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#29 of 33 Re: Ride Quality TSX-TL-Accord by henry3 Oct 06, 2006 (9:27 am)
I've had my 06 Automatic TSX for almost 5 months now. I think my reflections on the car have changed a bit. I do think that the TSX is a nice car for the money. However, for ride quality I agree the Accord V6's that I test drove and owned once, outperform TSX in this department. As far as built quality, I have come to realization that after driving Audi and BMW (just like another poster here) there is simply no comparison either. TSX does not seem to be most refined car, but I guess does not pretend to be one either. Another thing here is that at first I thought the V4 instead of V6 was ok for me, but I'm nostalgically reminded here and there about the lack of power in this car. Now, let me reinforce that I do like this car for what I paid for it. But I think Accord V6 drives nicer but is too much of a family car to my taste, I think BMW/Audi both drive nicer and are refined much better but cost much more.   Just my thoughts... Replies to this message: johnny420 (Oct 06, 2006 10:25 am) henry3 (Oct 11, 2006 7:45 am) SweetRi (Feb 18, 2009 10:43 am)
#30 of 33 Re: Ride Quality TSX-TL-Accord [henry3] by johnny420 Oct 06, 2006 (10:25 am)
Replying to: henry3 (Oct 06, 2006 9:27 am) That's great. First, the TSX has an inline four cylinder engine, not a "V4." Second, there are almost always tradeoffs when it comes to automobile performance. Yes, the Accord has a more compliant ride than the TSX, but it doesn't handle as well.   You want a more sporting ride, get the TSX, you want a family hauler, get the Accord. You should be aware of that before you purchase either car.   Your claim that the TSX may not be the most refined car may well be true, but others would argure the opposite, and tell you that BMW's have their own issues when it comes to build quality. They certainly have issues when it comes to long term reliability.   I would expect any car that costs $5-10K more to have things that a less expensive car doesn't. No revelation there. Replies to this message: henry3 (Oct 11, 2006 7:45 am) SweetRi (Feb 18, 2009 10:43 am)
#31 of 33 Re: Ride Quality TSX-TL-Accord [johnny420] by henry3 Oct 11, 2006 (7:45 am)
Replying to: johnny420 (Oct 06, 2006 10:25 am) I think you're just being defensive. The topic here is ride quality, and I simply expressed my opinion, and where approriate I pointed out the price differences on the other cars. As far as V4 or inline four cylinder, well, for a typical person this makes no difference. What makes the difference is the fact that a good V6 vs V4 or whatever you want to call it, gives a feeling of more immediate power, thus improves the ride to some degree, depending on whether you feel you need the extra pull or not, and yes I feel I do.   As far as sporting ride, well, maybe it would be more sporty if it had the extra pull, but it does not. Sure, the TSX beats many cars in that respect, the new Civic feels sporty to some people, if that's sporty then TSX is sporty as well or more so.   The fact is that TSX is the cheapest 4 door Acura car on the market here, and as such is a cheap alternative to more deserving cars of the sporty label.   And yes, I love German cars, I owned BMW and Audi, and they were both better cars as far as ride quality, even the Accord V6 has some advantages over the TSX. German cars might have reliability issues, and they cost more, but we are talking very different things here, not on topic.   I like my TSX overall and think it's worth the money I paid for it, and let's leave it at that. Replies to this message: SweetRi (Feb 18, 2009 10:43 am)
#32 of 33 Re: CAR SEATS: PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [psorkin] by jammd Apr 08, 2007 (9:23 am)
Replying to: psorkin (Sep 16, 2006 4:34 pm) Psorkin, It's been several months since you complained about the bolsters on the seat of your TSX. First, have they broken in yet or is it still a problem? I have a 3 week old TSX and am also 6'1' 180#. My seat bolsters hit me in just the wrong spots on the sides of my butt as well. I have located a shop that modifies seats. I plan on having them remove my seat from the car and take off the leather. We will then have at it with a pair of scissors until we widen things enough for the bolsters fit my butt. I expect it will take about an hour and a half and cost maybe a couple hundred bucks, but it's well worth it. When I first bought my 1986 Legend coupe 20 years ago I did the same thing and the car was perfect for 150K miles. Never regretted it for a minute. I suppose this is the price we have to pay for not having enough padding back there. jammd
#33 of 33 Re: Ride Quality TSX-TL-Accord [henry3] by SweetRi Feb 18, 2009 (10:43 am)
Replying to: henry3 (Oct 11, 2006 7:45 am) I can't possibly imagine how you can compare (not YOU personally henry) the Accord with the TSX...those are two different cars all together. Obviously the TSX feels tigthter, but that's what you get from a sports car : A sport suspension!! This is a sports/luxury car, best of both worlds in my books!   The title in this forum shouldn't be ride "quality", because quality is one thing that this car is definately NOT lacking. It does exactly what it should be doing, if you wanted a smoother ride, you should have gone with the TL , the TSX is for me newer, sexier, faster, more luxurious Integra.

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