TL vs. TSX
07-31-2006, 05:03 PM
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TL vs. TSX
I want to trade my '01 CL-S for either an '04 TL or '04 TSX(either w/o navi). Either would be approx. same payment for me, I am leaning towards TL (bigger, faster, etc.), but TSX is Japan built (um, just better). Please tell me which I should choose and why. Thanks all!
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07-31-2006, 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by GIBSON6594
will you be able to handle the power loss coming from a CL-S?
08-01-2006, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by michiamo
but TSX is Japan built (um, just better).
This shouldn't factor into your decesion whatsoever. Having owned 2 04 TSX's believe me when I tell you, if this is Japanese build quality at its best I'd rather have something built in China.
08-01-2006, 12:51 PM
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I like both. I've driven the TSX a couple times when my CL was in the shop. The loss of power sucks, but overall it's a fun car. Handles great. I thought the TL is a really nice, sylish car. Good power and room, but I thought it handles worse than the TSX.
08-01-2006, 01:03 PM
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Personally, I'd take the TL. But, you can't go wrong with either...up to you...
08-01-2006, 02:04 PM
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the TL is just a better car in general.
TL has more power, more luxurious stuff, more room, and i kind of like the looks of a 3G TL better than a TSX.
The only drawback, TL doesn't handle as well, and it's more expensive. But if you say they'll be about the same price, go with the TL.
It's much easier to make a car handle better than making a car more powerful.
TL has more power, more luxurious stuff, more room, and i kind of like the looks of a 3G TL better than a TSX.
The only drawback, TL doesn't handle as well, and it's more expensive. But if you say they'll be about the same price, go with the TL.
It's much easier to make a car handle better than making a car more powerful.
08-01-2006, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Isnt the RL based off the accord too? 
hmm or did they change that.
hmm or did they change that.
No, all 3 are based off the same Accord platform. Unless you drive a TL, then the TSX is based off the Civic platform.
08-01-2006, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Isnt the RL based off the accord too?
hmm or did they change that.
hmm or did they change that.
08-01-2006, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by treyster
This may be the wrong place to ask this, but is Acura ever going to offer a V6 option in the TSX??
08-01-2006, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by dom
No, all 3 are based off the same Accord platform. Unless you drive a TL, then the TSX is based off the Civic platform.
Well, to be specific, the TL is based off the North American Accord, while the TSX is based off the smaller JDM/European accord.
08-01-2006, 02:45 PM
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Well, to be specific, the TL is based off the North American Accord, while the TSX is based off the smaller JDM/European accord.
08-01-2006, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
Which are both variations of the same global midsize platform. The difference is primarily in the front and rear subframes.
Yup, they are all related. I guess my point was that the TL is closer to the USDM accord than the TSX is.
08-01-2006, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by treyster
This may be the wrong place to ask this, but is Acura ever going to offer a V6 option in the TSX??
Yikes, lets hope not. Weight distribution would be all out of wack than it already is.
They need the RDX motor in the tsx.
08-01-2006, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by fdl
Yup, they are all related. I guess my point was that the TL is closer to the USDM accord than the TSX is.
But like CG said, a variation of the same.
08-01-2006, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Passat > accord
08-01-2006, 09:41 PM
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I'm regretting my 2005 TSX...It took about 4 months. I've been searching ebay, autotrader, certified cars, and craigslist for a used g35, 330i, or TL all with navi.
I'm an idiot for believing an i4 slow ass car with a badass intereior qualifies for a luxury car...
u can't just have one part...man sucks. Any TL owners want a TSX? straight up trade... 05 with navi and 13k miles for any 05 or 04 with navi and <30k miles
I'm an idiot for believing an i4 slow ass car with a badass intereior qualifies for a luxury car...
u can't just have one part...man sucks. Any TL owners want a TSX? straight up trade... 05 with navi and 13k miles for any 05 or 04 with navi and <30k miles
08-01-2006, 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 04EuroAccordTsx
Yeah probably one of the reasons why it isn't selling that well. Imagine 3 Acura models all based off Accords?
RL needs its own platform... TL and TSX off the Accord platform is okay for now... and, personally I'd take a TSX... just hondata and a few mods and you've got 200whp from what I've read...