What Car to Get?

[TheGodfather]

I appreciate the advice.

As for my list, it was a range of prices, and cars that I thought met my criteria. The IS300 and CTS-V were both cars I liked alot and I would consider paying more for the CTS-V given the choice. Not a brand new one, the previous generation one.

I was willing to spend more money as long as I'd be happy for a while with the car.

I've been happy with a sedan for so long, that's why I lean towards them. I don't need a car that can take a turn at 100mph and hug, I like raw speed but handling is not on my top list.

I really am happy with a car that takes off in a straight line. And sedans just seem more economical, I've enjoyed the extra room when needed and carrying around my friends.

Ian, I did look at TSX's and liked them, but I just saw spending more on a TL because I liked it a little more.

What about not just a regular TL, but the TL-S? Still think that is overpaying for a glorified Accord?

The CTS-V meets so much of my criteria, but I worry about the Caddy/GM possible problems when I love the Honda/Acura/Nissan/Lexus seemingly excellent realibility.

I don't want my car to be in the shop every other week, I am getting this car to drive while my other car gets some much needed attention with no rush into getting it back on the road.

I tend to like the LS430/GS in terms of realibility and looks and speed, but for some reason the TL-S stuck out as my favorite for my loyalty to the Acura/Honda brand.

I still haven't driven a TL-S, so I'm not even sure if it compares to the cloud like ride of the Lexus. As for the Infiniti, I've just never been a fan of the G sedans, idk why, just never appealed to me.

[civic95]

I vote for the TL. We bought ours new in 2005. I still love it! It is the best all around package we could find. It's not an over glorified accord as someone else said. I challenge anyone who thinks that to go drive both cars. It's no slouch either. It's just as fast if not faster than my S2000. The TL pulls low 14's in the 1/4 stock. Faster than my friends 530 too. It is one honda product that has torque. On the skidpad it even handles better than the S2000. If I had to give up one, I'd give up my S before the TL. 50K miles on it so far and the only problem we had with it was a wheel bearing went at about 1600 miles. Was just a defect from a supplier, and covered under warranty of course. At the time the dealer had never seen one fail before. And I'm talking about a regular TL, I'm sure the Type-S is even better.


TheGodFather go drive a TL-S, and your decision will be over. It is very confidence inspiring, gives a lot of feedback, and yet is still comfortable for driving around town. I've driven a IS300, IS350, and an older GS. They don't even compare IMO. I've also driven the new TSX, and the first gen. The new one is pretty good, but has lower quality interior materials, and less room in the back. If I got rid of my S2K, I'd get a new TSX (just so we didn't have 2 TLs)