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08-07-2006, 02:18 PM
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CL-S Trade in?
Ok, i know im gonna get bashed for this BUT, ive been thinking about trading in my CL for a Rsx Type S... the reason for it is because my cl is a bitch on gas. monthly i put about 250.00 or more in gas and thats more than my car note lol...i know going to a Rsx is taking a step down, but i just cant handle the damn gas for this car, its annoying already... and the other thing that's scaring me are these tranny's (not guy girls) lol... but i have about 86,000 and my warranty is up at 100,000 and i dont want to take a chance of the trans blowing out on my after 100,000 and either have to get a rebuilt/new/used tranny...
tell me what you guys would do about this situation???
just would like to hear other people's
08-07-2006, 02:25 PM
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if you really think your gas change is going to be a noticeable difference in order to change cars, I think you may need to re-evaluate the situation.
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Originally Posted by CLpower
if you really think your gas change is going to be a noticeable difference in order to change cars, I think you may need to re-evaluate the situation.
08-07-2006, 02:42 PM
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08-07-2006, 03:23 PM
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LOl plat you fag lol... i have to drive one, i dont know how they drive yet...
if i had money like you i wont be complaining about the gas lol
"mr. 400.00 a month on gas" j/k
if i had money like you i wont be complaining about the gas lol
"mr. 400.00 a month on gas" j/k
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08-07-2006, 04:53 PM
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I bet you'll maybe save $5 a tank w/ the RSX, add all that up, is it worth it?
You'll likely get 10K for your CL
You'll likely get 10K for your CL
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Totally not worth it. Like CLpower said... the cost savings won't be worth the hit you'll take on the CL.
If you're paying $250/month... $50 tank... 5 tanks.
So you're going to save $25 a month and downgrade your car (not to mention get virtually nothing for it).
What kind of mileage are you experiencing now?
If you're paying $250/month... $50 tank... 5 tanks.
So you're going to save $25 a month and downgrade your car (not to mention get virtually nothing for it).
What kind of mileage are you experiencing now?
08-07-2006, 07:29 PM
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I dunno if you'll save any gas...
Look at the MPG specs for the RSX 6MT Type-S and the 5AT base. The automatic has a higher MPG rating in city AND highway.
My TL-S is at the dealer (for a new tranny
). Anyway I'm given a TSX as a loaner. I drive it just like I drive my car. They both have a 17 gal gas tank. After my first week with it, I noticed the TSX uses more gas than my TL. And it is mainly because any cruise speed in the TL is always at a lower RPM than the TSX. Also, the TSX has no low-end torque, so I have to rev it more to get going.
Look at the MPG specs for the RSX 6MT Type-S and the 5AT base. The automatic has a higher MPG rating in city AND highway.
My TL-S is at the dealer (for a new tranny
). Anyway I'm given a TSX as a loaner. I drive it just like I drive my car. They both have a 17 gal gas tank. After my first week with it, I noticed the TSX uses more gas than my TL. And it is mainly because any cruise speed in the TL is always at a lower RPM than the TSX. Also, the TSX has no low-end torque, so I have to rev it more to get going.
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I get about 22 in the city and almost 30 on the highway.
For a ~3,600lb car with a 260hp - V6 I think that's pretty good.
And that's in the 6-speed which has much shorter gearing than the automatic.
For a ~3,600lb car with a 260hp - V6 I think that's pretty good.
And that's in the 6-speed which has much shorter gearing than the automatic.
08-07-2006, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
I get about 22 in the city and almost 30 on the highway.
For a ~3,600lb car with a 260hp - V6 while cruising at 80-90 MPH I think that's pretty good.
And that's in the 6-speed which has much shorter gearing than the automatic.
For a ~3,600lb car with a 260hp - V6 while cruising at 80-90 MPH I think that's pretty good.
And that's in the 6-speed which has much shorter gearing than the automatic.
...at least for me with the 5AT.
08-07-2006, 08:20 PM
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I did the math, the last time this came up... I was thinking about getting a civic, but it's just not worth it to me to save a couple of hundred bucks a year... RSX requires premium too, right??
Lets do the math...
For the average driver, who drives 12,500 miles a year, and lets say the average CL gets 22mpg, that's 568.18 gallons needed for the year...
Now, if you buy the RSX, and it gets 28 mpg....
12500/28 = 446.43 gallons needed per year... 122 gallons saved.... $3 a gallon, you would save $365 a year...
So you'd save a buck a day
edit: Sounds like you do a bit more driving then me, so you can adjust the figures to figure out your savings...
Lets do the math...
For the average driver, who drives 12,500 miles a year, and lets say the average CL gets 22mpg, that's 568.18 gallons needed for the year...
Now, if you buy the RSX, and it gets 28 mpg....
12500/28 = 446.43 gallons needed per year... 122 gallons saved.... $3 a gallon, you would save $365 a year...
So you'd save a buck a day
edit: Sounds like you do a bit more driving then me, so you can adjust the figures to figure out your savings...
08-08-2006, 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by CL Platano
Well his other gripe is the warranty almost being up and possibly having to dump a new tranny in there.
hit the nail right on the head
08-08-2006, 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by CL Platano
Well his other gripe is the warranty almost being up and possibly having to dump a new tranny in there.
08-08-2006, 08:51 AM
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my car gets horrible gas mileage, i filled up on friday and im gonna have to put gas tomorrow or thursday...
i know im not going to save on a Fill up due to the gas tank size, but i know the gas would last alot longer when i fill up with a rsx/civic...
i know im not going to save on a Fill up due to the gas tank size, but i know the gas would last alot longer when i fill up with a rsx/civic...
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Originally Posted by CLpower
You'll likely get 10K for your CL
08-08-2006, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by 609CLTYPES
highly doubt it, i spoke to the dealer and my car is BONE stock... they did some figures and they're talking about 12,000, mainly because i just bought the car in Jan 06..
good luck w/ that
01-02's out here are going for around 6-8K at auction (Type S's with similiar mileage). Hopefully you've got a stronger market.
08-08-2006, 09:18 AM
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i just hope he's not trying to lie about the trade in amount, that would be fucked up, and ill just end up keeping the car, im not gonna take a hit like that
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The RSX isnt the car to get if you want to save on gas.
Trading b/c of the tranny doesnt make financial sense either, since a) youre still under warranty for another year b) even if the transmission goes after that, it can be replaced.
If you want a new car, then just say you do and do it. But dont do it thinking you'll be in any better financial shape afterwards.
Trading b/c of the tranny doesnt make financial sense either, since a) youre still under warranty for another year b) even if the transmission goes after that, it can be replaced.
If you want a new car, then just say you do and do it. But dont do it thinking you'll be in any better financial shape afterwards.
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im thinking about holding on to my car until another 8,000 -10,000 miles...
if the transmission goes after 100,000 i can still get it replaced? how? would the dealer still cover it?
im not worried about "financial shape" its just annoying to me having to put sooo much damn gas in this car...they're might just be something wrong with my car i dunno...
and if i was going to get a new car for pleasure ill just get the g35 or 350z...
if the transmission goes after 100,000 i can still get it replaced? how? would the dealer still cover it?
im not worried about "financial shape" its just annoying to me having to put sooo much damn gas in this car...they're might just be something wrong with my car i dunno...
and if i was going to get a new car for pleasure ill just get the g35 or 350z...
08-08-2006, 04:12 PM
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good luck w/ that
01-02's out here are going for around 6-8K at auction (Type S's with similiar mileage). Hopefully you've got a stronger market.
01-02's out here are going for around 6-8K at auction (Type S's with similiar mileage). Hopefully you've got a stronger market.
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just an update... they tried to give me a 388.00 monthly payment... so im just going to stick with my cl until about march of next year thats when my 100,000 should hit
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609, maybe something is wrong with your car because I do a mix of city & highway driving and I average about 25mpg in my Type S. IMHO, you'd be hard pressed to get better than that period. In fact, I'm not looking forward to my fuel costs when I get the Jeep but hey, gas prices aren't going to get any better and they certainly aren't going to stop me from driving. 
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BTW...
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lol i got you helmet, what should i tell the dealer then? My gas mileage sucks, can you check it out?
oh and btw my girl told me "why dont you get a tsx in the spring time" LOL i know you'll hate that
oh and btw my girl told me "why dont you get a tsx in the spring time" LOL i know you'll hate that
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Originally Posted by 609CLTYPES
lol i got you helmet, what should i tell the dealer then? My gas mileage sucks, can you check it out?
oh and btw my girl told me "why dont you get a tsx in the spring time" LOL i know you'll hate that
oh and btw my girl told me "why dont you get a tsx in the spring time" LOL i know you'll hate that
I'm not a big fan of the TSX either but I would take that any day over the RSX. however, I don't think your milage will improve that much to make it worth it.
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Originally Posted by CL Platano
He should stop whining about gas
08-16-2006, 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Lord Helmet
Maybe try replacing that purge solenoid valve? Or, have you checked your air filter lately? Maybe throw in a K&N and remove the resonator if you haven't already.
I'm not a big fan of the TSX either but I would take that any day over the RSX. however, I don't think your milage will improve that much to make it worth it.
I'm not a big fan of the TSX either but I would take that any day over the RSX. however, I don't think your milage will improve that much to make it worth it.
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