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Old 01-15-2014, 12:02 AM
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God, that rear end...

Yum, are you in Detroit?

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Twin turbo V6 with SH-AWD and 6MT?!?!?

Who am I kidding, I just sound like a forum-specific fanboy. It will never happen.
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If only Acura had the balls to put out something like that
Acura can build a good looking TL. They can build a well-performing TL. They can build a fun to drive TL (6MT). But they can't build a TL that has all 3!?

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No kidding...WTFBBQ is up their @$$es for this? And how hard is it to get the market a RWD platform??!?

They will sell! Seriously, they will sell (so long as it does not look like the second coming of the Aztek)...!
You think they'd sell enough to offset development costs, though? Only those of us who want Honda to be better would buy one. Most Infiniti/BMW owners wouldn't jump ship IMO.
Old 01-15-2014, 01:45 AM
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spotted in Winnetka IL a few months ago - only 4 made in this color

owner also has Grigio Enzo, Red F40, Red 288, Renault 5 Turbo, Audi Ur Quattro in Green, 959, among others







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Old 01-15-2014, 03:43 AM
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Originally Posted by srika
spotted in Winnetka IL a few months ago - only 4 made in this color

owner also has Grigio Enzo, Red F40, Red 288, Renault 5 Turbo, Audi Ur Quattro in Green, 959, among others
Must be nice...

I need advice/opinions. Been trying to sell my 2006 GMC Canyon with 153k and some dents/dings and rebuild status for a while now as it doesnt make sense for commuting to/from school. Bought for $5k and was hoping to get at least $6k (reasonable for the market up here) with no luck. Today a guy offered a straight up trade for a 2005 civic si coupe 5 speed with 164k. I'm tempted, but not convinced yet. The car looks clean in the pictures he sent but I'd have to see it first obviously. Do you guys think this would be a good trade? I figure at the very least itd be an easier sell than a beat up pickup truck in a place where gas costs nearly $6/gallon most of the year. Plus 5 speed and cheaper to run (insurance alone on the truck costs me $240/month...)
Old 01-15-2014, 07:43 AM
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Old 01-15-2014, 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by KieranM37
Must be nice...

I need advice/opinions. Been trying to sell my 2006 GMC Canyon with 153k and some dents/dings and rebuild status for a while now as it doesnt make sense for commuting to/from school. Bought for $5k and was hoping to get at least $6k (reasonable for the market up here) with no luck. Today a guy offered a straight up trade for a 2005 civic si coupe 5 speed with 164k. I'm tempted, but not convinced yet. The car looks clean in the pictures he sent but I'd have to see it first obviously. Do you guys think this would be a good trade? I figure at the very least itd be an easier sell than a beat up pickup truck in a place where gas costs nearly $6/gallon most of the year. Plus 5 speed and cheaper to run (insurance alone on the truck costs me $240/month...)
The Civic is fun and you are right on gas charges...How much does a 2005 Si spring for around there? You check Autotrader?
Old 01-15-2014, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Aman
God, that rear end...

Yum, are you in Detroit?
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I wish. Those images are from online, sir.
Old 01-15-2014, 09:23 AM
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The Golf R is nice. I like it.
Old 01-15-2014, 11:06 AM
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Yep. Saw those pics yesterday. The R looks cute. The rims look fine to me.
Old 01-15-2014, 11:10 AM
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Yep. Saw those pics yesterday. The R looks cute. The rims look fine to me.
Yeah, don't mind the rims either.
Old 01-15-2014, 11:22 AM
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Let's give charliemike a break. He's anal on a lot of things.
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Old 01-15-2014, 11:25 AM
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This guy plasti dipped the entire car..

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...d-my-whole-car

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Old 01-15-2014, 11:26 AM
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^ I want those rims on our Avant by the way. Such a handsome looking set of rims.
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Originally Posted by JS + BRZ
^ I want those rims on our Avant by the way. Such a handsome looking set of rims.
Dayum...do it! How much will those set you back...?
Old 01-15-2014, 11:47 AM
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Not too sure. I think those are Audi S-line rims. May have to look around the trading section in Audizine or something. But I have seen that set on Avant before. Looks so clean with 1 inch drop.
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Originally Posted by Yumcha

The Civic is fun and you are right on gas charges...How much does a 2005 Si spring for around there? You check Autotrader?
I looked around a bit last night and found some in the low 5's and some with crazy low mileage for 8500 at a local dealer, so price wise it's about the same. I may try to squeeze some cash out of the guy on top of the trade though to be safe
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Originally Posted by KieranM37
I looked around a bit last night and found some in the low 5's and some with crazy low mileage for 8500 at a local dealer, so price wise it's about the same. I may try to squeeze some cash out of the guy on top of the trade though to be safe
Okay...if the price is about the same, I think you're gaining a very fun car. So, good trade overall. The key is to make sure everything's in working order. I'd make sure you have a good mechanic inspect the vehicle.
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Originally Posted by Yumcha

Okay...if the price is about the same, I think you're gaining a very fun car. So, good trade overall. The key is to make sure everything's in working order. I'd make sure you have a good mechanic inspect the vehicle.
Yeah it's definitely going to be a lot more fun to drive than the Canyon, which is what I really wanted. I'm meeting with the guy this weekend so i've got some time to find a good mechanic to check it out.

Thanks man
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Yumcha are you at NAIAS? Is the public allowed to see the TLX or was it a press day car only? Have you seen the M4 yet? Remember the last time I went to NAIAS 2-3 years ago to see the 918.. Ended up being there only on press day.
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Yumcha are you at NAIAS? Is the public allowed to see the TLX or was it a press day car only? Have you seen the M4 yet? Remember the last time I went to NAIAS 2-3 years ago to see the 918.. Ended up being there only on press day.
No sir. I wish I was.
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The only time Yummy would come to the States is to go to Legoland in san diego.
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The only time Yummy would come to the States is to go to Legoland in san diego.
No, not true. I am tempted to go back to the US to give you a beat-down for passing up the BMW M3, Kimchi.

















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Old 01-15-2014, 04:48 PM
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LOL I don't think it's that bad.
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hehe

to be clear that is not my opinion, just a pic I saw somewhere.

I don't personally have a problem with it either
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LOL I don't think it's that bad.
Yup. We've seen worse. Like the Acura SUV-X concept.
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How much does a engine swap usually cost? with engine included.
K20 to Civic hatch?

Since s2000 is too expensive to buy as a toy now. I am thinking getting a 2000 Civic Hatch and put K20 in it.
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Originally Posted by oonowindoo
How much does a engine swap usually cost? with engine included.
K20 to Civic hatch?

Since s2000 is too expensive to buy as a toy now. I am thinking getting a 2000 Civic Hatch and put K20 in it.
I believe it is not too expensive...but, it is more a challenge to FIND the engine than anything else.

I am not going to attempt to piss out a number that I vaguely remember but just know it's not horrid...unless you're like, after a BMW S70/2...then, well, sell your house, life, kidneys, and maybe your next life too.
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Finding a K20 is not hard here in So cal. We are the capital of civic ricers.
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Yummy, this guy has gone personal on me! Ban him?

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...7#post14832937
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Originally Posted by oonowindoo
Finding a K20 is not hard here in So cal. We are the capital of civic ricers.
That or eBay. Ah...there you go...under $1000 in most cases.

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/honda-civic-k20-engine
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That or eBay. Ah...there you go...under $1000 in most cases.

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/honda-civic-k20-engine
Dude.. those are really cheap.
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i think it is pretty funny.
I'm sure you slapped your balls when you saw the TLX...
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Dude.. those are really cheap.
Yeah, I recall it wasn't bad. And it's from living up here in Canadark where all the cars are pick-ups and SUVs.


If oonowindowwasher is doing the swap himself, he can probably do it for $1100 tops...the joy out of the K20 engine? Priceless. Everything else, there's Master Card.
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Yeah, I was like this guy is on another level.
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WTF? That is it? A K20 cost less than a freaking exhaust?
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What does your name mean anyway, oonowindowwasher?
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Originally Posted by oonowindoo
WTF? That is it? A K20 cost less than a freaking exhaust?
Probably cuz it's harder to swap an engine in most people's minds and so, the "demand" for a fart can is higher?

But, yeah...I'd do it.
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What does your name mean anyway, oonowindowwasher?
Oooo...no wind...ooo..? Maybe he's impressed that there's no wind...?


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