CTNYC

hahhaa I feel that - a lot of female friends really liked my ILX (they called it cute ) but the ILX isn't really known well to the average person. When I was renting a car once, I had an Elantra booked and the agent was trying to upsell me and asked what I drove (back in 2013)... I told him Acura ILX and he said I DEFINITELY wanted something closer to the size of my personal car... either a Merc GLK350 or Ford Edge Titanium.... I took a fully loaded Cruze LTZ for free instead

nothome17

Good to know not everyone thinks this "Every time I pass one on the road I can help but think they bought a overpriced honda civic"

justnspace

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I think thats only the enthusiast who say that. and even then, when I pass one on the streets, i'm like...which one is that? a TLX or ILX?????? lol

nothome17

Hopefully the next gen ILX isn't a mini ZDX like the new civic is a mini crosstour.

justnspace

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new civic is awesome!

usdmJON

Sounds to me like youre just running your mouth. We get it. You think its just a marked up civic.

nothome17

Your avatar reminds of the the rear end. < i v i >





Isnt' the ILX from the Civic platform? I think its better than the civic if you want my opinion. But anyway, just hope it isn't the 2nd coming of the ZDX.

justnspace

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thanks! thats gonna be my signature emoji from now on... < i v i >

nothome17

Whats your thought justnspace. The 2016 Civic Touring is so far above the 2016 ILX in amenities and styling.

justnspace

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The 2016 Civic Touring is so far above the 2016 ILX in amenities and styling.

yes, the ILX is lagging behind. the new civic is the best one yet!

but thats only based on pictures, i've had no seat time in the ILX or the new Civic

aomechmarine

I left my Honda dealership job right before the new Civic came out... I din't evene know they made a Touring ... Interesting.. What I REALLY think ids funny tho.. Is Hondata IMMEDIATELY jumped on the turbo motor support... 1) Its a civic, there's a billion on the road 2) they think a lot of people will want to tune it... but its funny... Hondata's youtube video's are so BS... They said that the new Civic turbo is SOO much faster then the past model Civic SI... But they compare a tuned car... to a stock car? WTF? BS Marketing... really serious... The youtube videos also block comments... HMMM wonder why? Maybe because if they are BOTH tuned the difference will be about the same...?

justnspace

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^not really. you can tune a turbo engine or change the parameters a lot easier than tuning an N/A engine

schen72

I own a 2016 ILX and I've test-driven a 2016 Civic Touring a few times. (I tried to actually buy a Civic Touring but market conditions prevented a good deal, which I've posted about in another thread.)

I don't agree with your statement. The Civic is a tremendous value, assuming you get a good deal near invoice price. But the ILX is a slight step up, with it's more powerful drivetrain.

aomechmarine

actually... TRUE. But that's not what I meant.. I mean both cars stock... simply adding a new tuner MAP... I really don't think the difference will be that great... Turbo probably would still have the edge... but seriously watch the video... they are so BS...



It's just not true, IMO . The guy says. "Its faster in every condition, every gear..." NAH BRUH... Your car is already tuned, vs a non tuned... NO SHIT its faster!! They never refer to that... Its like a sales tactic... It's called the NO ANSWER... ANSWER... They give you an answer that sounds like they are trying to help... BUT literally omits the real truth...

haidarh

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so what did you end up getting ? I have 2016 ILX premium A spec

nothome17

Nothing yet, still waiting for Subaru dealers to stock up on the 2017 WRX models. Northern Cal, Bay Area locations

iforyou

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Actually, both cars in the video are bone stock (no tuning).

With that said, I think a properly driven Si would beat a properly driven Civic turbo, stock vs stock. Properly driven means the executing the launch and shifts perfectly. For the Si, that would take more skill. For the Civic Turbo, you just need to floor it, not shifting required.

In terms of tuning though, the 1.5 turbo engine probably has more potential.

aomechmarine

Yes more or less what I'd say too. The SI in the video doesn't really appear to be trying to me either... I mean its a rev happy car.. you should be able to hear it when its trying...Like I say... marketing... Hondata believes the Turbo Civic's are gonna be a cash cow for them... They might be right...so they gotta sell, sell, sell

iforyou

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It seems the Si driver didn't go all the way to the redline.

But ya, I can definitely see an agenda from Hondata..lol. There's a bit of exaggeration in the video, but boy, the Civic 1.5T is no slouch, that's for sure! Car and Driver's test shows that the Civic 1.5T has a 1/4 mile trap speed for 94mph. Civic Si is usually around 93-97mph.

For me, I'd like to see what a 6MT 1.5T civic can do.

Joseph Park

I have a 2016 ILX Premium. The Civic Touring is the best value with Android/Apple support, 60/40 split, rain sensing wipers, heated rear seats all features you can't get on an ILX. Yet the ILX has to be one of the best deals right now. Just leased a Premium before TTL for $26,260 tons of rebates brought the lease of 24 months 12k a year, nothing down, 1st month paid, everything wrapped in to $354 a month with a $17,578 buyout. In contrast a Touring goes for $25,500 about in NYC before TTL. That minimal $700 or so for a better dealer experience, better warranty, and the 8 speed DCT is worth it. However I really am down that I don't get iOS or Android and rear heated seats. But the one comforting fact is that NO Acura right now offers Android/Apple support.

nothome17

Just an update on the post. Kept the TLS and gave it away to my pops. Ended up getting the WRX premium edition.

usdmJON

Nice whip.

nothome17

Finally got wifey her car. 2017 Audi S3

nothome17

Finally got car back after having a clear bra installed.

rockstar143

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Jesus, what an absolutely gorgeous car.
I can't lie...I'm diggin what the Germans are doing. Sexy sexy sexy...
no more updates or pictures of your Subi?

nothome17

The wifey really liked the car. I didn't mind since it's a nice safe car. Nimble little car getting around town and around the mountains of tahoe.

Here's the WRX, pretty much the DD car now.

One day we will be back with Acura once they come back to earth.

justnspace

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OMFG, BOTH CARS ARE BETTER THAN WHAT ACURA OFFERS!!!!!!



thanks for updating!!!!

rockstar143

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Oh Sickest TL

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acura will never come back to earth. 08 TL Type S was the last good car they made. With the exception of the NSX but thats not within most ppls realm of finance lol

nothome17

You might be right, sad to say.. Googled the 2018 TLX, hopefully it's a RLX.

Anyway, my little sister is also looking into buying a new car. We shall see what car she chooses. We tested out the Infiniti G37, the interior reminded me of 3G TL, you guys got to check it out. NO JOKE.

justnspace

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my buddy picked me up in his 2006 or 2008 IS-F and the navigation/radio stack is like a straight copy to the 3G TL!!!

Flipster23

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Golden 1 center!!!!

Flipster23

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Ewww..

nothome17

Here's a view from my office.

Flipster23

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Bro, are you like following me? Do you live in Laguna West? That's my fishing spot right there on Benedix. I live down the street.

nothome17

Hey small world, got's a Acurazine neighbor. Yes, easy catches those trouts and catfish. Do you go to Hood Franklin or Walnut Grove to fish as well?

Flipster23

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LOL. There's another Acurazine member who lives across the way in the apartments.

Flipster23

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It looks so different now that the mall is gone, and that's there.

nothome17

Good to know having fellow Acuraziner's around the area. Downtown is getting better, they are tearing down some old buildings. The area you see there on the left next to Macy's is going to be a movie theater.

Flipster23

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I walk past it every now and then. My office is downtown at 9th and O, so I'm not right next to the arena.

Oh, they doing another movie theater?