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Sedans BMW 3-Series Acura TSX vs. BMW 328i
80 messages, Last post on Apr 01, 2008 at 3:06 PM
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Hello all, Can someone please justify how the Acura TSX is a better option to purchase than a BMW 325i or vice versa. Thx
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Replying to: bora1 (Aug 11, 2006 8:43 am) The BMW similarly equipped would cost much more. Pros for the BMW would include rear wheel drive, excellent driving dynamics, the BMW nameplate, more powerful motor than the TSX, 4 years of no cost maintenance (which some would argue you'll need  ), and, really, a great history of producing outstanding drivers cars. If the prestige of owning a Bimmer is important to you, there's that too. The TSX also has excellent driving dynamics, especially in the MT form, great handling, attractive, high quality interior, reliability and just a generally high fun-to-drive quotient. The car is very well-balanced, but so is the BMW 325i. You really have to decide what's important to you in a vehicle. The TSX is hard to beat at its price point, and continues to be a great value in todays marketplace. 
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Replying to: johnny420 (Aug 11, 2006 9:18 am) I recall reading somewhere in another forum that the outer surface of the seats on a TSX are vinyl. Just the the perforated portion is leather. Is this true |
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Replying to: bora1 (Aug 11, 2006 9:30 am) I would try test driving both, then see where you're at. You may find one car appeals to you way more than the other, making your choice easier. FWIW, I've always coveted BMW's, I just haven't been able to justify the high cost of a 330i yet, but, hey, I'm only 45.  That and I've been very happy with the TSX for the last 2.5 years. Very satisfying car to own and drive. I say it's a testament to Acura that we even discuss the 325i and TSX together. That was Acura'a goal from the beginning, create a car to compete with the 325 (previous gen) at a more affordable price point and with more options standard. I think they succeeded in spades, but BMW has since upped the ante with the E90. Really, you can't go wrong with either car. |
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to me its just hard to justify that much money for a car that is known to not be reliable. I mean you could get a TL for the price of 325. It hard to beat the TSX's value especially when so many things come standard on it.
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Replying to: richey02hg (Aug 11, 2006 1:07 pm) Overall I’m very happy with my TSX. I have had absolutely no issues with it in two years. If the TSX came with RWD and a V6 engine for this price we probably wouldn’t be having this conversation. I would also advice you to drive them both and figure out if the V6, RWD and “Prestige” are worth the difference in cash to you. If you are planning on keeping the car for a long time I would also factor in reliability. I believe that the TSX will be better in that respect. Don’t expect “free” oil changes every 3K miles from BMW. They probably will do the minimum the need to maintain the car working past the warranty period. |
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Replying to: eegrad (Aug 11, 2006 1:27 pm) I do agree that the TSX interior is nicer. The Bimmers isn't bad, it's just more spartan and not as well thought out(drink holder on the passenger side?!). I do like the BMW steering wheel better.
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Replying to: johnny420 (Aug 11, 2006 2:42 pm)
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Replying to: pat (Aug 11, 2006 3:52 pm) That cupholder placement is pure afterthought.
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Replying to: bora1 (Aug 11, 2006 9:30 am) In most cars the issue of the leather is the same - only the actual seating area is real leather. Most people are hard pressed to tell the diff between BMW leather and leatherette - I assume this is due to the leather they use.
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