Is the 2024 Acura TLX Type S a BETTER performance sedan than a Lexus IS 500? 

This is the civic's twin

integra

good point. on the other hand the TLX has SH-AWD which makes it a beast in the winter. For someone that needs a daily driver and lives above the snowbelt, the IS500 is not ideal.

Unfortunately, I live in CA where gas prices are out the ass. I can only imagine the TLX Type S gets way better MPG's then the 5.0 V8 Lexus would. Obviously if MPG was one of the top considerations a person wouldn't buy either of these vehicles, but I digress.....

@@Saisei87IS500 20 MPG combined, TLX Type S 21 MOG combined. So, an insignificant bump

⁠@@Saisei87nope Acura V6 TT is a gas hog that’s pretty much as bad as the Lexus V8. As TLX weighs as much as a 5 series. Lexus drivetrain has been tested to over 300,000 miles in the ISF, jury is still out on the V6 TT. TLX-S depreciation has also been horrible. Only reason to get the Acura is you can usually get it for $10,000+ less than IS 500 after discount, SHAWD, and the modern interior.

@@ratshackmojo ahh...well thats a damn shame. But hey, I think Honda finally learned that having a non touch screen with a track pad was like having one of those palm pilot phones when they first came out 🤣🤣

As much as I want a V8 and the way gas prices are here in California (highest in the country) we might as well go back to riding on literal horses then the fake HP that cars have, just water and hay is all you need lmao

​@@415alkeez agreed, electric or hybrid is the way to go

the TLX beat the M340i xDrive's lap time at MotorTrend's Figure-8.

@@TheBreakfastLoverthat is true but day to day stop light racing, every other performance car will outpace it. I didn’t buy mine for that though. I love mine just as it is. Quick enough for me

@@ZayFlxx the TLX also beat the C43 AMG's lap time at MotorTrend.

to get to $71k you'd have to add a LOT of unnecessary carbon fiber accessories (dealer-installed and extremely over-priced)

looks like a tacky old pontiac to me. Wild how different people see things eh?

@@AnnoyinglyCharming yeah? How so? The last thing I would of thought based on design language was "GM product." I always try to look at cars without the badges so that's interesting.

@@bryy2053 it's mostly like the body flares the shape of the curves. I imagine if they kept the GTP going it would look exactly like this

​@@AnnoyinglyCharming ok. I mean, most 4 dr sedans of this size share this silhouette. I went and looked at the gtp and was reminded about how much I loved this car growing up. There are some modernized builds that really look amazing. The 97-03 generation was my favorite. I didn't like the 04 redesign very much

@@bryy2053 yeah it could be. Because I don't get the Pontiac Vibe from the Integra. When I see an Integra or MDX I don't get any of those vibes I just think pure Acura

This is so very true

Exactly. Wouldn't consider this unless around $55,000

It's $56,700

@@TheBreakfastLover not this exact trim.

I was thinking around 60k, this is too much... for reference my 2020 c43 was ~65k with all essential packages(sport exhaust and moon roof)

Color is smokin!!

It really pops nicely in the Sun!

Same

Get a few year old m5 base for about this price

Same to you my friend! I’m glad that you think so!

@@RaitisRides 😀thanks Raiti

Still lying.

@@ivanlowjoneslmao ^

Thanks for laying down all of the details

And, as for the IS500 - another different thing entirely, and another unique recipe with its V8 and decades-old platform. To me, the IS500 is more special, and what I'd pick - but only because I like the nerdy enthusiast stuff. But the Acura is almost certainly better by just about ever metric, not to mention what feels like a class above in terms of size and refinement.

Arteon was discontinued

@@TheBreakfastLover I can still get them used just like you can get a TLX Type S used and I find the Arteon to be a better overall package.

Had I bought this car…I feel like I would’ve had the same assessment as you after a short time of ownership…I put a deposit on one two years ago. Only to sleep on it and get my deposit back. I couldn’t get over the small back seat space. the gas mileage(I know. It’s a turbo V6,what else should I expect)….and my biggest thing was price. I’m in NY…I would’ve been $62xxx OTD…this car is nice. But 62k nice. IMO. an absolute NO!

Agreed. My friend has one and I was not impressed when I drove it. The puddle lights dead after a few months after owning it.

Sorry to hear your car was stolen. Is Acura security system really that flawed? Only asking since I just bought a 24 Aspec earlier this year I know it’s not on a type S level but cars getting broken into/stolen where I live happens quite often. Now I’m super nervous then before smh

@@415alkeez They are. Not trying to spread fear or anything but it is common 100%

What would you get instead, G70 3.3t, CT5 V Series, or M340i?

I’m so glad that you like it Manuel

It’ll look the same

You are so very right about that!

Yeah I tried getting one earlier this year but settled on the 24 Aspec really a big upgrade from my 2012 Altima lol

TLX production was paused as the Marysville plant is undergoing upgrades to allow combined ICE and EV production lines. For the next year, TLX production has to share a line with the Accord (which is already running at full capacity).

Starts at 57k. Can be optioned to just over 70k. There are a ton options available.

​@WescoastM3x not true. 2024 type s has everything. The only option is paint and wheels, other than that, you can only add accessories. And it is only 57k plus ttl. I have one, and the bmw m340i is the only thing in its class that has me even a little jealous. But i hate that tv stand in their new screen, and i hate the maintenance costs of things just because its a bmw, oh and the insurance is worse and the depreciation is also worse.

Fuck options.I cant wait to swap my base model’s k to the j and attach a mitsubishi turbo to it

@megatrolltrollington I was on Acura's website and configured a 2024 to just a hair over 70k checking every box possible. I couldnt believe the price Joe stated in the video. The wheel and summer tire option was over 3k. And base price was 57k. 70,037 to be exact. 71,232 with destination and handling. I understand you compared the M340i but if one were to fork out 70k for the model in the video it would be better to save and spend another 20k for the m3x. Maintenance costs on my M3x was an extra 5k for 7yr 125k miles. Covers all fluid changes, brake pad and rotors changes, spark plug changes. Full brake jobs are $4k out of pocket. And this plan covers 3 of them. Insurance is more expensive as the car is more expensive. Depreciation on the M3 is very very low compared to most cars. 2021 m3x are still $80k with under 20k miles. To each their own. As long as people enjoy what ever car they have all is good.

@WescoastM3x TLDR: there is a difference between factory options and dealer installed accessories. Nobody counts accessories when talking car prices. The TLX Type S is fully optioned. The only choice is paint and wheels/tires from the factory. i never said you couldnt make your order cost over 70k. You didn't option anything other than wheels and paint, though. The 2024 TLX Type S comes FULLY LOADED from factory ( thats why it got such a big price bump from 2023, there are whole articles on this) Everything you "added" in order to inflate the price was a "dealer installed accessory " which actually carries its own cost per stealership. The prices for those accessories only represent acuras suggested "msrp" of those accessories. Acura did NOT allow "market adjustments" to be made to this car. So the only way stealerships can make extra money here, is to sell all those accessories at 500% markup. Even if you add all the extra accessories on the website, your car WILL come just like mine (for 57k)from the factory to the stealership. At that point, your stealership of choice will take your car and the list of items you added on the website and install them at the stealership. They will then charge you 300-500% markup on everything. (PRO TIP: if you want any of the accessories, order them from the parts counter after the vehicle purchase. The parts counter doesnt have that markup they get you for at the time of vehicle sale. Then, either install them yourself, like i did. Or, pay the hourly rate to have the stealership install them because its actually cheaper that way sadly) So with that clarification, it should be obvious why the M3 you mentioned isnt even in the same class of vehicle and isnt worth mentioning here. Usually, if your budget is 60K, most people dont have 20k worth of leniency to just grab an m3 xdrive instead. I think your privilege is showing just a little. You may want to tuck that back in.

Thanks for that great feedback! I will let Steven know about the angle up front.

Gotta look at how it’s optioned

@@RaitisRides Love ya Joe, but what options besides the copper wheels and summer tires?

You have good taste brother! I feel the same way!

@@RaitisRides yes sir

@@CyberSkunk90 💯

You crazy

@@LONGWALDO The IS is the same size as the corolla. IS would compete with the integra which is basically a luxury version of a civic

Hey brother!

@@RaitisRides Joe can you remind me of the radar detector you use. I got a flipping ticket on throttling 😂😂