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JimmyEats
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versus the Audi A4 2.0 and others [View Article]    (Score: 1, Normal) 03-20-2008 18:59
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How will it compare against the A4 2.0 and the rest of the luxury sedan base models? I think it's on par. Even the 3 series needs the sport package to have the legendary handling. That'll put the 3 at $35k easily. I think everyone is right that Honda should have released a powerful TSX first to draw attention and win praise, but this still seems like a good base model for the TSX.
jgalvan1
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Re: versus the Audi A4 2.0 and others [View Article]    (Score: 1, Normal) 03-20-2008 20:56
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how does this compare size wise to the afforementione vehicles?
ipribadi
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Re: versus the Audi A4 2.0 and others [View Article]    (Score: 1, Normal) 03-21-2008 11:28
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The all new 2009 Audi A4 will be similarly sized to the 2009 TSX.

The Audi will have a more powerful 2.0T engine (200+hp with 200+ torque) with the same if not better fuel eco than the TSX.
But the Audi's dash is so outdated and bland. It looks as though its from the 90's.
RyanDL
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Re: versus the Audi A4 2.0 and others [View Article]    (Score: 1, Normal) 03-21-2008 12:34
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ipribadi wrote:
The all new 2009 Audi A4 will be similarly sized to the 2009 TSX.

The Audi will have a more powerful 2.0T engine (200+hp with 200+ torque) with the same if not better fuel eco than the TSX.
But the Audi's dash is so outdated and bland. It looks as though its from the 90's.

I will say that the '09 Audi A4 looks really good in the flesh. I'd consider it if I were in the market for a premium entry-level sedan for sure. And Audi interiors are typically the best in the business.

Ryan
jgalvan
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Re: versus the Audi A4 2.0 and others [View Article]    (Score: 1, Normal) 03-21-2008 12:40
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So that means Audi is not the TSX's target because it falls short. Why does it seem like Acura went brain dead after the 2004 TL?
Hondarulez
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Re: versus the Audi A4 2.0 and others [View Article]    (Score: 1, Normal) 03-21-2008 21:43
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It's just that after 2004, there weren't any new sedans being introduced. And people don't really care about CUV/SUV.
jgalvan1
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Re: versus the Audi A4 2.0 and others [View Article]    (Score: 1, Normal) 03-22-2008 19:12
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what is the new audi and bmw then
Honda-D
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Re: versus the Audi A4 2.0 and others [View Article]    (Score: 1, Normal) 03-24-2008 02:59
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ipribadi wrote:
It looks as though its from the 90's.


The layout reminds me of 99 TL. But seriously, I just sat in the S5 not 2 weeks ago which will share the same dash as the new A4. Audi still got the best interior material out of ALL car manufacturers. The way all surfaces look and button clicks are orgasmic.

TSX looks like is getting the kinda fisher price interior we saw on the RDX and Accord.


ipribadi
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Re: versus the Audi A4 2.0 and others [View Article]    (Score: 1, Normal) 03-24-2008 12:52
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I agree that Audi interior materials are superior.
A friend of mine has a current gen A4 and everything inside is soft to the touch and each button/latch/handle is soooo hushed and operates smooth.

I just don't like the way the center stack looks .. very outdated IMO.

I think the '09 A4 2.0T will easily be cross shopped with a loaded '09 TSX.
SoR
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Re: versus the Audi A4 2.0 and others [View Article]    (Score: 1, Normal) 03-26-2008 15:49
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ipribadi wrote:
I think the '09 A4 2.0T will easily be cross shopped with a loaded '09 TSX.


Not if you care about design.
 
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