oonowindoo

Chick factor? are you still living in 1999? There is 0 chick factor with Acura... NONE. unless you have a RDX Elite....

Saintor

No way that he Accord 's cockpit has the same "luxo" ambiance as in the TLX, which essentially the same as a MDX. You don''t agree? Be it.

thoiboi

Yall arguing on subjectivity

CLtotheTL32

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Accord.

Saintor, why are you still here?

kurtatx

Newer car, more options, but less comfortable. Go Accord. I like the TLX more than most here, but I like the number of options you can get on the Accord more.

lltfly

Hi, go to bargain for 16 leftover or 17 accord exl v6 brand new, you can do it otd 26000. do not buy used.

lltfly

I do not know where you are located. But sounds like 15 TLX v6 base for 27k around 32k miles? too much too mcuh~~~.

SamDoe1

The ZF8 is a lot different than the ZF9.

Also, news flash, most chicks don't care about cars. Buying a nice car is more likely to attract dudes than girls.

juniorbean

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^ I think he actually meant chic... like how he spelled it. Not chick how you did...

Chic | Define Chic at Dictionary.com

Saintor

Yeap. As I said, his reading skills suck. And he conveniently failed to answer the question.

oonowindoo

I dont think he knows the difference between ZF8 and ZF9.... not a clue.

04WDPSeDaN

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Going against the recommended octane Acura Engineers say to use, and claiming it has zero long term effects, yet you use the paddle shifters as if it's a race car? So, using regular but hitting the paddles because race car?
Regardless of what the discussion is, you're opinion isn't valid. Simply because, you're a TLX fanboy and will always hold the TLX higher than any other vehicle produced.
Not for nothing, you lost all credit on claiming to know what true performance is but use regular.

You also made a post about why you're only getting 17 MPG on your TLX
https://acurazine.com/forums/fifth-g...-17mpg-941025/

Seriously..?

Saintor

I wrote in the past how the ZF 6HP evolved to be become a ZF 9HP, with limited torque rating, while the ZF 8HP was a different family. Again, you ASS-umed wrong.

Saintor

For the record, it was new, in the winter. Now back to normal between 23-26.

BTW, you make zero sense.. specially on an ACURA enthusiasts website. WTF are you doing here.

04WDPSeDaN

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I make zero sense? Have you read 99% of the bullshit you post? You have no idea what performance is even if you sat in it..

I don't care if your MPG is back to normal, I'm not the one who made a post about the concern.

Unlike yourself, I have knowledge with Acura's and not only Acura's but most of the automotive industry. I also did the performance modifications on my own vehicles.

It takes some real knowledge to go F/I and understand the concept of what happens to fuel trims ect. The day you get your hands dirty and understand how things actually work, is the day I take your posts serious. Til then you're input is simply one of a fanboy.

Saintor

Exactly you make no sense at all.

*Correct*.

04WDPSeDaN

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#butthurt
#Acurafanboi
#TLX4Life
#regulargasbecauseracecar

You may continue now with your delusional bullshit as always.

Comfy

The accord looks like the sensible buy in terms of features and mileage, but if I had the chance I would take the TLX any day. It simply feels different. If you are getting the Accord, get the touring.
Yes, Acura's not an MB or a Bimmer but it has its charm. I know the Acura cars are not selling very well these days, but I love them.

gsrblack

Well, have to throw away the 2016 Accord Touring as an option because I was not successful in getting the dealer to drop that price down so it's more in line with the selling price of the EX-L w/ Navi/Sense. I'd be paying $4k more to go from the 8500 mile EX-L Nav/Sens to the 21000 mile Touring. So I just need to check out the EX-L tonight to make sure it is as clean as they say it is.

But let's drop another choice. What I really wanted was some sort of RDX since it would be more practical to throw a 2" receiver hitch and my Kuat 4-bike tray on it to move my mountain bikes around. Roof racks suck and if got the Accord, I'd end up needing a roof rack (mileage killer),.

So we'll set the Accord aside now.

I have negotiated like craze with all the Acura dealers in my area for a CPO 2014 RDX 2WD w/ Tech....most of the ones around here will have 30K/35K miles on them....but with the CPO warranty, I'll still have like 20-24 months left of warranty and 26K-34K miles to go. With that, would you say that $2000 more would be a good bargain? My original budget was $25K....the Accord can be had for around $26K....2014 RDX around $28-$29K.....

Or maybe I put a 1.25" hitch on the Accord and buy a couple of 1UpUSA racks.....hitch on a sedan looks so tacky.....

Gotta make a decision quick...I don't think the Accord will last through the weekend though.....

My problem is the RDX is already like 3 years old...and just seems a little out dated when compared to the Accord.

Saintor

OP, why don't you consider leasing?

TLX V6 2017 are about $278 / $2510 down or $342 effective / 39mo.
Accord EX-L V6 2017 are a bit more expensive about $346 / $2146 down or $405 / 36mo

Purchasing an used $25K car won't come much cheaper than this if any.

oonowindoo

Before you purchase a car, you need to decide on your priorities first, or you will end up liking everything.

How often do need to carry your bikes? if often, then maybe you should not have looked at "cars" in the first place and finda reasonable small SUV.

I think you should get a CR-V EX.

If not often, then you are not getting a good car because you need to carry your bike once or twice a year?

SamDoe1

$29k for a 3 year old RDX with 35k on the clock? Hard pass. Why not just get a brand new CRV EX-L AWD for $29k (or less since that's MSRP) and call it good? You'll new car pricing, new car interest rates, new car warranty, new car smell, and only your ass has farted in the driver seat. The new CRV is actually really good and the RDX just isn't worth it unless you're leasing. The new one comes with apple car play and android auto so use your phone for navi, it's better anyway.

RDX10

Why are you so set on a Honda product? I have seen you mention multiple times how certain cars or certain things seem old based on year, but fail to realize or acknowledge the fact that current 2017 Acuras have infotainment setups that are about a decade behind the current automotive trend.

IMHO you should go look at alternative brands and then you will be truly impressed with what is going on with cars these days. Not that anything is particularily wrong with going with the Accord or RDX or TLX (which by the way it is obvious to me that you want a crossover, so not sure why you are even looking at cars) just that you really can stretch your dollar a lot more with other brands and in most cases come out with much more solid vehicles with more solid tech.

kurtatx

For the price, I don't know that you can beat a used Accord

Abe_Froman

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OP, if it helps you with pricing, I paid $26,750 OTD for a new 2016 Accord EX-L with the sensing/navi package back in late 2015. I am curious how much these dealers are trying to sell the new ones to you for? You're about to buy a used one for the almost the same price I got a new one for. My buddy got the same exact car for 28k OTD. I even know a guy who scored a brand new touring coupe for 30k OTD.

gsrblack

Wow, that was a great deal. I tried to negotiate a 2017 EX-L Navi V6, but the dealers weren't budging on about $33K/$34K after all taxes/fees. The used 2016 I picked up was just north of $26K total so I only paid a little bit more than my budget. Great car....and it had the HFP 19" as well (these are different from the Touring wheels). My biggest beef with the car is the stereo really stinks....well, the subwoofer really sucks....can anyone tell me if their "SUBWOOFER" setting does anything? When I set it to min vs max, I hear no difference...it's just a tiny bit of bass.

oonowindoo

Try a different dealer? you usually have to work with at least 3 different dealers to get an idea what is a "reasonable" price.
Truecar is a good starting point but the actual market price is usually lower than Truecar but of course require negotiation.

gsrblack

I did....I talked to 3 Honda dealers and they were all in line with one another.

Abe_Froman

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I didn't realize it was a V6, mine was a four cylinder. Good pickup, you'll love the car. I really enjoyed mine for the 9 months I had it until some girl rear ended me going 40mph.

oonowindoo

You already got the car? Then that is all it matters. The transaction is over, now just enjoy the car.

gsrblack

even for the CVT, what you paid was an excellent price. Figure $2k difference in MSRP between CVT and V6. But your buddy's Touring price is great to since that's already a V6.

gsrblack

I'm enjoying it.... So far, only issue I have is the "premium" sound..... It sucks. Maxed out bass response if horrible. That seems to be the consensus when I search the internet.

Maybe take it to Honda to have a look... But I think that's just how it is. Between min and Max subwoofer setting....I hear no difference.

thoiboi

Sounds like a new aftermarket sub and potentially an amp to power it is in your near future


What do you think your dealer is going to do?

Saintor

Same on the base TLX, terrible. Weird because the one in our 2012 Civic DX sounded much better.