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Real World Handling: older TSX vs. 7th gen Accord (i4)
I'm in the market for either an older TSX or a 7th gen Accord (i4).
After combing through the net about why people like one over the other, the biggest thing that comes to mind is the handling difference. Can anyone who has driven both comment on how significantly 'sharper' handling is in the TSX vs the Accord? Accords I've driven aren't so Buick and Camry like, that I'd think the TSX would be significantly better.
I'm a family man w/ 2 little kiddos so the Accord's space and lower cost of ownership appeals to my practical side. Even so, the extra 40 horses, premium interior, Acura name, or even the Japanese VIN aren't enough to tip the scales for me. However, the handling interests me, because I absolutely adore the Del Sol SI I'll be selling off.
I'd love to hear what you guys have to say either way!
After combing through the net about why people like one over the other, the biggest thing that comes to mind is the handling difference. Can anyone who has driven both comment on how significantly 'sharper' handling is in the TSX vs the Accord? Accords I've driven aren't so Buick and Camry like, that I'd think the TSX would be significantly better.
I'm a family man w/ 2 little kiddos so the Accord's space and lower cost of ownership appeals to my practical side. Even so, the extra 40 horses, premium interior, Acura name, or even the Japanese VIN aren't enough to tip the scales for me. However, the handling interests me, because I absolutely adore the Del Sol SI I'll be selling off.
I'd love to hear what you guys have to say either way!
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I thought the Honda Accord was a good car, and when it came time to replace my 15 year old BMW 525, I chose a five year old, 2005 Accord EX-L coupe.
It only had 38k miles on it and so I paid cash and went home.
We're now a year into this car and I have to say that from the very beginning this garbage car handles like an English baby carriage. The body roll, the bouncing up and down, the brakes, are all sub-par as far as I am concerned. I don't feel safe driving this car.
Was I spoiled by the BMW? I came to expect that a car needs to stay planted to the road, no perceivable body roll, no bouncing up and down, and no little squeaks in the doors, rattles in the dash board, or potential transmission issues.
Honda is faaaaaaar from perfect, I would never buy another Honda.