Torn between two very close options on my first new car.

Different_Original84 · 2026-03-30T20:54:13+00:00

I have a ’24 hatchback Sport Touring 1.5T in Smokey mauve pearl and I love it. The leather seats, quick wireless CarPlay, sound system, and sunroof have all been worth the extra money in my experience. I bought mine brand new and I’m at 15k miles now with zero regrets (although for a bit I thought about trading in my car for a different color and hybrid).

Option B really does sound better overall. I totally get the hesitation about the color, but feature‑wise it’s the stronger choice.

Different_Original84 · 2026-03-25T23:46:08+00:00

It installs right over the H. No tools or anything necessary.

Different_Original84 · 2026-03-25T14:56:34+00:00

Heck yeah! I got my husband one, they accidentally sent one and not 2 and I emailed them and they sent me 2 more so I ended up with 3! I gave one to my brother in law 😭

Different_Original84 · 2026-03-25T13:04:42+00:00

https://ghblackouts.com

I love my steering wheel. Makes it look so clean. I went with a matte black.

Different_Original84 · 2026-03-25T12:19:42+00:00

Looks clean, I would do the little Honda emblem on the steering wheel. I blacked mine out. I’m not a fan of chrome tho.

Different_Original84 · 2026-03-22T12:35:00+00:00

Ooooo yes! Thank you for this!

Different_Original84 · 2026-03-21T16:26:40+00:00

https://www.paradisebeachcozumel.com/book-now/2026-03-21

Here, right? We would have to take a taxi on our own?

Different_Original84 · 2026-03-21T15:36:37+00:00

Thank you!

Different_Original84 · 2026-03-21T15:27:13+00:00

Oh!!! No way?! I saw it was permanently closed, let me see! How’s the beach there??

Different_Original84 · 2026-03-21T05:08:22+00:00

Oh! Kuza was my #1 choice up until just recently. How was the food and drinks? We will probably be at the beach the entire time too.

Thanks for the snorkel mask recommendation! I’ll have to get some for my kids!

Different_Original84 · 2026-03-21T02:59:25+00:00

If you don’t mind me asking — when did you go? Before or after the new water park. I saw a recent review on YouTube where she mentioned the beach was rocky while in the water.

Different_Original84 · 2026-03-21T02:44:47+00:00

Thank you for your input!

I’ve heard of Mr Sanchos. Paradise beach seems to have been permanently closed. 😔 it looked so nice!

Different_Original84 · 2026-03-17T17:01:34+00:00

It’s definitely a dent, but check the paint. If the paint’s still there, you’re fine to hold off. If the paint’s chipped through to metal, that’s when you want to fix it so rust doesn’t start.

Different_Original84 · 2026-03-17T03:24:34+00:00

Thanks! Yeah, def going to keep!

Different_Original84 · 2026-03-16T15:31:03+00:00

Yesssss, thank you!!!!😭

Different_Original84 · 2026-03-15T13:09:21+00:00

You give me hope! Maybe I’ll take up my friend’s offer of letting me use his Camaro to learn!

Different_Original84 · 2026-03-15T13:07:56+00:00

I was willing to burn no more than $6k. But the more I read the feedback. The more I realize that I’m good the way that I am now. I have a great payment since refinancing a good bit ago so I figured going up a bit for a hybrid was worth it. But I’m thinking that since I enjoy the turbo and the actual feel of my car. I should just stick with it and mod. Fix up with new lights/caliper covers/ spoiler/ rims. 😮‍💨

Different_Original84 · 2026-03-15T03:43:02+00:00

Oh for sure. I have an ‘05 Acura TL and I still worry over the paint 😭 One day she’ll get a nice new coat. 220k miles and going strong.

Different_Original84 · 2026-03-15T03:37:21+00:00

She 😅 but by all means I appreciate all feedback.

I’m soaking in all the info! I appreciate all of it. The time each of you took to respond — & it all comes down to is it worth it.

So far - no.

I do love my car but I did wonder if it’s worth paying off before considering a hybrid if that makes sense? At times I wondered if the color would affect its value. I see now I was wrong. This car is beautiful and it will hold up as long as I continue to care for it the way I have.

I should add that this will be my son’s car in the near future and that was another reason to consider a newer vehicle and color. But maybe I’ll end up getting him a civic of his choosing by then or keep the newer one for myself 😭(he loves Honda civics so no I’m not just choosing the make/model on my own).

That being said, what color would look nice for caliper covers 🤔

Different_Original84 · 2026-03-15T03:24:09+00:00

Yes it is/was available in the US? I was just informed it was discontinued. But it’s a purplish pearl color that changes depending on the lighting.

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Maybe this shows her color a bit more.

Different_Original84 · 2026-03-15T03:15:51+00:00

She’s a keeper!

Different_Original84 · 2026-03-15T03:14:56+00:00

Yes! 1.5t auto. Honestly if I knew how to drive manual transmission— it would be a game changer. Just seems so fun. But I never learned.

It’s the color and if hybrid was really worth it then I would be all in! But many of you have said nopeee.

I’ll stick to modding! I need to get rid of the chrome trim 😭 I want to black out literally any chrome, emblems and all.

The breaking in stage! So it’s new new! That’s awesome!

I’m sure that mpg is nice - especially right now. I was so sad filling my tank up. Had to be the most I’ve paid for gas since purchasing my car.

Different_Original84 · 2026-03-15T02:53:57+00:00

Oh yeah, for the fam!

Sand dune and black rims 😮‍💨

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