More (un?) necessary car shopping with the Supreme Chancellor

"Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras" (jegoingout)
08/04/2018 at 11:30 • Filed to: I MIGHT EMBRACE THE ANGLES

So I still haven’t dragged my butt over to sit in or even drive a new Accord, as I’m scared I’ll drive home in one. Meanwhile I’ve been on cargurus and saw this...

And this...

And realized these things are like 40k+ new with the AWD’s being over 43k .. ..and the ones posted both have under 8k miles and are in the mid/low 30’s; side note I don’t need the AWD as I live in NJ, not Alaska. Maybe I’ll get another Acura this time around as I absolutely LOVE the way these look with the A-Spec pack. Yes, I know it’s purely asthetic, but mmmmmm my shorts are getting a little tight just looking at them. If I found one in white nearby with a red interior, assuming that’s even an option, I’d have to be held back from buying it.

DISCUSSION (13)

HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras
08/04/2018 at 11:47

M anual or automatic? Either way you could go with the Accord, both transmissions are fantastic. They’re really nice and I can’t wait to be able to drive one. If you really think you’d end up buying one and you’re seriously looking at buying a car and most importantly if you can afford it, then why not? I'd go Sport trim with the 2.0T and whatever transmission you prefer.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras
08/04/2018 at 11:52

I understand you love the looks but t rust me, no point in getting a TLX over the 2.0T accord ( plus you ca n get a manual if u want) without the sh-awd. It genuinely transforms the car.

The Stinger is another viable alternative but you may have your reasons against it. Same thing for the new Regal GS and it does look kinda boring.

interstate366, now In The Industry > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras
08/04/2018 at 11:59

I’ll agree with Tchalla, you DO NOT want a FWD V6 TLX. There’s a night and day difference between how the AWD and FWD ones drive.

interstate366, now In The Industry > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
08/04/2018 at 12:00

Said the same thing when I saw neither of these were AWD. It really is night and day.

LOREM IPSUM > interstate366, now In The Industry
08/04/2018 at 13:58

What's the bias like on those, anyway? Any idea offhand?

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
08/04/2018 at 14:12

Guess I just have a list of cars I need to actually drive

No Prius Needed > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras
08/04/2018 at 14:25

SHAWD really makes a difference. Don't do it.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > LOREM IPSUM
08/04/2018 at 14:29

If I recall correctly 90% front 10% rear normal and highway driving

Torque vectoring during turns and when wheel slippage is detected - up to 70% to the rear and 100% of that 70% torque can be shifter to right or le ft rear wheel.

LOREM IPSUM > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
08/04/2018 at 14:33

If only they'd flip those numbers. Sigh.

interstate366, now In The Industry > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
08/04/2018 at 14:40

Might be 70/30 normally.

interstate366, now In The Industry > LOREM IPSUM
08/04/2018 at 14:40

Either 90/10 or 70/30. I’ve read both.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > LOREM IPSUM
08/04/2018 at 14:56

Gotta go for a RWD based system then.

I like the system in my G lot becuase is basically RWD , which I like till wheel s lippage is detected then up to 50% to the front. It is not a very advanced system like quattro or shawd but its fine.

LOREM IPSUM > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
08/04/2018 at 14:59

I’m with you on that. FX45 here.

Adding throttle to counteract understeer on loose surfaces is counterintuitive, but oh so fun.. . And AWD drifting of sorts on wet surfaces, well, need I say more?