[marinakorp]

Looking for the pros and cons of getting one vs the other.

Don't really need nav, as I have a wife to tell me where to go...

MUST be a manual (wife drives a 05 EXL 5M)

I can probably get the 05-06 TL Certified for 28-29K... with mid 20K miles add in an ACURA CARE for the total 7-100,00 K warranty .. figure roughly 30K for the total deal.. .depending on negotiations, etc


Similar $$ gets me a Loaded 07 EXL 6M... and a Honda Care Warranty

Why would you chose one vs the other

i live near philly

 

[Succinct]

For me the back seat of the '06 Accord worked better since I have 2 children still in booster seats (Thank you Virginia law), and one teenager. The Acura's back seat seemed more deeply bucketed for two people, and it was a PAIN to reach back in there to try to buckle in the booster seat in the Acura because the belt would go down in the "bucket" and hide under the booster.

I also prefer my Accord's gauge set to the TL's weird blue display, but that's just personal preference.

Other than that I would say the Acura would have to be the winner due to the overall higher quality of materials, and slight power edge.

So to me it would come down to driving both, trying them out with your wife/family, and then and then deciding for yourself. They're really close.

 

[anysia]

Looking for the pros and cons of getting one vs the other.

Don't really need nav, as I have a wife to tell me where to go...

MUST be a manual (wife drives a 05 EXL 5M)

I can probably get the 05-06 TL Certified for 28-29K... with mid 20K miles add in an ACURA CARE for the total 7-100,00 K warranty .. figure roughly 30K for the total deal.. .depending on negotiations, etc


Similar $$ gets me a Loaded 07 EXL 6M... and a Honda Care Warranty

Why would you chose one vs the other

i live near philly

you can get a loaded 07 exv6 6mt for less than the 28/29k easy right now.... if i had to hazard a guess, i'd guess about 25k for one without nav. (that might sway ya one direction over the other.)

i'd go test drive both and see if you have an obvious preference. the tl was somehow "easy" to stall. i haven't spent much time behind the wheel of the 6speed accord, but from what i have, it seems to be less touchy in that respect, though the clutch is very vague feeling... i think if you test drive them, you may come away with a better idea of what will fit you better.

on the tl, you would also gain blue tooth, which may be something significant to some.

you also get a much better sounding stereo.

both thrive better on premium fuel, though they'll both run on regular though if you bog the engine, they both knock when using regular fuel..... so ignore the supposed requirements of both. i think the reason the requirements are there is to pull someone who for whatever reason can't stand the idea of premium fuel over to the accord side. and visa versa-if you're buying a lux car, some tend ot think it needs "special" stuff, like premium fuel, and they'd be disgruntled if it didn't require it.

 

[marinakorp]

Good Point with the kids... have a 3 year old in a car seat...

Wife does most of the picking up. Occasionally, I will drop off at achool or pick up at grandma's etc...

 

[anysia]

a 3 year old in a carseat will work easily in either vehicle. (we have a 1 year old, rear facing in a britax decathlon in a tsx behind the driver's seat and in a britax boulevard rear facing behind the driver's seat in the accord.)

 

[plunk10]

I think the TL uses premium unleaded.

Definetely test drive both back to back. If money is an object, someone already said you can get a screaming deal on an 07 Accord right now.

If you want a good handling car, the TL is probably a better bet, though I bet the Accord is more comfortable and larger.

Also remember, the Accord doesn't play mp3 files in the stereo. Not sure about the TL on that one.

 

[F23A4]

I looked at both (used 3G TL and new AV6 EX-L) before opting to go with the Accord. I personally could not justify the extra $$$ for the TL, which I found marginally better than a loaded Accord. (I know. The TL has DVD-A w/5.1 surround, bluetooth, crisper handling, HIDs and sharper looks just to name a few features.)

IMHO, it is a win-win deal either way. Both cars are great.:thmsup:

 

[mwmcginn]

For reliability, and the ability to know the car since I owned it from the start, I would go with the newer car.

I love the way the tl looks though, and it hasnt been replaced by a new model, so for now, it looks fresher.

 

[slavke]

I would say the only thing that TL is better for is the overall quality, especially interior. But that does not mean TL has better reliability than accord. Like everyone said they are really similar cars, so test them and take the one that you liked the most and look at the total $$$. If they are close within $1000 than just pick from your likes (look, features, comfort etc).

 

[RTexasF]

Why buy used when new is less $$$ assuming you can find a 6 speed V-6 Accord sedan.

 

[chanke4252]

Toss-up. If I were going to get a sedan then the TL would get my vote assuming it is in good shape. Though, I like 2-doors. Both will be wonderful as far as rowing your gears goes, though the TL will have more umph, cleaner stock handling, and a LSD.

 

[thechamp]

I have both 05 TL 6MT and 06 Accord SE Auto and I bought them new. In my case, I think the Accord is much better in value than the TL.

However, if you're comparing a used TL with a new Accord V6 at the same price, I have no doubt that I'd pick the TL. Both cars have the same platform, but they drive differently enough that you'll notice.

I'll try to list the pros of each car, as objectively as possible. I'll leave the subjective parts, like styling, etc.
TL:
Front Brembo brakes and LSD
better interior (leather, plastics, and vinyl) quality
more features (BT, memory seats, 5.1 stereo w/ DVD-A, etc)
sportier ride, stiffer chassis and better suspension tuning
feels more planted and also quieter at freeway speed
HID/projector headlights.

Accord:
runs on regular gas
more interior and trunk spaces
folding rear seats (it's a deal breaker for some people)

There might be more of each, but these are what I can think of right now.

Not sure in your area, but in Southern Cali a used 05 TL 6MT with Nav with less 25k miles on the clock sells at about $25-26k for private party.

 

[namegoeshere]

Doesn't look like anyone's mentioned it, but maintenance costs/parts/etc. will be a bit more for the TL than for the Accord unless you plan on doing most of the work yourself.

Maybe it's me, but it also seems like the Accord holds it value better than the TL. :dunno:

 

[stevencrosbie]

Actually, there are many sources that prove the TL's resale is better than the Accord's. It is actually one of the best in the industry.

You need to decide what you want in a car. I find the differences between the two are big enough to warrant two separate needs for a car.

The TL is an overall better car w/ the 6MT in every way. Downsides, you won't get one new verses the new Accord.

Having owned both cars, the TL is quieter, faster, more refined, handles remarkably better, better sound system, bluetooth (necessary for me b/c you can't handle you cell phone on any DoD installation), better leather, memory seating, and looks better.

I still feel the TL looks better than the 08 Accord. Actually, there are several cues on the new Accord directly stolen from the TL....thus keeping it's looks appealing for at least another 5 years.

For me...I'd go for a nice used TL...but it will be at least two years older, maybe three, than a new Accord....

 

[stevel]

Doesn't look like anyone's mentioned it, but maintenance costs/parts/etc. will be a bit more for the TL than for the Accord unless you plan on doing most of the work yourself.

Maybe it's me, but it also seems like the Accord holds it value better than the TL. :dunno:

6 speed accords aren't holding their value for crap right now aparently. two dealers have offered me $17,500 +/- for my car trade in as a ballpark number without seeing the car. I would hope the TL is holding better..........

I can probably get the 05-06 TL Certified for 28-29K... with mid 20K miles add in an ACURA CARE for the total 7-100,00 K warranty .. figure roughly 30K for the total deal.. .depending on negotiations, etc

I would think you would be able to do better than that, considering 20K something miles..... I paid $30,100 for a brand new '05 TL 6 speed two years ago.

 

[honda761]

I have test driven the 06 TL 6 speed. It not a big difference 0-60 straight line vs AV6 but handling and road feel wise its a very noticeable which is much enjoyable. The TL feels a lot more connected to the road. However it wont put a WOW on your face like the 07 or 08 TL-S. If youre going to go TL its TL-S or bust for me. No middle road. I drove that TL-S for 4 blocks and was smiling from the how damm fast it felt and the effortless motor.

 

[plunk10]

Doesn't look like anyone's mentioned it, but maintenance costs/parts/etc. will be a bit more for the TL than for the Accord unless you plan on doing most of the work yourself.

Maybe it's me, but it also seems like the Accord holds it value better than the TL. :dunno:

In the short run, I think a used TL will hold its value better than the 07 Accord. This is simply because of the redesigned 08 model Accord now being available.

Also someone mentioned no folding seats in the TL?? WTF?

 

[stevel]

In the short run, I think a used TL will hold its value better than the 07 Accord. This is simply because of the redesigned 08 model Accord now being available.

Also someone mentioned no folding seats in the TL?? WTF?

that is correct. the rear seat does not fold down at all.

 

[zro26t]

I just couldn't justify the extra cost on a used '06 TL with nearly 30K miles on it for $28K. Both new '07 AV6SEs I have were $21K +TTL. Sure, no navi in mine, but I don't travel in the car much since the iron birds do the work for me. :yes:

The TL may hold better long term value. Maintenance cost may be higher, but how often are you doing MAJOR maintenance on either brand? My decision was strictly on a "right now" scenario. I felt better about a quality car for lesser cost, without the extra doo-dads, and virtually no miles on the clock (test-drive miles only). Ultimately, it's what floats your boat. Either would be a descent car of great quality. How much money ya got to spend? :thmsup:

 

[marinakorp]

Thanks for all of the replies...

Looks like I will have to hold off making the purchase just yet... until mid next year.

I was looking at the 08 Accords... no Manual Transmission in the v6!