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Interesting comments. I didn't see your review yesterday but I was just thinking the same this morning driving into work.
Yesterday's junk mail included a letter from BMW wanting me back, two MB dealers wanting to earn my business and the local Acura guy hawking the TLX. It is about time for me to get new car fever anyway - but -
While autonomous cars are still a good 20 years away, vehicle to vehicle and vehicle to infrastructure will be rolling out in the next few years and buying a new car now just because I can makes little sense as it would delay my entry into the connected future by at least 5 years.
The TSX is almost the perfect car. I have a few gripes (tight back seat, the same annoying rattle in two cars etc.) but overall it is extremely reliable, safe and comfortable.
As the OP found, while things may seem a bit dated, everything works well. On tech cars, the nav may seem a bit primitive but the maps get you where you need to go with few issues. It is zippy and handles well for day to day driving.
I've put 22k miles on mine in a little over a year (as opposed to roughly the same mileage in the OP's 1000+ days) and averaged 26-27mpg so it seems that my right foot might be a bit lighter. Cruise control on on the interstate yields 31-32mpg. Interstate runs generally warrant 87 octane gas as well.
From a financial perspective, the TSX is a great buy. At 0% interest, the car will cost me under $450 for the next 3 and a half years. That includes all maintenance to 60k miles and an extended warranty to 120k miles.
Aside from a few moments where I might be swayed by some new tech out there, I figure the TSX will keep me happy for at least another two years. At that point I'll re-evaluate where connected cars are and go from there.
12-10-2014, 12:26 PM
