Is the factory body kit worth it?

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Old 03-14-2004 | 04:28 PM
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Is the factory body kit worth it?

I was just at a car show and they had my TSX with the body kit on it. it looks slick, butthe price tag said 2200$$ CAD extra for it.
is this the proper cost for a kit? or would other companies like mugen or whatever have the same prices?
Old 03-14-2004 | 05:17 PM
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Mugen is much more expensive. The OEM kit is of good quality but only you can decide if it's worth the money.
Old 03-14-2004 | 05:39 PM
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To get any other aftermarket body kit painted and added on is going to cost you more unless you know somebody who does body work who owes you a favor.
Old 03-14-2004 | 07:24 PM
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Re: Is the factory body kit worth it?

Originally posted by TSX Cman
I was just at a car show and they had my TSX with the body kit on it. it looks slick, butthe price tag said 2200$$ CAD extra for it.
is this the proper cost for a kit? or would other companies like mugen or whatever have the same prices?
i was gona say u can order from hondacuraworld.....
and bring it across the 49th....

then i relized u have that cdn only blue colour...
Old 03-14-2004 | 08:02 PM
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i think im goin with mugen .. personally i think it looks so pimp but thats me im not getin the 1,k front bumper im gettin the front underspoiler sides and rear.. come out about 900 more than the OEM kit

thats fornt bumper is more money and imo uglier than the under spoiler so it really up to u just thought id give u my 2 cents
Old 03-14-2004 | 08:53 PM
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honestly the body kit is going to add virtually nothing to your resale value. it's one of those things where three years from now when you sell the car you'll wish that you had saved the $2,000.
Old 03-14-2004 | 09:10 PM
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yea, save your money and get more worthwhile upgrades.
Old 03-15-2004 | 12:17 AM
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ok, good input from everyone. im not gettin a kit
definately gettin as much engine work as possible and some rims and summer rubber. just need to find rims for my indigo blue
Old 03-15-2004 | 12:59 AM
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I like the clean, simple lines of the TSX with no add ons. The TSX has a world class CD of 0.27. Why mess with it. Just my opinion.
Old 03-15-2004 | 01:54 AM
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IMO it depends on whether or not you are going to drop your car. I think if you arent going to lower it DO NOT buy the kit, it looks ridiculous at stock height (again just my opinion). Personally, I think the kit with a 2-2.5 inch drop makes the tsx complete..and of course some rims, tires, i/h/e and hondata when it comes out..
Old 03-15-2004 | 08:51 AM
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i like my kit, cant beat a prepainted kit for $900 that fits exactly like it should...sure, i'll be getting pennies on the dollar when/if i sell but i think it's worth spoiling myself and my ride once in awhile
Old 03-15-2004 | 09:01 AM
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I really don't pay too much attention to resale value. If you want to do something to your car go for it. It's your car not someone elses....
Old 03-15-2004 | 01:27 PM
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I love my OEM kit. Its your car, do what you want w/ it.
Old 03-15-2004 | 08:49 PM
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what kinda prices does the kit come in. all parts minus the spoiler?
Old 03-15-2004 | 09:06 PM
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I love my kit. I don't think I would of bought my TSX with out it. It make the car look soooo much more agressive.
Old 03-16-2004 | 06:33 PM
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Ditto for me. I find that the front bumper doesn't look quite right without the skirt.
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