If it was your money, used CC or used TSX? - TriStateTuners.com :: Home of Tristate Auto Enthusiast

ScarletSaturn · 05-21-2012, 09:34 PM

I'm looking for a car at the moment, and I've found a few really nice local sedans as good DDs. One of them is a DSG-equipped 2010 Volkswagen CC Sport, the other is a 2008 Acura TSX with navigation and the automatic transmission.

I'm heavily leaning towards the Veedub but at the moment the Acura is rather attractive to me because my dad got his RDX at the same dealership and I think I could cut a good deal on it if I play my cards right--plus, I've driven a newer TSX and I enjoyed it quite a bit.

Before you ask, they're both CPO--the CC is black, the TSX is blue.

So, which would you get and why?

igo4bmx · 05-21-2012, 09:58 PM

depends
looks like VW offers an extra 2 year warranty beyond the balance of the factory warranty. it is also a newer car.

I'd vote CC

JSpecV03 · 05-21-2012, 09:58 PM

me, acura...honda reliability for number 1. cheaper to maintain and parts are cheaper. the 08 tsx is a tad slower down low but screams up top. never driven a cc nor do i intend to. not a fan of euro cars at all.

igo4bmx · 05-21-2012, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSpecV03

me, acura...honda reliability for number 1. cheaper to maintain and parts are cheaper. the 08 tsx is a tad slower down low but screams up top. never driven a cc nor do i intend to. not a fan of euro cars at all.

seems a bit biased....

saxon · 05-21-2012, 10:13 PM

i loved my tsx, great reliability, great gas mileage, but in all honesty it didnt have any power down low without the hondata

with that said i would stay away from the vw, they are still known for horrible electrical issues

grimm · 05-21-2012, 10:41 PM

tsx all day any day. don't be stupid

devildog214 · 05-21-2012, 11:13 PM

acura your gonna get lost in the parking lot, they're both great cars, but the cc just looks better also i believe the cc is bigger? because isnt it a passat with the 2 door coupe styling. The tsx is more sizeable to a jetta.

O2SpecV · 05-21-2012, 11:53 PM

i vote cc because of 19 sec quarters in the tsx

Honduh · 05-22-2012, 12:29 AM

Tsx. I hate euro garbage. I try my best to avoid wrenching on euro makes at work.

jpalamar · 05-22-2012, 07:35 AM

TSX is just an over priced already over priced Civic.

I wouldn't touch anything Euro myself.

Love the look of the previous gen TL Type S though.

Maybe look into a G8 as well?

c7scayman · 05-22-2012, 09:17 AM

I would go with the TSX. Sportier handling and engine sound. Definitely more reliable and cheaper to own.

Erik@R/TTuning · 05-22-2012, 09:55 AM

I'd go TSX as well if in the same position.

RedWabbit · 05-22-2012, 12:20 PM

Not really a big fan of the tsx, I would go with the cc. While it is from the passat platform there are quite a few differences between the two. Honestly though since it has dsg you need to have it checked out, while it's a pretty cool thing some of the older dsg(like when they first came out back in like 05) units where needing the clutches replaced at 50k I don't know if it's still an issue or not with the newer ones though.

Sent from under my car.

Bates · 05-22-2012, 12:32 PM

I have no love for VW or Honda, but I would say go with the TSX. I think in the long run, it will treat you better and last longer. Hondas are reliable, plain and simple. VWs are just too notorious for having electrical issues.

mckpat03 · 05-22-2012, 12:45 PM

CC without a doubt.

MPowerKai · 05-22-2012, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpalamar

TSX is just an over priced already over priced Civic.

I wouldn't touch anything Euro myself.

Love the look of the previous gen TL Type S though.

Maybe look into a G8 as well?

The TSX is more like an accord in my opinion

I'd go for the TSX. honda reliability and good mpg

xEJ20x · 05-22-2012, 01:27 PM

TSX hands down.

jesus_ralliart · 05-22-2012, 01:37 PM

neither. keep looking

Bates · 05-22-2012, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jesus_ralliart

neither. keep looking

You're playing wrong!!!!!!

Diablo2424 · 05-22-2012, 02:43 PM

TSX all day... no Euro part pricing, and no electrical issues... plus Honda reliability AND Acura styling, can't go wrong.. unless a V6 TSX is available ;-)

05-21-2012, 09:34 PM	#1
ScarletSaturn Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Piscataway NJ Member #16162 My Ride: 2008 Subaru Legacy GT Limited, Miata iTrader: (0)	If it was your money, used CC or used TSX? I'm looking for a car at the moment, and I've found a few really nice local sedans as good DDs. One of them is a DSG-equipped 2010 Volkswagen CC Sport, the other is a 2008 Acura TSX with navigation and the automatic transmission. I'm heavily leaning towards the Veedub but at the moment the Acura is rather attractive to me because my dad got his RDX at the same dealership and I think I could cut a good deal on it if I play my cards right--plus, I've driven a newer TSX and I enjoyed it quite a bit. Before you ask, they're both CPO--the CC is black, the TSX is blue. So, which would you get and why? __________________ 2008 Subaru Legacy GT Limited (automatic) 1993 Mazda Miata (stick) "The rest of your life, nobody can ever tell you, that you didn't do it. Because you did it." -Bill Parcells

05-21-2012, 09:58 PM	#2
igo4bmx Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Under the bar... Member #592 My Ride: 2009 Audi A3 Quattro, 2008 BMW X5, 2003 WW Evo8, 2000 Turbo SOHC Civic iTrader: (1)	depends looks like VW offers an extra 2 year warranty beyond the balance of the factory warranty. it is also a newer car. I'd vote CC __________________ BOOST doesn't get you laid. Roofies and some creativity does however Tuned by some white dude @ a shopwithbigtrucks.com "You get what you pay for" - thanks captain obvious, unless you bought rotas and received volks.

05-21-2012, 09:58 PM	#3
JSpecV03 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lansdale, Pa Member #6345 My Ride: 2006 Acura TSX,1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4x4 4.0, and cammed out Spec V with a blown motor. iTrader: (1)	me, acura...honda reliability for number 1. cheaper to maintain and parts are cheaper. the 08 tsx is a tad slower down low but screams up top. never driven a cc nor do i intend to. not a fan of euro cars at all. __________________ 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4x4 4.0 work horse 2003 Nissan Sentra Se-R Spec V, needs a motor. 2006 Acura TSX, soon to be low and slow. Every Nasty Vehical Illustrates Our Useless Spending

05-21-2012, 10:41 PM	#6
grimm Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Member #3058 iTrader: (2)	tsx all day any day. don't be stupid __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

05-21-2012, 11:53 PM	#8
O2SpecV Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Exton Member #8680 My Ride: 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 iTrader: (0)	i vote cc because of 19 sec quarters in the tsx __________________ Present: 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 My torque steering fun-box Past: 2001 S2000 Crashed and sold, i still miss that car Past: 2002 Sentra Spec V Loud and orange

05-21-2012, 10:13 PM	#5
saxon Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2011 Member #21656 My Ride: 2015 m3 iTrader: (1)	i loved my tsx, great reliability, great gas mileage, but in all honesty it didnt have any power down low without the hondata with that said i would stay away from the vw, they are still known for horrible electrical issues

05-21-2012, 11:13 PM	#7
devildog214 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Dec 2009 Member #15356 My Ride: 1994 Pontiac Trans Am iTrader: (0)	acura your gonna get lost in the parking lot, they're both great cars, but the cc just looks better also i believe the cc is bigger? because isnt it a passat with the 2 door coupe styling. The tsx is more sizeable to a jetta.

05-22-2012, 12:29 AM	#9
Honduh Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Member #1977 iTrader: (0)	Tsx. I hate euro garbage. I try my best to avoid wrenching on euro makes at work.

05-22-2012, 07:35 AM	#10
jpalamar TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orefield, PA Member #13773 My Ride: '14 Mustang GT iTrader: (3)	TSX is just an over priced already over priced Civic. I wouldn't touch anything Euro myself. Love the look of the previous gen TL Type S though. Maybe look into a G8 as well? Last edited by jpalamar; 05-22-2012 at 09:57 AM.

05-22-2012, 09:17 AM	#11
c7scayman Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Philly Member #9644 iTrader: (0)	I would go with the TSX. Sportier handling and engine sound. Definitely more reliable and cheaper to own. __________________ 96 Mazda Protege DX 5MT 92HP, 96 ft-lb torque, 2378 lbs. - SOLD! 2005-2012 00 Porsche 986 5MT Est. 230HP, 205 ft-lb torque, 2777 lbs. - DD/Track Car. SOLD! 2010-2014 12 Mazda2 5MT. 100HP of Fury. 2300 lbs. DD/Autox 2015 - Current 13 MK6 GTI 2020 - Current

05-22-2012, 09:55 AM	#12
Erik@R/TTuning Former Vendor Join Date: Aug 2010 Member #17281 My Ride: 2000 MR2 Spyder iTrader: (1)	I'd go TSX as well if in the same position.

05-22-2012, 12:20 PM	#13
RedWabbit Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: Upper Gwenydd Member #16558 My Ride: 00 VW Jetta Vr6, 97 Audi A4, 84 VW Rabbit Vert. Vr6, 81 VW Rabbit diesel truck, 81 VW Rabbit Hatch iTrader: (0)	Not really a big fan of the tsx, I would go with the cc. While it is from the passat platform there are quite a few differences between the two. Honestly though since it has dsg you need to have it checked out, while it's a pretty cool thing some of the older dsg(like when they first came out back in like 05) units where needing the clutches replaced at 50k I don't know if it's still an issue or not with the newer ones though. Sent from under my car.

05-22-2012, 12:32 PM	#14
Bates Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bloomfield, NJ Member #16741 My Ride: 2012 Nissan Juke & 1987 Nissan 300ZX GLL iTrader: (0)	I have no love for VW or Honda, but I would say go with the TSX. I think in the long run, it will treat you better and last longer. Hondas are reliable, plain and simple. VWs are just too notorious for having electrical issues.

05-22-2012, 12:45 PM	#15
mckpat03 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lewistown, PA Member #15251 My Ride: Mainly VWs iTrader: (0)	CC without a doubt. __________________ - Pat '10 Touareg TDI w/air - deleted/tuned, tow pig, offroad-ish project '15 Sportwagen TDI SEL LP - Daily

05-22-2012, 01:27 PM	#17
xEJ20x Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: South Jersey Member #72 My Ride: 13 STI iTrader: (3)	TSX hands down. __________________ Nothing to see here.

05-22-2012, 01:37 PM	#18
jesus_ralliart Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Member #15649 My Ride: 05 neon iTrader: (0)	neither. keep looking __________________ Ive had a bunch of cars....

05-22-2012, 02:43 PM	#20
Diablo2424 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: CLT, NC Member #1423 My Ride: 16 Jetta GLI iTrader: (0)	TSX all day... no Euro part pricing, and no electrical issues... plus Honda reliability AND Acura styling, can't go wrong.. unless a V6 TSX is available ;-) __________________ Current: 2016 VW Jetta GLI SEL w/DSG - Uni Stage 2 (intake, downpipe, tune) Previous: 2006 Nissan Altima SE-R - NWP \| z32/z33 Brakes \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Previous: 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP - 3.4'ed

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