New Car

[McGee]

The people on this board are such a bastion of knowledge on everything from the best place to get a margarita in the Keys to the best way to secure concert tickets I thought I'd throw this out there.

My fiance and I are purchasing a new car and are leaning heavily toward the Acura TSX. Does anyone have one or know someone who does? We currently have a 2003 Saab 9-3 which is a piece of JUNK and is being bought back by the factory under the MA lemon law. We are very anxious to avoid such problems with the new car.

Thanks!

[land_shark3]

TSX ~ Nice cars. As well as the TL. I've got a buddy who got the TSX and a coworker who has the TL. The loaded TSX is about the same as a base TL, the only real difference is the engine.

I would also look at the new Maxima's and Altima's.

If you want to look at a used vehicle, take a look at a 2000+ Audi A6. Since Audi's depreciate quickly, someone else takes that hit and you still get a good car. My dad got a Quattro off lease for roughly what the new TSX goes for.

Being in component sales, my job kind of requires me to drive an American vehicle. My Jeep's not bad, but the gas mileage and dependibility that most Japanese cars have is not there.

[McGee]

Thanks.

We looked seriously at the Altima, and it isn't completely ruled out yet. The price for a similiarly equipped TSX or Altima SL is very close and I feel the TSX is just a more solid car. My only concern (and the reason for the post) is they are new for 2004 and I can't find a lot of consumer reviews on them.

An RL or Maxima is out of our price range. Even though Saab is buying ours back, we still lost about $4,000 on the whole deal.

[El mojito]

Have you tried the Infiniti G35 or FX ? they are reasonably priced and alot of fun to drive

[phenwayparrothead]

I would definately lean toward the Altima, I have a Maxima and Nissan makes a great car, fun to drive and safe as well.

[semitruths]

I'm thinking a nice full size, 3/4 ton, extended cab, 8' box, 4x4 would be great!!!! (maybe that's just me??)

[rednekkPH]

We currently have a 2003 Saab 9-3 which is a piece of JUNK and is being bought back by the factory under the MA lemon law.

In the immortal words of one of the greatest minds of our time: "What did you buy a Swedish piece of sh*t like that for?"

Good luck with the new wheels.

[The_Polly_Roger]

The Lexus IS 300 is nice (and rear wheel drive )

I test drove the G35 Coupe (also rear wheel drive) and although it was very nice the interior quality wasn't great, also the back seat was bad. I am 5'10" and my head was hitting the rear glass. The 4 door should be better.