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If you cant afford to put Premium gas in the TSX then dont buy one.
#41
Its not like I cannot afford permium. When gas prices go over $3.00 I think its just a waste of money to fill up with premium. Call me cheap or whatever but last tank I filled up 89 octane. Filled up 87 a couple times do. It all depends on my mood.
#42
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Originally Posted by bz268
You must be joking!!! Saving may be $2 per tank???!!! What can you do with $2 buck nowaday? Can't even get a decent burgar with $2 buck.
Let's assume for a second the TSX gets 9.4L/100km in the city (VERY conservative considering it's rated at close to the V6 Accord, but I'm assuming members city postings at 25mpg for pure city). That means the Accord is using 7.24 extra litres for 400km worth of driving (my average week). The TSX comes out cheaper on gas by $2 or so in that case. But when my mom borrowed a TSX, I was averaging 11.6L/100km because of how I like my acceleration. But like I said the price of fuel is pretty much a wash between the two. The TL is a different story altogether.
I guess I'm admitting that the real reason I bought the 6MT Accord was because it's fast in a straight line and was cheaper to purchase. And I still stand by my point that if you can afford the TSX then the price for fuel isn't that bad.
ie: I'm jealous that the TSX handles better and has a nicer interior and I'm jealous I couldn't afford one in every way except straight line speed.
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Originally Posted by n3ok318
damn.. who cares?
let them do whatever they wanna do to their cars
this thread is like "if you are going to rice out ur TSX, then don't buy one"
let them do whatever they wanna do to their cars
this thread is like "if you are going to rice out ur TSX, then don't buy one"
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Originally Posted by Benz_05_TSX
My friend works at a gas station and he CONSISTENTLY see those chinese mid-age women filling regulars in their S class, 7 series, Cayanne S.... some girls even tried to fill regular in their Porsche 911 Turbo....
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^^^but yeah...i only put 93 octane in mine...i'd rather spend the money on the higher octane gas than spend it on maintenance for not putting the recommended gas...
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#49
filling up your tsx with regular gas is like filling up regular for s2000. Just doesn't make sense. What is the point of getting a TSX if you don't appreciate the wonderful engine and utilizing it to it's fullest potential.
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TOUCHE .....what a stupid thread.
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Originally Posted by Meinbeast
TOUCHE .....what a stupid thread.
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second off 3/4 the threads I create in TSX Discussion is for Friday Post Whoring so there isnt really ment to be a meaning to them. You dont obviously get the point of them so thats ok. If you dont know how shit works then dont try to talk about it.
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Originally Posted by sauceman
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I think it's a valid point. Yeah people can do what they want with their cars, but putting 87 in an engine that is designed for 91 is essentially misuse. The engine knocks and the computer recalibrates for the lower-quality gas and in the end you aren't really saving much because your car loses power and efficiency. If the price difference between the two is a problem then maybe look at the Accord or some other car. JMHO.
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Originally Posted by paranode
I think it's a valid point. Yeah people can do what they want with their cars, but putting 87 in an engine that is designed for 91 is essentially misuse. The engine knocks and the computer recalibrates for the lower-quality gas and in the end you aren't really saving much because your car loses power and efficiency. If the price difference between the two is a problem then maybe look at the Accord or some other car. JMHO.
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#56
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The price difference is insignificant...i don't even know why people would put 87...its a matter of 20-30 cents to the gallon difference? So usually on a say, 15 gallon fill up, you pay 5 measly dollars more? so tsx has about, lets say low ended 25 mpg. avg driver gets 15000 miles a year, so thats about 600 gallons of gas consumed a year. Which is approxmiately 40 or so fill ups? It stumps me why people would screw around with the fuel recommendation to save 180 dollars to the year...when its going to cut their engine life, increase required amounts of maintenence, that would easily kill that difference to like 20 bucks...or even worst, negative.
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Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
well I was just talking to a friend who told me that he put regular in his. I mean why would you want to put less quality fuel in if something else is what was recommended.
Honda would not have said to do so if it wasnt needed.
Let it get ugly, I am up for standing my ground.
Honda would not have said to do so if it wasnt needed.
Let it get ugly, I am up for standing my ground.
It's nicer than an Accord either way IMO. but i doubt many people actually can't afford premium for the TSX, that seems like a weak reason to not buy premium when you have a $400-500/mo car payment!
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^^^^ with less power it becomes less fuel efficent and with that he defeated the purpose of one of his reason of buying it because it was efficent.
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Originally Posted by dom
But in reality what are you saving? Lets imagine your V6 Accord and the TSX get equal mileage which they don't but its close. An empty tank on both requires 55L of fuel. 55L @ .90 is $49.50. 55L @ 1.00 is $55. Imagine 50 fill ups a year and its $250.
Now factor in the TSX's superior mileage and you save maybe $150-200 a year. Not saying you made the wrong choice as the Accord coupe is a great car, just saying fuel concerns are not a very strong case for going one way or the other.
Now factor in the TSX's superior mileage and you save maybe $150-200 a year. Not saying you made the wrong choice as the Accord coupe is a great car, just saying fuel concerns are not a very strong case for going one way or the other.
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I voted yes -- I don't think people should be stretching that much to own a car, and probably would be better to allocate the money somewhere else, if they really cannot afford premium and have to settle with regular gas.
Though, it's their cars, and their choice.
Though, it's their cars, and their choice.
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Originally Posted by bradykp
you said it. i didnt even have to post. i don't see fuel cost as a compelling reason to get/not get a car when the other car gets similar mileage. the difference just is not that great....
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I voted no... I pump 89 on a consistent basis... Money is not an issue. Car runs fine on 89 and a few bucks is a few bucks... No matter how you look at it.
I have to agree with a few others that the thread title seems very negative and close minded though... So if I can afford to put premium but choose not to is it ok that I bought a TSX? I did pay cash for my car... Just because someone puts a lower octane fuel in their TSX doesn't mean they cant afford it.
No disrespect, you seem to be pretty intellegent in most of your posts. But this one seems like you are trying to stir up an arguement(I would say debate but your thread title seems Pretty hostile)
Any how interesting topic
I have to agree with a few others that the thread title seems very negative and close minded though... So if I can afford to put premium but choose not to is it ok that I bought a TSX? I did pay cash for my car... Just because someone puts a lower octane fuel in their TSX doesn't mean they cant afford it.
No disrespect, you seem to be pretty intellegent in most of your posts. But this one seems like you are trying to stir up an arguement(I would say debate but your thread title seems Pretty hostile)
Any how interesting topic
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Originally Posted by bradykp
i dont think it will damage the car in the long run, as the ECU will adjust.
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I wonder how many people would still run less than 91 octance if they realized their purported cost savings at the pump only leads to lesser fuel economy -- which totally negates their "savings"?
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^^^but yeah...i only put 93 octane in mine...i'd rather spend the money on the higher octane gas than spend it on maintenance for not putting the recommended gas... ![2 Cents](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/2cents.gif)
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#67
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Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
how the fuck would it be notorious of me. first off you got a whole fucking 16 posts there big boy.
second off 3/4 the threads I create in TSX Discussion is for Friday Post Whoring so there isnt really ment to be a meaning to them. You dont obviously get the point of them so thats ok. If you dont know how shit works then dont try to talk about it.![](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/finger.gif)
second off 3/4 the threads I create in TSX Discussion is for Friday Post Whoring so there isnt really ment to be a meaning to them. You dont obviously get the point of them so thats ok. If you dont know how shit works then dont try to talk about it.
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point is, people do what they want with their cars, it's a free country and you get way too worked up in some of your posts.
Can't we all just get along? How about removing the use of some of the crap language spewed for no reason and the dramatic over reactions? jeez.
if people want to save a couple bucks and put 87 in their car, many of us think it's stupid and don't agree, but who cares? there car will be fine, the ECU will adjust, and they'll lose some performance. I doubt they are racing anyways.
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Originally Posted by STL
I wonder how many people would still run less than 91 octance if they realized their purported cost savings at the pump only leads to lesser fuel economy -- which totally negates their "savings"?
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Originally Posted by bradykp
when i put 93 in, i get slightly worse than when i put 91 in.
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Originally Posted by STL
I wonder how many people would still run less than 91 octance if they realized their purported cost savings at the pump only leads to lesser fuel economy -- which totally negates their "savings"?
putting 87 or 89 is a negligable effect, especially if it's 89. not only is the mileage different, but it's barely a price difference too.
same reason towns won't start recycling programs, or other things that have upfront costs, but long term savings (recycling in my town won't happen because all the old folks don't want to pay for it, but garbage collection fees just went up by 2x because the amount of garbage our neighborhood produces).
people just don't undertsand that you're gonna pay for it in some way.
go by the generic DVD player for $20, and when it breaks in 2 years, go get another one and so on. or get a decent brand for $150, and have it for 5-10 years.
money in pocket now > money in pocket later to most people.
lump sum lottery or annuity?
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Here is a fuel cost estimator and you can do the math as to what it will cost you per year:
http://www.koa.com/fuelcalculator/
For current price put the cost of regular and for anticipated price put the cost of premium. It will show you what it adds up to over the course of a year... it's peanuts.
(sorry if this is a repost, I didn't look through all the responses)
http://www.koa.com/fuelcalculator/
For current price put the cost of regular and for anticipated price put the cost of premium. It will show you what it adds up to over the course of a year... it's peanuts.
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Personally, I put in regular 89 from the name brand gas stations (ie Chevron, 76, Shell, etc.) every 5 or 6 fill ups and then the next fill up I'll switch over to 91 1 time. Then I repeat the cycle all over again. I was told this by my dealer, the general manager, and the machenic who worked on my first oil change at 5,000 miles. However, this is just me and it works fine. That's just my
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Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
how the fuck would it be notorious of me. first off you got a whole fucking 16 posts there big boy.
second off 3/4 the threads I create in TSX Discussion is for Friday Post Whoring so there isnt really ment to be a meaning to them. You dont obviously get the point of them so thats ok. If you dont know how shit works then dont try to talk about it.![](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/finger.gif)
second off 3/4 the threads I create in TSX Discussion is for Friday Post Whoring so there isnt really ment to be a meaning to them. You dont obviously get the point of them so thats ok. If you dont know how shit works then dont try to talk about it.
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I wouldnt low ball on my car.. and when it does come to the point where I cant put the proper octane.. then I just wont drive my car. there's always the bus!
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Originally Posted by sauceman
The day I realized this was the next day after I last filled up with 87. ![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
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#78
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Originally Posted by STL
If that is really true, then it's most likely because the 93 is a lesser quality gasoline than the 91 you're buying -- it's not because of the octane difference per se.
i get them both at sunoco at the same station. if the TSX is configured to run at 91, then wouldn't it make sense in both directions....
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Originally Posted by sauceman
I'm in there. But I agree with the idea, just not the narrowness of the statement. Although I understand CCC's point, so I'm playing mostly devil's advocate (and a little jackass too).
so the answer to the statement has to be no, if you're intelligent.