new honda or used acura

Oh I was not complaining about my civics reliability---I am very
impressed. Whatever car I get I want to keep it that way. As a previous
poster mentioned---maybe my noise is nothing to really worry about.

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> > I would go with the TSX. It is more sporty and upscale. Plus it is built in
> > Japan with high quality parts.
>
>
> I drove a TSX last year when the '04 MDX was in the Acura shop. I do
> *Not* see why anyone would buy this car. It has zero acceleration and
> the handling is not good, contrary to reputation. Clunky interior too.
> It was a loaner.
>
> Was very glad to get into my '04 Accord EX V6 again. Between these two
> cars, it's an easy choice for me.
>
> The new Civic is a high-demand item, so you'll pay more for what has
> traditionally been known as a "secretary's" car. The Accord has more
> room, better car in general. But the Civic may be all you need, now
> that it's bigger.
>
> You only lost an alternator in 130,000 miles and still think Acura is
> "better"? How much better do you want?? Spend a couple of years with
> a high-mileage GM and you'll find out just how spoiled you are. There
> is no meaningful difference in reliability between Honda and Acura, or
> Toyota and Lexus. (Unlike, say, Nissan and Infiniti, where there is a
> real difference.)