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Acura TSX vs. Honda Civic Si Sedan

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#25 of 52 Dad's Turn for FUN CAR by go_snail_go

Dec 06, 2006 (9:54 am)

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

#26 of 52 Re: Dad's Turn for FUN CAR [go_snail_go] by fedlawman

Dec 06, 2006 (10:25 am)

Replying to: go_snail_go (Dec 06, 2006 9:54 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.

#27 of 52 Re: Dad's Turn for FUN CAR [go_snail_go] by robr2

Dec 06, 2006 (11:24 am)

Replying to: go_snail_go (Dec 06, 2006 9:54 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.

#28 of 52 Re: Dad's Turn for FUN CAR [go_snail_go] by mhattrup

Dec 06, 2006 (7:02 pm)

Replying to: go_snail_go (Dec 06, 2006 9:54 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.

#29 of 52 Re: Dimensions [johnny420] by eldaino

Dec 07, 2006 (7:24 am)

Replying to: johnny420 (Dec 05, 2006 7:10 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.

#30 of 52 Re: Dimensions [eldaino] by robr2

Dec 07, 2006 (8:45 am)

Replying to: eldaino (Dec 07, 2006 7:24 am)
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.
 
The classification sizes are not determined by the manufacturer. It's the EPA that detemines the size based on interior volume.

#31 of 52 Re: Dimensions [eldaino] by johnny420

Dec 07, 2006 (10:57 am)

Replying to: eldaino (Dec 07, 2006 7:24 am)
It's probably as much my opinion as anything. Who'd argue that the TSX, RL and Accord are in the same size class? Both the RL and Accord are bigger enough than the TSX for me to make a distinction, so I call the TSX a "compact" sedan. Is it small? No, but it's smaller than most of the sedans we call mid-sized in America.
 
The Mustang is a coupe, so I'm not even sure why that was mentioned.

#32 of 52 Re: Dad's Turn for FUN CAR [robr2] by johnny420

Dec 07, 2006 (10:59 am)

Replying to: robr2 (Dec 06, 2006 11:24 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.
 
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.

#33 of 52 TSX vs Civic SI Sedan by xmontx

Apr 04, 2007 (9:57 am)

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

#34 of 52 dealer experiences by k5ldb

Aug 20, 2007 (5:43 am)

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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