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Originally Posted by godfather2
that's one expensive civic! honestly though, that's a dedicated track warrior
When I visited honda dealer other day and I saw the new Mugen civic for the first time. I was quite surprise then I saw the price tag on that Mugen civic.... I just walked away! 
$31.5k for Civic?
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<embed src="http://videos.streetfire.net/vidiac.swf?video=414d582b-a73c-42d9-988e-9a99008a0aac" width="428" height="352" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" /><br/><a href="http://videos.streetfire.net/video/414d582b-a73c-42d9-988e-9a99008a0aac.htm">porsche dyno run gt3rs</a>
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Mitsubishi Lancer GTS vs Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
Fawk...I go out for dinner and trev beats me to one. 
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Originally Posted by S14 n Tsx
When I visited honda dealer other day and I saw the new Mugen civic for the first time. I was quite surprise then I saw the price tag on that Mugen civic.... I just walked away! $31.5k for Civic?
A salesguy at my local Honda dealership even stated, "I do not know why someone would get (a Mugen Civic) over an Accord V6 6-speed". Nuff said.
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well, it is a collectors item and some people out there are willing to pay much more to own such a vehicle. i have a modified tsx as a dd, but if i had a beater, i'd love to own the mugen civic rr as a weekend/track toy
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I think most here would not mind a Civic RR for $30K but not a Mugen Civic (which does handle better than the regular Si but is no quicker and lacks Navi system but costs $7k more).
And honestly, an 03-04 Mustang Cobra is a better way to go as a collector's item in this price range; they will be a common sight at Barrett Jackson circa 2028.
And honestly, an 03-04 Mustang Cobra is a better way to go as a collector's item in this price range; they will be a common sight at Barrett Jackson circa 2028.
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Originally Posted by F23A4
I think most here would not mind a Civic RR for $30K but not a Mugen Civic (which does handle better than the regular Si but is no quicker and lacks Navi system but costs $7k more).
And honestly, an 03-04 Mustang Cobra is a better way to go as a collector's item in this price range; they will be a common sight at Barrett Jackson circa 2028.
And honestly, an 03-04 Mustang Cobra is a better way to go as a collector's item in this price range; they will be a common sight at Barrett Jackson circa 2028.
The TL andES350 are great FWD cars for > $30k and it looks like the 09 Maxima will be as well.
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Originally Posted by SwervinCL
Those sentras are hideous
Oh, and I remember seeing a pic (maybe a chop?) of the next Z with next-gen Maxima headlights.
It's more of a track toy, and I suppose it's one of those cars that you have to drive it first to appreciate it.. It's a Civic, but if you think of it as analogous to a Lancer vs a Lancer Evo, then the price might be justified. Basically a Mugen-ized Type R.
but..... nothing something I would spent $30k on, personally
but..... nothing something I would spent $30k on, personally
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1:06 on Tsukuba circuit... anyone know typical times of other cars for reference?
1:06 on Tsukuba circuit... anyone know typical times of other cars for reference?
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Originally Posted by F23A4
I think most here would not mind a Civic RR for $30K but not a Mugen Civic (which does handle better than the regular Si but is no quicker and lacks Navi system but costs $7k more).
And honestly, an 03-04 Mustang Cobra is a better way to go as a collector's item in this price range; they will be a common sight at Barrett Jackson circa 2028.
And honestly, an 03-04 Mustang Cobra is a better way to go as a collector's item in this price range; they will be a common sight at Barrett Jackson circa 2028.
I'm not pinning any hopes on that car.
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Originally Posted by charliemike
Dude, seriously ... A Cobra?
I'm not pinning any hopes on that car.
I'm not pinning any hopes on that car.
the Cobra's hold their value VERY VERY VERY well and are pretty bitchin' cars
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Originally Posted by supraken
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1:06 on Tsukuba circuit... anyone know typical times of other cars for reference?
1:06 on Tsukuba circuit... anyone know typical times of other cars for reference?
977 911 Turbo - 1:04
NSX-R - 1:04
Most 280hp Japanese cars (Evo, STi, RX7, R34 GTR): 1:05 - 1:06
E90 M3: 1:06
Normal Civic Type R: 1:07
IS-F: 1:07
Nsmo 350Z: 1:07
AP2 S2000 Type S: 1:08
G37: 1:08
DC5 Integra Type R: 1:09
AP2 S2000: 1:09
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
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