Well I have been seriously thinking about getting another car to replace my daily driver ('90 Accord - 220,000 miles). Just out of curiosity I wanted to throw up a poll to see what you all think. These are the cars I'm considering. I'm keeping the CL for trips and times I feel like taking the 'nice' car, but the Accord is just getting old and well I feel like driving something newer everyday.

 

used TSX imo

 

rsx would be a nice car to fool around in and it handles nice

 

If you're going to get a daily driver, I say get the Accord Hybrid......great gas milage and awesome performance....but that's just me

 

TSX, you already have a 2 door "sporty" coupe, so forget the RSX, and the Accord Hybrid just seems too "big" and not a fun car to drive. However the TSX from what i hear is a pretty good handler, and its pretty luxurious to.

 

The kid from Florida has a point. If it is a daily driver, why not get the most fuel efficient yet still somewhat quick AV6 Hybrid.

Having a turbo CL-S6 and then a Hybrid AV6 makes for interesting garage conversation. Not to mention the gas money saved to go into racing fuel for the CL-S6 turbo.

 

yeah, i agree, the CL, which you're keeping is already a sporty car, wouldn't you want to get something different? like a four door sedan to haul peeps around in?

I agree with the florida guy as well, go for hybrid av6

FYI: I voted for RSX when i should have voted for ACcord

 

Accord Hybrid. Rare, powerful, economical and insurance friendly ( compared to the others )

 

Accord Hybrid. That'd be a great daily driver plus keep the costs down low.

 

RSX with a S/C kit...

 

TSX

period

 

TSX

 

NA + 4cyl + AT = mediocre acceleration. IMHO, it's TSX 6MT or dont bother with it at all.

Hey Blue, any preference in trannys?? Your choices seem to run the gamut: AV6H=5AT only, RSX-S=6MT only and TSX=both.

 

 

Yeah my choices are a little strange. Here's my reasoning:
Accord Hybrid - would love to have one but it will be $32,ooo (nav). Not my favorite as far as looks go.
RSX-S - SWEET. I really want a 4-door auto (commuting) but at least the RSX has a hatch... I can still put my mountain bike in there. I can't stand buying a car that isn't top of the line so it must be a type-S, 6 speed and all. I also wouldn't have to make my own turbo kit for this one, there are already some on the market
TSX - is on the top of my list. Perfect little sports sedan, auto will be nice for all the driving around L.A. I do. If this car would have come out 6 months sooner I'd be driving one today (instead of the CL). TSX 6-Speed that is; it is what I really wanted back then (4-door 6-speed).
This is a 6-12 month timeframe so maybe Acura will unveil a TSX Type-S by then

 

if it was me I'd run the 90 a little longer(i got 275,000 on my 94) but if I was you I'd go with a V-6 hybird Accord. can't go wrong with an Accord man.

 

Accord Hybrid...Nice car...powerful....comfortable....economical....rel iable...

 

The problem with you is that if you get the TSX or RSX you'll end up wanting to turbocharge either of the two!! So.. get the Accord Hybrid

 

240 bhp in the sedan and is it 260 in the coupe?

 

Any word on that so far???

 

coup and sedan both have 240, hybrid has 255

accord hybrid. key words, daily driver. its still pretty refined and gets great mileage and great power

 

you've already got your "fun" car, and with rising fuel prices, the Accord H sounds pretty tempting. If you want a little more kick, TSX has pretty good fuel econ.

 

i would say TSX...but of course...im biased....


i drive a auto TSX...and its peppy enough for me here in seattle~

 

tsx

 

This is interesting... I figured the TSX would win hands down. The problem is the Accord will be brand new ($3o,ooo + waiting list) while the TSX I could find used for the low $20k's. However the Accord is rated 29/37mpg and the TSX 21/30mpg. Also the Accord only requires regular fuel. Who knows, it will probably take me too long to decide so I'll just keep driving the Accord until the wheels fall off. Or maybe I should pull the CL out of the garage

 

Haha... I feel 'used' having to do all the long-term reliability testing myself

 

Purchased an Accord hybrid recently for my mother and she absolutely loves it. Tons of power and outstanding fuel economy. Car is also built in Japan which I think adds to the overall workmanship.

Terry

 

A snowmobile.













The TSX is nice, but why used? The 05 has some bugs fixed. Don't get the 04.

 

, and if you want, the 05 has the pwr passenger seat, illuminated steering wheel controls, XM, and heated mirrors. Personally, I like the idea of breaking in my own engine, but that's just how I was raised.

 

If you're going after the Accord Hybrid might as well have new TSX as a choice as it'll be cheaper.

It seemed you didn't mind driving the 4 cyl. The Accord might have a more boat like suspension and even though it's a pretty nice powered V6 you might think it's a dog as youre used to the CL-S-T. The TSX or RSX should be a good choice as the handling will be superior, gas mileage is still great, and although the power isn't all there it's still fun to unwind a high RPM I4 like the K series. Plus the Accord uses the same transmission that was part of the recall which is also the same transmission as the ones we're used to bitching about. I wouldn't buy another Honda auto V6 ever again.