Dunbar - yeah, I believed in this project initially because while I realized that I'd be shelling out as much if not more $$$ here as I would with a new car, the insurance would be lower, as would the initial output of money - I can do this in segments... but I am still paying $6k a year for insurance (CDN funds)... so basically the choice I made was fun vs. reliability. I chose fun. My car is fun around town.. it IS quick as I've said... I should change the title of this thread to "Initially disapointed, but generally pleased"..

EurAznBoi - I absolutely notice a difference between the h22a and the f22a4 that came out. It is now a manual but was an automatic... I have some rust too.... I don't know man.. now that you're standing there where I was several months ago, I'd seriously consider your options - newer car or fix the 'ccord. Realistically plan out your purchaces, factor in labour if you're not going to do the work, factor in borning repairs like wheel bearings and other misc shit... it really is no cheaper to totally fix up an old car than it is to get a newer one, but the result is that the older car's parts may be higher performance.. <shrug> Think about it.. it's not a bad choice to fix up your Accord.. I was initially disapointed, but the car is quickly growing on me.

Good luck