Have a G35c, lookin at a TSX, need some help
01-25-2006 | 11:00 PM
#42
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Originally Posted by bradykp
there is no logical explanation for insurance to go up suddenly at age 17 or down suddenly at age 23. something had to change in the status of the driver.
And thats a typo... my sister is 25... thats why her insurance went down. She has a perfect record so thats why hers went down.
01-26-2006 | 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Sclass88
I agree. My dad is contacting the insurance agent tomorrow to discuss why it went up so much.
And thats a typo... my sister is 25... thats why her insurance went down. She has a perfect record so thats why hers went down.
And thats a typo... my sister is 25... thats why her insurance went down. She has a perfect record so thats why hers went down.
01-26-2006 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by G35DRVR280
Hello everyone. My name is Matt im a avid member over at G35driver.com. My reason for posting over here is I’m at the stage in my life where I need to make some big changes and for a number of reasons, my G35 coupe isn’t the most practical car for me to be driving while making these big decisions. I am 21 years old, goto school full time and work full time. I will be graduating in a year so I am trying to invest money anyway I can but gas and insurance (I don’t have a car payment because my car got paid off when my grandmother passed away she left me 20k which allowed me to pay my loan.)) is killing me. I live in MA where we get slammed on insurance, but for my perfect driving record at my age I should not be paying 3k a year for an 04 G35. Most of the reason is the car I drive, and since I can't beat the state I may just have to sell the car and look for something with 4 doors.
Now I was never a 4-door fan but something about a white TSX really appeals to me. I have a few questions about the car. First how will getting out of an 04 g35 coupe and getting into a used (prob 05) TSX affect my insurance. The last time I talked to them they said a BIG part of why I am paying so much is because the car has 2 doors. Also how does it do on gas mileage? I have a 6 spd right now but I think If I do go with the TSX I will be going with an automatic for this reason, which brings me to my last question, can the car get out of its own way when it needs to? I did some research and dug up the number and found the TSX is 200hp with 167 torque. Now I have had 2 cars thus far in my life, an 01 IS300 and an 04 G35. Since the G is faster than both can anyone compare the power of an IS300 to a TSX for me, because I know what that car feels like. And lastly, how is the reliability of this car? I know its a Honda, and I know their built very high quality but is their any common problems with these cars? (I know their is plenty with the G35). Thanks guys for taking the time to read all that, I look forward to your replies, thanks in advance.
Now I was never a 4-door fan but something about a white TSX really appeals to me. I have a few questions about the car. First how will getting out of an 04 g35 coupe and getting into a used (prob 05) TSX affect my insurance. The last time I talked to them they said a BIG part of why I am paying so much is because the car has 2 doors. Also how does it do on gas mileage? I have a 6 spd right now but I think If I do go with the TSX I will be going with an automatic for this reason, which brings me to my last question, can the car get out of its own way when it needs to? I did some research and dug up the number and found the TSX is 200hp with 167 torque. Now I have had 2 cars thus far in my life, an 01 IS300 and an 04 G35. Since the G is faster than both can anyone compare the power of an IS300 to a TSX for me, because I know what that car feels like. And lastly, how is the reliability of this car? I know its a Honda, and I know their built very high quality but is their any common problems with these cars? (I know their is plenty with the G35). Thanks guys for taking the time to read all that, I look forward to your replies, thanks in advance.
Like you, I had a G35 (2004). In January 2005 I traded in the G35 for a 2005 CG TSX 6sp because my needs changed. At the time, I was 36 and about to get married and I felt it was time for something a little more practical since we are planning on having a kid soon. I don't regret for a moment that I traded the G for TSX. I think getting the 6sp gives me the perception that it's a sportier car than it is. Many friends that get in the car are suprised that it's a manual.
Before I had the G35, I had a 2002 Mazda Miata which I regret trading in for the G35. As powerful as the G is, it does not have the soul or fun to drive factor the Miata did. I think the TSX comes pretty close to being a Miata sedan the way it handles itself.
On the G i was getting 17-18mpg vs 27-29mpg on my TSX. I can't compare how much my insurance changed because in the process of buying a house we had to switch insurance companies a couple of times to get everything from one company.
I like the white looks but I believe it does not come with the black interior which I think would look great. Not a fan of the parchment.
01-26-2006 | 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by cusetsx
Ok, so from what I surmise you want to go with a nice used 4 door car to lower your car insurance. Well here's my suggestion. 
My parents had that car back in the 80's.
01-26-2006 | 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by RadYOacTVe
Before I had the G35, I had a 2002 Mazda Miata which I regret trading in for the G35. As powerful as the G is, it does not have the soul or fun to drive factor the Miata did. I think the TSX comes pretty close to being a Miata sedan the way it handles itself.
is anyone else offended that the TSX was just compared to a Miata!?
01-26-2006 | 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Hondan53
My parents had that car back in the 80's.
01-26-2006 | 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by bradykp
is anyone else offended that the TSX was just compared to a Miata!?
http://blogs.edmunds.com/.ee8c955
It's got a pretty sweet racing heritage, so, no, if anything it's a compliment...
01-26-2006 | 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by bradykp
is anyone else offended that the TSX was just compared to a Miata!?
Stick around long enough and you'll see the TSX being cross shopped with just about everything. Civic, PT Cruiser, etc.
01-26-2006 | 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Yui
The car that just won Japan's car of the year?
http://blogs.edmunds.com/.ee8c955
It's got a pretty sweet racing heritage, so, no, if anything it's a compliment...
http://blogs.edmunds.com/.ee8c955
It's got a pretty sweet racing heritage, so, no, if anything it's a compliment...
sorry. i can't see anyone in this car except for girls, no matter how well it puts up numbers. it's just blah!
if you like it, i'm sorry. my mind will never change on this topic.
01-26-2006 | 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Black_6spd
I used to think of it only as a chicks car.... 
Until I heard about them kicking everyones arse on the AutoX tracks.
Until I heard about them kicking everyones arse on the AutoX tracks.
01-26-2006 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by bradykp
it's nice that it's japan's car of the year....because japenese people are so short, i'm sure they look great in it. me however, will never, ever sit in a powerwheels car again, the last one i had probably had 0.05 HP, and barely could climb a driveway, but at that age, it was appropriate.
sorry. i can't see anyone in this car except for girls, no matter how well it puts up numbers. it's just blah!
if you like it, i'm sorry. my mind will never change on this topic.
sorry. i can't see anyone in this car except for girls, no matter how well it puts up numbers. it's just blah!
if you like it, i'm sorry. my mind will never change on this topic.
In any case, RadYOacTVe was talking about how the car drives and handles. Which is very nimbly, if you didn't know. To say that the TSX reminds him of that, that's a good thing. You wanna talk about the Miata's shortcomings, then say something more intelligent than "Japanese people are short." A fair number of people on the forums are Asian, if you didn't know, and comments like that are offensive.
01-26-2006 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Yui
Based on your photos, yeah, you would look awkward driving a Miata. And skew the power to weight ratio.
In any case, RadYOacTVe was talking about how the car drives and handles. Which is very nimbly, if you didn't know. To say that the TSX reminds him of that, that's a good thing. You wanna talk about the Miata's shortcomings, then say something more intelligent than "Japanese people are short." A fair number of people on the forums are Asian, if you didn't know, and comments like that are offensive.
In any case, RadYOacTVe was talking about how the car drives and handles. Which is very nimbly, if you didn't know. To say that the TSX reminds him of that, that's a good thing. You wanna talk about the Miata's shortcomings, then say something more intelligent than "Japanese people are short." A fair number of people on the forums are Asian, if you didn't know, and comments like that are offensive.
are you calling me fat? there's a lot of fat people in this forum. if you didn't know, comments like that are offensive. luckily, i'm light hearted, so i don't care and i wont sit on you.
anyways, i lost 10 lbs this week so i'm feeling good and not tipping the balance as much.
i know the miata handles nicely. a guy in my fraternity (who got made fun of to no end) had a miata, so i've driven it. again, if you like the car, great for you.
i've said it in other forums, i cannot resist a chance to knock on a miata, it's just fun.
01-26-2006 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Yui
Based on your photos, yeah, you would look awkward driving a Miata. And skew the power to weight ratio.
oh, and anyone over 5' tall, 100lbs would skew the power to weight ratio in that matchbox.
01-26-2006 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Yui
Nah, just park next to one at my complex. I used to knock the car in the past as a girl's car too, but then I was educated on its autocross prowess, and began to show a little more respect.
i'm well aware of it's capabilities, just don't like the car, and probably wont ever. but some people do, or it wouldnt still be selling. let them enjoy it, but i'll still snicker everytime i see one on the road.
01-26-2006 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Yui
Based on your photos, yeah, you would look awkward driving a Miata. And skew the power to weight ratio.
In any case, RadYOacTVe was talking about how the car drives and handles. Which is very nimbly, if you didn't know. To say that the TSX reminds him of that, that's a good thing. You wanna talk about the Miata's shortcomings, then say something more intelligent than "Japanese people are short." A fair number of people on the forums are Asian, if you didn't know, and comments like that are offensive.
In any case, RadYOacTVe was talking about how the car drives and handles. Which is very nimbly, if you didn't know. To say that the TSX reminds him of that, that's a good thing. You wanna talk about the Miata's shortcomings, then say something more intelligent than "Japanese people are short." A fair number of people on the forums are Asian, if you didn't know, and comments like that are offensive.
Yui, thanks for the reply. If most of you are real car enthusiasts that you claim to be, you'd know that a miata is more than a chicks car. Comparing the TSX's handling to a Miata is indeed a compliment.
Instead of bashing my taste in cars, realize i've gone from a miata to a g35 to a tsx.
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