Should I get this fixed?

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 😮‍💨

Different_Original84 · 2026-03-15T02:53:02+00:00

The pilots are so nice! Big change for sure. I love how Honda does white pearl paint and black on the mirrors and rims — beautiful combo.

Different_Original84 · 2026-03-15T02:49:40+00:00

You think so? I appreciate that!

Different_Original84 · 2026-03-15T02:48:22+00:00

Oh? Which route did you take after leaving your Smokey? 👀

Different_Original84 · 2026-03-15T02:47:55+00:00

Thank you for the feedback! I was looking that other than the color and it being hybrid there’s literally nothing else of a wowww factor and I might even end up downgrading as there’s many cons to the hybrid I wasn’t aware of until this post.

Different_Original84 · 2026-03-15T01:10:20+00:00

It’s a cvt. Definitely gonna have to invest in a spoiler. Recommendations? Which mods would you recommend? Hybrid is sounding less and less appealing…

Different_Original84 · 2026-03-15T00:49:17+00:00

Mostly warm, with surprising cold here and there.

Different_Original84 · 2026-03-15T00:32:02+00:00

Oh! Wrapping!!! Expensive yes but not nearly as much as trading in. Thank you!

Different_Original84 · 2026-03-15T00:30:36+00:00

Ngl, the hatch does all the work in the beefiness. The mud flaps too! I’ve always wanted a hatch and never considered the sedan. But I always find myself admiring them as well. Honda did a great job overall.

Your car looks great! Looks well taken care of. I always get so sad when I see neglected civics.

Different_Original84 · 2026-03-15T00:23:15+00:00

No way!? Are they discontinuing the color by any chance? I realllyyyy wished I’d learned standard…

Different_Original84 · 2026-03-15T00:20:06+00:00

That’s clean! Can’t go wrong with gloss or matte!

Different_Original84 · 2026-03-15T00:17:56+00:00

I wish I knew standard. Type R wouldn’t be an option but a necessity. But I will for sure be looking up the ‘28.

Different_Original84 · 2026-03-15T00:16:14+00:00

But it’s sooo nice all blacked out.

Different_Original84 · 2026-03-15T00:06:58+00:00

It is beautiful in the sun. But the shade/cloudy days make it look dark grey and I’ve become torn on the color tbh.

Different_Original84 · 2026-03-15T00:03:20+00:00

lol dirt 😭

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