (Jun 28, 2006 9:57 am) robr2 (Jun 28, 2006 11:21 am) and 2 more...

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