# Accord or tsx to replace 850?

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/accord-or-tsx-to-replace-850/26540>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** accord, tsx\
**Created:** [February 16, 2009, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accord-or-tsx-to-replace-850/26540 "2009-02-16T20:02:14Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![pebrown](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/53a042/32.png) [@pebrown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pebrown)\
**Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accord-or-tsx-to-replace-850/26540/1 "2009-02-16T20:02:14Z")

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I wrote recently about the difficulty I’m having replacing my totaled 1997 Volvo 850 - I’m still walking - which probably isn’t a bad thing ! What if one were considering something used, 2008, certified, low mileage - what about a Honda Accord vs an Acura TSX ? TSX’s dimensions similar to old 850, TSX needs premium, both have decent reliability/safety stats, gas mileage not outstanding for either one - I’m a retired senior thus not putting on big commute miles but I’m often on a freeway.  
  
  
  
 Any replacement comments appreciated,  
  
 Patty B

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**Author:** ![andrew\_j](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/91b2a8/32.png) [@andrew\_j](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andrew_j)\
**Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accord-or-tsx-to-replace-850/26540/2 "2009-02-16T20:17:43Z")

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TSX is a driver’s car and engaging to drive if you like that.

An Accord is a comfy vehicle for passengers/driver.

Take them both for a spin and then decide.