Honda Car Forum

On Mon, 25 Apr 2005 06:14:25 -0400, Steve Bigelow wrote:

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>"Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote in message
>news:FJGdnW-1d6Mf7fHfRVn-jg@sedona.net...
>> BTW, I haven't found an official torque for the Accord drain plug. Haynes
>> is no help ("tight enough but not too tight" or something like that) so I
>> do it by feel - when the plateau in the resistance changes to a sharp
>> increase, I figure the crush is done.
>
>http://www.honda.co.uk/owner/AccordManual/400/5-4.pdf
>
>33 lb-ft.
>
Wow! That's pretty tight!

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I have an '04 TL that I traded up from an '04 Accord V6 LX. For the price
and performance, I would go for the Accord V6 EX. It has a bigger engine,
V6-240 hp vs. I4-200hp. I prefer the outside looks of the Accord better
than the TSX. The back end of the TSX looks too boxy like a Civic. Around
Chicago, you can find new '05 Accord EX V6's w/ NAVI for around or under
invoice. That would put the price around the same as a TSX w/o NAVI. I
would never buy a car again w/o NAVI. The TL's NAVI, which the Accord's is
very similar too, is one of the best I have seen.

"Cowboy Joe" <CowboysStarShines@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:23564-42642EED-640@storefull-3237.bay.webtv.net...
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> Hello, I am currently mulling over purchasing one of the 2
> aforementioned vehicles - both 2005's: the Accord EX 4 cylinder or the
> Acura TSX.
>
> I realize the price is about $ 4-5000 difference in these 2 cars. The
> Acura dealer told me they could sell me a new TSX (no navigation sys)
> for $25,400 and that included a moonroof visor. I am pretty sure that is
> a very good price for those TSX's.
>
> My question to all who could help would be what are the major
> differences between the 2 vehicles? Does the TSX have a smoother ride
> than the Accord? I know it has more luxury type features. I also have
> read some reviews of people who own the TSX & they all seem to
> absolutely love the car. From the reviews I've read they seem to label
> it the "almost perfect" car.
>
> But the Accord 4 cyl is pretty good too. Unlike the 6 cyl Accords, it
> has had little reliability issues, i.e. Transmission, etc.
>
> How about comparing stuff like the sound systems between the 2 vehicles?
> Is there a big difference?
>
> Any help/ info would be appreciated. The more opinions/ voices heard the
> better! Thanks!
>

I've had two Accords, 1997 V6 4 door, 2001 V6 Coupe, both automatics.
Traded in the '97 for on '05 TSX automatic this year.

If you like the Accord , you'll love the TSX. I do.