Topic: SUV: Ford Edge or Sedan: Acura TLX

[rwidjaja]

Hi all,

I will be moving to Toronto for my education and planning to get a new car with it.

After careful thought and research it came down to either Ford Edge SEL 2015/16 or Acura TLX  V6 AWD 2015.

They come in about the same price but not sure what should I get.

What I am looking for in a car are:
1. Navi
2. Leather Seat
3. Space
4. Key less entry
5. Xenon/LED light
6. Good Sound System is a plus.

I know that all of you will say:
1. Dude you are not comparing apple to apple - one is an SUV and the other one is a sedan. I know and I would like to hear from you.
2. Get a lexus RX! --> got this a lot but I dont like the exterior and interior of this RX.

Thanks!!!

[ChaosphereIX]

Acura.

[rwidjaja]

Acura.

why, please?

[Ex-airbalancer]

Take the TTC 

[BWII]

Acura.

why, please?

Resale/retained value (although Edges don't seem to be too bad at that either)...no turbos (though you can still get the 3.5 V6 in those years)...and most importantly, he's a GM salesman...automatic hate-on for Fords.    How about a new Blazer then?  The RS model looks really nice. 

[Jaeger]

Why the hell do you need (or want) a giant blob of an SUV?  You're the driver - how much space do you need?  I mean, if you're hauling around a pack of German Shepherds wherever you go, get the facking Ford.  Otherwise get the Acura. The TLX is a bit long in the tooth, but remains a handsome and capable sedan with a premium-ish look and feel.  Why get the Acura?  Better looking, better handling, better gas mileage.

[rwidjaja]

Acura.

why, please?

Resale/retained value (although Edges don't seem to be too bad at that either)...no turbos (though you can still get the 3.5 V6 in those years)...and most importantly, he's a GM salesman...automatic hate-on for Fords.    How about a new Blazer then?  The RS model looks really nice.

Thanks for the input but dont think that blazer will hit my budget... ford’s 3.5L is such a gas guzzler so better get the 2.0T.


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[rwidjaja]

Why the hell do you need (or want) a giant blob of an SUV?  You're the driver - how much space do you need?  I mean, if you're hauling around a pack of German Shepherds wherever you go, get the facking Ford.  Otherwise get the Acura. The TLX is a bit long in the tooth, but remains a handsome and capable sedan with a premium-ish look and feel.  Why get the Acura?  Better looking, better handling, better gas mileage.

Ive been accustomed to an SUV. Been driving Cx5 and X3 for the past 3 years. I was trying the new 5 series and it is SMALL for me.

Acura seems nice, love all the feature but thinking about the snow etc so....


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[rwidjaja]

Take the TTC 

Unfortunately i will be in Sauga/Burlington area


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[Jaeger]

Why the hell do you need (or want) a giant blob of an SUV?  You're the driver - how much space do you need?  I mean, if you're hauling around a pack of German Shepherds wherever you go, get the facking Ford.  Otherwise get the Acura. The TLX is a bit long in the tooth, but remains a handsome and capable sedan with a premium-ish look and feel.  Why get the Acura?  Better looking, better handling, better gas mileage.

Ive been accustomed to an SUV. Been driving Cx5 and X3 for the past 3 years. I was trying the new 5 series and it is SMALL for me.

Acura seems nice, love all the feature but thinking about the snow etc so....


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Acura comes in AWD - what worries you about the snow?

[Ex-airbalancer]

Take the TTC 

Unfortunately i will be in Sauga/Burlington area


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That's not Toronto

I guess you are not a poor student than
If you have to travell the highway get a car that has a green plate so you can use the HOV lanes

[Fobroader]

Out of all the shapeless CUV blobs out there, why the Ford Edge??

[lebowski]

Have you driven either? As you say, they're not apples to apples, so after trying both you'll probably know pretty quick which you prefer. I test drove an Edge a few years ago (I don't remember if it was a 2.0T or 3.5) and found it fine. Just fine, not great. But again, there are SO many other options in this segment. I guess the Edge may win on price?

While we're throwing out random cars, and since you're torn between a Japanese sport sedan and a Domestic CUV, why not split the difference? Toyota Venza. Those are great cars.

Also, one thing to consider with the TLX (assuming you're looking at the SH-AWD version): with earlier models (up to the refresh in 2018) there was widespread criticism about the honda 9-speed transmission -- jerky shifts, etc. Not sure how bad it really was, just something to look out for.

[rwidjaja]

Take the TTC 

Unfortunately i will be in Sauga/Burlington area


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That's not Toronto

I guess you are not a poor student than
If you have to travell the highway get a car that has a green plate so you can use the HOV lanes

HOV Is the carpool lane is it?

Not poor poor but thrifty...


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[rwidjaja]

Have you driven either? As you say, they're not apples to apples, so after trying both you'll probably know pretty quick which you prefer. I test drove an Edge a few years ago (I don't remember if it was a 2.0T or 3.5) and found it fine. Just fine, not great. But again, there are SO many other options in this segment. I guess the Edge may win on price?

While we're throwing out random cars, and since you're torn between a Japanese sport sedan and a Domestic CUV, why not split the difference? Toyota Venza. Those are great cars.

Also, one thing to consider with the TLX (assuming you're looking at the SH-AWD version): with earlier models (up to the refresh in 2018) there was widespread criticism about the honda 9-speed transmission -- jerky shifts, etc. Not sure how bad it really was, just something to look out for.

Edge has the space and a fusion’s dashboard that I preferred. Price-wise it is also a good consideration.

Was thinking older model MDX 13-14 but i might go with TLX due to the gas consumption.

Venza, for me, is super ugly... sorry but not a toyota fan despite their damn good reliability.

Was thinking Taurus as well, but I guess it will be too old for me, I am 35.


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[rwidjaja]

Out of all the shapeless CUV blobs out there, why the Ford Edge??

Price and design.. any other thought? Checked chevy and Buick and they had a goodbye from the first glance from me.


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[rwidjaja]

Why the hell do you need (or want) a giant blob of an SUV?  You're the driver - how much space do you need?  I mean, if you're hauling around a pack of German Shepherds wherever you go, get the facking Ford.  Otherwise get the Acura. The TLX is a bit long in the tooth, but remains a handsome and capable sedan with a premium-ish look and feel.  Why get the Acura?  Better looking, better handling, better gas mileage.

Ive been accustomed to an SUV. Been driving Cx5 and X3 for the past 3 years. I was trying the new 5 series and it is SMALL for me.

Acura seems nice, love all the feature but thinking about the snow etc so....


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Acura comes in AWD - what worries you about the snow?

SUV AWD is better in snow than Sedan AWD no?


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[Fobroader]

Have you driven either? As you say, they're not apples to apples, so after trying both you'll probably know pretty quick which you prefer. I test drove an Edge a few years ago (I don't remember if it was a 2.0T or 3.5) and found it fine. Just fine, not great. But again, there are SO many other options in this segment. I guess the Edge may win on price?

While we're throwing out random cars, and since you're torn between a Japanese sport sedan and a Domestic CUV, why not split the difference? Toyota Venza. Those are great cars.

Also, one thing to consider with the TLX (assuming you're looking at the SH-AWD version): with earlier models (up to the refresh in 2018) there was widespread criticism about the honda 9-speed transmission -- jerky shifts, etc. Not sure how bad it really was, just something to look out for.

Edge has the space and a fusion’s dashboard that I preferred. Price-wise it is also a good consideration.

Was thinking older model MDX 13-14 but i might go with TLX due to the gas consumption.

Venza, for me, is super ugly... sorry but not a toyota fan despite their damn good reliability.

Was thinking Taurus as well, but I guess it will be too old for me, I am 35.


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Taurus SHO, make most cars on the road look ridiculous, looks like a cop car, should be a decent buy.

[Ex-airbalancer]

Why the hell do you need (or want) a giant blob of an SUV?  You're the driver - how much space do you need?  I mean, if you're hauling around a pack of German Shepherds wherever you go, get the facking Ford.  Otherwise get the Acura. The TLX is a bit long in the tooth, but remains a handsome and capable sedan with a premium-ish look and feel.  Why get the Acura?  Better looking, better handling, better gas mileage.

Ive been accustomed to an SUV. Been driving Cx5 and X3 for the past 3 years. I was trying the new 5 series and it is SMALL for me.

Acura seems nice, love all the feature but thinking about the snow etc so....


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Acura comes in AWD - what worries you about the snow?

SUV AWD is better in snow than Sedan AWD no?


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Why ?
And why would you need AWD in Oakville ?

[lebowski]

Have you driven either? As you say, they're not apples to apples, so after trying both you'll probably know pretty quick which you prefer. I test drove an Edge a few years ago (I don't remember if it was a 2.0T or 3.5) and found it fine. Just fine, not great. But again, there are SO many other options in this segment. I guess the Edge may win on price?

While we're throwing out random cars, and since you're torn between a Japanese sport sedan and a Domestic CUV, why not split the difference? Toyota Venza. Those are great cars.

Also, one thing to consider with the TLX (assuming you're looking at the SH-AWD version): with earlier models (up to the refresh in 2018) there was widespread criticism about the honda 9-speed transmission -- jerky shifts, etc. Not sure how bad it really was, just something to look out for.

Edge has the space and a fusion’s dashboard that I preferred. Price-wise it is also a good consideration.

Was thinking older model MDX 13-14 but i might go with TLX due to the gas consumption.

Venza, for me, is super ugly... sorry but not a toyota fan despite their damn good reliability.

Was thinking Taurus as well, but I guess it will be too old for me, I am 35.


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Fair enough, we like what we like. You won't really go wrong with an Edge. FYI Taurus is huge on the outside yet small on the inside. Re: fuel economy, don't forget nearly all Acura's require Premium fuel and the Edge does not, so actual running costs probably similar.