almost decision time for a new ride
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almost decision time for a new ride
So I've reached that point with my 6th gen accord, I have to fix something major on it, and it will hopefully last me until I can get up the bread for a downpayment on a new/newer car. I'm going to stay in the honda family, and I'm torn between the Si(coupe, or sedan), or a slightly used TSX. Something inside me says Si, although I'm 29 and its viewed as a young kids car I'm still thinking that would be the right choice for me.
opnions on either choice?
which ever I choose, I will mod. I/H/E, ECU reflash, suspension, rims, OEM lip kit, tint. eventually a supercharger will be added but that is a couple years after owning the car.
opnions on either choice?
which ever I choose, I will mod. I/H/E, ECU reflash, suspension, rims, OEM lip kit, tint. eventually a supercharger will be added but that is a couple years after owning the car.
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im right there with ya buddy.
I'm nearing 100K and really don't feel like replacing anymore parts ... if the transmission goes, I'll just cry on the spot.
So, we're gonna ditch it while there's still some value left. :hi5:
I'm nearing 100K and really don't feel like replacing anymore parts ... if the transmission goes, I'll just cry on the spot.
So, we're gonna ditch it while there's still some value left. :hi5:
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From: Deeeeeeeeeeeeeeetroit
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the timing belt tensioner failed on my newly installed motor from a few months ago. I recently fried the rings and had a misfire in cyl#1 on f23 #1. on F23 #2 with less then 10K on the 20K motor with all new OEM honda belts and hoses, the timing belt shreaded because the tensioner failed. The shop that installed the engine called all the honda dealerships to see if they would do anything and their response to the broken part, "hey, parts break". I can't afford anymore downtime since I'm in a rental.(thank god for the employee discount) So I'm in the process of have F23 #3 installed. I can't afford to have another major part break on this car. I kind of have a formula, if I have to spend more than $2000/year on a car after its all paid for, time for a new car. I'm going to try to sell the car on my own, I'm thinking I could get $4-6K for the car. its in awesome shape for 160,000miles.
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I will, I like the accord coupe. I'll have to look into a slightly used AV6.
the timing belt tensioner failed on my newly installed motor from a few months ago. I recently fried the rings and had a misfire in cyl#1 on f23 #1. on F23 #2 with less then 10K on the 20K motor with all new OEM honda belts and hoses, the timing belt shreaded because the tensioner failed. The shop that installed the engine called all the honda dealerships to see if they would do anything and their response to the broken part, "hey, parts break". I can't afford anymore downtime since I'm in a rental.(thank god for the employee discount) So I'm in the process of have F23 #3 installed. I can't afford to have another major part break on this car. I kind of have a formula, if I have to spend more than $2000/year on a car after its all paid for, time for a new car. I'm going to try to sell the car on my own, I'm thinking I could get $4-6K for the car. its in awesome shape for 160,000miles.
the timing belt tensioner failed on my newly installed motor from a few months ago. I recently fried the rings and had a misfire in cyl#1 on f23 #1. on F23 #2 with less then 10K on the 20K motor with all new OEM honda belts and hoses, the timing belt shreaded because the tensioner failed. The shop that installed the engine called all the honda dealerships to see if they would do anything and their response to the broken part, "hey, parts break". I can't afford anymore downtime since I'm in a rental.(thank god for the employee discount) So I'm in the process of have F23 #3 installed. I can't afford to have another major part break on this car. I kind of have a formula, if I have to spend more than $2000/year on a car after its all paid for, time for a new car. I'm going to try to sell the car on my own, I'm thinking I could get $4-6K for the car. its in awesome shape for 160,000miles.
I was pondering picking up an AV66MT this summer and drove maybe 4 or 5 used ones, all in the low 20k range but they all either had paint (backing into garbage cans and stuff) or interior (had dogs clawing at the perf leather) issues...but I've seen on autotrader/cars.com that o for under $20k if you're willing to travel and don't mind high mileage (you shouldn't)
