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| zymurgist |
 Aug 16 2009, 10:24 AM
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I got the check for my dad's old Camry on Friday. It was an old car and it had issues, but I hated to see it go because it was once his baby. I did some car shopping, even considering cash for clunkers using my old Mercedes (which I think is too nice to have the engine seized up on purpose), and decided that rather than buy a new car, I would go with a used car and go more upscale.
I live a long way from the office, so I need a car that is reliable, good on gas, and comfortable on the highway. I didn't want to spend a lot on a new car since I know I'll be putting so many miles on it... I figured that a quality used car would be a good idea. I drove a couple of Camrys and Accords, but I had to look into the Acura RSX. I work with a lady who drives a 5-speed coupe and a guy who drives a 6-speed Type S, and they both can't say enough good things about their cars. So I drove a couple of RSX's too. Loved the Type S, but it takes premium unleaded... that's a definite minus for my commuter car. So I found a local one owner base 5-speed with 41K miles. Drove an Accord with manual transmission and the RSX back-to-back, and that sold me on the RSX. I picked up my car yesterday. It has brand new tires on it and a cold A/C. It corners well on local twisty roads, shifts like a dream (compared to an old Porsche!), a little bitty leather wrapped steering wheel, and a sunroof. It's not the fastest car on the street, but that's not why I bought it. I think I'm going to enjoy driving to work a bit more than I did when I had the Camry!   |
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| ghuff |
Aug 16 2009, 11:07 PM
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This is certainly not what I expected down here. Group: Members Posts: 849 Joined: 21-May 09 From: Bodymore Murderland Member No.: 10,389 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Good luck on Club RSX.
It is like pulling teeth there looking for any sort of intelligence or good discussion. Stiff old 911 or not, I bet it will have coilovers and good rubber or a few flow mods within it's ownership by you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) It's like heroin. Enjoy the modified brain chemistry that requires you to have speed (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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| dw914er |
Aug 18 2009, 01:07 AM
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Planning Cities Group: Members Posts: 2,364 Joined: 1-March 08 From: Yucaipa, CA Member No.: 8,763 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(ghuff @ Aug 16 2009, 10:07 PM)  Good luck on Club RSX. It is like pulling teeth there looking for any sort of intelligence or good discussion. Stiff old 911 or not, I bet it will have coilovers and good rubber or a few flow mods within it's ownership by you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) It's like heroin. Enjoy the modified brain chemistry that requires you to have speed (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) I can help him out.... I've made good progress with my base rsx, and I can give advice without him being flamed... cliff, goodluck on finding a 05-06 -s for cheap.... they are still holding their value very well (with some still above the 20K mark). though, the fault with the type-s was the transmission. 2nd gear is the bitch of the problem. For auto-x, stiffer rear sway, and better tires helps. I thought even stock the car wasn't bad, but now that i went from 205's to 245's... holy hell does this thing turn (IMG:http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo330/dw914er/DSC00838.jpg) (IMG:http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo330/dw914er/DSC00848.jpg) (IMG:http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo330/dw914er/DSC00765.jpg) this is at GMR (glendora mountain road.... the right set-up and it will be quick. but even as a dd, 30ish MPG will be good. ohh, and congrats on the DC5. |
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zymurgist OT: say hello to my little friend Aug 16 2009, 10:24 AM
zymurgist Interior shots...
Aug 16 2009, 10:26 AM plas76targa Looks nice Ken. What year is it and will a hops g... Aug 16 2009, 11:13 AM zymurgist :lol:
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I'm going to keep it bone stock, except perha... Aug 16 2009, 09:09 PM zymurgist I've got a modified all-motor 911 with stiff s... Aug 16 2009, 10:02 PM Dr Evil Man, how are you going to keep up with those pimpl... Aug 16 2009, 10:36 PM zymurgist
Man, how are you going to keep up with those pimp... Aug 16 2009, 10:40 PM zymurgist
I can help him out.... I've made good progres... Aug 18 2009, 06:24 AM CliffBraun
Cliff, goodluck on finding a 05-06 -s for cheap.... Aug 18 2009, 02:29 AM dw914er
Cliff, goodluck on finding a 05-06 -s for cheap... Aug 18 2009, 02:34 AM |
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