Im going Honda

98FireyGT! · January 23rd, 2012, 03:17 PM

RSX's are really nice cars, and there is a HUGE aftermarket for Hondas, as well as all the online help you could shake a stick at. The only downside is that 90% of them are modded by kids that think a CAI and exhaust tip make them race cars, so the scene is a bit immature.

brokenweasel · January 23rd, 2012, 04:35 PM

Originally Posted by sikedsyko

Are you coming out ahead cash wise selling the Mustang and buying the RSX? Because the MPG difference on the Honda is only ~5mpg better.

So that means if you drive 12000 miles a year, you're only saving ~$300 a year in gas. That's not including the fact that I believe the RSX Type S runs on premium vs the Mustang running regular. Factor in that difference and the cost of gas becomes almost negligible between the two.

So unless you're coming out cash positive on the trade, the gas savings are not a viable reason to trade. And I doubt you are cash positive because the lost value in the Mustang, especially one with mods, will be alot. And Acuras hold their value alot better than Mustangs.

Just letting the world know that you secretly just wanna join the rice community

To add to that, the new car will need titled, registered and plates transferred. Where I'm from that runs about $75.
You'll have to pay tax on the new car as well. How much is the car? If its a $6k car and you pay 6% sales tax that's another $360. Are you financing the car? What will be the difference in interest rates on the old car vs. the new?

My friend just got an RS-X and he loves it, its fast, handles well and gets great gas mileage, I love the seats in it.

ReverendDexter · January 23rd, 2012, 04:50 PM

If you're driving 70 miles/day, you might also look at the mileage you would have going from your 3.73s to 3.27s.

Now, buy what you're gonna be happiest with, of course. If you WANT the RSX, buy the RSX.

roosgt! · January 23rd, 2012, 06:04 PM

I love my integra

and the mpg

98FireyGT! · January 23rd, 2012, 06:20 PM

I love my CTR clone.

1996 GT · January 23rd, 2012, 11:29 PM

Honda's are a spunky little car, mind you i personally wouldn't give up my car for one. Everyone in my area are running 90's civics, celica's, bmw's, subi's, mitsubishi's, vw's and so on. Im the only one driving a mustang.

Good luck with the new ride dude.

ChrisJ · January 24th, 2012, 10:07 AM

My TL Type-S is a fun family car...Paddle shifting is fun at times...

1996 GT · January 24th, 2012, 11:37 AM

I like the newer acura's. The new civics are not for me. Ive been in a '12 SI and its still just a little spunky car.

Chris, would you rather drive your old '02 GT or your new acura? Honest question right now. I'm curious as towards i rather drive the '96 more then the '08. Both fun cars, but the '96 feels like a race car compared to the '08. The '06 300 we have, has the tiptronic shifter and its fun to play around with, reminds me sort of a rachet shifer.

ChrisJ · January 24th, 2012, 12:19 PM

Originally Posted by 1996 GT

I like the newer acura's. The new civics are not for me. Ive been in a '12 SI and its still just a little spunky car.

Chris, would you rather drive your old '02 GT or your new Acura? Honest question right now. I'm curious as towards i rather drive the '96 more then the '08. Both fun cars, but the '96 feels like a race car compared to the '08. The '06 300 we have, has the tiptronic shifter and its fun to play around with, reminds me sort of a ratchet shifter.

I would rather drive the Acura...The acura is peppy and fun but has all the luxury perks to make the drive extremely enjoyable...Also people arent always trying to race you like they did in the mustang...

98FireyGT! · January 24th, 2012, 12:20 PM

More people try to race me in the Honda than the Mustang...

ChrisJ · January 24th, 2012, 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by 98FireyGT!

More people try to race me in the Honda than the Mustang...

Drive a mustang with a loud ass blower, loud ass exhaust, and fat 315's and then get back to me...I haven't had a single person try to race me in the TL...Which I am completely fine with...

98FireyGT! · January 24th, 2012, 12:27 PM

Lol the Mustang is a lot louder and flashier than the civic, I think it's just because civic with Type R bumpers = RACECAR!

ChrisJ · January 24th, 2012, 12:28 PM

Originally Posted by 98FireyGT!

Lol the Mustang is a lot louder and flashier than the civic, I think it's just because civic with Type R bumpers = RACECAR!

Its also a honda civic which is notoriously fast cars...The TL is grandpa car...

98FireyGT! · January 24th, 2012, 12:34 PM

roosgt! · January 24th, 2012, 01:31 PM

I have sunfires try and run me and my badass integra all day.
But when I drive my mustang noone bothers me?
Seems kinda fishy to me.....

1996 GT · January 24th, 2012, 02:50 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisJ

I would rather drive the Acura...The acura is peppy and fun but has all the luxury perks to make the drive extremely enjoyable...Also people arent always trying to race you like they did in the mustang...

This is true. Can't argue that.

Over here i get civics try to constantly pull me. Thats about it though.

gravik · January 24th, 2012, 05:24 PM

OP make sure you put on a fart can, 747 wing, and a bunch of stickers. You'll get atleast 300rwhp from that alone.

1996 GT · January 24th, 2012, 08:23 PM

Originally Posted by gravik

OP make sure you put on a fart can, 747 wing, and a bunch of stickers. You'll get atleast 300rwhp from that alone.

I see what you did there.

Watch out though dude, ones that are properly built are no joke at all.

86_Notch · January 24th, 2012, 10:37 PM

why not buy a beater car for cheap , save the gas and wear and tear on the mustang. You'll still have a cool car to drive whenever the mood strikes.

I always have some pos to beat around in, go to the parts store, hit the junkyards, or take out in crappy weather while my stang has an easy life in the garage . I paid $1,200 for a used escort that got 30 mpg. Besides oil changes the only thing that needed fixing was the rear brake lines and front brake pads. I had it for 5 years and sold it for $ 700 to my friends stepdad who's still driving it around. Now I've got an old ford ranger that serves the same purpose.

January 23rd, 2012, 03:17 PM	#21
98FireyGT! Hardon Enflooziast '94 GT Vert Havn't tried... Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Spokane Posts: 3,460 iTrader: 0 reviews	RSX's are really nice cars, and there is a HUGE aftermarket for Hondas, as well as all the online help you could shake a stick at. The only downside is that 90% of them are modded by kids that think a CAI and exhaust tip make them race cars, so the scene is a bit immature. __________________ Bridget: 98 Mustang GT - PI Swapped, J-Mod and B&M Shifter...wrapped it around a tree sparing a deer - RIP Sephie: 94 Mustang GT Vert - Full 03 cobra suspension and brakes, Magnaflow catback, K&N drop in filter, timed at 12*, SS brake lines,

January 23rd, 2012, 04:50 PM	#23
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	If you're driving 70 miles/day, you might also look at the mileage you would have going from your 3.73s to 3.27s. Now, buy what you're gonna be happiest with, of course. If you WANT the RSX, buy the RSX. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

January 23rd, 2012, 06:04 PM	#24
roosgt! MM Official Sammich Maker 1999 mustang gt n/a Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 4,121 iTrader: 3 reviews	I love my integra and the mpg __________________ KASE Racing 72 Chevell 500hp 74 Comet 500+hp and spray 99 Mustang GT bolt on's and 93 tune 85 Notch 520ci BBF

January 23rd, 2012, 06:20 PM	#25
98FireyGT! Hardon Enflooziast '94 GT Vert Havn't tried... Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Spokane Posts: 3,460 iTrader: 0 reviews	I love my CTR clone. __________________ Bridget: 98 Mustang GT - PI Swapped, J-Mod and B&M Shifter...wrapped it around a tree sparing a deer - RIP Sephie: 94 Mustang GT Vert - Full 03 cobra suspension and brakes, Magnaflow catback, K&N drop in filter, timed at 12*, SS brake lines,

January 24th, 2012, 10:07 AM	#27
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 38,220 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 10 reviews	My TL Type-S is a fun family car...Paddle shifting is fun at times... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

January 23rd, 2012, 11:29 PM	#26
1996 GT Traction...? 1996 GT/ 2008 GT Vert Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 2,215 iTrader: 0 reviews	Honda's are a spunky little car, mind you i personally wouldn't give up my car for one. Everyone in my area are running 90's civics, celica's, bmw's, subi's, mitsubishi's, vw's and so on. Im the only one driving a mustang. Good luck with the new ride dude.

January 24th, 2012, 11:37 AM	#28
1996 GT Traction...? 1996 GT/ 2008 GT Vert Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 2,215 iTrader: 0 reviews	I like the newer acura's. The new civics are not for me. Ive been in a '12 SI and its still just a little spunky car. Chris, would you rather drive your old '02 GT or your new acura? Honest question right now. I'm curious as towards i rather drive the '96 more then the '08. Both fun cars, but the '96 feels like a race car compared to the '08. The '06 300 we have, has the tiptronic shifter and its fun to play around with, reminds me sort of a rachet shifer.

January 24th, 2012, 12:20 PM	#30
98FireyGT! Hardon Enflooziast '94 GT Vert Havn't tried... Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Spokane Posts: 3,460 iTrader: 0 reviews	More people try to race me in the Honda than the Mustang... __________________ Bridget: 98 Mustang GT - PI Swapped, J-Mod and B&M Shifter...wrapped it around a tree sparing a deer - RIP Sephie: 94 Mustang GT Vert - Full 03 cobra suspension and brakes, Magnaflow catback, K&N drop in filter, timed at 12*, SS brake lines,

January 24th, 2012, 12:27 PM	#32
98FireyGT! Hardon Enflooziast '94 GT Vert Havn't tried... Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Spokane Posts: 3,460 iTrader: 0 reviews	Lol the Mustang is a lot louder and flashier than the civic, I think it's just because civic with Type R bumpers = RACECAR! __________________ Bridget: 98 Mustang GT - PI Swapped, J-Mod and B&M Shifter...wrapped it around a tree sparing a deer - RIP Sephie: 94 Mustang GT Vert - Full 03 cobra suspension and brakes, Magnaflow catback, K&N drop in filter, timed at 12*, SS brake lines,

January 24th, 2012, 12:34 PM	#34
98FireyGT! Hardon Enflooziast '94 GT Vert Havn't tried... Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Spokane Posts: 3,460 iTrader: 0 reviews	__________________ Bridget: 98 Mustang GT - PI Swapped, J-Mod and B&M Shifter...wrapped it around a tree sparing a deer - RIP Sephie: 94 Mustang GT Vert - Full 03 cobra suspension and brakes, Magnaflow catback, K&N drop in filter, timed at 12*, SS brake lines,

January 24th, 2012, 01:31 PM	#35
roosgt! MM Official Sammich Maker 1999 mustang gt n/a Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 4,121 iTrader: 3 reviews	I have sunfires try and run me and my badass integra all day. But when I drive my mustang noone bothers me? Seems kinda fishy to me..... __________________ KASE Racing 72 Chevell 500hp 74 Comet 500+hp and spray 99 Mustang GT bolt on's and 93 tune 85 Notch 520ci BBF

January 24th, 2012, 10:37 PM	#39
86_Notch Hardcore Enthusiast 1986 lx notch 9.98 @ 135 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Delaware Posts: 1,522 iTrader: 0 reviews	why not buy a beater car for cheap , save the gas and wear and tear on the mustang. You'll still have a cool car to drive whenever the mood strikes. I always have some pos to beat around in, go to the parts store, hit the junkyards, or take out in crappy weather while my stang has an easy life in the garage . I paid $1,200 for a used escort that got 30 mpg. Besides oil changes the only thing that needed fixing was the rear brake lines and front brake pads. I had it for 5 years and sold it for $ 700 to my friends stepdad who's still driving it around. Now I've got an old ford ranger that serves the same purpose. __________________ " Spending money I don't have.... on things I don't need .... to impress people I don't know " .

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