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Originally Posted by {OF}RKT
Depends on your definition of performance. If stomping off the line, powering into turns is performance, then yes, BMW is the way to go. Performance can also be measured in comfort, stability, smoothness of shifting etc. etc.
While the TSX or any Acura does not offer the type of performance BMW is known for, Acura has it's own. VTEC engine, smooth gear shifting, response turing without beating you up.
I test drove a BMW 5 series vs. an Acura RL vs Lexus GS350. The BMW in over all driving performance was better then the two Japanese but long distance driving comfort and performance, the Japanese cars were far superior IMHO. If I was going to take the car onto a racing track, the BMW hands down with the Acura RL second with it's incredible SH-AWD system.
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comfort and whatnot is luxury not performance. bmw handles better and is faster than the other cars. i still wouldnt buy one because they're overpriced and parts are too expensive, but they are one of the more performance oriented luxury cars...the 3 series anyway, the others seem too big to do anything...but as i've said, i tend to take a much different outlook on car choices than majority of people...case in point, having two cars while still in college, lol