Originally Posted by big mike 13

are you buying brand new or something?
a used 3rd gen tl with say... 30k miles are pricing at 20-22k... plus 3-5 grand for a charger and youre still under 30k?

Originally Posted by DAYTA

Since I've driven a 6MT TL several times, own a S/Ced 2006 6MT TSX, and raced a lightly modded 6MT TL (intake + catback) in my S/C TSX, I feel best suited to answer the OP...

First off, the TL definitely feels considerably heavier than the TSX (difference is closer to 300lbs). As a result, it is not nearly as fun to drive as the TSX in the corners, even stock for stock. That said, the interior materials are nicer in the TL and it does feel a bit roomier (though in reality the TL only has 1" more rear legroom than the TSX ). The 3.2 V6 (in stock form) is a very nice and smooth engine, which is excellent for a luxury sedan. However, it doesn't really have that exciting aggresiveness that I personally look for in a sportier sedan.

In contrast, the TSX is a much better drive through the corners. I've never driven a TL on coilovers, so take my opinion as you will, but I personally can't imagine a FWD 4dr handling any more brilliantly than my TSX on Tein SSs. With the added S/C, the engine also has that pop that I love. I hit max torque @ 3k RPM, and it just comes on strong. Going FI with the TSX gives it a better power-to-weight ratio than a stock TL as well (particularly with regards to HP).


From a dig, it is close but the TL pulls ahead initially. The 6MT TL comes with a LSD which drastically reduces wheel spin/hop off the line, so while I'm still smoking my tires the TL gets a jump by about a 1/2 car length.

From a roll it's a different story. Depending on where you are in the powerband, the TL might needs a little time to build it's power. Conversely, the S/Ced TSX has power almost everywhere (I can show you my dyno if you want), so when you hit WOT, you just go. From a 40MPH roll up to about 100MPH, I was able to get well over a full car length ahead of the TL I was racing (again lightly modded with intake and exhaust) before we stopped.

Again, I will be somewhat biased because I own only one of the cars mentioned and not both. However, I have had experience with driving and pushing both, and results cannot be skewed .

Originally Posted by mista.huynh

I'm in Canada, prices are wayyy different. An 06 6spd tl with around 50km will cost me about 26k + 6% taxes. Buy it from a dealer and I gotta pay 12% taxes.

And It's not like I'm gonna buy a tl and throw in a supercharger and leave everything else bone stock... that would be wrong...

Originally Posted by JS + TL

Canadian $30k = US $ ??

I really don't know.

Originally Posted by JS + TL

^ that's because TL>>>>TSX

Originally Posted by JS + TL

^ that's because TL>>>>TSX