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usc_et · 10-31-2005, 12:08 PM

Wow, phenomenal advice. Especially from Charles, thanks for all that.

So, my search has evolved a bit over that last couple of weeks. I have ruled out the Acura TL, it's a nice car, just a personal preference. I have also all but ruled out the Lexus ES. I hadn't driven it at the time of my firsts post. I'm not looking for a racecar (my favorite palindrome), but it really lacks power.

I have added the G35 to my search, and at this point feel that it leads. I hear your points Saluki, and it is the biggest reason I am not 100% on it yet. Otherwise, it is just a spectacular car!

I still like the TSX, but I'm on opposite ends of the spectrum with these two cars.

I am looking used. The G35 2003 is great, but the Acura only has '04 and up. The TSX isn't that cheap either. I can find a low mileage '03 G35 (under 40k miles) for the same price as an '04 TSX. I know cost of ownership will be higher for the G35 though.

So, I guess the question is, how practical do I want to be?

10-31-2005, 12:08 PM	#12
usc_et Dryer sheet aficionado Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 25	Wow, phenomenal advice. Especially from Charles, thanks for all that. So, my search has evolved a bit over that last couple of weeks. I have ruled out the Acura TL, it's a nice car, just a personal preference. I have also all but ruled out the Lexus ES. I hadn't driven it at the time of my firsts post. I'm not looking for a racecar (my favorite palindrome), but it really lacks power. I have added the G35 to my search, and at this point feel that it leads. I hear your points Saluki, and it is the biggest reason I am not 100% on it yet. Otherwise, it is just a spectacular car! I still like the TSX, but I'm on opposite ends of the spectrum with these two cars. I am looking used. The G35 2003 is great, but the Acura only has '04 and up. The TSX isn't that cheap either. I can find a low mileage '03 G35 (under 40k miles) for the same price as an '04 TSX. I know cost of ownership will be higher for the G35 though. So, I guess the question is, how practical do I want to be?