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Old 10-22-2003, 02:45 AM
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Just reply to this boring survey =)

Your current car :
1998 Acura Integra GS-R

Color:
Milano red

Miles on it:
77000

For much?
$500, last year.

Problems so far?
Stick grind time to time (need a transmission fluid change?)

How much money did you put in it so far?
-$700 to fix dings and dents.
-$360 for Yokohama ES100 rubber (got ripped off :/)
-$1500 on a audio system
-$300 on HID

What do you plan to do with it in the future?
-New rims
-Comptech I/H/E and high-flow cat

Why did you buy it?
-Honda reliability
-Body style
-Fun to drive
-VTEC (BAH! oxymoron...)

What do you like the most about your car?
-Milano red
-Fairly good handling and engine performance.
-8000 rpm redline
-Leather seats
-After market audio system
-Stick
-Good mileage even when driven hard
-RELIABILITY
-Waxing

What do you dislike about your car?
-Oh no, another Integra
-Insurance premium for a 2door 4-banger
-Cabine noise from road and engine... eewww
-Stick
-4-banger
-VTEC (not all I thought it was... not a S2K VTEC :/)
-Pinkish spoiler
-Cramped back seats
-Torqueless Honda
-A potential theft victim

What other cars have you previously owned or do you currently own?
-1990 Nissan Maxima
-1993 Mazda Protege
-1994 Toyota Camry

What (new or used) cars would you potentially buy in a near futur ?
-Acura TSX
-Acura MDX
-Honda Prelude
-Mazda 6
-Mazda RX-8

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Old 10-22-2003, 03:36 AM
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Your current car :
1999 Honda Accord V6 Sedan

Color:
Beige/Champagne

Miles on it:
78000

For much?
forgot...but i think in the ballpark of 23000 when i first came out

Problems so far?
Changed alternator, running on new tranny for about 35K right now

How much money did you put in it so far?
-$300 for coilovers
-$400 for Struts
-$500 exhaust
-$100 strut bar
-$100 alarm
-$1500 in audio equipment

What do you plan to do with it in the future?
-New rims
-tint windows
-dual exhaust
-jdm red/clears

Why did you buy it?
-needed the extra room
-i don't like civics..needed at least a v6 for mountain/ski trips
-only car in my price range

What do you like the most about your car?
-comfy
-my own
-i can take more friends and drive them around
-duh..it's my baby

What do you dislike about your car?
-she gets robbed all the time
-constant worries about engine/battery
-front bumper has soo many scratches and chips..it's not even funny

What other cars have you previously owned or do you current own?
-used to drive a lexus es250 (hand-me-down)

What (new or used) cars would you potentially buy in a near futur ?
-mitsu Evo
-Subaru WRX
-BMW m3
Old 10-22-2003, 06:30 AM
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Your Current Car:
1993 Acura Vigor GS 5-Speed

Color: Plum/Beige Leather

Miles on it:
125,684

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

Problems So Far:
-Miscellaneous electrical gremlins
-Needs a valve adjustment but that's normal wear
-Annoying speedometer cable clicking


How much money did you put in it so far?
"Normal maintenace," i.e. fixing stuff that is wrong, probably about $3000 in the last 6 months, being a bit conservative.

In aftermarket goodies:

-Alpine CDA-7897 deck - $600
- Infinity Kappa 693.5i - $249.99
- Infinity Kappa 6.1 Perfect Components - $399.99
- BOSS C700 600x2 Amp (purchased used off friend) - $150.00
- Eibach ProKit Springs - $249.00

What do you plan to do with it in the future?
Undecided at this point. Probably fix the rust, put a good paintjob on it, drive it for a while and then sell it.

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?
-Typical Honda rust is beginning to form
-Reliabiltiy as of late, although it has it's mood swings
-Paint quality
-Ride (Springs fault, not the cars really)

What other cars have you previously owned?
-1999 Honda Accord LX 5-Speed

What (new or used) cars would you potentially buy in a near future ?
-5th Gen Civic Coupe with B18B Turbo
-Integra GS-R Coupe
-Honda Prelude
-Used WRX Sedan
Old 10-22-2003, 07:01 AM
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Your current car :
2000 Honda Civic EX Coupe

Color:
Flamenco Black Pearl

Miles on it:
90560 h:

For much?
About $17,600

Problems so far?
~ Ignition Coil fried
~ Weird problems with the front turn signals and the corresponding fueses
~ Catalatic Converter replaced at 80sumthin000 miles
~ Pipe on my Cat Back system rusted to shit so I'm back to the pea shooter
~ Had to replace one of the OEM rims after I hit a pothole
~ Ripped off lip and cracked front bumper backing off a mound of ice
~ One accident - hit from front and rear - little to no damage
~ Backed into a tree stump while camping

How much money did you put in it so far?
~ $1100 to fix the damage caused my a Jeep Wrangler who hit me while pulling into a spot next to me(I didn't pay a dime)
~ $550 to Paint Tsunami lip, Tsunami grille, OEM side skirts, OEM splashguards
~ $600 on Stereo equipment
~ $500 on Alarm/Remote Start
~ $200 on Tsunami Front Bumper
~ $250 on AEM CAI
~ $300 on Focuz Cat Back Exhaust
~ $200 on Teggy Seats
~ $50 on side markers
~ $??? on many cans of spraypant to do interior and CTR style lights.

What do you plan to do with it in the future?
~ Fix damage caused by tree stump
~ Si Grille
~ Bronze or gunmetal 15" Rota Circut 8's
~ New CatBack System
~ Greddy or DC Header
~ Front and Rear OEM bumper
~ OEM Fog Lights
~ Mugen Lip
~ CTR Rear Lip
~ CTR Folding Mirrors
~ VIS CF Hood
~ Eibach Sportlines
~ Koni Shocks
~ Wrap seats in all black cloth or leather
~ Change red accents in interior to gunmetal
~ Finish changing the interior to black
~ Once car is paid off I'll concentrate on Powah.

Why did you buy it?
~ All I've ever owned were Civics
~ Wanted a Black Car
~ Love the 99-00 Look
~ IMPULSE!!!!

What do you like the most about your car?
~ Flamenco Black Pearl :love:
~ Some days she's peppier then others... then we have fun
~ We see eye to eye
~ I liked her better then my previous girlfriend... and she knew it. :chuckles:
~ Keeps pulling strong despite the rough year she's had
~ Only a little over a year left on the loan

What do you dislike about your car?
~ Auto.
~ Low end torque non exsistent
~ Everyone and their mother has a Civic
~ Everyone and their mother revs on me or pulls a ricer fly by
~ Cops pick me out like a soar thumb
~ The PAYMENTS!

What other cars have you previously owned or do you current own?
~ 1990 Honda Civic Pheonix Red DX Sedan
~ 1995 Honda Civic Milano Red DX Coupe

What (new or used) cars would you potentially buy in a near future?
~ BMW M3 (Most likely a used one)
~ Mazda Protege 5 or 6
Old 10-22-2003, 08:18 AM
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Your current cars :
1991 Honda Hatchback
2001 PT Cruiser
1990 Honda CRX

Colors:
Hatch: Red
Cruiser: Black
CRX: will be Black

Miles on it:
Hatch: 114K
PT: 55K
CRX: 117K

For much $$?
Hatch: $2,000
PT: $20,000
CRX: $3,500

Problems so far?
Hatch: uses oil
PT: suspension noise (squeak)
CRX: wrecked it :happysad:

How much money did you put in it so far?
Hatch: $20 for an oil change
PT: $1,000 for rims/tires
$2,000 for body kit/paint
$200: 8" subs (still need to install)
$400: Borla Exhaust
CRX: $950: JDM EF8 Front End
$300: Auto Climate Control
$200: Leather SiR Seats
$200: Power Folding Side Mirrors
$2000: body ship bill for dents and new paint
What do you plan to do with it in the future?
Hatch: new suspension, maybe engine swap
PT: new hood, grille, all red tails, and repaint kit, HU and speakers
CRX: I/H/E, redo the SiR seats, and Mugen MF10L rims

Why did you buy it?
PT: Versatility, practicality, keep me slow
Hatch: fun to drive, keep the other cars in nice shape
CRX: always loved the car

All 3: fun to drive

What do you like the most about your car?
Everything on all

What do you dislike about your car?
PT: mild compliant - gas mileage, but in comparison to the EFs, that's not really a fair complaint

What other cars have you previously owned or do you current own?
1990 Dodge Dynasty
1990 Honda CRX
1988 Honda CRX

What (new or used) cars would you potentially buy in a near futur ?
- Dodge Viper
- TSX
- WRX
- R32
- US Elise
Old 10-22-2003, 09:04 AM
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Your current cars :
1994 Honda Accord EX

Colors:
Cashmere silver

Miles on it:
117,xxx

For much $$?
$4400 in April

Problems so far?
Needed a new windshield (stupid rock)
Power steering hose leak
ABS light keeps coming on (its a recall)

How much money did you put in it so far?

$200 - new windshield
$15 - amber side markers

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

New headunit, thats all nothing more.

Why did you buy it?

Always wanted a 5th gen EX.

What do you like the most about your car?

Good gas mileage, its comfy.

What do you dislike about your car?

Lack of power

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

1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
coown a 1994 Hyundai Elantra GLS (its my dad's, I paid half on it)

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

Any Ferrari
Old 10-22-2003, 09:12 AM
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Your current car :
1999 Honda Civic
1990 Honda Civic
1976 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce

Color:
Flamenco Black
old-ass car white
old-ass car red

Miles on it:
72000
128000
95000

For much?
$10,200
$0.00
$500

Problems so far?
hondas are strong, 30 year old alfas need love.

How much money did you put in it so far?
$5k in the civic
$0 in the older civic
$300 in the alfa

What do you plan to do with it in the future?
honda - sell it
honda - install new motor
alfa - restore it to original glory.

Why did you buy it?
-Honda reliability
-wanting an Italian Sports car is a disease.

What other cars have you previously owned or do you current own?
-1988 Chevy Nova
-1978 Oldsmoble Cutlass Calais
-1993 Chevy S10

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

1995 Mazda Miata
1966 Cooper Mini
Austin-Healey 100-4
Old 10-22-2003, 10:12 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Doc Gyneco
[B]Just reply to this boring survey =)

Your current car :
2000 Honda Civic SI

Color:
Black (not for sure on exact color)

Miles on it:
43,000

For much?
$12,000

Problems so far?
Haven't had any major problems yet. (Knock on wood) Just basic
maintenance.

How much money did you put in it so far?
-$150 Neuspeed Sport Springs
-$75 CAI (built myself)


What do you plan to do with it in the future?
-TURBO!! :jerkit:
-Magnaflow Muffler w/ 2.5" full CAT

Why did you buy it?
-Its a Honda
-Wanted a step up from my EX
-Love the SI grill
-Great price that I couldn't pass up

What do you like the most about your car?
-Color
-SI grill
-Red/Clear Tails
-Perfect drop
-SI wheels
-Manual Transmission
-Great gas mileage
-What's not to like


What do you dislike about your car?
-Oh that rattling!
-You can see any little, minute scratch
-Not enough room for people in the back

What other cars have you previously owned or do you current own?
-1998 Honda Civic EX (red) I was t-boned by a semi
-1998 Honda Civic EX (white)

What (new or used) cars would you potentially buy in a near futur ?
-Toyota 4Runner
-Acura GSR
Old 10-22-2003, 10:29 AM
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Your current car :
94 Honda Accord sedan
91 Honda Accord Wagon
98 Chevy S10 Blazer

Color:
Sedan: Nightshade Grey
Wagon: Champagne
Blazer: Brown

Miles on it:
Sedan: 116,xxx
Wagon: 120,xxx
Blazer: 170,xxx

For much?
Sedan: $3k
Wagon: $2500
Blazer: Inherited

Problems so far?
Sedan: None but it has been fully rebuilt by choice.
Wagon: Power windows falling apart, windshield leaks, rear hatch doesn't like to close tight.
Blazer: Windshield wiper switch going out, heater core going out.

How much money did you put in it so far?
Sedan: about 8 or 9k
Wagon: $100
Blazer: 0

What do you plan to do with it in the future?
Sedan: unsure at this time.
Wagon: Selling it to a friend for more than I paid for ith:
Blazer: Solid axle front swap, Dana 40 or 60 front and rear, manual transfer case, tires, lift

Why did you buy it?
Sedan: I wanted a more gas efficient car and I like the 5th gen body style.
Wagon: I like 4th gen wagons
Blazer: Inherited

What do you like the most about your car?
Sedan: Fastest all motor 5th gen Accord currently, color
Wagon: Dumped on its nuts so its fun to drive.
Blazer: 4 wheelin fun


What do you dislike about your car?
Sedan: Its a Honda and everyone has one, tickets constantly, too much invested in it.
Wagon: Little flaws nothing major
Blazer: Needs the SAF and a lift along with mudders but nothign to camplain about right now.

What other cars have you previously owned or do you current own?
64 Impala
82 Pontiac Catalina
54-65 VW Bug (yes every year worth owning)
67 VW Notchback
68, 70, 72 VW Squareback
76 VW Bus
86 Mazda B2000 lowrider
89 BMW M3
94 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4
79 Toyota truck 4x4
78 Jeep
89 Civic Sedan
78 Caddilac

I think theres more but I have lost track

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

Currently looking for a Jeep CJ, YJ, TJ or an FJ40 Land Cruiser
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Your current car :
1994 Acura Integra LS

Color:
Thunder Gray Metallic

Miles on it:
160,200 :wtc:

For much?
$8000, 3 years ago

Problems so far?
Ripped CV boots

How much money did you put in it so far?
~$5000 total, minus tune-ups / repairs

What do you plan to do with it in the future?
-Swap the GSR motor sitting my garage into it
-Turbocharge it

Why did you buy it?
Was the only decent car I could afford around my town

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

What do you dislike about your car?
-Oh no, another Integra
-Cabine noise from road and engine... eewww
-Torqueless Honda

What other cars have you previously owned or do you current own?
-1987 Toyota Celica GT (previously owned)
-1992 Jeep Cherokee Limited (currently own)

What (new or used) cars would you potentially buy in a near future?
-Acura NSX
-Toyota Supra T/T
-Nissan 300ZX



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