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Acura TSX vs. Honda Civic Si Sedan

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#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.

#35 of 52 Re: dealer experiences [k5ldb] by nj2pa2nc

Aug 20, 2007 (6:06 am)

Replying to: k5ldb (Aug 20, 2007 5:43 am)
I think it depends on the dealer not the brand of car. the dealer i go to is excellant-sales and service-Vinart dealerships- they sell and service both hondas and acura along with hyundais and suzuki- I would give names but I will abide by the rules. We have bought numerous cars from this dealership over the years and never have been disappointed. If fact we moved 700 miles away but still deal with them.

#36 of 52 Re: dealer experiences [nj2pa2nc] by pat

Aug 20, 2007 (7:09 am)

Replying to: nj2pa2nc (Aug 20, 2007 6:06 am)
I agree, it depends on the individual dealership, not the brand. Manufacturers do not control the attitudes of those who are actually selling the cars. Positive and negative experiences with any brand you can name are reported all over these forums. It's all up to the person who runs the individual dealership, not the brand name the store carries.
 
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.

#37 of 52 Re: dealer experiences [pat] by nj2pa2nc

Aug 20, 2007 (10:14 am)

Replying to: pat (Aug 20, 2007 7:09 am)
what I meant was even though I could recommend different people that work at Vinart dealerships in PA I will not even though most of them from sales manager, sales, finance service manager, service advisors and even the techs are great. Yes there are a few that work there that I would not deal with. I did post in the dealer ratings. Thanks for your comments

#38 of 52 Re: TSX vs Civic SI Sedan [xmontx] by eldaino

Aug 20, 2007 (10:56 am)

Replying to: xmontx (Apr 04, 2007 9:57 am)
actually the tsx and civic are quite similar, especially since the si comes in a sedan form. (comparing it to the rsx is kinda off in this regard too, sinc the rsx is technically a hatchback.)
 
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.

#39 of 52 Re: TSX vs Civic SI Sedan [eldaino] by fedlawman

Aug 20, 2007 (12:22 pm)

Replying to: eldaino (Aug 20, 2007 10:56 am)
Actually, the similarities are only skin deep. The TSX is longer, wider, and has more interior passenger space than the Civic.
 
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.

#40 of 52 Re: TSX vs Civic SI Sedan [eldaino] by nj2pa2nc

Aug 20, 2007 (1:03 pm)

Replying to: eldaino (Aug 20, 2007 10:56 am)
I own a tsx but was considering getting the civic si sedan. the si sedan was not out yet so i bought the tsx-no regrets. love the way honda-acura shifts-very smooth. My brother, who owns an 07 volvo s-80 loved my tsx when I let him drive it. he said he wants MT in his next car.

#41 of 52 Re: TSX vs Civic SI Sedan [fedlawman] by eldaino

Aug 21, 2007 (7:53 am)

Replying to: fedlawman (Aug 20, 2007 12:22 pm)
actually, everything you mentioned (interior materials, being quiter, fog lights and dimming mirrors) are whats sking deep.
 
the fact that the si puts up better numbers with its macphersons says a lot too.
 
i was just basically saying that they are almost the same car in their respecive segments: lightweight, high revving, nice interiors, and good handlers.
 
I wasn't saying they are the same car, as i know they are on different platforms and that there is an obvious difference between the k20 and k24.

#42 of 52 Re: TSX vs Civic SI Sedan [eldaino] by fedlawman

Aug 21, 2007 (11:42 am)

Replying to: eldaino (Aug 21, 2007 7:53 am)
The fact that the si puts up better number says it weighs less.
 
But yes, I agree. All Honda's from the TSX to the S2000 share that light, nimble, high-revving character - that playful willingness to dance and their slick, refined control feedback.
 
I've always loved the way Honda's feel below 8/10ths - they're very satisfying to drive.

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