# Shopping for a new car next year (wife's next daily driver) **URL:** \ **Category:** Canada Nissan Off Topic\ **Created:** [August 13, 2004, 12:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shopping-for-a-new-car-next-year-wifes-next-daily-driver/137803 "2004-08-13T12:00:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Dconz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/838e76/32.png) [@Dconz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dconz)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2004, 5:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shopping-for-a-new-car-next-year-wifes-next-daily-driver/137803/21 "2004-08-13T17:20:46Z")
> [@Inzane](#): > > (Heck, if Dan can post about every time he changes his oil, certainly I can talk about car shopping! ) šŸ˜› j/k Nobody likes a smart ass!! lol :x I almost missed thatā€¦ ---
**Author:** ![RS13](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/46a35a/32.png) [@RS13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RS13)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2004, 7:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shopping-for-a-new-car-next-year-wifes-next-daily-driver/137803/22 "2004-08-13T19:58:39Z")
the 9-3 aero ( only model worth buying) starts around 39 large. lesser models start ar 30ish i beleive. they have come down in price recently. i beleive the 9-2 is the WRX twin and the 9-3 is the bigger one. iā€™m guessing it is classed between the upper BMW 3 series and the lower 5 series ---
**Author:** ![1mns13](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/1/8491ac/32.png) [@1mns13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1mns13)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2004, 10:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shopping-for-a-new-car-next-year-wifes-next-daily-driver/137803/23 "2004-08-15T10:01:18Z")
The TSX is a decent car with the 6 speed, but too stiff for a daily driver. Itā€™s the kind of car that should be driven above the speed limit. A roots supercharger would help it alot. ---
**Author:** ![silvia\_s13](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ac8455/32.png) [@silvia\_s13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/silvia_s13)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2004, 12:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shopping-for-a-new-car-next-year-wifes-next-daily-driver/137803/24 "2004-08-15T12:50:15Z")
My vote is for the TSX. I saw one with spinners the other day. I really like the whole look of the car especially the lights. ---
**Author:** ![1mns13](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/1/8491ac/32.png) [@1mns13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1mns13)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2004, 3:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shopping-for-a-new-car-next-year-wifes-next-daily-driver/137803/25 "2004-08-23T15:25:06Z")
I can recommend a TL Dynamic after driving one. It would make a good daily driver if you can stand FWD. ---
**Author:** ![Inzane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/b38774/32.png) [@Inzane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Inzane)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2004, 8:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shopping-for-a-new-car-next-year-wifes-next-daily-driver/137803/26 "2004-08-23T20:19:43Z")
> [@1mns13](#): > > I can recommend a TL Dynamic after driving one. It would make a good daily driver if you can stand FWD. I love the new TL. But the TL Dynamic is $42k+, isnā€™t it? Thatā€™s a bit out of the budget. I guess thereā€™s always used. But if I was going to consider that price range, Iā€™d have to strongly think about the G35 sedan as well. That would be a tough dilemma. But I still really like the TSXā€¦ pending a test drive of course. BTW, any chance knowing you would help me to get a better purchase price at West Side Acura. šŸ˜‰ ---
**Author:** ![1mns13](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/1/8491ac/32.png) [@1mns13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1mns13)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2004, 9:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shopping-for-a-new-car-next-year-wifes-next-daily-driver/137803/27 "2004-08-23T21:29:27Z")
It may help. Test drive both the TL and TSX if your considering an Acura. You already know my choice after driving both. The TSX is too hard edged but isnā€™t fast. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2004, 8:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shopping-for-a-new-car-next-year-wifes-next-daily-driver/137803/28 "2004-08-30T20:57:38Z")
Jay if your a big fan of the TSX you really should check out the TL, dad and I took one for a rip 2 weeks ago and has a kick ass bodykit to it. I would seriously think about the move from Nissan to Acura for this ride. ---
**Author:** ![Inzane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/b38774/32.png) [@Inzane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Inzane)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2004, 1:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shopping-for-a-new-car-next-year-wifes-next-daily-driver/137803/29 "2004-09-14T13:37:12Z")
MSRPs: $34,800 (TSX) vs $41,800 (TL w/ dynamic). $7500 (w/ GST) is a significant difference at the end of the day, and this is going to be the wifeyā€™s car, not mine, afterall. Hmmmā€¦ ---
**Author:** ![Inzane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/b38774/32.png) [@Inzane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Inzane)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2004, 12:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shopping-for-a-new-car-next-year-wifes-next-daily-driver/137803/30 "2004-09-16T12:22:00Z")
> [@Inzane](#): > > hereā€™s my primary ā€œshort listā€ so far: > > - Nissan Altima 3.5SE > - Acura TSX > - Mazda 6 GS/GT? > > Secondary list (havenā€™t explored these too much): > > - Subaru Legacy GT > - Volvo S40 > - VW Passat 1.8T > - Audi A4 1.8T What a coincidence. I just got the latest Car & Driver in the mail and they have a 4-way comparison of the A4 1.8T, the TSX, the S40 T5 and the Legacy GT. And the TSX took 1st place! šŸ˜ƒ ---
**Author:** ![Inzane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/b38774/32.png) [@Inzane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Inzane)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2005, 12:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shopping-for-a-new-car-next-year-wifes-next-daily-driver/137803/31 "2005-04-20T12:55:20Z")
Itsā€¦ on! My wife had the misfortune of getting into an accident on the weekend (Sheā€™s ok!), hence part of the reason I couldnā€™t make the BBQ on saturdayā€¦ spending quality time. Anyway, her car has been declared a write-off and weā€™re just waiting for the insurance settlement (which unfortunately wonā€™t be muchā€¦ it was just a _ahem_ Sunfire). The official test driving starts tonight. Weā€™ve both test driven a TSX back in the fallā€¦ loved it! And I also test drove an Altima SE-R over the Christmas holidays. Neither of us have driven a regular 3.5SE yet, nor any of the other cars mentioned previously. My short-list is still fairly similar and is comprised of: Altima 3.5SE TSX Mazda 6 GT-V6 Legacy GT ā€¦ weā€™ll see what elseā€¦ I was hoping we couldā€™ve waited until 2006 models were out, because I wanted to see if Acura was going to bump the HP up on the TSX. But the unplanned accident has bumped our schedule obviously. ---
**Author:** ![Zazam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Zazam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zazam)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2005, 2:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shopping-for-a-new-car-next-year-wifes-next-daily-driver/137803/32 "2005-04-20T14:17:38Z")
Iā€™d say the TX ---
**Author:** ![1mns13](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/1/8491ac/32.png) [@1mns13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1mns13)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2005, 3:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shopping-for-a-new-car-next-year-wifes-next-daily-driver/137803/33 "2005-04-20T15:07:23Z")
Legacy GT for good all arounder or Altima, if space is a priority. ---
**Author:** ![PyreXXX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/bbe5ce/32.png) [@PyreXXX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PyreXXX)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2005, 3:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shopping-for-a-new-car-next-year-wifes-next-daily-driver/137803/34 "2005-04-20T15:10:59Z")
Should I suggest the Altima SE-R? Theyā€™re fairly rare, as far as Altimas go, and they have a bunch of goodies that the stock ones donā€™t, ie. stiffer suspension, 18" wheels. Failing that, the Legacy GT would be the next one to look at. It is just as fast as a WRX and way roomier. The TSX is a nice LOOKING car, but as far as a sporty drive it doesnā€™t really seem to hit the mark. Then again, most women arenā€™t really looking for a sporty drive anyway. Iā€™ll write more tonight, on my way to a info session at Grant MacEwan. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shopping-for-a-new-car-next-year-wifes-next-daily-driver/137803.md?page=1)