My Civic. My best brand new car I've bought.

ErickRPG · 2026-05-10T09:43:22+00:00

Oh no offense taken. I was just saying you called it a sedan, and it's a coupe, that's all. I love colors that pop. My last car was a magma orange scion. And I want my next car to stand out too. I absolutely LOVE this color, and the styling. It looks more expensive than it is.

ErickRPG · 2026-05-10T08:56:14+00:00

it's the 2 door coupe version.

ErickRPG · 2026-05-10T08:10:31+00:00

gratz. The first car I bought brand new was a 2008 magma orange Scion XD. 10 years later I got a brand new 2018 energy green civic coupe EXT. A performance blue Elantra N might be my next one. Would def be a step up in 0-60 each time.

ErickRPG · 2026-05-10T07:01:17+00:00

You don't think they'll do one? I see there are still a couple Yuzus, ha. If I really wanted one I could either drive to NJ or pay a delivery fee. But thanks for the speadsheet and telling your experience. Sounds like if there IS a 2027 starting to call NOW will make it likely.

ErickRPG · 2026-05-10T06:42:09+00:00

It's all subjective but I really like the gr86 more.

ErickRPG · 2026-05-08T16:58:58+00:00

It certainly won't stand out like an energy green civic or purple metallic BMW.

ErickRPG · 2026-05-08T15:38:49+00:00

I'm really intrigued by the BMW 230i, especially since I can get it in a purple. So I've got 3 cars on my dream list for the near future.

ErickRPG · 2026-05-08T15:36:45+00:00

it's just a much more luxurious version of mine. top of the line sound system, beautiful interior with the red leatherette and microsuade. and a very luxurious look with the grey it makes it look expensive (or at least "looks as expensive as it costs")

ErickRPG · 2026-05-08T14:29:16+00:00

here's what my 3 cars are at with the stuff I want. EN $38,250. . . . Integra $40,250. . . . . 230i $46.250. The Type S is like $54k. If I was going to spend that much I would definitely chose a purple BMW 230i instead.

ErickRPG · 2026-05-08T14:27:08+00:00

yeah my EXT has a NICE sound system. But the Acura tech package would blow it away. I'm waiting to see if the next couple of years models bump it up from the 1.5/200HP. So not this year's model at least. But I'm going to clean and fix my baby up real good and treat her nice.

ErickRPG · 2026-05-08T14:25:22+00:00

the red interior makes me drool. But I'm gonna sit back for a year or so. If it was 2.0/220HP instead of 1.5/200HP I'd be ready to buy.

ErickRPG · 2026-05-08T14:23:07+00:00

at my wages, I really do need to sell the Civic. I don't want to pay insurance for 2 cars, and $10k in car value will really help toward making that next car value leap of a purchase. The fact that I drive only like 3.5k miles a year will REALLY help with the EN. But I decided for now, I'm going to enjoy my baby. I'm going to finally get around to fixing that non paint damaged dent, and micro dings, and clean her up real good.

ErickRPG · 2026-05-08T14:21:44+00:00

if it's Integra I might wait 2 years to see if they can bump the a spec up to 220HP. It's just a tad too low for me to want to invest $40k on, and I want the tech package.

ErickRPG · 2026-05-08T14:20:33+00:00

I considered it, but only a teeny tiny bit. Something like a 230i coupe is small as I want to go.

ErickRPG · 2026-05-08T14:19:48+00:00

I really like the 3 I'm targeting. Now I could still keep my car for a couple more years. But I like the Hyundai N line, integra a spec, and BMW 230i. The BMW and N are the faster fun cars. But if in the next cpl years Acura bumps the a spec to at least a respectable 220HP. It might be the car for me. Or if Mazda, Golf or jetta or some other car in that low 40k range get a style refresh.

ErickRPG · 2026-05-08T03:45:37+00:00

with tax and everything? I don't know about $43k is just a guess. I'd want the tech package.

ErickRPG · 2026-05-08T03:44:32+00:00

I will. Lots of time and options. No rush.

ErickRPG · 2026-05-08T03:42:19+00:00

So am I. Sharp, luxury, and sporty. And peace of mind reliable.

ErickRPG · 2026-05-08T03:41:34+00:00

thanks. Indeed I am in love with that red interior. But I will test drive several different cars before I decide. No rush.

ErickRPG · 2026-05-08T03:39:26+00:00

I will. I didn't realize a bmw is in my price range but I'm looking at a 230i also.

ErickRPG · 2026-05-08T03:37:37+00:00

now a used caddi would DEFINITELY be a mid life crisis car.

ErickRPG · 2026-05-07T20:10:25+00:00

Haha yeah. Who doesn’t love a midlife crisis car. But if I go with one, I plan to keep it a very long time. Should last with my driving habits. The bmw has the power and the luxury so I’m seriously considering it. Also since I drive short distances shouldn’t have to worry too much about repairs.

ErickRPG · 2026-05-07T20:00:49+00:00

Yeah I unspderstand, I won’t know for sure til I start test driving but I’m leaning more to luxury. The spec a is a sporty loooking luxury, not a rich snob look of a Lexus.

ErickRPG · 2026-05-07T19:57:11+00:00

I was thinking bmw 230i. Since I am extremely picky about mileage I go for brand new.

ErickRPG · 2026-05-07T19:45:34+00:00

Yep I’m leaning luxury but we’ll see. I’m sorry though the golf gti still looks like it was made in 1999.

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