Why is Acura only sold in North America??
03-14-2005, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by domn
I wish it was. I could live without some of the frills Acura throws in.
03-14-2005, 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by puma0504
I am a pretty big tsx fanboy and even though I know Acura has a long way to go to match Lexus in terms of overall quality, I still think acura would make a KILLING selling there cars internationally.
But they do sell them internationally. They are just called Honda's.
03-14-2005, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
Minority. Most people couldn't tell the difference driving an Accord and a TSX. To them, it's just transportation. Most of those people also don't frequent this board.
03-14-2005, 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by jlukja
And the more expensive dealer service (as compared to Honda)
03-14-2005, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by fdl
But they do sell them internationally. They are just called Honda's.
03-14-2005, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by JonDeutsch
Watch out for the Chinese. They may give us a run for our money in market/brand shallowness...
03-14-2005, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by ric
So, would folks have purchased a TSX that was exactly the same (including the exterior and interior style cues that differentiate the TSX from the Honda Euro sports sedan....) as what we have purchased save it had an H on the front and rear vs the A and it was purchased from a Honda Dealer?
I happen to like what the Acura brand represents: a near-luxury, reliable, sporty, safe value. I think Honda represents a more solid, practical, reliable value.
Jon
03-14-2005, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by elduderino
Yes, but as an overall market they will accept some pretty crappy knockoffs with the right logo/brand on them, whereas Mercedes profits have slumped here in recent years due to selling inferior products, and sales have followed.
03-14-2005, 01:43 PM
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My point is that the luxury brands seems to be offering cars that are different then their non-luxury counterparts. If Honda had a car like the TSX (styling, handling, etc) I would have got the Honda. I personally wanted things associated with luxury like leather, sunroof, etc which if I got an Accord the cost would have come close to the TSX.
03-14-2005, 04:21 PM
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One of the things about the Acura brand that I really like is the fact that it's the "Everything and the kitchen sink" marketing strategy.
I hate add ons that nickel and dime you to $5k more than the base price. It makes me feel guilty and glutonous. I prefer not having options... just make it all stock. This way, Acura saves on integration and production costs by ordering a consistent number of items, and optimizing plan operations.
I hate add ons that nickel and dime you to $5k more than the base price. It makes me feel guilty and glutonous. I prefer not having options... just make it all stock. This way, Acura saves on integration and production costs by ordering a consistent number of items, and optimizing plan operations.
and all Acuras would be what they are supposed to be Hondas. Like in Japan! 
I wouldn't want to lose the Acura snob factor.
03-14-2005, 07:20 PM
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I think of all the 'luxury' nameplates, Acura delivers the least snob factor. In fact, I would feel a bit too 'bling' in a Mercedes. In a Merc or Bimmer, people at work may think I'm made of money.
With an Acura, people don't think that I'm made 'o money. They think I'm doing better than a Honda driver, but not as good as Lexus or Merc.
At least, that's my take.
With an Acura, people don't think that I'm made 'o money. They think I'm doing better than a Honda driver, but not as good as Lexus or Merc.
At least, that's my take.
03-14-2005, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by JonDeutsch
I think of all the 'luxury' nameplates, Acura delivers the least snob factor. In fact, I would feel a bit too 'bling' in a Mercedes. In a Merc or Bimmer, people at work may think I'm made of money.
With an Acura, people don't think that I'm made 'o money. They think I'm doing better than a Honda driver, but not as good as Lexus or Merc.
At least, that's my take.
With an Acura, people don't think that I'm made 'o money. They think I'm doing better than a Honda driver, but not as good as Lexus or Merc.
At least, that's my take.
Snob appeal actually is a huge negative in my book.
03-14-2005, 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
Actually, in a lot of ways, Acura allows people to slip under the radar. BMWs these days have a snob appeal that is off the scale. BMWs attract the snootiest audience by far with MB a solid second.
Snob appeal actually is a huge negative in my book.
Snob appeal actually is a huge negative in my book.
and - living in the heart of the city, I prefer to drive something less conspicuously carjackable.
Conversely, I am not driving a fully loaded Camry..............
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