MTLer

Hi all, first time post. So please don't flame if this has already been compared, if so thread link?

I am considering purchasing either a 2005 Honda Accord 2Dr EX V6(I'm in Canada) or either the TSX. First off, i did not even consider the TSX until i sat inside of it( i feell in love with that instrument cluster),also friend mentioned that it would come out to almost the same price as the accord. The reson i wanted the Accord, was because i really like the Mercedez-esque rear end, also it is a powerful car. But at the end of the day it is a Honda, whereas the TSX is a 4 door (i don't want a 4 door accord, i find the rear on that hideous) and at the end off the day is an Acura. However, since prices are almost the same, would the power of the accord justify me purchasing it rather than the TSX? For work, i will be driving a lot, hence the TSX would be more economical gas wise, but feel that i might lag behind on the road.

Right now i am like 60% for the TSX and basically want some opinions, and wouldnt mind biased pro TSX responses which will just make me get the TSX.


Thanks

DJDZ

Have you even taken a test drive yourself on both cars?

By the way, WELCOME!!!!

Dan Martin

Welcome aboard.

The AV6 coupe vs. TSX question comes up here fairly often. This is the most recent thread on the subject: https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2219

TypeRS

i was in the same boat as u 3 months ago. i have always liked the TSX's design especially the gorgeous interior. the accord, on the other hand, the coupe was not bad but it felt kinda bloated from certain angles. one thing i just had to have was navi and honda makes the best so it was a close pick between a fully loaded accord coupe v6 and a tsx.

and i was very close on purchasing the accord cuz i got a pretty good deal. last year i had a tough time having to choose the accord cuz i loved the TSX so much but just couldnt afford it, but i forced myself to wait a bit longer and found a pretty good deal on the TSX so i am happy with my purchase as it 's the car i originally intended to go for. the point is either one are great cars...if u feel the need to have a 2 door and a v6, accord is the way to go. the design and overall value of the TSX won me over in the end...

MTLer

Thanks for your responses guys!

I have not yet taken either of them for a test drive, i will be doing so on thursday, first the accord then the TSX. Yes the interior of the TSX is very very nice. I suppose the reason i am interested in the accord still is because it was my first choice, the TSX just became a very good contender. I do not need a 2 door car, it's just that i want a nice car with good standard features, i just do not like the 4 door accord. Another reason i would lean more towards the Accord, is that my friend has a TL Type S, and with the accord i could potentially keep up if not, really close, not that i will be racing or anything just saying. One reason i would go with the TSX, is that i would love to get a MT car. But since i will not be the only person using it i cannot, so having the SS on the TSX is very sweet, i don't think the accord has SS/tiptronic or whatever...

I don't know.. the cars are just too close in price, and each has there pros/cons, i guess it comes down to which car is more fun and comfortable to drive, and if i want speed or luxury.. tough decision..

mg7726

if horsepower is for you, then get the accord

everything else is in the TSX

edit: welcome to the forums

sauceman

First of all, to a fellow Montrealer

Next, you really, really sure you can't get the 6MT? Because it is one sweet tranny. You would honestly pretty much forget about not having a V6 with it, the driving experience is really enhanced.

Anyways, I'm really biased towards the TSX, even though I come from Accords previously. I've been doing a lot of highway, and fear not, the TSX is a wonderful highway touring car. And driving around the Province (except maybe for Cote Nord where you get crazy ass slopes), you will never feel out of power with the TSX. It has the ability to take most any inclines you can throw it, climb them on cruise control and never lose speed.

Of course, things may be different with AT though.

Big Pimpin

LOL I was gonna get the accord too, but when I found out they were about the same price I said to myself fuck the accord.

Saintor

If it is automatic, pass the TSX and go directly to the Accord V6.

MTLer

Hehe, is the Auto tranny TSX that bad though, or is the MT just super amazing making the auto look like shit... I cannot get a MT since other member of my family would be driving the car on occasion, i figured i would get my MT fix ( if only barely) from the SS, but i hear from this forum that its lacking, that said, the accord does not have that option, and i would feel like im missing out on some fun..

On the other hand.. the accord has the power..that would also be a AT tranny, so since both are AT, is the TSX not worth getting in AT at all? As my friend stated , at the end of the day it's an Acura, although it could be said at the end of the day they are both Hondas....

P.S Thanks Sauceman!, if i do get a TSX, ill be sure to show up at a TSX meet or something, or possibly meet at the Julep

MSZ

5AT TSX is a little bit slower than the last gen Accord V6.

But its still fast enough for normal driving.

sauceman

Hehehe, the official car meet place in MTL.

Black_6spd

Another option would be to teach the other person how to drive stick...

I personally couldn't see myself buying the TSX if it weren't for the smooth 6-spd tranny.

sshah

Hey MTLer,

I owned a 2002 V6 accord and was thinking of upgrading to the new 2005 Accord V6 6spd or TSX 6spd. I chose TSX after the test drive and the reasons were:
tighter car
has HIDS
nicer interior
nicer seats
in my opinon better looks
When you take your car in for a oil change the courtesy car is a Acura EL (canada) vs civic.
Nicer dealships too.
and of course the whole "I own a Acura" vs "I own a Honda" - I know I know but that factored in...

The accord has way more power but way cheaper interior too also I don't like the front end on the new accord at all.

MTLer

Thanks for the responses.

At the moment i am still leaning towards the TSX, it's just that the comments saying that the AT TSX sucks and that i shoud just get the accord if im getting AT. But Sshah did point out that the Accord interior is inferior to the TSX, although i have not yet gone to see the accord, that is coming tommarow ( i will be test driving both) the gauge and SS availibility on the TSX are winning me over right now, unless the accord really wows me in the test drive, i most likely will end up getting the TSX..

I will let you all know how the test drives went. I am not by any means a Car enthusiest, but hope i can tell the diff between a 240hp car, and a 200hp one

xjdmb16a2six

if the accord v6 didnt have tranny problems i would get the v6 accord. unless you get a 6mt. IMO the accord interior is nice, and is almost similar to the TSX. but the gauges on the accord is ugly. it would be a hard choice for me if i had to choose between a v6 6spd accord vs 6spd tsx. if i wanted a pimp sporty car i would ge the TSX and if i wanted a fast car i would get the v6 6spd.

CarbonGray Earl

If you have to choose between the auto versions of both, but the v6 Accord doens't have sport shift. It isnt the 6sp, but there is still a better sense of control with the 5AT-SSM.

If you worry about the 0-60 and quarter, you aren't going to be satisifed with the 5AT TSX and possibly not even the 6MT vs. the 240 hp Accord. However, at speed, the power is entirely competent. Holding that the SSM in 3rd gives plenty of thrust on the freeways. I'm guessing with the sporty slant the TSX has, it handles better than the Accord as well, which was more important to me.

You're young, go for the TSX. The Accord's demographic is just to broad....who cares if you go faster in an Accord? Might as well go fast in a Buick....

MTLer

Very good point Carbon, i guess speed should not really be a huge factor, because i could get speed elsewhere. The TSX IS moving up on my "I Want it" list. I guess i will get more insight when i take the test drives..

sauceman

I remember when I went out shopping for a new car. Initially I was going to buy an Accord. But then I said, hey, why not grab the occasion and go give the TSX a drive just for kicks.

Well you guess what happenned right? I never even brought the Accord out for a test drive. I barely went in for a quote, and despite the fact the Honda salesman was waaay more agressive than the Acura salesman, I never seriously considered the Accord after having test driven the TSX.

My advice to you: You seem like you're in love with the TSX. If you haven't tested it right away, go test the Accord first if you really want to do the comparo. Because if you test the TSX frst, you might just lose the motivation to go test the Accord afterwards.

Motohip

The V6 Accord doesn't have tranny problems. That was only the AV6 I believe.

What about the 5AT-NHB?

Belzebutt

I have a TSX 5AT and trust me, I do NOT lag behind on the road.

If you were going for 6MT and you're concerned about power I would have said go for the Accord, but since you're going for AT you're going to be disappointed by the Accord. The sport shift in the TSX is the best in its class, it's actually fun and quick shifting. I drove the Accord V6 (4-door) and I only felt a little bit difference in power, but the difference in handling was immense. Add to that the quality of the finish and materials and the cool features like dimming rear-view mirror and HIDs, and you're going to have a huge gring every single time you turn the wheel and shift those AT gears, as opposed to just being in a people hauler like the Accord.

Hell, I even get grins just driving in a straight line.

kyotousa

wait for the 06...
i think i would take that over TSX...not the 05 coupe tho

Powered by Honda

Snob. Its just a Honda...if you were here I would give you this:

xjdmb16a2six

nah... some people on v6p are experience tranny slipping. there been a couple of members that got their tranny replace.

MTLer

So.. i went to test drive the accord and the TSX today. First off, the power of the accord is very apparent, however, the interior to me was not up to par with the tsx's also i can't help but think to my self what shitty gauges compared to the TSX. At that point i was really gearing towards the TSX, also, i know its a 2 door, but the space in the back is not to my liking since i would quite possibly have passengers there a lot. However, that car does give you a kick! handling i didnt find too uber, once again im not an enthusiest, so i prob couldnt tell much of a diff.

The tsx, was very much anticipated, was excited just on my way to the dealer, once again spotted my sexy White Pearl A-spec showroom model and gave it a nice deep look. The dealer saw me right away and got the keys, sat inside with a friend and took off. The sales rep is a nice guy, young and honest doesnt BS (for what i could tell, said the fog lights suck, and that A-spec was not too much more uber) even if some one you say he doesnt know what he's talking about, why would he not lie to make more money? So he took us to a remote street with some nice straight aways and a couple of nice turns, and i was very nervous, but he said "take this turn FAST!" i kinda did ( me being nervous and all ), and felt the nice handling. However the power was not extremely noticeable on 1-2 gear (obviously) like the accord, but as he stated, it ownz on 3rd, which i did notice. The gauges on the TSX once again made me all happy inside, as well as the thought of me having a nice white pearl TSX with the body kit, possibly lowered.. drool...

As you can tell, i think i will be purchasing the TSX... although the accord still has a 5-10% chance.. the sheer class and sportiness combined of the tsx, not to mention the SS and gauges, have won me over.. In less than a months time, I might very well be in here with some newbie pics

Side note: Does anyone know the invoice price of the Aero Kit Package, and the navi? and if possible the A-Spec? lol. Would it be better for me to install the body kit aftermarket?

Thanks

MTLer

*bump*

Mainly, can someone answer the side note?

MikeMa

I don't know about the Aero, Navi, and A-Spec, but invoice on the TSX in general is $32,108 and the Auto is $1,104. And, then you have the taxes on top of all that (and I think you guys pay PST too ) (sorry, couldn't resist)