Honda Car Forum

Im graduating HS and im looking for a car to go off to college in. Ive done my research and come up with 6 cars that have the best reliability, and are what I want.If you have ever owned one of these, did/do you like it? ANY problems at all?1) 2005 Nissan 350Z2) 2005 Acura TL3) 2005 Acura TSX4) 2005 Infiniti G35Thx in advance!!!also my parents suggested a 2005 325i Bmw.....

scratch the 350. fun but not very useful when space is needed.go with the tsx. the tl and g35 are more soccer mom cars.you arent gonna need to be concerned with mechanical problems and they all get good gas mileage.

If you are not going to haul anything, other than driving GF places, I'd get the 350Z.If friend's always asking for rides, either TL or G35 will do the trick.If greenbacks is a concern, get the TS-X.All are great cars for someone just graduating from HS.If the prestige isn't a concern, why not get a brand new Honda Fit. Looks small, it actually isn't that small. It is NOT fast, but fuel economy and utility-wise, it is one of the more functional sub-compact cars in US market today. It will probably get you through college without the need to upgrade/update.Good luck!

i would go with the tsx, 4 cylinders with about 200 hp. plenty of power to have fun with. the tl is basically an upgraded version. bigger engine, more room. think of it in terms of a civic vs an accord.

Get a TL type-s. They're are very quick and reliable. The 350z would be nice right out of high school too, good looking, unfortunately they're not all that fast stock, but with an exhaust and some nice wheels it'll be a head turner for sure. Of course the G35 coupe would be the better choice over the Z, they're essentially the same car just a little bit more luxurious. I've also seen some good looking TSX's too though, and Honda's run forever. May I also suggest a Acura RSX type-s, I own one and love every minute I spend in it. O, and please don't get a BMW (Big Money Wasted). They are nice, but very expensive to maintain.

my uncle had a tl and it was a really fun car to drive

350Z has bad crash test ratings - it has a very high death rate - I'd never let my kid drive one - I wouldn't allow my husband to buy one for himself.The TL is pretty peppy and fast, but saferThe TSX might be a better bet since you are younger - it doesn't have as powerful of an engine as the TL. It gets slightly better gas mileage, too. You'll have cheaper insurance too.The G35 will freaking fly - again, high insurance, higher chance of tickets, wrecks, but its a good car if you are responsible.The BMW is a high maintenance vehicle - good reliable car, but higher insurance. Those require frequent tune ups. Personally I don't like being in an unsafe vehicle (so the Z is out). I don't like cars that are in the shop a lot (Beemer is out). It comes down to the TL, G35 and TSX. The TL and G35 are similar and probably too fast for someone your age (hell the TL is too fast for someone my age - 35). The TSX might be a really good car for you. Good luck!

1)Z maybe cute but...2 seats? -no. hard to sell. falls in price. insurance(2 seats).2)TL Very good car.(for the price) you can get loaded one with everything in it for good price. luxury/sport. sweet. you'll enjoy driving it. and its quite fast for the size i would say. it got the whole package.3)TSX good on gas. inside smaller than TL but not by much and less toys. i would still go with TL, because of more options, luxury, look.4)G35 only if coupe(2-door). it looks very good. don't know about driving. but again will fall in price a little. not as reliable, as TL or TSX are. 5)BMW sweet and awesome.for you only if its 330 or 530 - best engines, will last long. but its pricey in maintenance. (325 too small)Go to a dealership and test them all out.

I totally dig the Acura styling. The Acura's are hot!! Infiniti G35 is tight, but totally not original. Too many people drive it in my opinion.Nissan 350z's are tight!!! But man still, i see them too often on the road.It may just be be, but Acura's are sporty, young, and different. I don't see many, many of them on the road. Although they sacrifice luxury for sport, don't count them out. They're hot!!!http://www.chooseyouritem.com/autos/...6323.jpg(Acura Tl)http://allworldcars.com/wordpress/wp...cept.jpg(Acura TSX)