Thinking of converting to TSX from A4
#1
Cruisin'
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thinking of converting to TSX from A4
I am giving serious consideration, primarily due to maintenance costs, to getting rid of my '98 2.8 Quatro A4 and getting a '04 TSX. Can you folks offer some advice, experience or other comments on my situation? Can anyone compare the cars? I will miss the all wheel drive. What options are good on the TSX? I like the 6 speed option. Thanks in advance....
#2
Team Owner
Options? OPTIONS?! We don't need no stinkin' options.
But seriously, the TSX has very few options. 5 speed automatic or 6 speed manual and the option of a navigation system. I don't think you could go wrong with either transmission. I chose the automatic because of the type of driving I do (and the wife can't drive a stick). Practically everyone will tell you that the 6 speed is SWEEEEEEEET. My old Integra had a very good manual tranny and Acura/Honda is known for their wonderful manual transmissions. As for the NAVI system, I couldn't justify the $2K cost but if you search this board you'll probably find that a lot of people like it. Reviewers generally rank it as one of the best among Navi systems. I've never driven an Audi but I can tell you that I am VERY happy with my TSX. Hope this helps you with your decision.
But seriously, the TSX has very few options. 5 speed automatic or 6 speed manual and the option of a navigation system. I don't think you could go wrong with either transmission. I chose the automatic because of the type of driving I do (and the wife can't drive a stick). Practically everyone will tell you that the 6 speed is SWEEEEEEEET. My old Integra had a very good manual tranny and Acura/Honda is known for their wonderful manual transmissions. As for the NAVI system, I couldn't justify the $2K cost but if you search this board you'll probably find that a lot of people like it. Reviewers generally rank it as one of the best among Navi systems. I've never driven an Audi but I can tell you that I am VERY happy with my TSX. Hope this helps you with your decision.
#4
Intermediate
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Nevada
Age: 66
Posts: 31
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
It's probably your best car buying decision going to TSX, a 6 yr old Audi will definately give you big time maintenance nightmare, everything in the TSX is standard except for the navi, IMO it's the best navi out there right now.
#7
A friend of mine who used to work at Audi used to say,"always lease your Audi, you don't want to own one out of warranty!"
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
cycdaniel
1G TSX Performance Parts & Modifications
8
12-17-2019 10:58 AM
orkoTL
4G TL Problems & Fixes
107
09-28-2017 09:12 AM
BlkTxAcuraTypeS
Member Cars for Sale
3
10-18-2015 08:05 PM
ivegotthenav
1G TSX Performance Parts & Modifications
0
09-11-2015 07:51 PM
alan_rich
3G TL Audio, Bluetooth, Electronics & Navigation
0
09-07-2015 11:08 PM