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#9 of 15 Depends on the driver by mockenrue Jun 15, 2007 (10:18 am)
I owned a 2006 TSX for a year before trading it in for a 2007 Altima SL v6 this week. They are very different, each with pros and cons.   The TSX is great if you do a lot of twisty, open road driving where you can rev high. The handling is great and the seats just hug you in. The interior is among the best in class, and it holds its value very well. On the flip side, the lack of torque makes it sluggish, and the ride is pretty rough. I also had a lot of problems keeping the alignment straight.   A fully loaded v6 Altima should be about the same price (or more likely lower since there is more room to deal and better incentives). It has a lot more power, yet similar gas mileage. Also more room, a smoother ride, and the nav/tech package is a bit better IMO (mostly the same as the G35). On the down side, the seats aren't as confortable, the handling isn't as tight, and less "brand appeal" if that matters to you. Bottom line: it's the perfect commuter car with a lot of power when you need it.   To summarize: driving enthusiasts with lots of open driving will probably prefer the TSX if they can live with the lack of torgue. The Altima is perfect for those who want a comfortable, smooth commuter car that is more sporty at heart than the typical "family midsize". Most of my driving is city/suburb, so the TSX's stiff ride and sensitive alignment really wore me out. The Altima better fits my needs, and ended up $50 less per month. Replies to this message: nj2pa2nc (Jun 15, 2007 10:46 am) mockenrue (Jun 15, 2007 9:02 pm)
#10 of 15 Re: Depends on the driver [mockenrue] by nj2pa2nc Jun 15, 2007 (10:46 am)
Replying to: mockenrue (Jun 15, 2007 10:18 am) congratulations and many miles of happy safe motoring. I am the proud owner of a 06 milano red/ebony 6spd/w nav tsx. I bought it new 11/17/06 and it has 16,500 miles (mostly highway) It has more than enough power for me and it is an extremely comfortable riding car. the only complaints are the paint chips easy and so do the foglights. we owned nissans in the past. we would have considered the maxima if it still came with manual transmission. I really did not like the altima's looks but that is my opinion. Replies to this message: mockenrue (Jun 15, 2007 9:02 pm)
#11 of 15 Re: Depends on the driver [nj2pa2nc] by mockenrue Jun 15, 2007 (9:02 pm)
Replying to: nj2pa2nc (Jun 15, 2007 10:46 am) I've heard nothing but great things about the 6spd manual TSX. Even using "sport shift" mode on the auto helped to get more power as you hold the gear. Most reviews recommend the stick over the auto for the TSX, and the opposite for the Altima.   One other complaint I had about the TSX was how cheap some of the fixtures are. On the driver door for example: there is a really cheap looking plastic lock plunger that always gets in the way when you're paying at a drive through or just want to rest your arm. Also, there is only one-touch window on the drivers side. The Altima has no lock plunger and one touch driver and passenger windows (along with one touch sun roof which the TSX also doesn't have). Obviously these are very minor gripes, but it's disappointing to see so many corners cut on an upscale brand like Acura.
#12 of 15 Not to many cross shoppers here. I am by mf15 Jun 22, 2007 (1:20 pm)
Just finished sencond test drive of each. Auto TSX ok for around town, expressway power still not sure, floored it a few times could not get the auto to kick down, radio OK actually thought the Bose in the Altima might have sounded better. Going over bumps at high speed the suspension is rock hard. Better MPG. Altima 3.5SL, huge amount of power, no TQ steer, not as nice inside, radio good. Really like the VQ but MPG not great. Kids are grown don't need a big car and the Altima though midsize is more than I need. Why cant I find a car with the interior of TSX, power of Altima, gee that sounds like the TL. Might be more than I want to spend. Have to wait and look at 08 Accord, but again perhaps bigger than I need. Old Mike Replies to this message: jd10013 (Jun 22, 2007 2:49 pm) mf15 (Jun 22, 2007 4:32 pm) jd10013 (Jun 22, 2007 5:11 pm)
#13 of 15 Re: Not to many cross shoppers here. I am [mf15] by jd10013 Jun 22, 2007 (2:49 pm)
Replying to: mf15 (Jun 22, 2007 1:20 pm) Why cant I find a car with the interior of TSX, power of Altima, gee that sounds like the TL. Might be more than I want to spend.   try the altima coupe instead of the sedan. Replies to this message: mf15 (Jun 22, 2007 4:32 pm) jd10013 (Jun 22, 2007 5:11 pm)
#14 of 15 Re: Not to many cross shoppers here. I am [jd10013] by mf15 Jun 22, 2007 (4:32 pm)
Replying to: jd10013 (Jun 22, 2007 2:49 pm) This dealer is a big nissan dealer but seems to carry a lot of 2.5 cars, they only have a 2.5 coupe not interested in a 2.5. The 2.5 is Nissans bread and butter. But if I can find a 3.5 sl coupe it might be intereting. Old Mike Replies to this message: jd10013 (Jun 22, 2007 5:11 pm)
#15 of 15 Re: Not to many cross shoppers here. I am [mf15] by jd10013 Jun 22, 2007 (5:11 pm)
Replying to: mf15 (Jun 22, 2007 4:32 pm) they'll be 3.5's, its just that the car has been out less than a month, and most of the ones made have be presold. But, you may not even like it. When you said the sedan was too big, but you liked the engine, if figured the coupe might fit the bill for you.

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