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Sedans Acura TSX Acura TSX vs. Honda Civic Si Sedan
52 messages, Last post on Nov 26, 2009 at 4:00 PM
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Replying to: eldaino (Dec 07, 2006 6:24 am) The classification sizes are not determined by the manufacturer. It's the EPA that detemines the size based on interior volume. |
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Replying to: eldaino (Dec 07, 2006 6:24 am) The Mustang is a coupe, so I'm not even sure why that was mentioned. |
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Replying to: robr2 (Dec 06, 2006 10:24 am) 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. The GLI looks like a real hoot. If it wasn't for VW's perceived lack of reliability, I'd seriously consider this as my next car. Hopefully, they've gotten things ironed out on this front. |
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I bought the 2007 civic si coupe. I love the car. Trying to compare the 2 different style cars is difficult. Obviously, TSX is at least $8-$10k more than the SI. Then you have to look at the class of each car. Definitely different; TSX true sedan type which can be compared easier to the Honda accord like one of the users had stated and the Civic SI is a compact car that is compared to the discontinued RSX. Although if money was not the issue. I would go for the civic SI sedan. It's more enjoyable to drive. And since you're not driving much from and to work, why not have fun in a tasteful, more energetic vehicle. It's a racing car in my opinion. It's made for harsh punishments without damage to the car. But if you're worried about "I'm too old looking to drive the SI", then I guess you can go with the TSX. I driven the TSX. No doubt it's a nice car. I wouldn't say it was the most fun car to drive. But it's classy, quiet and smooth. It comes down to the battle of: "Fun vs. Conservative" Both reliable cars too. Besides the interior plastic in the civic SI, it's just born to punish the road and once you hit the vtec, it screams for more. :-p
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If it makes a difference, Acura salesperson and customer service are much much much better than Honda sales/service. Perhaps this is true as a generality however not as an absolute. Robert Doolittle, the internet manager for Gillman Honda in Houston, is one of the best. He not only takes good care of you during the sale but follows up afterward to be sure everything is good. I've dealt with him for over a decade now and have never been disappointed. As long as he's in the business I'll be calling on him when I want a Honda product.
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Replying to: k5ldb (Aug 20, 2007 4:43 am)
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Replying to: nj2pa2nc (Aug 20, 2007 5:06 am) I hope everyone will drop by our Dealer Ratings & Reviews feature and rate any and all shops you've dealt with, either for sales or service (or both). Help out your fellow community members by recording your experiences under the dealership's name. And btw nj2pa2nc, I appreciate your saying you will abide by the rules, but naming a dealership in a posting is not a problem. We welcome your feedback.
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Replying to: pat (Aug 20, 2007 6:09 am) |
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Replying to: xmontx (Apr 04, 2007 8:57 am) so if you were to compare a tsx to a si sedan, you almost have the same type of car: makes lots of hp for the engine size, high revving, fwd, handles well, excellent shifter. they are more alike than you think.
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Replying to: eldaino (Aug 20, 2007 9:56 am) The TSX also has a larger, more powerful engine that makes more usable power lower in the rev range (25 more lb ft of torque at 1600 lower RPM). The TSX also includes many features that the Civic doesn't have, such as heated leather seats, auto climate control, heated exterior mirrors, fog lights, auto-dim rearview mirror, homelink, HID headlights, and upscale interior trim materials. Most importantly though, the TSX has a superior double wishbone front suspension while the Civic makes due with McPherson struts up front. The TSX is also built a larger, more refined midsize car platform, so it is quieter, more comfortable, and has a more refined driveline (vibration, harshness, feedback). The Civic is sportier thanks to it's lighter weight, but overall, the TSX is a lot more car. Whether it's worth the additional $7,000 is up to the individual.
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