The TLX is on my list of cars to consider when I replace my 2008 Accord EXL navi 5MT at some point. I really like the styling of the TLX inside and out, as well as the features and the value. I have a few questions, and I apologize if these have been answered elsewhere....Don't feel you have to try to answer all of these, even one would be a help! Thanks.
On the base model, can you do things with voice activation, like choose an XM station, or is that only with the Tech model? I can do things by voice in my 08 as well as in my wife's 2013 Accord EXL navi, and it is convenient sometimes to do things that way.
On the ILX Premium you can "tether," I think they call it, a smart phone to the car to use the phone's navi on the car's screen. I assume that's not possible with the base TLX?
How is the stereo on the base model? Better than a high end Accord, or are they basically just the same?
How is the leatherette on the base? Those seats look good! Since my wife gets our one car garage and my car has to live outside, this seems like a practical option given that I tend to keep my cars c. 8 years or so.
How is the ESL stereo on the Tech model?
Has the 8 speed DCT been given a successful firmware fix?
What kind of real world mpg are you getting, city and hwy?
Is it fun to use the paddle shifters sometimes? Having driven manuals all my life, I'm not sure I'm quite ready to go to a CVT, even though I like the one in my wife's car. But what are the real world advantages of the 8 speed DCT over Honda's CVT? Faster acceleration and more engaging sound?
Related question: how is the power and smoothness of the 2.4?
Any other likes, dislikes, or thoughts about the TLX?
Finally, what kind of discounts are possible at this point? For instance, I think it's possible to get c. $3k off of a high end Accord. Is that possible for the TLX too now that dealers have a lot in stock?
Many thanks in advance.
On the base model, can you do things with voice activation, like choose an XM station, or is that only with the Tech model? I can do things by voice in my 08 as well as in my wife's 2013 Accord EXL navi, and it is convenient sometimes to do things that way.
On the ILX Premium you can "tether," I think they call it, a smart phone to the car to use the phone's navi on the car's screen. I assume that's not possible with the base TLX?
How is the stereo on the base model? Better than a high end Accord, or are they basically just the same?
How is the leatherette on the base? Those seats look good! Since my wife gets our one car garage and my car has to live outside, this seems like a practical option given that I tend to keep my cars c. 8 years or so.
How is the ESL stereo on the Tech model?
Has the 8 speed DCT been given a successful firmware fix?
What kind of real world mpg are you getting, city and hwy?
Is it fun to use the paddle shifters sometimes? Having driven manuals all my life, I'm not sure I'm quite ready to go to a CVT, even though I like the one in my wife's car. But what are the real world advantages of the 8 speed DCT over Honda's CVT? Faster acceleration and more engaging sound?
Related question: how is the power and smoothness of the 2.4?
Any other likes, dislikes, or thoughts about the TLX?
Finally, what kind of discounts are possible at this point? For instance, I think it's possible to get c. $3k off of a high end Accord. Is that possible for the TLX too now that dealers have a lot in stock?
Many thanks in advance.