I'm glad i bought my TSX instead of the TL
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I'm glad i bought my TSX instead of the TL
I just looked at some of the pictures that the TL guys had to offer and boy, compare to our cars, we looks wayyyy better. I mean to me, the TL looks like a fat kid. And the Interior, ours is the best.( i like RSX red interior ) What do you guys think? What made you buy the TSX instead of the TL? My reason is the price, I consider my TSX " best bang for my bucks " and now, to looks wayyy better then the TL.
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I would've bought the TL if I had the means to. It may well be a bit fatter, but to say the TSX looks waay better is a stretch, I don't agree with the TSX interior being nicer than the TL's, exception made for the cluster guages, and with the equipment provided, the TL seems just as good a bang for the buck than the TSX.
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Originally Posted by LoveMyTSX
I picked the TSX over the TL mainly over price and economy. I do like the styling of the TL better, nice lines. But the TSX is more fun to drive.........
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I went with the TSX b/c it was perfect for my needs. Nice car with great interior and lots of options, not to big and agile to get around traffic. If they didn't have the TSX in stock with my options I may have gotten the RSX-S.
The TL is a great car but it was a little bigger than I'd like for a commuter car. If I didn't need the car for my daily commute I may have gotten the TL.
The TL is a great car but it was a little bigger than I'd like for a commuter car. If I didn't need the car for my daily commute I may have gotten the TL.
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I got a TL Loaner and was impressed by the torque rich engine and extra interior room. The TL was not our when I chose my car and even if it was I could not afford the darn thing. Great car but you just can't beat the value that you get from the TSX.
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Originally Posted by jiggaman
I'd prefer a Audi RS4
I bought TSX because
1, it is made in Japan
2, sweet 6MT
3, handling, handling & handling
4, fold dwon rear seat
Since TL is not made in Japan so I even didn't consider it.
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as a TL owner, i should disagree with you, but i can't. most of the modified TSX's i see on this board are so sweeeet!!
and sometimes, i swear the TL and the saturn Ion look very similar...
imo, modified TL's look bad ass whereas TSX's look classy as hell. i can't comment on the 6MT, but if it's smoother than the one on my car, i can't even imagine how big the grin on my face would be.
and sometimes, i swear the TL and the saturn Ion look very similar...
imo, modified TL's look bad ass whereas TSX's look classy as hell. i can't comment on the 6MT, but if it's smoother than the one on my car, i can't even imagine how big the grin on my face would be.
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I like the TL...just didn't want to pay that much for a car and wanted something a little more tossable. Maybe my next car will be a TL, but that ain't happening for a long time!
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Originally Posted by CJams
Engine only! It was a just tad bit too big for me. A smigin too bulky.
On the other hand, if the TL had RWD with a K32.....
I still love the TL: better interior, better lines, etc -- However, at this point in my life, I prefer something more sporty and agile like the TSX.
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For me, I bought the TSX because its perfect for my needs. Yes, its a little underpowered but its good enough for my daily driving. I love the interior styling and exterior of the car. The TL is a nicer car but thousands more than I can afford at the time I was buying.
For me, I bought the TSX because its perfect for my needs. Yes, its a little underpowered but its good enough for my daily driving. I love the interior styling and exterior of the car. The TL is a nicer car but thousands more than I can afford at the time I was buying.
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Originally Posted by ianS
yeah...right.... I prefer an Enzo!
I bought TSX because
1, it is made in Japan
2, sweet 6MT
3, handling, handling & handling
4, fold dwon rear seat
Since TL is not made in Japan so I even didn't consider it.
I bought TSX because
1, it is made in Japan
2, sweet 6MT
3, handling, handling & handling
4, fold dwon rear seat
Since TL is not made in Japan so I even didn't consider it.
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Originally Posted by sauceman
I would've bought the TL if I had the means to. It may well be a bit fatter, but to say the TSX looks waay better is a stretch, I don't agree with the TSX interior being nicer than the TL's, exception made for the cluster guages, and with the equipment provided, the TL seems just as good a bang for the buck than the TSX.
The TSX sterring wheel looks much better than the TL... Now they have to reduce it's size and it would be perfect...
The main difference between the 2 is mainly the driving dynamics... Different driving feelings...
Both cars offer a great deal for the money...
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Originally Posted by YBA
The TSX sterring wheel looks much better than the TL... Now they have to reduce it's size and it would be perfect...
The main difference between the 2 is mainly the driving dynamics... Different driving feelings...
Both cars offer a great deal for the money...
The main difference between the 2 is mainly the driving dynamics... Different driving feelings...
Both cars offer a great deal for the money...
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ndx2, you'd lose your bluetooth controls
i got the TSX because while the TL may be faster in numbers, its just not any fun to drive for me
not to mention i'm 17 and can't complain about getting even a scion
i got the TSX because while the TL may be faster in numbers, its just not any fun to drive for me
not to mention i'm 17 and can't complain about getting even a scion
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My opinion would be obviously biased on this thread, but i dont think the TSX is wayyyy better than the TL......
comparing them is lik comparing an E320 to a C320 or smthing, apples to oranges
Both are great buys, both hav great content for the price and both hav been judged leaders in their category by numerous people and magazines
i cant agree that the TSX is a wayyy better car than the TL but that the TSX is no-doubtedly a great car
My opinion would be obviously biased on this thread, but i dont think the TSX is wayyyy better than the TL......
comparing them is lik comparing an E320 to a C320 or smthing, apples to oranges
Both are great buys, both hav great content for the price and both hav been judged leaders in their category by numerous people and magazines
i cant agree that the TSX is a wayyy better car than the TL but that the TSX is no-doubtedly a great car
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if i had the money, i would have bought a TL.
obviously i didn't but do not regret my TSX. After five months, i am still in love with the car. yea i wish it had a bit more power but is perfect for me in every other aspect. perfect size since most of the time it's just me in the car. fun to drive and as someone else said, it looks classy. still get a grin when i walk out every morning to go to work and see the car in the parking lot and when i'm driving to work.
maybe my next car will be a TL when i need a bigger car...
obviously i didn't but do not regret my TSX. After five months, i am still in love with the car. yea i wish it had a bit more power but is perfect for me in every other aspect. perfect size since most of the time it's just me in the car. fun to drive and as someone else said, it looks classy. still get a grin when i walk out every morning to go to work and see the car in the parking lot and when i'm driving to work.
maybe my next car will be a TL when i need a bigger car...
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OK I gotta tell the truth.....I was gonna get the TL....but they wouldn't give me the the TL key chain with it.....So I said screw you guys! I'm gonna talk to the guy on the other side of the room and buy a TSX........
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Originally Posted by matelot
hmm yet another confirmation many Asians are Japan-philic
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ahhh, all you TSX owners just have to find some tiny little problem with the TL to justify buying a TSX. you know its better just admit it. dont get me wrong, the TSX is a beautiful car, i just prefer getting around in just a bit more class
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ahhh, all you TSX owners just have to find some tiny little problem with the TL to justify buying a TSX. you know its better just admit it. dont get me wrong, the TSX is a beautiful car, i just prefer getting around in just a bit more class
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Originally Posted by massr1
ahhh, all you TSX owners just have to find some tiny little problem with the TL to justify buying a TSX. you know its better just admit it. dont get me wrong, the TSX is a beautiful car, i just prefer getting around in just a bit more class
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Originally Posted by massr1
ahhh, all you TSX owners just have to find some tiny little problem with the TL to justify buying a TSX. you know its better just admit it. dont get me wrong, the TSX is a beautiful car, i just prefer getting around in just a bit more class
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Of all cars we looked at, we narrowed the field down to the TL and TSX; I preferred the TL and would have sprung for the extra $5000 and recommended we do that; but my wife preferred the smaller feel of the TSX and since it was primarily for her daily use and she writes that check, we got the TSX. I really like it, all around very nice car.
When my old bomb '89 Legend sedan starts to show signs of major distress, which it isn't yet in spite of my best efforts I'll be looking at the TL for my next nice daily beater unless I can find a deal on a slightly used/demo new RL ...the brand new full price RL would be over my budget for my daily driver replacement.
When my old bomb '89 Legend sedan starts to show signs of major distress, which it isn't yet in spite of my best efforts I'll be looking at the TL for my next nice daily beater unless I can find a deal on a slightly used/demo new RL ...the brand new full price RL would be over my budget for my daily driver replacement.
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I love the TL
I think if I really, really wanted to, I could have stretched my budget to get one. But there were several things that swayed me back to the TSX.
The biggest reason being first:
1) Made in Japan. Sorry, I just feel it's better quality. I dont mean to offend any Americans here.
2) The Lease rate offered on the TSX was better...by a full percentage point.
3) Paying less for a car means more options. No intake, wheels or skirt if I would have gotten the TL.
4) They don't have a really cool blue in the TL. The blue is way too dark, might as well get the Nighthawk Black.
5) When I test-drove the TL, I did notice the power to the front wheels was too much. (I prefer MT).
Otherwise, I find the styling on both cars to be top notch. I actually prefer the styling over the RL, which for the money, I feel should have been more "WOW". But I like the TL, and if they address 2 or 3 of the issues above, I may get one next. If they wow us with SH-AWD and the price doesn't go crazy...dude....I may have to give up danishes in an effort to afford it.
The biggest reason being first:
1) Made in Japan. Sorry, I just feel it's better quality. I dont mean to offend any Americans here.
2) The Lease rate offered on the TSX was better...by a full percentage point.
3) Paying less for a car means more options. No intake, wheels or skirt if I would have gotten the TL.
4) They don't have a really cool blue in the TL. The blue is way too dark, might as well get the Nighthawk Black.
5) When I test-drove the TL, I did notice the power to the front wheels was too much. (I prefer MT).
Otherwise, I find the styling on both cars to be top notch. I actually prefer the styling over the RL, which for the money, I feel should have been more "WOW". But I like the TL, and if they address 2 or 3 of the issues above, I may get one next. If they wow us with SH-AWD and the price doesn't go crazy...dude....I may have to give up danishes in an effort to afford it.
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no, technically its not mine, it's my mom's, but i do drive it quite a bit and know quite a bit about cars. i think i'll step out of this tsx thread before i get told! enjoy your cars guys
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Originally Posted by massr1
no, technically its not mine, it's my mom's, but i do drive it quite a bit and know quite a bit about cars. i think i'll step out of this tsx thread before i get told! enjoy your cars guys
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After owning a 2002 RSX Type S, I can say I love all the Acura models; RSX, TSX, TL and RL! I spent some time with a TSX and TL, while my RSX was in for service, they were both auto trans, so being a 6MT guy, I did not get the full feel for either car at the time. The TSX is a light feeling, nimble and very well balanced car, I look long and hard at it before buying my 2005 TL. The features on the TL vs the TSX is what really swayed me; 5.1 surround dvd sound, bluetooth and more luxury appointed interior for comfort (I live in my car for my job!). The straightline performance, very good handling and general power is incredible as well.
The payments were only about $50 a month apart as well.
Cant go wrong with either car, great choice both ways, it comes down to personal choice...
The payments were only about $50 a month apart as well.
Cant go wrong with either car, great choice both ways, it comes down to personal choice...
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Originally Posted by massr1
ahhh, all you TSX owners just have to find some tiny little problem with the TL to justify buying a TSX. you know its better just admit it. dont get me wrong, the TSX is a beautiful car, i just prefer getting around in just a bit more class
FWIW, I liked the TL very much also. It's much faster and smoother and it's interior is nicer (though I'm not a fan of the red/white/blue gauges). The TL's sound system is much better and it has bluetooth.
I was ready to pay cash for either and I think both cars are tremendous bargains even at MSRP considering what you get, but I chose the TSX for 3 reasons:
1) No flip down rear seats in the TL. I need this b/c it's the only way I can carry my bikes and I didn't want to get a roof rack or a rear trunk bike rack.
2) I preferred the more nimble handling of the TSX over the TL. I liked how the TSX drove like a smaller feeling car than the TL.
3) I had to buy an automatic b/c of my wife and I didn't want to take the chance of getting an auto trans TL due to all the problems people were having w/ failed auto transmissions in the 2nd gen TL and pretty much all V6 Hondas and Acuras. Since I was planning to keep my car for 7-10 yrs, I wanted to ensure that I didn't have any major powertrain issues.
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Originally Posted by massr1
i think i'll step out of this tsx thread before i get told!
-How to fix the non-stop rattles from everywhere in the car
-How to improve the boat-like handling by getting new tires and better suspension
-When to get a new 5AT tranny
-How to improve the poor gas mileage
-How to fix the temperature reading error
Jesus christ I won't pay that much money for a huge rattlebox.
TSX > TL
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Originally Posted by MSZ
Don't forget to check out the TL forum kid. You will find lots of infos for your mom like:
-How to fix the non-stop rattles from everywhere in the car
-How to improve the boat-like handling by getting new tires and better suspension
-When to get a new 5AT tranny
-How to improve the poor gas mileage
-How to fix the temperature reading error
Jesus christ I won't pay that much money for a huge rattlebox.
TSX > TL
-How to fix the non-stop rattles from everywhere in the car
-How to improve the boat-like handling by getting new tires and better suspension
-When to get a new 5AT tranny
-How to improve the poor gas mileage
-How to fix the temperature reading error
Jesus christ I won't pay that much money for a huge rattlebox.
TSX > TL
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Originally Posted by Hugh9269
Hey, too each there own, no need to bad mouth. My RSX Type S had rattles and it was built in Japan...