Flounder

I was scanning the most recent issue of Consumer Reports at Office Max today and under an article they did for current Top 10 Sports Sedan, the TSX is ranked #6 w/ the highest reliability possible.

This is what I remember:

#2 TL at $33,xxx
#5 BMW 328 $39,xxx (The acronym is Big Money Waste)
#6 TSX $29,xxx

Not Bad Huh?

LukeaTron

Given the weighting that CR tends to give to the "value" category, I'm actually surprised it wasn't a little higher. I'm sure it'll get a bump next year from the newness factor.

cls1000

reliability huh? hmm...first night i visited this forum let me think what i found...head light condensation, interior dash lights going out, rear sway bar links, at transmission howl, driver seat tracks, harness in the trunk causing tails to go out...i know there was a few more but i can't remember them all...lol

Flounder

cls1G, if you think that's bad look at the others & then come back & tell me which is more reliable.

there's always those that are never pleased....

miner

Flounder,
Did you pick up your TSX?

Flounder

Hi Kevin, no I did not. That new 6MT is still sitting on their lot. I hate it when they play games from the original quote they gave me. I'll wait to see if he'll be able to sell it now at what he want since the new model will be here in less than 2 months. Maybe by then he won't be playing games.

Mokos23

What's #1?

davidspalding

Little correction ... their March 2008 "sports sedan" comparison included the TL, as well as the TSX. It ranked ... #2 with the circle check mark ("Recommended," with adequate rating in government crash or rollover test). Overall score of 90 (midrange "E"), with #1 car Infiniti G35 getting 92.

The TSX scored 6, with the same circle-check mark, score of 77 (upper range of "VG"). Predicted reliability higher than the TL, BTW. Highs: powertrain, fuel economy, handling, driving position, controls, fit and finish, crash tests; Lows: ride, turning circle. (Tested vehicle, 2004.)

I say correction, because CR was grouping the TSX among upscale sedans, not sport sedans (as of last year). In fact, in their aggregate ratings by category, the TL and TSX are #3 and #9 under "Upscale sedans."

1. Infiniti G RWD
2. Lexus ES
3. Acura TL
4. Infiniti G AWD
5. Nissan Maxima
6. Cadillac CTS V6
7. Lexus IS250
8. BMW 3 series Sedan
9. Acura TSX
10. Mercedes C-Class
11. Lincoln MKZ
12. Audi A4
13. Saab 9-5
14. Saab 9-3 Aero
15. Saab 9-3 2.0T
16. Volvo S60

Yes, I'm a subscriber (online). Best $26 or so I spend every year.

michep21

:imwithstupid:

Mokos23

hey davidspaulding does CR have ranking of the best SUV's or crossovers?

davidspalding

Why, yes they do!