man...just got some bad news...
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man...just got some bad news...
after so many months of lurking around these forums and really really expecting to become a tsx owner myself, i just found out that we cannot get another acura/honda due to reasons that i choose not to mention at this time (it doesn't have anything to do with their lack of quality or anything, it's more due to financial reasons). i am extremely disappointed now, because i was really looking forward to owning a tsx, which i know is a great car. now, we have to look at other cars obviously...i suggested the mazda 6 or mazda 3 to my family, but they dont have a good history with mazda, and i really can't think of anything else, until someone mentioned Nissan, and i figured an 05 altima would be a good car to get since it's in the same price range as the TSX. I plan on gettin an 05 SE model. i know it's not nearly as good of a complete package as TSX, but i don't question nissan's products at all, and i'd say they're right at the top of the japanese manufacturers. so anyway, i hope you all enjoy your tsx's, i'll be jealous of all the tsx owners i see on the road still haha, but oh well...at least i can take them off the line
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i meant credit-wise...not really straight up money-wise. it's a long story, and i'm not even exactly sure what the whole story is..so yea, anyway it's bad enough so that we basically can't get another acura/honda, at least in the near future.
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Stay away from the Altima 4 cyl engine. I had the same 2.5L engine in my 2002 Sentra and had nothing but problems. It had 3 separate recalls, would never start in the morning and burned oil. I dumped it after 6 dealers visits at 2 different dealerships and they still couldn’t fix all the issues. Good luck.
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Nothing wrong with a Altima 3.5 SE. 250HP and all new Interior that is leaps and bounds better than than before. Not to mention revised rear and front end treatments that give the car a cleaner look.
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It amazes me when I see people having difficulty financially and somehow still are not willing to tackle it. Getting a new car a few thousand cheaper than the TSX is not the answer. Pay cash for a 5 year old Accord, get your finances in order and then get a new car. Or better yet keep you current car!!!!
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Mazda3 Sport GT for sure! made in Japan! very fun to drive and partical too.
Mazda dun have good record on reliablity but most came from 626. The 323/Miata line are always good on relibility. None of my friends have P5 or miata ever have ne problem.
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It amazes me when I see people having difficulty financially and somehow still are not willing to tackle it. Getting a new car a few thousand cheaper than the TSX is not the answer. Pay cash for a 5 year old Accord, get your finances in order and then get a new car. Or better yet keep you current car!!!!
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Originally Posted by biker
It amazes me when I see people having difficulty financially and somehow still are not willing to tackle it. Getting a new car a few thousand cheaper than the TSX is not the answer. Pay cash for a 5 year old Accord, get your finances in order and then get a new car. Or better yet keep you current car!!!!
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Originally Posted by biker
It amazes me when I see people having difficulty financially and somehow still are not willing to tackle it. Getting a new car a few thousand cheaper than the TSX is not the answer. Pay cash for a 5 year old Accord, get your finances in order and then get a new car. Or better yet keep you current car!!!!
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Originally Posted by FamilyTruckster
sorry for the blank post while lurking... mouse freeware gone awry...
And, I agree with biker. If financial reasons prevent you from purchasing a TSX then a car just a few thousand less isn't going to help. Go with the Mazda 3 or a Honda Civic.
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I am agreeing with biker a lot today
This is a mixed blessing - take the opportunity to get your finances in order, don't stretch for a car!
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My first car cost $180.....
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If you've got a bad history with Honda/Acura specifically through their Honda Financial Services and that's why you can't get another Honda/Acura and you are in a financial posture to take on a new car payment, you can always apply for financing through a thrid party lender (bank, credit union, online lender (capital one auto finance, e-loan)). If you're looking at the Mazda 3 or 6 - that would be the equivalent of a Civic or Accord and if a third party lender would finance you, you can get whatever you want.
But, if your financial position is so tight that you really can't afford a car now - then do what others have said. Either keep the car you've got, or if you've got to get another car, get a cheap used car (preferably Honda or Toyota - for reliability). Just my 2 cents.
But, if your financial position is so tight that you really can't afford a car now - then do what others have said. Either keep the car you've got, or if you've got to get another car, get a cheap used car (preferably Honda or Toyota - for reliability). Just my 2 cents.
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