Ask the Car People.SM


Acura TSX vs. Lexus IS 250

318 messages,  Last post on Jun 14, 2007 at 3:18 PM

You are in the Lexus IS Forum.

What is this discussion about? Acura TSX, Lexus IS 250, Car Comparisons, Sedan

Messages Page 33 of 33

#314 of 318 Re: One month feedback on TSX and IS250 [browee] by gdoctsx1

Jun 06, 2007 (10:14 pm)

Replying to: browee (Mar 24, 2007 5:28 pm)
It's hard to say really, I drive my gf's car a lot, so i'm back and forth on the seat issue. Everytime I drive her car i think, man these seats are too soft..nice, but kinda like thick leather foam. I don't feel the lexus feels as connected to the road as the acura. My previous 3 series had great road feel, but car felt more narrow (not sure what the stats are) and overall dash, cabin was not as nice as the tsx. I just put the gun metal "nickel" finish a-spec rims on the car. So, with the black it looks rather aggressive/cool:)
 
I've read all of the 0-60 figures, comments on the various threads and I'm kinda surprised at what people have to say about the tsx's performance. I've driven and owned some fast cars and the tsx pulls great in comparison to my previous 3 series. I love it in 3,4th gear on the highway and love the smootheness of the engine. Many of the 3 series cars had about 180-225hp for quite sometime (granted more torque than the tsx). It's only recently they bumped it up from 255hp to 300hp. It was rare to read a thread about someone complaining about the 325 or 323 being underpowered. I don't think the car is underpowered, in fact, i have a blast cranking the car out everyday. I've raced (on a select few occasions:) some cars on the highway and the tsx is a very quick car. The reality is, the tsx is a close to perfect car for the money. I guess people want to pick on every cars potential short comings. However, the is250 is far being any faster than the tsx. It has a couple good gears, but feels slow cause it's so damn quiet and smoothe. My dad loves driving it. If the Is350 had some back seats i'd consider it later on. For now, i'll drive the best car in the segment

#315 of 318 Re: One month feedback on TSX and IS250 [gdoctsx1] by from_fl

Jun 11, 2007 (9:25 am)

Replying to: gdoctsx1 (Jun 06, 2007 10:14 pm)
From your post,
"It's hard to say really, I drive my gf's car "a lot", ..."
"..For now, i'll drive the best car in the segment.."
 
IS?

#316 of 318 Re: One month feedback on TSX and IS250 [from_fl] by pat

Jun 11, 2007 (10:38 am)

Replying to: from_fl (Jun 11, 2007 9:25 am)
This answers your question: gdoctsx1, "Acura TSX vs Lexus IS 250" #309, 2 Feb 2007 6:02 pm.

#317 of 318 Re: One month feedback on TSX and IS250 [from_fl] by gdoctsx1

Jun 13, 2007 (9:30 pm)

Replying to: from_fl (Jun 11, 2007 9:25 am)
If you read my post and realize what forum I'm posting in - you'd know I was refering to the TSX
 
That's the thing with you Lexus guys, more money than neurons firing
 
Kidding! Both fun cars, but I'll keep my 15grand difference in the bank

#318 of 318 Re: One month feedback on TSX and IS250 [gdoctsx1] by sader2004

Jun 14, 2007 (3:18 pm)

Replying to: gdoctsx1 (Feb 02, 2007 6:02 pm)
I am in the market for a new car and the IS 250 and the TSX are my two finalists. I have test driven both cars. They are both fabulous vehicles in their own right. The TSX certainly handles better then the IS. However, the IS is quieter and more refined. The fit and finish on both vehicles is excellent, but I prefer the IS' real wood trim and heated AND VENTILATED seats. Both navigation systems are excellent, however the TSX's is less fussy(no need to switch regions and can be operated while the vehicle is in motion). The stock audio systems are both great, unless of course you opt for the Mark Levenson in the IS. The ML system blows just about any stock audio system out of the water. Unfortunately, in order to get the system, the IS must be ordered and it would take at leat a month. However there several reasons I am leanig toward the TSX. It is roomier than the IS. I am only 5'9 but I felt crammed in the IS. Second of all is the price(42K for the IS with NAV and ML package and TSX 30K fully loaded). You can not go wrong with either car but I will save the extra 11K for something else.

Messages Page 33 of 33

To POST a message, please Sign In.

Advertisement

Browse by Category

Browse by Vehicle
   View All Vehicles

Browse by Board
Browse by Topic
View All Topics

Edmunds Community

Advertisement