Rdub81

No pics if the wreck because all it looks like is a missing front bumper. But there was a lot of damage underneath the car. So any ways on to my pointless thread to ask the internet to help me make my personal deciosion, lol. So my WET DREAM color tsx is VBP and came across a 2010 base. only 2 1/2 hours away. But I can get a great deal on a 2011 graphite luster V6!!! That's here local. Soooo hard to choose! And to throw this out there im passing on an amazing deal on a 2010 TL, call me crazy but I like our TSX!!!


So anyways
My wet dream color 2010 26k miles VBP $22k Out the door

http://www.overlandparkmazda.com/mob...KS/vd/19170657

2011 Graphite Luster V6!! 19k miles $23500 out the door price

http://iphone.scholfieldhonda.com/in...5a098a_p_2Ehtm

VR1

I'd take the V6. Lower mileage and 1 year newer as well. BUT VBP looks so sexy.. especially with black accents.

iCrap

if the tl is awd i would get that instead.

For tsx, take the v6 for sure.

djhtsx

iTrader: (2)

I would at least get a 2011+ tsx with tech... since you had a previous tech model.

opboarding

Get the V6!!! Then we can be GLM V6 buddies.

Rdub81

Yeah I am gonna miss the tech package!

Rdub81

Yeah this VBP is ALMOST my "Elanor" lol I say almost since it isn't 6mt with tech!
Tl isn't awd
I could always use a new buddy

2011 TSX

FWIW I'd get the V6 for two reasons.

1. The Newer TSX with the V6 will have a higher resale value toe to toe with the 2010 base.

2. The V6 is actually pretty quick, it pairs well with the CU2 chassis.

If you want to pick purely based on emotion, which is how most enthusiasts buy cars, then get the one you know you want.

Good luck with the search, and if you have not already take a look here before you pull the trigger.

I was able to find my car through them, I wanted the lowest mileage used 2011(last year of MT with tech) 6speed tech out there. Found one with 1,900 miles. Still had the plastic on the door sills and still does today.

opboarding

I will be honest, not having the tech package sucks. I bought an aftermarket GPS/reverse camera but am having a hard time getting everything on it to work.

The V6 sure does bring a smile to my face every time I floor it though

CapNcook

Go with your dream, but the V6 is hard not to choose. Personally I'd get the V6

terdonal

Have you test driven the V6? It looks pretty sweet and the price seems pretty good out the door. Nice colour but not your colour of choice, lower mileage and a year newer and obviously closer to home. Hard choice I guess. Good luck on your decision.

Rdub81

Thank you for all the VALUED input! Yes it's a very tough decision! Tech would be great, but it isn't a huge deal for me. Don't get me wrong GLM looks great as well, but damn I love VBP!!! But really I think I'm leaning towards the GLM v6 though. 1) rare V6 + moar power. 2) newer & less miles. 3) it's local, save plenty of driving. Dealer on the VBP promises no scratches or dents, but you just never know till you get there. 4) and mainly, I'm putting all the leg work in on the VBP deal. The dealer is acting like he gives a flying fuck about it. So I think that's that, I'll keep y'all posted!

rawger

I think the newer one is worth it. I only like VBP when people do mods to it. Stock it looks kind of ugly IMO. Also the leather in that one looks like it has stained spots or something, maybe it needs a good cleaning, but at least you can see how the previous owner cared for it from little things like that. Personally if I had to drive 2+ hours to see a car it better be looking damn near perfect in the pictures or be super rare to be worth the drive.

Rdub81

Yeah I noticed that also, but I think it's just from the dealership cleaning and conditioning it. Or I at least I hope.. And yeah I have been burned in the past by a dealer promising a great car, that turned out to be shit!

PyroDave

i say VBP... hello from my christmas tree

rawger

^ That second picture though...drool.

What kind of plastidip did you use, that's like the best looking job I've ever seen lol

VR1

Your decision just got that much harder OP.

opboarding

That's not the only thing thats harder now...

CapNcook

^haha

PyroDave

seeing double?

evo9

Go test drive the V6. The color thing will disappear with the push of the accelerator. Get up to another car at 60MPH & make a past like a bat outta hell............ and wont need the paddle shifters like the 4 banger to feel the rush!!!!

PyroDave

i can tell you that i have the 4 cyl, but the amount of times i've been complimented on the colour is insane. and plenty of times its been said "whats this? v6?" most are shocked its just a 4 banger. it sure as hell isn't the fastest thing in the world, but its not a prius, and 200hp will still go

ceb

Uhhh - you really need to get your facts right. it is 201 horsepower.

mrstak

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right after i read opb's post...

...i quickly scrolled down and thought your name was capNcoCk...oh ryan...you put such dirty thoughts in my head

CapNcook

^good stuff, that VBP though...

bagwell

iTrader: (1)

V6 all the way...you will regret it if you don't have the 280 ponies.

BattleofXs

you both need to get it right:

201BHP

so actually maybe 160hp to the ground

PyroDave

It's actually 200 honda power, equiv to 201 base horsepower, so all of you can suck a ford

BattleofXs

JDMaccord3.5

Not only brings a smile when you floor it, also when you open that hood and find this...
It always makes me smile

Rdub81

I bet it does!!

Dave you're killing me with the pics!!

Well I did make the drive to go check out the VBP... But of course it was not perfect condition. It wansn't horrible, but way to many flaws for me to accept. It was so hard to pass it up!! The GLM is so damn tempting though! But at this I think I'm going to hold out for a VBP.

rawger

Sorry to hear that, I know the process and it sucks. I bought mine yesterday and after a LONG wait, but it paid off IMO. If you're set on VBP, it will come around I promise.

Good luck and keep us posted.

Rdub81

Thanks, I will!! What did you get??

2011 TSX

What about this one?
http://www.carmax.com/enus/view-car/...results%20page

Rdub81

Yes! I am considering it, and called on it earlier lol. Wish I would have seen it sooner though, I could of had it transferred to KC for free. I would have planned to have it there, so I could of looked at both in the same day. 249 transfer to wichita isn't that bad tho, but still...

Rdub81

Well here's my update. I decided to hold off on getting another tsx, and maybe wait to see what the TLX will really be like. I figure when they come out, there will be more Tsx's on the market from trade ins and maybe find the exact one I want! Or MAYYYYBE, if I like the TLX enough, maybe wait a year or so and grab one of those. So for now I found a pretty decent deal on an 02 accord ex sedan. Hey at least it's still Honda right! And btw it's the 5mt, so no worries about the crappy auto trans they put in those. Ugh I'm gonna miss rollin in the acura, but no more car payments for awhile and cheaper insurance is a nice thing also!!! I'll still be somewhat active on here though, being jealous of every ones cars lol! But thanks for all the advice and input you all have given!

rawger

^ Still not able to stumble upon a VBP?

Rdub81

Vbp's are basically mythical around here... Any of the blues of that type for acura/Honda are extremely rare in my area. Shit back in the day when I had a 99 ebp si, I was one of a only a few ppl to have one and I had it shipped here from Alabama! I did make that 3 hour drive to check out the tsx. Car had scratches, chips, & touch up paint all over it, front passenger fender had a dent & paint was flaking off of it. I was pissed, because the dealer promised it was in great condition... I thought about carmax, but I don't wanna chance paying for the transfer fee and the car end up having bad scratches and what not. So maybe if one comes up local, I might get pretty tempted or if one is close enough for carmax to transfer without a fee.

rawger

Yeah I understand, it's all a waiting game. I think you're right in the sense that when the TLX comes out, a lot of people that own Acuras and have the cash are going to go for it, so there should be an influx of trade ins which should help your cause.

But yeah man sounds like you got something for now that will get you from point A to B, which really is all that matters. You're a little lucky now considering you have more options if you keep waiting. You can either go for a TLX if you really want or will possibly have a nicer selection to choose from closer to that time.

Rdub81

Yeah I've mostly always "settled" for what's around. So I figured if I'm gonna do it, I'm gonna do it right this time. The tlx wouldn't be an option for me for a few years and idk if I'd be able to wait that long lol. But if no tsx comes up then who knows. I just hope to return to an acura soon!!