Originally posted by MikeW
Last I looked, the CL-S was in the $35K range, while the Accord was in the $25K range. Are they discounting the Acura that aggressively?
If I'm going to go to $35K, I'd be more likely to go with the Infiniti, and once I'm playing in that ballpark, it might be worth stretching it to the Bimmer.. I don't really want FWD, but in the <$30K range, that's what's available. I wouldn't pay >$30K for what is essentially a gussied up Accord when I can get the Accord, with most of what the CL-S has, for around $25K
The 3.2CL Type S with the LSD is bar-none the best FWD system out there. You CANNOT tell it's FWD, except maybe when driving it past 9/10 and it begins to understeer.
The Accord starts at around $19,000 for a nice 'ole DX 4-cylinder 5-speed, but makes it's way up to $27,000 or so for a V-6 EX Coupe with a 6-speed manual. If you get navigation, tack on another $2000 to $29,000.
The 3.2CL Type S starts at around $33,000, and $35,000 with navigation. Neither will be discounted heavily, especially the CL, for they're relatively rare (in June I looked into buying a Nighthawk Black Pearl 6-speed, but there was a 4-month wait).