'13 Passat VR6 vs '13 Accord V6.. which one

[lakesailor]

Originally Posted by redm

Don't worry, I have enough complaints about Acura for both of us

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Ouch !

[tdelahanty]

For years (30 some-odd) I've owned everything Honda makes, cars, lawnmower, tiller, snowblower. I even sold Accura's after retiring. I'm very sorry to hear you are unhappy with Acura.

[JohnK]

Originally Posted by vego99

I would look at the Passat TDI.. I am on my second VW TDI and they are awesome.

Hondas are great reliable cars but after owning vw's all my life and then giving a honda a try i found there was something missing. It just didnt feel solid to me. Sold the honda after 15 months of ownership and got into a '11 Golf TDI, had that for about 8 months and ended up needing more space and stepped into a 13 Jetta Sportwagen TDI. Could not be happier. getting 40mpg also helps

I test drove both the Jetta TDI wagon and the new Passat. To me the Jetta had the european road feel discussed here; the new Passat did not.

I haven't been in the new Accord yet.

[Pider]

I've owned 3 Honda's (cars, but also lawnmowers, etc) and 2 Acura's. Never a complaint, except the MDX brakes were a problem. However, the guy across the taxiway from me owns a VW and swears by them. I also know another VW owner who gets amazing mileage from his Passat. What I'd be interested in would be the VW diesels. They are supposed to be very reliable.

If you want a commuter car, though, you really can't beat a Honda. They are the Singer Sewing machines of the auto world. Relatively simple, do the job, keep going and going and going, and hold their value. You cannot say that about most other brands.

[fjn04]

Agree that the Passatt may offer better better driver dynamics, but the Accord will be more even across the frequency spectrum. No- seriously though. I am on my fourth or fifth Accord in a row. There is just no going wrong with Honda. I swear by Nokian tires for all-seasons, and I am set. Maintenance costs are very reasonable as well.

[banswee]

Thanks guys!

I went to test drive the passat and the throttle response was delayed, touchy brakes.. BUT IMO the ride is still OK. The interior/exterior is bland.. The CC was more upscale

I'll test drive the new accord next time.

Thanks for the responses

[banswee]

we are replacing the '12 Murano by Thursday! Dealer was able to locate the color combination we want.. BOY, it was a close call. ACURA was offering the TSX with TECH pkge way under invoice! but the rear seats are really cramped!!

[Volks]

Personally i hate Asian made cars .....most of them feel so cheap like a "Tin Can" when i close the door......cheap steel/thin.....i dont feel safe......i will take the Passat any day over tin can over-rated Honda's....

[vintage_tube]

Michael, both are made in the USA you know.


Merry Christmas Folks,

Bob

[vintage_tube]

Originally Posted by banswee

we are replacing the '12 Murano by Thursday! Dealer was able to locate the color combination we want.. BOY, it was a close call. ACURA was offering the TSX with TECH pkge way under invoice! but the rear seats are really cramped!!

So....what did you settle on Jason? Color, etc.

Merry Christmas Folks,

Bob