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Acura TSX vs. Infiniti G35

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Re: Acura TSX vs. Infiniti G35 [biker4] by factfinder
Mar 16, 2007 (12:59 pm)
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Replying to: biker4 (Aug 26, 2006 6:24 pm)

The 1999 Infiniti G20 would be a good comparison.
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Re: Acura TSX vs. Infiniti G35 [factfinder] by fedlawman
Mar 16, 2007 (5:16 pm)
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Replying to: factfinder (Mar 16, 2007 12:59 pm)

The G20 was a good car in it's day, and also occupied a similar, unique "in-between" spot with a touch of luxury, sport, and affordable family practicality.
 
Unfortunately, with only a 2.0L 140 HP engine, the G20 pales in comparison to the TSX. In fact, thanks to it's added weight, the G20 even paled in comparison to the Sentra SE-R, the car it was based on.
 
The G20 was also held back by the economy car platform it was built on - it really was nothing more than a dressed up Sentra. The TSX, on the other hand, possesses a high level of refinement because it's built on Honda's midsize platform (Accord, TL, etc.).
 
I liked the G20 when it first came out, but I owned a Sentra SE-R at the time and couldn't understand why anyone would choose the Infiniti over the Nissan. The Sentra had so much better performance and was comfortable enough for me.
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Re: Acura TSX vs. Infiniti G35 [fedlawman] by sweendogy
Jul 07, 2007 (6:52 pm)
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Replying to: fedlawman (Mar 16, 2007 5:16 pm)

if you remember the infiniti g20 was actually a car that was applauded by the press as being a good entry level lux car.. As is the Japanese Accord --aka the acura tsx- yes the tsx has 200 hp but this isn't 1998. The TSX is a fantastic car -- looks are great- the interior is TL --the exterior sharp and sporty -- BUT it is not in the same class as the g35 - 306 hp hello-- yes the g35 cost more as it should --its the size of a bmw 530. Ok so why would someone buy a TSX when they could get an accord for less with more power?? well the answer would be to have the Acura badge the service and resale.. so thats why someone would rather have a g20 over the sentra (the se-r was a great car in the day)
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Re: Acura TSX vs. Infiniti G35 [sweendogy] by fedlawman
Jul 07, 2007 (7:47 pm)
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Replying to: sweendogy (Jul 07, 2007 6:52 pm)

From a sporting perspective, the G20 couldn't hold a candle against the Sentra SE-R.
 
The TSX, on the other hand is a sporty, responsive, fun-to-drive sedan that blows the Accord away dynamically.
 
Driving the Accord is like - well, let's just say I'd have more fun clipping my toe nails than I would clipping apexes in an Accord.
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Re: Acura TSX vs. Infiniti G35 [fedlawman] by sweendogy
Jul 10, 2007 (3:56 pm)
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Replying to: fedlawman (Jul 07, 2007 7:47 pm)

"From a sporting perspective, the G20 couldn't hold a candle against the Sentra SE-R."-- agreed.. but again the sentra did not have a bose radio, leather seats, or infiniti service. The G20 was built for an different customer one who wasn't looking to race..
"Driving the Accord is like - well, let's just say I'd have more fun clipping my toe nails than I would clipping apexes in an Accord."
 
 And by the time you got to that apex you would be far behind an accord v6 6 speed.
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Re: Acura TSX vs. Infiniti G35 [sweendogy] by scottm123
Jul 11, 2007 (4:34 am)
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Replying to: sweendogy (Jul 10, 2007 3:56 pm)

When did we stop comparing G35's and TSX's and start talking about G20's, Sentras and Accords?
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Re: Acura TSX vs. Infiniti G35 [sweendogy] by fedlawman
Jul 11, 2007 (5:23 am)
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Replying to: sweendogy (Jul 10, 2007 3:56 pm)

"agreed.. but again the sentra did not have a bose radio, leather seats, or infiniti service."
 
Agreed.. but again, my response was directed at the comment that the TSX should be compared to the G20. My point is that the G20 sacrificed performance for more luxury, while the TSX increased performance AND luxury.
 
"by the time you got to that apex you would be far behind an accord v6 6 speed."
 
Dragstrips don't have an apex...
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Re: Acura TSX vs. Infiniti G35 [fedlawman] by scottm123
Jul 11, 2007 (5:25 am)
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Replying to: fedlawman (Jul 11, 2007 5:23 am)

Dragstrips don't have an apex
 
Bringing a TSX to a dragstrip is just like taking a knife to a gun fight.
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Re: Acura TSX vs. Infiniti G35 [scottm123] by fedlawman
Jul 11, 2007 (5:30 am)
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Replying to: scottm123 (Jul 11, 2007 4:34 am)

The G20 is the conceptual ancestor of the G35 (and arguably one of the first modern Japanese "entry lux" cars based on a more pedestrian platform). Comparing the mission/execution of the TSX to the G20 (and the G20's evolution into the G35) is a valid diversion, in my opinion.
 
BTW, I don't think the TSX really compares to the G35 anymore. The G35 has moved significantly upmarket (and in my opinion, lost it's appeal).
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Re: Acura TSX vs. Infiniti G35 [fedlawman] by scottm123
Jul 11, 2007 (5:34 am)
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Replying to: fedlawman (Jul 11, 2007 5:30 am)

BTW, I don't think the TSX really compares to the G35 anymore.
 
Absolutely.
This entire thread is absurd.
 
We're comparing two completely different cars.
The TSX only has one thing going for it in comparison... price.
 
And those who choose it for that reason are the types that would never look at the G or likewise to begin with.

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