sivicdx

Your current car :
1999.5 audi a4 1.8t

Color:
casablanca white

Miles on it:
63k

For much?
11k

Problems so far?
wheel bearing..
control arms squeak

How much money did you put in it so far?
$1150 rims with tires
$200 short shifter
$150 full interior
$970 body kit and m3 spoiler with paint
$50 replaced radio
$400 giac chip
$400 shocks
$200 springs
$600 ( previous rims) bbs rcs
$650 alarm


What do you plan to do with it in the future?
better rims...
bigger turbo
exaust

Why did you buy it?
i always liked audi's

What do you like the most about your car?
nice comfortable car.

What do you dislike about your car?
???

What other cars have you previously owned or do you current own?
96 civic dx
87 vw scirocco

What (new or used) cars would you potentially buy in a near futur ?
porsche 911
bmw m3
audi s4
supra

Accord96

Your current car :
1996 Honda Accord Lx

Color:
Green

Miles on it:
133,xxx

For much?
~$4000 /w 122,xxx miles on it last august

Problems so far?
Tranny a bit jerky sometimes
Occasional engine hesitation

How much money did you put in it so far?
-$185 for muffler and exhaust piping
-$25 for a side marker (rainy day mishap)
~Several hundred for routine maintence

What do you plan to do with it in the future?
-Full engine tune up
-New tires and rims
-Front and rear sway bars
-Maybe some new springs

Why did you buy it?
-reliability
-5th gen accord style
-great gas mileage
-cheap to insure

What do you like the most about your car?
-Great gas mileage
-Reliability
-Lots of aftermarket parts available
-5th gen hawtne55
-Lots of interior room

What do you dislike about your car?
-Its slow. Reaaaallly really slow.
-Its an automatic
-Its too common; way too many on the road
-It has 4 doors
-It has mega body roll

What other cars have you previously owned or do you current own?
-1988 Toyota Tercel :chuckles:

What (new or used) cars would you potentially buy in a near future?
-Acura Integra GSR
-Acura RSX
-BMW 300 series, preferably the 330 xi (fat chance on my salary)
-Honda Prelude (5th gen)
-Mazda 3 Hatch
-Honda Del Sol

Singhg83

Your current car :
1994 acura integra

Color:
bg-33p (blue grean pearl aka ass teal)

Miles on it:
200800 miles

For much?
2700

Problems so far?
damaged exhaust valve,
and very minor crap

How much money did you put in it so far?
2000

What do you plan to do with it in the future?
sell it.

Why did you buy it?
honda powa.
reliable, cheap and some what quick

What do you like the most about your car?
style, handleing.

What do you dislike about your car?
everybody and thei mother have an integra
most stolen car in the united states.
rattles.
What other cars have you previously owned or do you current own?
1984 camry
1989 camry
1995 dodge neon sport

What (new or used) cars would you potentially buy in a near futur ?
next one is deffinatly an intega. hopefully a gsr.

dom93hatch

Your current car :
1996 Integra GS-R

Color:
White

Miles on it:
95k

For much?
10,800

Problems so far?
need to replace clutch, throwout bearing, timing belt, water pump
rear headrests are cracking and blistering
it's kinda slow

How much money did you put in it so far?
a fair amount of change

What do you plan to do with it in the future?
auto-x once i get new tires and some shocks

Why did you buy it?
at the time i thought it was faaaaaaaaaaaaast

What do you like the most about your car?
v-tech

What do you dislike about your car?
lots of dings
slow
get stared down by thugs a lot
rear bumper is always dirty

What other cars have you previously owned or do you current own?
1993 honda civic dx hatchback

What (new or used) cars would you potentially buy in a near future?
mazda 6
new TL or TSX
anything turbocharged

TenaciousTires

Your current car :
1996 Honda Accord EX
2001 Trans Am w/ WS6 package

Color:
Accord: Frost White
Trans Am: Bright Red

Miles on it:

Accord: 135,000 currently, but will have close to 140,000 when I return home from a cross country trip next week.

Trans Am: 52,000 miles.

For how much?

Accord: $11,000 2 years ago with 40,000 miles.

Trans Am: $32,000 brand new in 2001.

Problems so far?

Accord:
-Exhaust b-pipe rusted out @ 80,000 miles
-A/C drainage hose clogs and drains water on floor @ 65,000 miles.
-original speakers started blowing @ 100,000 miles
-TCM failed @ 70,000 miles
-Light bulbs started blowing @ 90,000 miles
-Original battery pooped out @ 110,000 miles.
-Car refuses to stay aligned.
-Shop discovered broken motor mount @ 50,000 miles
-Original radiator retired @ 130,000 miles
-CV joints/shafts replaced @ 122,000 miles after boots split.
-First and only tune-up @ 85,000 miles (Warranty freebe)
-02 sensor replaced @ 134,000 miles (warranty repair)
-Driver's power window regulator goes belly-up @115,000 miles
-Routine maintenance items such as a set of brakes, tires, belts, hoses, etc.

Trans Am:

-OEM brake rotors warped @ 5,000 miles
-Brake rotors warped again @ 7,000 miles
-And again @ 10,000 miles
-And again...
-Brakes replaced with aftermarket components @ 15,000 miles.
-Factory Eagle F1s replaced @ 31,000 miles.
-Original battery goes tits up @ 22,000 miles.
-Replacement battery dead @ 35,000 miles.
-Second replacement battery deceased @ 45,000 miles.
-Both cats. replaced under warranty @ 50,000 miles.
-Fog light takes in water and replaced under warranty @ 38,000 miles.

How much money did you put in it so far?

Accord:
-Couple thousand - including maintenance, repairs and enhancements

Trans Am:
-Cost of oil changes ($19 each) set of tires and brakes ($800 total) and two batteries at $60 each.

What do you plan to do with it in the future?

Accord: Drive it until it disintegrates.

Trans Am: Sell it and buy something newer and better.

Why did you buy it?

Accord:

-Just can't beat the reliability of a 5th gen 4-cylinder Accord.
-Gas saver.
-Eats up miles like cake.
-Body style has more soul than 98+ models
-FWD for winter conditions
-Holds it's value like no other car in it's class
-Wanted to own a Japanese car to discover what the hype was all about.

Trans Am:

Goes like stink and looks good doing it.

What do you like the most about your car?

Accord:

-Engine never quits.
-Still looks like new after 9 years.
-Longevity of OEM components is outstanding.
-Relatively fun to drive compared to other cars in it's class.

Trans Am:

-Runs 13s in the quarter mile right out of the box.
-Body style is fabulous
-500-watt 10 speaker Bose audio sound system, stock.
-T-tops
-Has held up superbly to my abuse.

What do you dislike about your car?

Accord:

-Unrefined drivetrain.
-A couple cheap interior touches.
-Inadequate low-end performance.
-Feels dated compared to modern cars.
-Rednecks think I'm a rice-boy.

Trans Am:

-Lacks build quality
-Noisy LS1 engine
-Consumes about a quart of oil between 3,000 mile intervals.
-Resale Value went down the Water hole.
-Noisy rear-end.
-Typical GM ergonomics.
-Tires are overpriced and short lived.
-Electrical gremlins are annoying.
-Rice boys think I'm a redneck.

What other cars have you previously owned or do you current own?

1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme SL
1995 Pontiac Firebird
1997 Mercury Cougar XR7 30th Anniversary

What (new or used) cars would you potentially buy in a near future?

Infiniti G35 coupe
Pontiac GTO
Acura TL/RL
Mercedes C-class Kompressor
Cadillac CTS-V
Cadillac STS

AcuraFanatic

Updated. :reechy:

Your Current Car:
1993 Acura Vigor GS 5-Speed

Color: Plum/Beige Leather

Miles on it:
144,788

For How Much?
I paid an entire dollar for it. New MSRP was $26,680

Problems So Far:
-It Keeps Breaking


How much money did you put in it so far?
Spoiler $180
Rust Repair $1200
Springs $353
Tint $185
Maintenance $1720
Wheels/Tires $734
Deck $600
F Speakers $400
R Speakers $250
1 Amp $150
4 Amp $160
Lamps/Grille $592
Exhaust $250

TOTAL: $6774


What do you plan to do with it in the future?
Going to be for sale sadly. I can't see it being practical to spend the $300-$400 a month this car requires to keep it operating properly now that I'm getting my own place.

Why did you buy it?
-For a $1 you don't say no to any car
-Mint condition interior
-Style
-Performance


What do you like the most about your car?
-Style
-Comfort
-Handling
-Road Feel

What do you dislike about your car?
-Ridiculously expensive to upkeep

What other cars have you previously owned?
:happysad:

What (new or used) cars would you potentially buy in a near future ?
Ideally a used 2003 CL Type S 6-speed by Spring

redgoober4life

Your current car :
1997 Honda Accord SE

Color:
Heather Mist :mamoru:

Miles on it:
107,100

For much?
$5900, last year.

Problems so far?
radiator went a few weeks ago. 0

How much money did you put in it so far?
$800 for timing belt/water pump
$500 for new tires
$70 for new battery
$40 something for inner fender lining/gromets
$150 new radiator
$00000 for spark plugs/wires/distributor cap and rotor oh how I love you honda dealer

What do you plan to do with it in the future?
-H&R sport springs/KYB AGX struts

Why did you buy it?
-I like family sedans they're the hotness

What do you like the most about your car?
It's comfy

What do you dislike about your car?
-It's somewhat boring
-It's slow
-It's autotragic

What other cars have you previously owned or do you current own?
-llama

What (new or used) cars would you potentially buy in a near futur ?
-2000 Sentra SE w/ performance package
- 1-2 year old RSX type S after college

Misa

Your current car :
1998 Honda Accord V6 EX

Color:
Dark Emerald

Miles on it:
70000

For much?
Around 25k brand new

Problems so far?
none

How much money did you put in it so far?
New Tires ~250
Scheduled Maintainence costs

What do you plan to do with it in the future?
-Body Kit
-Rims
-Intake
-Exhaust

Why did you buy it?
-Honda reliability
-Body style
-Fun to drive
-VTEC

What do you like the most about your car?
-Fairly good handling and engine performance.
-Leather seats
-Good mileage even when driven hard
-RELIABILITY

What do you dislike about your car?
-Cabin noise from road at highway speeds

What other cars have you previously owned or do you current own?
-2004 Honda Pilot
-2000 Ford Taurus (eww)

What (new or used) cars would you potentially buy in a near future ?
-Acura TL
-Honda Accord

THEOLDMAN

Your current car :
2004 RSXTypeS

Color:
Milano red

Miles on it:
~12000

For much?
Lease This June

Problems so far?
N/A

How much money did you put in it so far?
Normal Maintenance

What do you plan to do with it in the future?
Exhaust system

Why did you buy it?
Leased it because we leased several before it.

What do you like the most about your car?
It's an Acura and it's reliability and sportiness.

What do you dislike about your car?
Not fast enough

What other cars have you previously owned or do you current own?
To many to list, last time I posted my list there were 27 cars/trucks in it.

What (new or used) cars would you potentially buy in a near future?

I am currently looking for a 3 series BMW from 87-93 or a 70's 2002.
The other vehicles on my radar are: Pre 1973 Triumph TR6 or a Spitfire.
The Spit could be in need of an engine as I am thinking of transplanting a Subaru engine/drivetrain into the body.

swaggs21

Your current car :
1999 Honda Civic EX

Color:
Milano Red

Miles on it:
93581

For much?
$17,100 (new in 99)

Problems so far?
ECU, Exhaust, Drivers side window popping out of track


How much money did you put in it so far?
$3425 Edelbrock Turbo Kit
$515 Koni Yellows
$285 Skunk2 Lowering Springs
$185 ACT Prolite Flywheel
$285 ACT XTSS Clutch
$68 Greddy Full Auto Turbo Timer
$285 Greddy Profec B Spec II Boost Controller
$400 Gauges and Pod
$880 Enkei RSF-2 Wheels with Falken ZE 512 Rubber
$150 Nuespeed Front and Rear Strut bars
$95 Skunk2 Short Shifter and bushings
$38 CTR Shift Boot
$195 O2 Sensor
$400 Greddy SP Exhaust
$315 JVC SH99 MP3 CD player
$400 Eclipse Component Speakers
$250 2 10" Rockford Fosgate HE10 Subs
$560 2 Rockford Amps (one subs, one components)
$300 4 gauge RF Stereo wiring with capacitor and fuses
$5 CTR Replica Headlights (Can of Gunmetal Duplicolor)
$175 Illegal Tinted Windows

-- No Longer on Car
AEM CAI
ICW Racing Wheels and Nitto 450 tires
DC Sports 4-2-1 Header
Fog lights

What do you plan to do with it in the future?
Build it to 300 whp

Why did you buy it?
reliable, cheap, and I had a 95 that I loved.

What do you like the most about your car?
power, sleeperness

What do you dislike about your car?
They exhaust being out of tune....

What other cars have you previously owned or do you current own?
1995 Civic DX
1985 Plymouth Aries K

What (new or used) cars would you potentially buy in a near futur ?
2006 Mustang Cobra