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Sedans Lexus IS Acura TSX vs. Lexus IS 250
318 messages, Last post on Jun 14, 2007 at 2:18 PM
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These two entry-lux performance sedans are within one HP of each other. The Lexus offers RWD and famous Lexus refinement while the TSX offers a high revving I-4 and playful handling dynamics. What are your likes/dislikes?
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Replying to: fedlawman (Dec 05, 2005 7:13 pm) If all you care about is driving, I think the IS250 is a slight step up. If you care about money and practicality it isn't so clear. If you throw in value ( the tsx is about 5-6k cheaper) it is a real hard choice. I sort of wish I could see the base is model since I am not sure in the luxery package and 18" wheels are really worth it to me. Right now I am definitely leaning towards the IS but my one thought is that I need to go back and trying the TL. My initial thoughts were it is bigger than I want but it might be the better car for me.
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Replying to: david1973 (Dec 05, 2005 10:42 pm) Dave in VA
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Replying to: david1973 (Dec 05, 2005 10:42 pm) 1. You don't have to get the wood trim in the TSX. They also offer a "metal" trim. 2. I most definitely found the TSX had greater leg room. I am only 5ft 7in, and I thought the back seat of the Lexus was quite tight. In fact, this is a dominant them on the Lexis forum. It really is quite a tossup between the two though. THey are both on my short list, as well as the Audi A3.
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Replying to: dc_dave (Dec 06, 2005 3:47 am) anyway, even with fold down seats? Why not just get a bike rack for the top, and not have this determine your car choice?
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Replying to: joemale (Dec 06, 2005 9:46 pm) 2) if you pop out the front wheel you can slide most bikes into a car. I have done it numerous times with civics so I image a tsx would be even easier. If this is a major consideration I would also look at the a3. The hatch really helps. A3 is also clearly faster than either the tsx or is.
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Replying to: david1973 (Dec 06, 2005 10:20 pm) I'm so disappointed with VW's service, both from the dealer and VW of N. America. I'll post later in depth about all my problems. Over the past two weeks the car has been in the shop 4 times, each time they give it back to me, it runs worse than the time before and the dealer states a different problem and wants more money...NO, NO, NO! The sad thing is that I was set on buying a new A3 3.2 S-line this Jan/Feb but I just can't give VWAG anymore of my business, period. I'll just have to settle for something else, maybe the new IS 250 or the TSX, something that is reliable. Volkswagen DOES NOT stand by their product, beware! More horror stories to come, nobody is going to believe how bad it has been. Dave in VA
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Replying to: joemale (Dec 06, 2005 9:47 pm)  Actually its because I have a time trial bike (tour de france) that has a disc wheel in the back that will not work with roof mounted racks. I could go with a trunk-mounted rack but I would still like the option of fitting it inside if needed. And to answer your question, yes, a bike will fit inside no problem when the seats are folded down. Dave in VA
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Replying to: dc_dave (Dec 07, 2005 6:37 am)
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Replying to: david1973 (Dec 07, 2005 10:17 am) Dave in VA 
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