Honda Car Forum

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!

On April 18 2005, CowboysStarShines@webtv.net (Cowboy Joe) wrote:
> 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.

TSX, hands down. I bought a 2003 Accord in August of 2004. 4 cyl., MT.
Very reliable, etc., etc. but not much fun to drive. I use a couple of
exits off local interstates as my benchmark (plus any backroad in NW
Penna.), and my old VW Jetta blew the doors off this thing.

In December of 2004 my wife got a 2005 TSX, 4 cyl. MT, ouch, what a
difference. It was 8-9K more than the Accord, so it sounds like you
are getting a good price.

It's superior in every dimension, acceleration, 6 speed MT vs. 5,
creature comforts, and of course the handling. It's a little smaller,
but if Honda hasn't really changed anything about the design of the
Accord I wouldn't recommend it unless you just want reliable. So far
it's been great in that regard.

On Mon, 18 Apr 2005 18:04:29 -0400, CowboysStarShines@webtv.net
(Cowboy Joe) wrote:
>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 went with the Accord, mostly because it was $120/month cheaper to
lease. The Accord is a wonderful car, but it is a tad large for me
and I keep looking back at the TSX, with a few more horses, and
sighing.

OTOH I would imagine the TSX has a somewhat firmer, harsher ride, and
the Accord is already rather harsher on the freeway than one would
hope. Maybe I should have test-driven a Camry.

J.

If you're leaning towards the Accord, go for the Hybrid.

I suggest you play with the navigation system before you decide that you
don't want it.



In alt.autos.acura Cowboy Joe <CowboysStarShines@webtv.net> wrote:

> 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!


--
-Joshua Belsky
Email: At yahoo dot com, I am jjbelsky
http://belsky.net

"Cowboy Joe" <CowboysStarShines@webtv.net> wrote in message
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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!
>

Advantages of each:

Honda Accord
-larger
-uses regular gas
-less expensive

Acura TSX
-a little more powerful engine
-stability control
-less frequent oil changes


Aside from the above, you have to test drive them both. They are different
cars and drive differently.

out of curiosity how frequent are the oil changes on the Acura?


"Steve" <nospam@nospam> wrote in message
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>
> "Cowboy Joe" <CowboysStarShines@webtv.net> wrote in message
> news:23564-42642EED-640@storefull-3237.bay.webtv.net...
>>
>> 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!
>>
>
> Advantages of each:
>
> Honda Accord
> -larger
> -uses regular gas
> -less expensive
>
> Acura TSX
> -a little more powerful engine
> -stability control
> -less frequent oil changes
>
>
> Aside from the above, you have to test drive them both. They are different
> cars and drive differently.
>
>

Change the oil every 3 months or 3000 mi on any car. Oil is cheap.
Neal

"halo2 guy" <somewhereovethe@rainbow.com> wrote in message
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> out of curiosity how frequent are the oil changes on the Acura?
>
>
> "Steve" <nospam@nospam> wrote in message
> news:09CdnUDseP_EJPjfRVn-oA@comcast.com...
> >
> > "Cowboy Joe" <CowboysStarShines@webtv.net> wrote in message
> > news:23564-42642EED-640@storefull-3237.bay.webtv.net...
> >>
> >> 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!
> >>
> >
> > Advantages of each:
> >
> > Honda Accord
> > -larger
> > -uses regular gas
> > -less expensive
> >
> > Acura TSX
> > -a little more powerful engine
> > -stability control
> > -less frequent oil changes
> >
> >
> > Aside from the above, you have to test drive them both. They are
different
> > cars and drive differently.
> >
> >
>
>

It may be but Honda is going 10k between changes....actually they are going
20k, alternating between the filter and oil change every 10 k....very weird.



"Neal Hudson" <nealwh@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
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> Change the oil every 3 months or 3000 mi on any car. Oil is cheap.
> Neal
>
> "halo2 guy" <somewhereovethe@rainbow.com> wrote in message
> news:A6-dnf5RUfIJSfjfRVn-uw@comcast.com...
>> out of curiosity how frequent are the oil changes on the Acura?
>>
>>
>> "Steve" <nospam@nospam> wrote in message
>> news:09CdnUDseP_EJPjfRVn-oA@comcast.com...
>> >
>> > "Cowboy Joe" <CowboysStarShines@webtv.net> wrote in message
>> > news:23564-42642EED-640@storefull-3237.bay.webtv.net...
>> >>
>> >> 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!
>> >>
>> >
>> > Advantages of each:
>> >
>> > Honda Accord
>> > -larger
>> > -uses regular gas
>> > -less expensive
>> >
>> > Acura TSX
>> > -a little more powerful engine
>> > -stability control
>> > -less frequent oil changes
>> >
>> >
>> > Aside from the above, you have to test drive them both. They are
> different
>> > cars and drive differently.
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>

As the proud owner of an 04 TSX (and former owner of an Accord), I would
ask you a question before answering..

What is more important to you- precise handling (read as sports sedan), or a
comfortable ride?

If you responded with precise Handling- Go for the TSX. It is a firmer ride
than you will get with the Accord. Handling is much better also. Stronger
engine, better equipment level. The TSX is also slightly smaller- not really
noticable though. Built in Japan too- unlike the American built Accord.
With just under 10,000 miles on my TSX, I still love getting into it and
driving it like I stole it (of course, I only do this on sanctioned tracks
<wink>)!!! The largest drawback to the TSX is the requirement for Super
Unleaded gasoline.

I am not putting the Accord down, it is an extremely well built vehicle. I
was cross shopping a V6 when I bought the TSX.

Keep this in mind as well, The TSX is actually the known as the Accord in
Europe and Asia (the US Accord is known as the Legend) This is because the
US and Canada are the only countries where you can purchase an Acura branded
vehicle.

I fyou want to find out more about the TSX, please visit the following
website.. you will find a lot of info by TSX owners about their cars..

http://tsx.acurazine.com/forums/index.php


Whatever vehicle you end up with.. Enjoy it!!




"Cowboy Joe" <CowboysStarShines@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:23564-42642EED-640@storefull-3237.bay.webtv.net...
>
> 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!
>