# Acura TSX or Lexus IS350 **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** is350\ **Created:** [June 18, 2007, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-tsx-or-lexus-is350/714 "2007-06-18T21:00:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![abiogmc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/6f9a4e/32.png) [@abiogmc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abiogmc)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2007, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-tsx-or-lexus-is350/714/1 "2007-06-18T21:00:14Z")
I want a reliable, fuel efficient into level luxury car. I narrowed my choices to the TSX or IS350. The TSX is fuel efficient, but a new European Accord is due out this fall for 2008 and the TSX might change body styles this fall. The IS350 is a V6 and it has fuel efficiency similar to the 4 cylinder IS250. I have a hard time believing this. Finally, should I try to get a used 2006 version of either car or just spend the extra 2-3 grand for a new one? ---
**Author:** ![mcparadise](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mcparadise/32/32_2.png) [@mcparadise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcparadise)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2007, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-tsx-or-lexus-is350/714/2 "2007-06-19T16:27:28Z")
I think you should decide whether you want a FWD car or a RWD car. There is quite a bit of difference in the driving dynamics between the two. My guess is that the 4-cylinder Acura will get better gas mileage overall than either Lexus, both of which have 6-cylinder engines. You are aware, I hope, that all of these vehicles require the use of premium gasoline. ---
**Author:** ![mcparadise](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mcparadise/32/32_2.png) [@mcparadise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcparadise)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2007, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-tsx-or-lexus-is350/714/3 "2007-06-19T16:30:10Z")
There are lots of nice, low-mileage used cars on the market. The first year depreciation on a new car is pretty steep. I like to let someone else lose the money. I’m a believer in buying used cars. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/1/d/1d47c66a543aa6c5a7873bb2320858f978ff52ed.png) [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2007, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-tsx-or-lexus-is350/714/4 "2007-06-19T16:43:08Z")
Unfortunately this is not the case for Lexus, Acura, BMW, and MB until about year 3-4. ---
**Author:** ![mcparadise](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mcparadise/32/32_2.png) [@mcparadise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcparadise)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2007, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-tsx-or-lexus-is350/714/5 "2007-06-19T18:44:57Z")
I live near one of the largest auto auctions on the east coast. I see lots full of these cars every day, many only one or two years old. They may not be cheap, but they are less expensive than new ones. ---
**Author:** ![bscar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bscar/32/34_2.png) [@bscar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2007, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-tsx-or-lexus-is350/714/6 "2007-06-19T23:12:45Z")
If you like the Lexus, why not go balls out with a Toyota Camry? Most of the time, a fully loaded Camry XLE will cost less than a normal Lexus model. About the only difference is the drive wheels(the 3.5L v6 in the Camry is the same exact engine they put in the Lexus). If you do a fair amount of city driving, the Camry hybrid might entice you(40/38 city/highway). Also, the TSX is rated 22/31, the same as a Camry v6, with the i4 Camry with 24/33. A Camry XLE v6 with navigation system(cheaper to buy a handheld unit, but pricing for the sake of decking it all out) is just a shade over $32k. An IS350(same engine, remember), starts out at $35k. A TSX will run you about $30k depending on how you want your interior/exterior looking(metal trim and/or front, side and rear body spoilers, etc)