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Replying to: mf15 (Jun 04, 2007 3:15 pm) 3.5SL and I am still confused as to what I want or need. This was a high speed test drive no dealer with me on the TSX, but dealer in the Altima but I did not care, told him in advance will be going very fast on four lane. TSX really have to rev the engine, could not get it to kick down a gear in regular D, perhaps need to really press the pedal to the floor hard, not sure. What this did was to make the RPM climb slowly never got to vtec, since by then was going too fast,around 80. Problem was getting to 80 seemed like it took to long, also was not real happy with on ramp merge, my jeep seems faster. Taking bumps at high speed, suspension rock hard. Air condition nice and cold, stereo believe it or not the Bose in the Altima might sound better, not 100% sure on this did not adjust base and treble too much. Altima, pure effortless power at any speed up to about 80, did not go faster. Did not notice torque steer,high speed merge no problem, bumps in road OK, drove same route in both cars, tried to find worst parts of road. My problem, Altima bigger than I need, not as nice interior,worse MPG,would rather have a key than push button start, belive it or not really like the blue lights in the TSX dash. Did notice Acura salesmen never seem to smile. Almost like why do you want a second test drive, just buy it now, it is of course better than other cars. Old Mike
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Replying to: mf15 (Jun 23, 2007 8:07 am) I have owned 3 Acura TL (04, 06 and now 07) and driven a TSX routinely as loaner cars. I have taken the 07 Altima 2.5 SL out twice now for a test drive and I can tell you the Bose in the Altima blows away anything int he Acuras. The TSX has the wimpy 360 watt sound system from the Civic. The TL has some fancy under powered muddy sounding ELS DVD-A system. The JBL in the Camry this year and the Altima Bose both run circles around anything Honda offers. Honda is so far behind in offering quality sound systems it isn't funny. I have not driven the 3.5 Altima, btu was very impressed with the acceleration in the 2.5 Altima. Most would never know it is a 4 cyl, they would think it is a small 6. The TSX is narrow and cramped for me, but I am 6 foot and 225 lbs. The Altima has at least as much room or more than my TL. The Altima is just about as quiet on the road as my TL. Where the Altima falls short for me is the numb steering. I almost thought I was in a Camry, the lack of center sterring feel and the overly light steering with no feedback were bad in my book. The ride quality was good, the interior materials are as good as my TL or in some instance (dash) better. I do love the TL guage cluster and smoother sleek look to the center instrument pod. One thing Acura offers that I think they all shoudl, is the TPMS is viewable via the info panel and it shows the exact pressure in each tire. I like that becasue I am anal about my tire pressure and don't want my tires all over the plce. Most TPMS will warn when 20% low that could be 6+ PSI under inflated. The backup camera in the Altima is way better the the TL. If the Altmia had better road feel and steering I would be down grading from my TL. A peppey, luxorious big car with all the bells and whistles and better MPG with only small performance (in real world driving) and save $7K is a no brainer. Nissan has a winner if they maybe could offer some sport package that would fix the numb cacoon like steering and feedback. Next up, let's see how Honda does witht he new 08 Accord, the bar is being raised pretty high by Nissan.
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Replying to: keithl (Jun 24, 2007 3:15 pm) Thanks for the candid and detailed TL / Altima review. Jaeger |
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Replying to: keithl (Jun 24, 2007 3:15 pm) Glad to see I was not hearing things when I thought the Bose sounded better than the TSX stereo. I was so occupied with the 3.5 power I did not pay too much attention to steering and road manners, will need another test drive. Yes the 08 accord may set the bar higher will have to wait and see. If Honda has not done what Nissan has done it will still have torque steer, where the Altima has eliminated it. I am leaning towards the Altima right now, even with the things I do not like about it. I have also checked online inventory at 4 local dealers not one has a bare bones Sl, they all have about 4000 in additional options I dont want which brings it up over 32000. The TSX drove very nice, good steering feel, with connection to the road, but I thought the suspension was perhaps harsh transmitted bumps or holes in the road quite well/perhaps too well. Old Mike
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Replying to: mf15 (Jun 24, 2007 4:16 pm) Liked the blue or sunset altima with charcoal interior I guess I might have to live with the orange dash lights, but if I buy they could be changed to blue. Tl interior nicer than Altima but probably not worth the price difference to me. Pretty much ruled out the TSX for lack of torque although I love the car. As I was looking at the TL's out in front of the Acura dealer I noticed one sitting up on blocks with no wheels, someone must have got the wheels last night. The question is to wait on the 08 Accord, not sure I like the pictures of it on the web, but I am sure they will raise the bar mechanically and on the interior. I have now checked online inventory of Altima barbones SL's for about 50 miles out of Philly, perhaps one or two, I do not want navi. But the good thing is that the rebates have started on the Altima. Perhaps they want to get rid of the 07's before the 08's start to roll in, or they are not meeting sales goals, they still have not caught the Accord, let alone Camry. Old Mike
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Replying to: mf15 (Jul 08, 2007 10:49 am) I also think the Altima once you add options is priced too high compared to camcords. So might be back to square 1 for a little while,still have time. Will no more when the media embargo ends on Aug 21st for the 08 accord. Old Mike
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Replying to: mf15 (Jul 08, 2007 3:43 pm) |
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Replying to: mf15 (Jul 08, 2007 3:43 pm) Jaeger
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Replying to: jaeger1 (Jul 09, 2007 4:16 am) I also see that there now is 1500 cash to dealer on the TL. I stil have time and can wait to see what else develops, really dont think Tl will get any better but the Altima could have higher rebates even though Nissan has stated that they do not intend to use rebates much anymore. Anyhow I have now looked about 100 miles out from Philly found two blue SL's but with blond interior without tech package and I think one or two slate with charcoal interior. Really would like the blue/charcoal. I keep telling myself no grey/silver cars. Old Mike
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Replying to: mf15 (Jul 09, 2007 7:12 am) the only specials nissan has offered so far on the altima are .7% financing, and the $500 rebate for college students. with the exception of some modest rebates at the end of the year to clear out the remaining 07's, I wouldn't expect to see anything substantial. as long as continues with its double digit year to year growth, they really have no reason to. |
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