New Whip = 2007 Civic SI

[Daddie]

You have to compare apples to apples.

New vs New.

[eclipsed]

@BikerFry

Well I’d go with that nicely broken in G35C for less. Or a whole host of other slightly used cars for $25k that are in a whole different league. As for new, a V6 Tiburon is low 20’s, not 27k. Sure, a WRX sedan can be optioned out to be over 28k, or you can get a brand new Saab WRX wagon for $22k after rebates. You can get a new V6 Eclipse for mid 20’s, but nobody around here seems to like 4g Eclipses.

But whatever, it’s an awesome car so congrats on buying what you wanted! Just because it’s not how I’d spend 25k doesn’t mean shit. Enjoy! It’s an awesome car!

i see what you are saying, and i looked at exactly what you said.

ruling out used, because i definitely wanted a BRAND NEW car…

comparing apples to apples, if you look at new sport compact cars, you have the following choices:

1. cobalt SS
2. mazdaspeed 3
3. wrx
4. gti
5. tC (i guess?)
6. tiburon v6 (i guess?)
7. civic si

in my mind, i ruled out the cobalt because of relatively low gm historic resale value (which DOES factor into a new car buying decision, but most people dont think of it… more cash inflow at the end = less overall cashflow attributable to the car). not a big fan of the gti’s styling. i test drove it and loved the way it drove, but wasnt a huge fan of the way the car was configured. tC isnt quick enough for what i wanted. wrx was a few thousand bucks out of my price range, even for the “TR” version. the tiburon is a dime a dozen, no thanks. the mazdaspeed 3 was an option, but i am not enthralled mazda’s quality givin some of the consumer reports i have been reading.

thats what led me to the civic. i drove it, fell in love with the stying, heritage, motor, V-TECH y0, and cut myself a great deal. it worked out very nicely for me. and i did NOT pay 25k for my car and dont ask what i did pay, cause i wont tell

[neurokinetik]

@BikerFry

Judging by this thread, I’m the only one who thinks that $24k for a Civic, even a sporty one with navi, is retarded.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=211325501&dealer_id=58740259&car_year=2003&search_type=both&num_records=25&make=INFIN&keywordsfyc=&transmission=Manual&distance=300&model=G35&address=14150&make2=&advanced=y&default_sort=priceDESC&certified=&max_mileage=&max_price=25000&sort_type=mileageASC&min_price=&body_code=2&end_year=2007&color=&keywordsrep=&start_year=1981&drive=&engine=&body_style=COUPE&doors=&style_flag=2&fuel=&cardist=300

:bloated:

EDIT: I’m sure somebody is going to say they don’t cost that much, so from Honda’s website:

-Civic SI Coupe, with manual tranny, Navi, and all season tires $22,840
-Destination $595
-Tax @ 8.75% $2050

For a grand total of $25,485. For a Civic.

That’s because the Civic has:

1. Replaced the RSX (and is comparable in every way)
2. Been replaced at the low-end by the Fit.

[Fry]

@eclipsed

i see what you are saying, and i looked at exactly what you said.

ruling out used, because i definitely wanted a BRAND NEW car…

comparing apples to apples, if you look at new sport compact cars, you have the following choices:

1. cobalt SS
2. mazdaspeed 3
3. wrx
4. gti
5. tC (i guess?)
6. tiburon v6 (i guess?)
7. civic si

in my mind, i ruled out the cobalt because of relatively low gm historic resale value (which DOES factor into a new car buying decision, but most people dont think of it… more cash inflow at the end = less overall cashflow attributable to the car). not a big fan of the gti’s styling. i test drove it and loved the way it drove, but wasnt a huge fan of the way the car was configured. tC isnt quick enough for what i wanted. wrx was a few thousand bucks out of my price range, even for the “TR” version. the tiburon is a dime a dozen, no thanks. the mazdaspeed 3 was an option, but i am not enthralled mazda’s quality givin some of the consumer reports i have been reading.

thats what led me to the civic. i drove it, fell in love with the stying, heritage, motor, V-TECH y0, and cut myself a great deal. it worked out very nicely for me. and i did NOT pay 25k for my car and dont ask what i did pay, cause i wont tell

That makes sense. I guess I don’t have a clear feel for just how expensive new cars are, and am a bit hung up on the “Civic” badge on the thing. Cool that you got a good price too. How long is the warranty on it?

[05OrangeSS]

Well, aparently GM’s SS models hold their value a bit better…I went to Mitsubishi, to look at an EVO 9 SE, and they were actually willing to give me almost 18k for my car as a trade in…but either way the new civic is indeed a pretty nice car…not my cup of tea, but nice none the less…

[eclipsed]

yeah, new cars definitely are expensive… i would prefer that they were free

powertrain is 3/36k

i got a full exterior and paint warranty for 10yrs… against all stone chips, corrosion, rust, scratches etc… including the pesky rusting from the inside that happens to hondas sometimes…

[eclipsed]

@05OrangeSS

Well, aparently GM’s SS models hold their value a bit better…I went to Mitsubishi, to look at an EVO 9 SE, and they were actually willing to give me almost 18k for my car as a trade in…but either way the new civic is indeed a pretty nice car…not my cup of tea, but nice none the less…

really? thats good… maybe i generalized too much when i assessed gm’s historical resale. im sure it fluctuates by model and trim level just like the resale on the civics is definitely different between the dx and the si.

:tup:

[avs]

@BikerFry

Judging by this thread, I’m the only one who thinks that $24k for a Civic, even a sporty one with navi, is retarded.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=211325501&dealer_id=58740259&car_year=2003&search_type=both&num_records=25&make=INFIN&keywordsfyc=&transmission=Manual&distance=300&model=G35&address=14150&make2=&advanced=y&default_sort=priceDESC&certified=&max_mileage=&max_price=25000&sort_type=mileageASC&min_price=&body_code=2&end_year=2007&color=&keywordsrep=&start_year=1981&drive=&engine=&body_style=COUPE&doors=&style_flag=2&fuel=&cardist=300

:bloated:

EDIT: I’m sure somebody is going to say they don’t cost that much, so from Honda’s website:

-Civic SI Coupe, with manual tranny, Navi, and all season tires $22,840
-Destination $595
-Tax @ 8.75% $2050

For a grand total of $25,485. For a Civic.

Good lord 8.75% on sales tax? Where do you live? Long Island ?

[Fry]

:mamoru: Erie County.

[JaysGreenLX]

@Ninja

Hyundai Tiburon? ( v6 ) 27k new ( which is rediculous to me )

It is ridiculous. Especially since you can get one with every option for no more than $21,000