TLX vs Camry vs ??
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TLX vs Camry vs ??
Hi all,
My dad is looking to purchase his first new car in some time. He loved the Acura TL, but is now looking at the TLX. He's also considering the Camry (both in V6 form). I can't seem to get him to consider Lexus, because he doesn't care for the IS.
Does anyone have any personal experiences with these cars to share? He drives primarily highway, and is not tech-savvy. If there's anything else in that class I'm not thinking of, please chime in. (He likes Subaru but calls it an old man car. Even though he is an old man
).
My dad is looking to purchase his first new car in some time. He loved the Acura TL, but is now looking at the TLX. He's also considering the Camry (both in V6 form). I can't seem to get him to consider Lexus, because he doesn't care for the IS.
Does anyone have any personal experiences with these cars to share? He drives primarily highway, and is not tech-savvy. If there's anything else in that class I'm not thinking of, please chime in. (He likes Subaru but calls it an old man car. Even though he is an old man
).
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Coming from a TSX, the new TLX has similar but sharper styling and driving feel. It's a nice car for enthusiastic drivers but road/wind noise and the weird dual-screen controls let it down. The Camry isn't much better on sound deadening and the numb steering and dead-boring design mark it out as more of an appliance.
If you want a dead quiet car with decent looks, an ES is a good choice. Otherwise I'd go for the TLX if your dad doesn't mind the noise and loves a good FWD chassis.
If you want a dead quiet car with decent looks, an ES is a good choice. Otherwise I'd go for the TLX if your dad doesn't mind the noise and loves a good FWD chassis.
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Hi all,
My dad is looking to purchase his first new car in some time. He loved the Acura TL, but is now looking at the TLX. He's also considering the Camry (both in V6 form). I can't seem to get him to consider Lexus, because he doesn't care for the IS.
Does anyone have any personal experiences with these cars to share? He drives primarily highway, and is not tech-savvy. If there's anything else in that class I'm not thinking of, please chime in. (He likes Subaru but calls it an old man car. Even though he is an old man).
My dad is looking to purchase his first new car in some time. He loved the Acura TL, but is now looking at the TLX. He's also considering the Camry (both in V6 form). I can't seem to get him to consider Lexus, because he doesn't care for the IS.
Does anyone have any personal experiences with these cars to share? He drives primarily highway, and is not tech-savvy. If there's anything else in that class I'm not thinking of, please chime in. (He likes Subaru but calls it an old man car. Even though he is an old man
).
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Coming from a TSX, the new TLX has similar but sharper styling and driving feel. It's a nice car for enthusiastic drivers but road/wind noise and the weird dual-screen controls let it down. The Camry isn't much better on sound deadening and the numb steering and dead-boring design mark it out as more of an appliance.
If you want a dead quiet car with decent looks, an ES is a good choice. Otherwise I'd go for the TLX if your dad doesn't mind the noise and loves a good FWD chassis.
If you want a dead quiet car with decent looks, an ES is a good choice. Otherwise I'd go for the TLX if your dad doesn't mind the noise and loves a good FWD chassis.
He seems to think the ES is out of his price range but I will nudge him that way also.
Forgot about the Avalon, off to check those out now.
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Actually, a lease on those is just in his price range as well. I had assumed there would be fewer incentives but they're actually quite well priced. We have a Q60 and really like it. Besides the terrible gas mileage.
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Have him look at a new Benz C-class as well. I know they are kind of pricey, but IMO the new model looks great and has a really nice interior. Not sure what your budget is, I know if you stay away from the option sheet you can get a C-class for about $40,000. From all the reviews I've read, and from sitting in them they say its like driving a 5/6th scale S-class. I can vouch that they're a lot bigger/roomier than they used to be.
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Have him look at a new Benz C-class as well. I know they are kind of pricey, but IMO the new model looks great and has a really nice interior. Not sure what your budget is, I know if you stay away from the option sheet you can get a C-class for about $40,000. From all the reviews I've read, and from sitting in them they say its like driving a 5/6th scale S-class. I can vouch that they're a lot bigger/roomier than they used to be.
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Thanks for all the great suggestions. Dad went to the Acura dealership and that was it. He's at home with his new car now.
He did comment about the ride quality and road noise, apparently it wasn't enough to dissuade him. He's owned Honda or Acura since before I was born... old habits die hard
He finds the keyless entry quite nifty. Although I'm dreading the phone calls that are sure to come... how do I work the ....? I should do myself a favor and download the TLX manual now.
He did comment about the ride quality and road noise, apparently it wasn't enough to dissuade him. He's owned Honda or Acura since before I was born... old habits die hard
He finds the keyless entry quite nifty. Although I'm dreading the phone calls that are sure to come... how do I work the ....? I should do myself a favor and download the TLX manual now.
Thanks for all the great suggestions. Dad went to the Acura dealership and that was it. He's at home with his new car now.
He did comment about the ride quality and road noise, apparently it wasn't enough to dissuade him. He's owned Honda or Acura since before I was born... old habits die hard
He finds the keyless entry quite nifty. Although I'm dreading the phone calls that are sure to come... how do I work the ....? I should do myself a favor and download the TLX manual now.
He did comment about the ride quality and road noise, apparently it wasn't enough to dissuade him. He's owned Honda or Acura since before I was born... old habits die hard
He finds the keyless entry quite nifty. Although I'm dreading the phone calls that are sure to come... how do I work the ....? I should do myself a favor and download the TLX manual now.