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Re: best color opinions [bodble2] by nj2pa2nc
Dec 08, 2008 (3:32 am)
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Replying to: bodble2 (Dec 08, 2008 12:29 am)

I agree-owned a 1998 black eagle talon TSI-AWD-looked sharp when clean. Very hard keeping it that way.
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Re: best color opinions [bodble2] by bvdj84
Dec 08, 2008 (8:49 am)
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Replying to: bodble2 (Dec 08, 2008 12:29 am)

I know, it was just a bummer to see the car, that was so beautiful all marked up with swirls all over it! Seriously, I almost thought about going up to the guy, and asking what happened to your car? He would probably ask, what are you talking about..lol.
 
Anyway, not my car, but I think I could manage a black car. Carefully waxing it. You have to on a black car more so. I have seen people that have a new black car, and when they don't wax it, it looks more gray or looks as though there is a film on it. Its not as glossy. Silver or White is probably the best car to not show the swirl marks. I love silver, its everywhere, but I wouldn't be opposed to silver or white, I really like white.
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age factor by iwantone
Dec 08, 2008 (12:46 pm)
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Can you tell me if the tsx is ok for a middle aged person? I don't really care for the new accord styling and I can't afford the acura tl. I don't have any young children to drive around and I don't have a big family. My youngest is 13 . The accord seems a little more mature and larger than I like. I have driven the accord and I am not inlove with it. To me if you are going to pay for something, then you should at least be pleased with your purchase. Besides the accord is on every road in my town.
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Re: age factor [iwantone] by bodble2
Dec 08, 2008 (1:32 pm)
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Replying to: iwantone (Dec 08, 2008 12:46 pm)

I think the TSX is perfect for someone in your position. However, a couple of things to be mindful of before you purchase. First, there may be a V6 or a diesel option available in the next couple of years, in case you find those appealing. Secondly, the plastic screen covering the Nav screen gives off horrible reflection, to the point where it renders the nav un-readable. That, to me, is a deal-breaker.
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Re: age factor [bodble2] by iwantone
Dec 08, 2008 (1:47 pm)
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Replying to: bodble2 (Dec 08, 2008 1:32 pm)

Just looking for the base level. I am thinking about a portable GPS. I plan on making a purchase the first part of the year and getting rid of my old accord ex. Thought about a V6 and the added power but I am just not feeling the accord. I think the tsx will be my choice. The tsx will have more pep than I am used to anyway.
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Will a portable GPS work with the base? by laptev
Dec 08, 2008 (4:27 pm)
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I have a Garmin 265WT that I absolutely love... but it is a hassle to hook up and disconnect every time I get in and out and out of the car. My wife has a nav built in to her Jeep and it is great to have it available all of the time.
 
On the other hand $3,100 seems like a big jump for the built in nav... is it worth it? I'm kind of getting tortured by this decision...
 
Also, I'm not worried about the v6 any time soon as I think gas will be over $4/gal in 1-2 years. Although the diesel would be very compelling... how much more does this usually add to the cost?
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Re: age factor [iwantone] by bodble2
Dec 08, 2008 (5:18 pm)
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Replying to: iwantone (Dec 08, 2008 1:47 pm)

"The tsx will have more pep than I am used to anyway.'
 
From my brief test drive, the 4 cyl should be adequate power for most folks, unless you climb big hills with a full load on a regular basis, or you're a real speed freak.
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Re: age factor [iwantone] by cdnpinhead
Dec 08, 2008 (7:27 pm)
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Replying to: iwantone (Dec 08, 2008 12:46 pm)

"Can you tell me if the tsx is ok for a middle aged person?"
 
Unlike you, I'm not middle aged -- I seriously doubt that I'll live to see 120.
 
Either way, I've driven performance-oriented cars all my life & bought an '08 TSX back in March. I didn't want the nav (I'm very happy with my portables that I've used for years) & had to search hard to get one with a manual, but I was successful.
 
It's been a fine car so far, and I expect it to last a long time. I get ~27 mpg (a big jump up from my previous vehicle), and it has a number of useful features. I would have preferred a RWD car, and can tell the difference when I push it, but overall it's been a car I'm quite happy with.
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Re: age factor [cdnpinhead] by bodble2
Dec 08, 2008 (7:38 pm)
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Replying to: cdnpinhead (Dec 08, 2008 7:27 pm)

The nav system also comes with the backup camera, which, to me, may be more useful/desireable then the nav
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Re: age factor [bodble2] by jpdisarro
Dec 08, 2008 (10:41 pm)
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Replying to: bodble2 (Dec 08, 2008 7:38 pm)

The nav package (technology package) also includes the upgraded sound system. It seems that Acura is bundling more options with the technology package to entice more customers to upgrade.

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