Infamous425

the volvo's are 40K+ once you add a couple options... then again their resale sucks so CPO

Whiskers

The S60 comes under...Maybe a CPO S80...Wife wants a new one though...

Will Y.

Get a CPO if you're looking at the S-60 or S80- tell the wife that depreciation hit for one year is the cost of FIVE OR MORE widescreen HD LCD TVs. The CPO S60s are starting for mid-20s here in CA, and 2008 CPOs barely break $30K (asking), which isn't much less than CPO S80s on the east coast.

I don't trust the durability of CVTs in general, and particularly where they are attached to high-HP cars like the Maxima. Audi has stopped using the CVT, as have most automakers who had CVTs.

bgsm1th

New Volvo's are a BAD idea. Their re-sale value is some of the worst I've seen in todays market. Even 06 models are close to half of what they sold for.

Whiskers

Interesting...I wonder why the resale sucks....

Whiskers

Oh, they are Fords...

Whiskers

I think the 2008 Accord Sedan (V6 with Nav) is in the lead....Here is a quote I got:

2008 HONDA ACCORD EXL V-6 SEDAN AUTO NAVIGATION is $29038.

Not bad, more room then the TL and TSX...Navigation, bluetooth and Aux jack. Looks like a winner.

JediMindTricks

my gf was looking at the V6 coupe, and we got the price down to about $26,100 (no navi) before TTL...but that was before she changed her mind and wanted the 4 cylinder.

great prices on the accord right now, imo.

http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/dir...f7c304.ef006d2

Whiskers

Actually, I got some other quotes:
$27,115.00
$27,923
Same car, all before tax, title, etc....But still a good deal. I'm trying to see a reason to go to Acura, but can't see one.

JediMindTricks

for sub 35, i would consider the current TL type-S if they're still around.

but you're getting a lot car for under 30 out the door.

Will Y.

For me, the only reason to get an Acura over an Accord is for transmission & suspension reasons- the TSX should be a little firmer handling-wise and you can get a manual trans, but is slower than the Accord V-6 in a straight line; the TL-S auto trans is firmer and quicker than the Accord, while the manual trans type-S is pretty much sold out here in Los Angeles.

Otherwise, an Accord is a good car, regardless.

And I think you're spending more time looking for a car than for your house!

Infamous425

go with the accord

oh and 09's are coming out in a month or two so see if you can get the 08 even lower

Whiskers

Good info....And the house was easy, I just agreed with my wife on whatever she said....

Whiskers

Interesting e-mail I got from the local Acura dealer....Cheapest I have seen...


Hello Mr. X, for a limited time only, I can sell you a 08 TL with
Nav for $31000 plus tax and tags. No tricks no hidden charges. In
addition, I will include a protection package of wheel locks , mud
guards and rubber trunk tray. If you have any questions please call or
e-mail me at xxx-xxx-xxxx.
Thank you
Scott X
Davis Acura

bgsm1th

Interesting indeed. Might as well check it out if you're looking at spending close to that for an Accord anyway. That's about $4-$5k off the price of a TL w/ Nav, right?

They do need them moved to make way for the new TL's...

Whiskers

Right, the fully loaded V6 accord was about 29K, so for 2K more the TL with NAV...Weird..

The Dougler

iTrader: (1)

Well there you go, decision made.

Whiskers

Edit: Actually, I have a Accord V6 with Nav quote at 28K...But still...

Whiskers

Its tempting...

The Dougler

iTrader: (1)

TL looks better inside and out it's a no brainer for me. Also resale on the TL might be a little better than the accord.

bgsm1th

Why wouldn't you? It's only a $2k dif. and it's well under your budget.

Whiskers

Agreed....

Best price I can get on the new Maxima is about 35K with Nav....

bgsm1th

I saw a new Maxima on the road today. It's nice, but not $35k nice.

The Dougler

iTrader: (1)

New Maxima looks IMO. Also this probably won't affect you as much as it did me but for some reason insurance for myself was significantly cheaper on the TL than the Accord. When I was shopping the insurance on the TL was cheaper than Accord,TSX,RL,

Edit: if you don't get an Acura though theres a good chance you could become a MOD on here so choose carefully.

Whiskers

Agreed...Granted, I can get the loaded 08 Maxima for about 30K....

Whiskers

Hmm, not sure why...

I hear getting a Buick increases my chances...

JediMindTricks

i'd get the TL.

and if you get the genesis, i hear you'll be a mega mod.

bgsm1th

Meh.


TL>Accord>09 Max>08 Max

Whiskers

Cool...Ill check it out when I get there....Hopefully I won't be pissed when the 2009 comes out...

Whiskers

Of the Hyundai forums?

Loseit

iTrader: (1)

the main reason to go acura> honda is service. W/ the lux aspect you get a loaner etc. That is huge for me.

JediMindTricks

here. unless joerockt has a say, but that won't be an issue because nobody knows where he is. his wife says he's sleeping with the fishes.

and 09 maxima > 08 TL > 08 accord > 08 maxima (assuming you don't have to pay full price for the max)

The Dougler

iTrader: (1)

Well that's a distinct possibility SHAWD will be awesome to have in that car.

Whiskers

Well, if it is truly 31K, Ill be ok...That;s what I paid for the 04 TSX....

Decisions, decisions...

LuvMyTSX

I'd go TL.

dom

@ whiskers becoming a mod.


And the Buick made me a mega.

Whiskers

The Dougler

iTrader: (1)

you have a buick?

RaviNJCLs

iTrader: (4)

TL soulnd like a great deal.

JediMindTricks

sickburn...