VeniceBeachTSX

I think this is not as weird a question as some here make it out to be. I recently found myself making the same choice.

You're all correct, it's not an apples-to-apples comp, and the cars aren't really in the same class. To me it was really a choice between the best-of-breed in the small luxury sedan category (TSX) vs. the best-of-breed small utility car (Mazda 3s hatchback). Neither car was a perfect match for my needs, and there are still some regrets at times. I'm sure I'd feel the same way if I had made the other choice.

As I said before, I really wish they made a TSXed version of the Euro Accord sport wagon. Competition for the A4, IS300 and others...

Iceman

Speaking of sport wagons, I think Subaru is worth checking out.

dzuy

i've ignored this thread b/c i thought to myself - how could you compare a tsx to a mazda 3?

they are two completely different classes.

if you like the looks of both it's one thing - if you want to save money the mazda is [ duh ] alot cheaper.

weird weird thread.

corbs

Sometimes you start looking at one thing then start changing your mind once you see what's out there.

I find myself in this dilemna all the time, trying to decide what I should get financially and what I want to get. One is better for me money-wise and one will make me happier. It's not always an easy choice if you look at it from that angle.

I mean when me and the fiance started looking at cars we started thinking we'd get a Corolla S, but ended up getting a TSX. Just like this, they aren't even in the same class.

dzuy

well personally, i created a budget BEFORE i went shopping for car, and i decided what i want in a car and how much i was willing to spend.

a vague question such as "which car should i get" is too open ended and it's impossible to come up with a reasonable answer. esp, in a tsx forum, the opinion will be biased on which car is better.

corbs

I too created a budge BEFORE I went shopping and the TSX was within that budget but near the outer edge, and the corolla was at the other edge.

I agree about the "which car should i get" is too open ended, but I also think that it's brought up some decent discussion. Several TSX owners have suggest the 3, and who knows maybe people on a "3" forum might suggest a TSX, but at least he'll get some opinions (some valuable and some not), which is what I think he's looking for.

NeoChaser

In Japan
Mazda Atenza, Honda Accord, Toyota Altezza

Here
Mazda 6, Honda Accord, Nissan Maxima, Toyota Camery

Acura TSX, BMW 320, MB 230K, Volvo S40

ianS

Mazda 3, Acura TSX, IS300, G35, BMW 330i (at least made in Japan & Germany not US, mexico or south africa )

MB, Volvo, Saab... forget it!

jcg878

Ever notice that everyone's opinion is right??

rsx_r04

Well well well.

The reason i compared these two cars is 'cuz they're both similar performance wise, and their handling capabilities are great as well. Now it all came down to whether i wanna spend $10,000 (Cdn.) on the features/amenities that TSX offers, or if i wanna save that money and buy the Mazda, which i felt was very very cheap, and i wasn't really satisfied with its quality.

Lo and behold, my brother decided to chip in for the car (he knew i really wanted the TSX and couldn't quite afford it), and here i am with the TSX!