civics...would you get anything else instead?
21-Feb-2006, 05:03 PM
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Originally posted by 97SiR
What is it with everyone wanting to drive an STi? With the kind of money you'd have to spend on an STi you could rather get a nice sports sedan like the TL, or Lexus, or even Infinity.
What is it with everyone wanting to drive an STi? With the kind of money you'd have to spend on an STi you could rather get a nice sports sedan like the TL, or Lexus, or even Infinity.
21-Feb-2006, 05:17 PM
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nova got it right...realistically..this thread isnt about what dream car u want.. its about what u can AFFORD... like what would u have gotten... something in the same clas or a litle higher than a civic...me i think i would go for an accord ..an 05 V6 4dr 5spd.. im not sure if the 4drs come in 6spd .. black,tinted windows and of course DUMPED on a good set of FULL coilovers.. then rims and a pumpin 12w7 in the back
21-Feb-2006, 05:33 PM
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6 years ago, at the time, I was between the Civic Hatch, or the Prelude. I did some calculation and found out that I "could" afford it, but I would have got no savings left - and I had to pay student loans and other expenses. My salary right out of the University was 26,000 dollars.
That, was not realistic for me. If I have to sell my car to pay for bills, that is beyond sadness. So I got the Civic.
But now, after 6 years, I can afford something else but I am saving hard for wedding and future plan so the idea of changing the car stopped, for now.
Fiance has a new TSX, that's luxury enough for me anyway. My mother has a MCC, great summer car if I need to go topless.
That, was not realistic for me. If I have to sell my car to pay for bills, that is beyond sadness. So I got the Civic.
But now, after 6 years, I can afford something else but I am saving hard for wedding and future plan so the idea of changing the car stopped, for now.
Fiance has a new TSX, that's luxury enough for me anyway. My mother has a MCC, great summer car if I need to go topless.
21-Feb-2006, 05:52 PM
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Right now, I can afford the following vehicles, just got a good chunk of a raise. 
And yes I did my research/calculations, btw you would be surprised most of these cars are cheaper in insurance than my Civic. :S
2000-2003 Toyota 4Runner Limited
2000-2004 Toyota Tacoma Ext-Cab V6 4x4
2002-2003 Nissan Pathfinder LE
1998-2000 Lexus GS400
2002-2003 Acura RSX Type S
2002-2003 WRX STi
And yes I did my research/calculations, btw you would be surprised most of these cars are cheaper in insurance than my Civic. :S2000-2003 Toyota 4Runner Limited
2000-2004 Toyota Tacoma Ext-Cab V6 4x4
2002-2003 Nissan Pathfinder LE
1998-2000 Lexus GS400
2002-2003 Acura RSX Type S
2002-2003 WRX STi
22-Feb-2006, 01:59 AM
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Affording an expensive car is easy when you live at home and have a decent job. Wait a few years when you have a mortgage/rent, bills, student loans, etc to pay. Those $35000+ cars won't be so affordable anymore.
People need to be realistic. Most of us will never own some of the cars we mentioned.
People need to be realistic. Most of us will never own some of the cars we mentioned.
22-Feb-2006, 09:43 AM
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Originally posted by DumbasSi
Affording an expensive car is easy when you live at home and have a decent job. Wait a few years when you have a mortgage/rent, bills, student loans, etc to pay. Those $35000+ cars won't be so affordable anymore.
People need to be realistic. Most of us will never own some of the cars we mentioned.
Affording an expensive car is easy when you live at home and have a decent job. Wait a few years when you have a mortgage/rent, bills, student loans, etc to pay. Those $35000+ cars won't be so affordable anymore.
People need to be realistic. Most of us will never own some of the cars we mentioned.
25-Feb-2006, 01:41 AM
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Originally posted by 97SiR
But really now, how fast can you possibly go on the highways? Isn't 250hp or whatever the TL has enough?
But really now, how fast can you possibly go on the highways? Isn't 250hp or whatever the TL has enough?
id say enough is just a little more than what my civic has
25-Feb-2006, 10:29 AM
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As for me...my next car will be four door...it's hard to have just 2 dr car when you have a family...
Still can't get over the BMW that I test drove...awesome ride but damn expensive when it comes down to maintenance...
BMW 330, new Subaru 4 dr, WRX STI...
Still can't get over the BMW that I test drove...awesome ride but damn expensive when it comes down to maintenance...
BMW 330, new Subaru 4 dr, WRX STI...
25-Feb-2006, 12:59 PM
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realistically...
accord v6 hybrid
tsx
is250
my friend already got a job offer from ATI for june... he's picking up a g35 coupe soon... his salary about 80K annual, not including extra benefits yet =) pretty decent
and if i get any of my job offers... 80% chance i'm down to the states... and i'll probably mortgage a condo up here in toronto... because most of the job i'm applying (no company name mentioned) in the states offers free living, free rental, and free lunch hahaha.... i hope years of studying pays off good soon... that means i won't even need to get a car which is good... just focus on living good and travel around with gf, family, and friends
accord v6 hybrid
tsx
is250
my friend already got a job offer from ATI for june... he's picking up a g35 coupe soon... his salary about 80K annual, not including extra benefits yet =) pretty decent
and if i get any of my job offers... 80% chance i'm down to the states... and i'll probably mortgage a condo up here in toronto... because most of the job i'm applying (no company name mentioned) in the states offers free living, free rental, and free lunch hahaha.... i hope years of studying pays off good soon... that means i won't even need to get a car which is good... just focus on living good and travel around with gf, family, and friends
25-Feb-2006, 01:09 PM
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Before deciding on an EK Civic I considered getting:
EG Civic
Nissan 240SX (to get one the same price as my EK it would have been atleast 5 years older)
BMW 320i (all I could have afforded would be an old high mileage one so decided not too)
Eagle Talon TSI (couldn't find one with low kms. and insurance would have been high)
EG Civic
Nissan 240SX (to get one the same price as my EK it would have been atleast 5 years older)
BMW 320i (all I could have afforded would be an old high mileage one so decided not too)
Eagle Talon TSI (couldn't find one with low kms. and insurance would have been high)
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