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Re: Dimensions [kmccann]
by mhattrup
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Nov 29, 2006 (8:09 pm)
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Replying to: kmccann (Nov 29, 2006 6:52 pm)
I'm just a tad older so my old rock and roll ears probably have lost some sensitivity that yours still posses. The exhaust sound in the Si is much louder than in the TSX that I drove. The TSX didn't make bad sounds just not loud as the Si in my opinion. Its up to each person to judge which they prefer. I just know I'm having a hard time getting really good mileage because I LOVE to wind the car out at least a couple times a day just to hear the great sounds over 6000 rpm!
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Re: Dimensions [kmccann]
by johnny420
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Nov 30, 2006 (9:26 am)
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Replying to: kmccann (Nov 29, 2006 6:52 pm)
It's probably a question of semantics, but I don't think the TSX is considered a mid-sized sedan, but more of a compact sedan. The USDM Accord or the Camry are true mid-size sedans.
Using that distinction, it's not surprising that the TSX and Civic sedan are similar in size.
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Technique to smooth out Civic Si ride
by mhattrup
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Dec 04, 2006 (8:18 pm)
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Late one night this past weekend I was giving a friend a ride in my Si and his comment was "man the ride smooths out when it's going 80 or 90"  . He was impressed with the engine's ability to spin freely up to 8000. I only embarrassed myself once when I bounced off the rev limiter accelerating around a big right hand sweeper
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Re: Dimensions [johnny420]
by eldaino
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Dec 05, 2006 (7:52 am)
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Replying to: johnny420 (Nov 30, 2006 9:26 am)
The acura tsx is the euro accord, and i'm pretty sure its still a midsize.
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Re: Dimensions [eldaino]
by johnny420
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Dec 05, 2006 (6:10 pm)
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Replying to: eldaino (Dec 05, 2006 7:52 am)
Yes, anyone on the planet who's read anything about this car knows it's based on the Euro Accord.
Here in America it is not a midsize sedan, it's a compact sedan.
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Dad's Turn for FUN CAR
by go_snail_go
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Dec 06, 2006 (8:54 am)
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I finally have a chance to buy a new car. My current vehicle is a Honda CRV that will soon be my daughter’s first car. Now it’s time for Dad to play. What would you buy, or recommend buying, if you were in the <$30k market and had the following criteria? Must be: 4 door, automatic, decent mpg, reliable, comfortable/confident at 80+ mph, and FUN to DRIVE. So far, I’m considering the GTI (4dr), GLI, S40, TSX, WRX, Accord V6, and Legacy GT. Your advice, experience, or opinion would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, go_snail_go
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Re: Dad's Turn for FUN CAR [go_snail_go]
by fedlawman
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Dec 06, 2006 (9:25 am)
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Replying to: go_snail_go (Dec 06, 2006 8:54 am)
If it were me, I'd go with the Accord or Legacy. The Automatic tranny is the killer here - it saps too much fun out of the smaller displacement cars.
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Re: Dad's Turn for FUN CAR [go_snail_go]
by robr2
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Dec 06, 2006 (10:24 am)
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Replying to: go_snail_go (Dec 06, 2006 8:54 am)
I'd go with the Accord V6 or get the GTI or GLI with the DSG transmission. It'll shift faster in the auto mode and allow you to have some fun in the Tiptronic mode.
But keep in mind, it's a VW. If you want stellar reliability, get the Accord. If you want some character and soul, get the VW.
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Re: Dad's Turn for FUN CAR [go_snail_go]
by mhattrup
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Dec 06, 2006 (6:02 pm)
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Replying to: go_snail_go (Dec 06, 2006 8:54 am)
I'd go Legacy GT over the Accord V6 - I think it's more fun to drive (more soul). I looked long and hard at an Accord coupe 6 speed last year and I just didn't like it even as much as the Legacy GT. I'd stay away from VW and Volvo but only because of my experience with my 99 Passat. I loved to drive that car but it just had too many things go wrong. Another car you might add to your list is the Accura TSX but or the new Mitsubishi Lancer Evo which is supposed to come out early in 07. But of the cars you listed I'd lean towards the Legacy GT. It has been the ONLY auto equiped car I would consider so far. I ended up buying a Civic Si Coupe in October so I'm regressing I guess (This Dad is having FUN  but I still might go for the Legacy GT when the body is refreshed next year.
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Re: Dimensions [johnny420]
by eldaino
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Dec 07, 2006 (6:24 am)
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Replying to: johnny420 (Dec 05, 2006 6:10 pm)
How do you know this? Edmunds considers it a midsize (although they consider the rl a midsize to so i guess that doesn't mean much), but its porportions are more akin to the accord than the civic. Its not as long but its definetely a little bigger than the civic. Just because its brought to the us doesn't mean that it changes from midsize to compact. I know this could be argued over greatly, especially when the last time i checked, the ford mustang is considered a compact too, so if thats what ford says whatever; BUT, i'm pretty sure acura/honda considers their TSX a midsize.
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