Here is a surprise: Mazda6 booted off CR's recommended list
or somethin.. or wants to be next sickLex, bashing tsx on tsx forum.
11-25-2004, 12:01 AM
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Hi All,
I've owned one Mazda and two Acuras. I've has fewer problems in twelve years with my Miata than I've had in four years with my Acuras. Problems with my 2001 EL were endless. The TSX has been better but still some issues -- stereo replaced twice, recent recall, center console and sunroof lights failed, stalled in the middle of the highway at -30, squeeks that I try to get used to, fog lights cracked and replaced, brakes squeek constantly....
I love the TSX but reliability has hounded both my Acuras. Could be just me, but Mazda is OK in my book. They just don't make a premium car with the features I want!
I've owned one Mazda and two Acuras. I've has fewer problems in twelve years with my Miata than I've had in four years with my Acuras. Problems with my 2001 EL were endless. The TSX has been better but still some issues -- stereo replaced twice, recent recall, center console and sunroof lights failed, stalled in the middle of the highway at -30, squeeks that I try to get used to, fog lights cracked and replaced, brakes squeek constantly....
I love the TSX but reliability has hounded both my Acuras. Could be just me, but Mazda is OK in my book. They just don't make a premium car with the features I want!
11-25-2004, 12:36 AM
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Originally Posted by TSXMiata
Hi All,
I've owned one Mazda and two Acuras. I've has fewer problems in twelve years with my Miata than I've had in four years with my Acuras. Problems with my 2001 EL were endless. The TSX has been better but still some issues -- stereo replaced twice, recent recall, center console and sunroof lights failed, stalled in the middle of the highway at -30, squeeks that I try to get used to, fog lights cracked and replaced, brakes squeek constantly....
I love the TSX but reliability has hounded both my Acuras. Could be just me, but Mazda is OK in my book. They just don't make a premium car with the features I want!
I've owned one Mazda and two Acuras. I've has fewer problems in twelve years with my Miata than I've had in four years with my Acuras. Problems with my 2001 EL were endless. The TSX has been better but still some issues -- stereo replaced twice, recent recall, center console and sunroof lights failed, stalled in the middle of the highway at -30, squeeks that I try to get used to, fog lights cracked and replaced, brakes squeek constantly....
I love the TSX but reliability has hounded both my Acuras. Could be just me, but Mazda is OK in my book. They just don't make a premium car with the features I want!
I've owned a 98 EL from late 1997 to this June, when I traded it in for the TSX. Been involved in 1 major collision. Never had a problem with the car besides poor factory wipers. Incredible value for the money. Sorry to hear about the problems you've had w/ your Acuras though. I hope you get everything resolved soon.
I seriously was contemplating the Mazda 6 as well before purchasing the TSX. IMO, the interior of the 6 ABSOLUTELY cannot compare to the Acura at all, fully loaded or not. Perhaps the person who mentioned that they were equal simply meant the same quantity of options for the price, but quality wise and ergonomics, there is no comparison.
11-25-2004, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by TSXMiata
Hi All,
I've owned one Mazda and two Acuras. I've has fewer problems in twelve years with my Miata than I've had in four years with my Acuras. Problems with my 2001 EL were endless. The TSX has been better but still some issues -- stereo replaced twice, recent recall, center console and sunroof lights failed, stalled in the middle of the highway at -30, squeeks that I try to get used to, fog lights cracked and replaced, brakes squeek constantly....
I love the TSX but reliability has hounded both my Acuras. Could be just me, but Mazda is OK in my book. They just don't make a premium car with the features I want!
I've owned one Mazda and two Acuras. I've has fewer problems in twelve years with my Miata than I've had in four years with my Acuras. Problems with my 2001 EL were endless. The TSX has been better but still some issues -- stereo replaced twice, recent recall, center console and sunroof lights failed, stalled in the middle of the highway at -30, squeeks that I try to get used to, fog lights cracked and replaced, brakes squeek constantly....
I love the TSX but reliability has hounded both my Acuras. Could be just me, but Mazda is OK in my book. They just don't make a premium car with the features I want!
11-25-2004, 01:48 PM
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Plus, in general, people travel < 10,000km a year with a Miata. It's usually a weekend car, so of course you won't be having too many problems with that car since most of the driving you with the EL or whatever other car you have.
11-25-2004, 09:31 PM
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I put 226000 K/m on the miata. It was my only car for 7 years. My brother has one, also. We bought them in '93 and still have both. They're wonderful cars but not very practical. That's what I have the TSX for. It's a wonderful sporty, prestige car that carries four. The Mazda 6 is nice but quality and reliability just aren't there.
11-26-2004, 12:01 AM
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Originally Posted by TSXMiata
I put 226000 K/m on the miata. It was my only car for 7 years. My brother has one, also. We bought them in '93 and still have both. They're wonderful cars but not very practical. That's what I have the TSX for. It's a wonderful sporty, prestige car that carries four. The Mazda 6 is nice but quality and reliability just aren't there.
You drove it in winter? You had a hardtop?
11-26-2004, 10:11 AM
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You drove it in winter? You had a hardtop?softtop and he'd drive it all year round cause it's his only vehicle...donuts in the snow was fun
11-26-2004, 08:41 PM
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Have to really question CR's credibility for putting a car on a recommended list one year and taking it off the next. That would seem to imply the car should have never been on the list to begin with and that their requirements to get on the list aren't dependable at determining reliability.
11-26-2004, 09:40 PM
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I think that CR bases the reliability on their annual survey and update it according to the latest. I guess that the 6 dropped below average on the latest survey so it got dropped.
And, yes I drove my miata in winter, mostly city. Had a hard top and blizzaks. Worked OK but I don't really recommend it.
And, yes I drove my miata in winter, mostly city. Had a hard top and blizzaks. Worked OK but I don't really recommend it.
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