Now that we own a Pilot...need a decent Sedan.

[revolutn]

I think I've found my car for the immediate need.

Probably going to go with an Acura TL Type S manual in (hopefully) black, either '07 or '08.

It's got everything I want 'cept the HSW, and keeps me in the Honda/Acura family where I'm comfortable and familiar. Not as boring as the Accord.

Pretty much a win.

The trouble now is actually locating one, they're few & far between based on the past week or so worth of internet used car listing searching.

Thanks again all who participated in our little conversation, some good info/ ideas came out of it all.

Rev

[sambub]

How about a gently used 10-11 Saab 9-5? The bottom dropped out of their resale value due to the bankruptcy. Even new ones can be had for 15k off sticker. I don't think they have a heated steering wheel, but it's a big modern car, twin-scroll turbo, DI, good mileage, sporty, and most importantly with 6 speed manual. And, well, they're born from jets!

I'm going to check out one tomorrow at nearby stealership just for the hell of it.

[revolutn]

Well, it took yet another twist right at the end here.

I ended up purchasing a same model year (2006) Acura TSX 6MT

I like it very much so far.

I got the Heated Side Mirrors, Heateed Leather Seats & Navigation from my punch list of really nice to haves. Only had to sacrifice the heated steering wheel.

I managed to update the NAV wihtout expense, and I picked up an OEM Nav disk for the wife's 2009 Pilot that wouldn't work with the other one, for about $60 less than the ridiculous web price of $149 + S/H

I like most things about the TSX.

The handling is naturally a little less sporty/grippy than the Si, but it actually produces more power when accelerating. I'm not crazy that the iv-tech doesn't kick in until like 6k RPM which really limits it usefullness being set so close to the redline....so I'm considering having a Hondata Reflash done to lower the setpoint to 4800 RPM

Oh and all of this for only about a $4k out of pocket expense, so all in all I'm a happy camper.

In a few years I can revisit a new or newer car again and pick up the by then latest & greatest luxuries.

Meantime, thanks again for all who posted.

Peace,
Rev

[D68Soldier]

Originally Posted by revolutn

Well, it took yet another twist right at the end here.

I ended up purchasing a same model year (2006) Acura TSX 6MT

I like it very much so far.

I got the Heated Side Mirrors, Heateed Leather Seats & Navigation from my punch list of really nice to haves. Only had to sacrifice the heated steering wheel.

I managed to update the NAV wihtout expense, and I picked up an OEM Nav disk for the wife's 2009 Pilot that wouldn't work with the other one, for about $60 less than the ridiculous web price of $149 + S/H


I like most things about the TSX.

The handling is naturally a little less sporty/grippy than the Si, but it actually produces more power when accelerating. I'm not crazy that the iv-tech doesn't kick in until like 6k RPM which really limits it usefullness being set so close to the redline....so I'm considering having a Hondata Reflash done to lower the setpoint to 4800 RPM

Oh and all of this for only about a $4k out of pocket expense, so all in all I'm a happy camper.

In a few years I can revisit a new or newer car again and pick up the by then latest & greatest luxuries.

Meantime, thanks again for all who posted.

Peace,
Rev

Good choice to keep it in the Honda family. I just bought a 2007 Acura TL Type S (6 MT) last month. I had a 2009 Nissan Maxima S with Sport & Tech pkgs but I grew tired of the CVT.