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Acura TSX vs Lexus IS250 vs BMW 325xi vs Honda Accord

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What is this discussion about? Acura TSX, BMW 3 Series, Lexus IS 250, Car Buying, Sedan

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#28 of 49 Re: Acura TSX vs Lexus IS250 vs BMW 325xi vs Honda Accord [billpaul] by nj2pa2nc

Jun 09, 2010 (4:55 am)

Replying to: billpaul (Jun 08, 2010 4:37 am)
when car shopping a few months ago-the first thing the salesman showed us was the wireless key. (hyundai, subaru and mazda) Yes it is a nice feature to have but I could manage very well without it. Things I was disappointed with on the 2010 tsx were the gas tank cover that you now push on to open (like being able to open it from the inside) no memory seats, no longer offer the red with MT. I could live with the ugly snout. I decided to keep my 06 tsx-love it- Bought it new 11/06-It now has almost 107K problem free miles. It still has the original brake pads and rotors-all service is done by a acura dealer. Enjoy

#29 of 49 Re: Acura TSX vs Lexus IS250 vs BMW 325xi vs Honda Accord [nj2pa2nc] by billpaul

Jun 09, 2010 (10:23 am)

Replying to: nj2pa2nc (Jun 09, 2010 4:55 am)
Your TSX is a great car. I admired that model for years. I was interested in buying, but being aware that the 09 model change was coming, I held off on the assumption that the new model would be better than the old -- I was wrong.

#30 of 49 Re: Acura TSX vs Lexus IS250 vs BMW 325xi vs Honda Accord [nj2pa2nc] by gbosil

Jun 09, 2010 (11:36 am)

Replying to: nj2pa2nc (Jun 09, 2010 4:55 am)
CORRECTION MEMORY SEATS: I have a 2010 TSX w/Tech and mine DOES have Memory Seats Position 1 Driver and Position 2 Driver .

#31 of 49 Re: Acura TSX vs Lexus IS250 vs BMW 325xi vs Honda Accord [gbosil] by nj2pa2nc

Jun 09, 2010 (3:17 pm)

Replying to: gbosil (Jun 09, 2010 11:36 am)
thanks-thought they did away with it- good thing to know

#32 of 49 Re: Acura TSX vs Lexus IS250 vs BMW 325xi vs Honda Accord [billpaul] by kenu1

Jun 09, 2010 (6:43 pm)

Replying to: billpaul (Jun 08, 2010 4:37 am)
My first experience with a wireless key was with the Toyota Prius. I thought the whole idea of never having to pull out your keys and inserting them into the ignition is very convenient. (Usually I'm fumbling for my keys.)
 
It's interesting that you say the TL/TSX has an ugly snout. The exactly the same thing I thought I have. The G37 is nicer looking to me. Still I may still get the TSX because I like Accords so much. But it does bug me that the TSX doesn't have a wireless key either. So I'm not so sure anymore.

#33 of 49 Re: Acura TSX vs Lexus IS250 vs BMW 325xi vs Honda Accord [kenu1] by gbosil

Jun 10, 2010 (5:36 am)

Replying to: kenu1 (Jun 09, 2010 6:43 pm)
Wireless Keys are nice but just one more thing to worry about like system malfunction down the road or the damn key falling out of your pocket while driving and can't find it between the seat when you get out I love my 2010 TSX! The beak isn't as bad as the TL. Not as pronounced as the TL. The new TL is too bloated and just plain huge! I had a new TL as a loaner and man is that thing huge and ugly. I also own a 2007 TLS and will be holding on to it until the next gen TL is released! The new TL is just plain UGLY! Transformer looking! The new TSX lines will keep current for years to come. I have had 0 problem free 9K miles so far. Love the TSX! The G37 gets pretty $$$$ once optioned out! Also the reliability of Nissan/Infinity has gone down hill just spoken from a few of my friends that own the G37. Quite a few problems with them.

#34 of 49 Re: Acura TSX vs Lexus IS250 vs BMW 325xi vs Honda Accord [gbosil] by nj2pa2nc

Jun 10, 2010 (5:55 am)

Replying to: gbosil (Jun 10, 2010 5:36 am)
While my 06 tsx was being serviced I had use of a 2010 TL/wtech as a loaner car. I was able to keep it overnight. I put the keyless remote on top of the center console. It ended up getting caught between the seats. My mom has hip problems, thought the seats were very comfortable. She owns a 08 accord. I really did not think it was that huge and with certain color the beak is not that huge looking. How many miles are on your 07 TLS. Hoping you continue not to have any problems with your tsx-mine has almost 107K problem free miles.

#35 of 49 Re: Acura TSX vs Lexus IS250 vs BMW 325xi vs Honda Accord [nj2pa2nc] by gbosil

Jun 10, 2010 (8:06 am)

Replying to: nj2pa2nc (Jun 10, 2010 5:55 am)
My 07 TLS now has 58,900 problem free miles. I purchased it new back in April of 07'. I love it! It's a good balance of power and looks. The car hauls! Mine is Alabaster Silver Met with Black Leather interior ASPEC Kit with ASPEC Body Kit. I consistantly get positive comments from other people on it. There isn't many on the road which is nice. Maintenance has been very cheap compared to owning BMW, LEXUS, Audi etc... You can find a 07' or 08' TLS with low milage used out there. I think it's the best bang for your buck! I know when I purchased it new sticker was 42K with everything now you can pick em up for around 26 - 29K. They are still holding their value.

#36 of 49 Re: Acura TSX vs Lexus IS250 vs BMW 325xi vs Honda Accord [gbosil] by nj2pa2nc

Jun 10, 2010 (10:59 am)

Replying to: gbosil (Jun 10, 2010 8:06 am)
Since I put on lots of miles I prefer new. I am planning on hopefully buying a new car June 2011 so I have some time to decide. I still love my tsx. Right now my one requirement is having 6 speed manual transmission. I agree the maintenance has been reasonable so far. I purchased my tsx new November 17, 2006.

#37 of 49 Re: Acura TSX vs Lexus IS250 vs BMW 325xi vs Honda Accord [gbosil] by kenu1

Jun 10, 2010 (2:29 pm)

Replying to: gbosil (Jun 10, 2010 5:36 am)
Yes, wireless key may fail some day. Counting on acura overall reliability to make this a small chance of occurrence. But keeping key in pocket is the best idea which is possible with wirelss. I have a tedency to misplace keys, or not put it back into my pocket well enough so it does fall out later.
 
I agree that the 2010 TL is too large. That's another reason to lean towards the TSX for me too.

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