Ok So I am convinced that I am selling my CL ASAP. It is giving me too many problems and I need to trade it in.

Problem is that I owe $14k and the best offer on a trade in I have gotten is $10k.

I don't want to finance more than $18k so I will have to get into an older car that will cost around $14-$15k so that when I bring over the negative equity to the new loan I will be aroun the $18-$19k mark. It is unfortunate but I have no other option.

Now while looking around the only two sproty cars that fit this criteria that I am interested in is either the 2002 RSX Type S or 2002 WRX . Both with about 30k Mi.

Any other ideas on cars guys?

Which of the two would you chose and why?

I am so pissed right now because I was going to get this CL-S 6M this local guy was selling but since my car is worth so little I am shit out of luck

thanks

 

How about a 2002 GTI VR6 ?

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...=en&cardist=18

 

rsx-s trouble free fun. Start moding that WRX and might have trouble with warranty etc.,

 

i would go for the wrx

 

I hear you about the RSX.

WRX might not mod much....

Sucks to go from a nice CL to one of these cars but I can't avoid it. I just want something fun, powerful, and RELIABLE!

 

WRX no question

 

Few cars im looking at

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...=en&cardist=30


http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...g=en&cardist=9

 

Are VW GTI's any good? VR6 or 1.8 T ??

Saw a nice 2002

 

wrx NO DOUBT.

 

trouble free? I heard the RSX is the worst in the honda lineup.

 

Skip the GTi. Reliability is spotty and the suspension is way to soft. The WRX is not bad, but that interior is just terrible. The RSX Type-S is a decent car, not quite as quick as the WRX, but a nicer interior.

And while I know it's not the most popular car around these parts, the SRT-4 is absolutely a hoot to drive, but it is a Neon...

 

Hi. Just thought I'd chime in with a thought...

Not sure what CL you have... if it's a CL-S, I'd think it'd be pretty rough to go to a WRX. They are great cars for what they are, but the interior and exterior styling are just so unattractive (IMHO).

Anyway, let's talk $. You are under water on the car, right? Why are you getting rid of it? Worries about the trans? The rest of this post assumes that you're parting with the car due to the trans or that it's some other known repair issue. Okay, you like the CL, right (but for the repairs it'll need - lets assume that it's the trans). You are going to lose $4K right off the bat if you trade the CL. Why not just take that same $4K and put in back into the CL, a car that you like, and put in one of those upgraded aftermarket transmissions. You'll end up in about the same place financially and you'll have a reliable, fun to drive car that you know and like. Just a thought........

 

RSX-S, its sporty, and makes a good daily driver, or more so than a WRX =D But if your more performance oriented go for the WRX

 

1. I drive a CL-P
2. The tranny has been replaced 3 times in the last 3 weeks and it still is not right and don't think it ever will be.
3. The Throttle Position sensor just crapped out on me and it will cost upwards of $300 to fix
4. Don't feel like putting more money into this money pit. Don't want to keep driving a car that is a time bomb.

I wish there was another car out there that compared to the CL in features and power other than the solara.

 

Yeah I am thinking of leaning more towards RSX-S

WRX interior and lack of features kills me. My friend has one and I don't think I can deal with no leather, sunroof, etc...

 

tough call.

I like the RSX-S....but I'm tired of no low end.

WRX is a blast to drive, and interior is not as bad as people say. and you cant beat AWD. but there is the idea of buying a used turbo-charged engine and now knowing it was treated.

drive both and make your car, both good cars.

 

I'm open to other suggestions if anyone has any?

 

you can find a 00/01 prelude type sh for around that price.

 

How about a Mini Cooper S? How about a Saab 9'3? Never driven the Mini, but hear good things. The Saabs are fantastic. Partcularly the hatchback ones (pre-2003).

You could buy a Vette or Mustang GT. Not as practical. Vettes are fun though and many of the guys over on corvetteforum.com are really cool.

The G35 coupe is out of your price range, but not by much.

I'm assuming an Accord coupe won't do it for ya?

I agree, despite the fact that the Solara is similar looking, I really don't like them.

I know, I know... An IS300. Its not a coupe, I realize, but its a good, reliable, fun to drive car (with one of the least exciting exterior designs in recent memory, but it is a good car).

3 trans in 3 weeks...... Yikes.

 

I have to disagree... The interior of a WRX looks like it came out of the K-Mart assemby plant (as opposed to most GM cars that look like they came out of the Wal-Mart assembly plant). The WRX interior is so spartan, lacks any of the toys our guy here is used to and I suspect will remind you on a daily basis that this car really is an AWESOME economy car. Don't get me wrong, in the past 6 months, I thought about getting a Subaru WRX (or it's brethren 3 times): I thought about getting a WRX STI in lieu of my NSX, I considered getting a WRX to replace my Saab this past summer (I kept the Saab) then I considered getting a Saab 9-2X (a WRX) to replace my Saab at the end of last year. In the end, I got the NSX and a CL Type S as a DD.

 

As someone who's driven the RSX-S, I'd take it over the base WRX ANYDAY. Outside of 4-dr versatility, AWD traction and perf mod potential, I cant think of any area where the WRX (base) is better than the RSX-S. It's EASILY the best built car in its class.

Dont get me wrong, 0-60 a WRX should beat an RSX-S. But, by 100mph the RSX-S will start to pass it. Acura really did hit a 'triple' with the RSX-S (The DC5 ITR would have been a homerun).

And forget that VW thing. A Golf will make your CL seem trouble free.

Sarlac's suggestion about the 5G Lude......

 

Tranny and engine are solid....what else do you need? The interior is light years ahead of the wrx. WRX 5speed are weak as shit and it's hit or miss with the mods and warranty from the dealerships.

 

you should check out www.clubrsx.com and www.nasioc.com. Those are the best sites for the rsx and impreza.

 

How about a 2000 Celica GT-S ?

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...dist=20#vdptop

Pro's cons ? Any issues with this year?

 

Yup on it

 

Oh also haven't found any SH Preludes in my area that are in my range yet

 

Hyundai Tiburon?

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...dist=31#vdptop

 

Prelude SH?

 

Might as well throw in Integra GS-R (94-01) and 1999-2000 Honda Civic Si. B18C and B16A respectively, heard those babies have limitless mod potential.

The new Hyundai Tiburons look pretty good to me. I think the GT-S (V-6) model has about 180hp/180tq + a really nice warranty (i think its 10 years?)

Oh and as to the Celica GT-S, basically the same thing as an Integra, cept an Integra has much more of an aftermarket in case you want to mod your car =D

 

whoa didn't see that one! THanks

Only thing is buying private complicates things a bit since I am upside down on my current car and it is easier taking my car to a dealer, trading in and driving away in a new car.

But i'll keep this one in mind!~

 

I'm not a heavy modder...too old for that

Most I do it intake and exhaust.

 

The interior of the WRX is pretty shitty compared to the RSX but I would choose the WRX over the RSX.

 

No problem Will. I just hope you can turn the deal with as little grief as possible.

 

hey will, what are you looking for in a car, just sporty?

 

Most important is RELIABLE.

Next is sporty, manual tranny, leather and moonroof maybe ?, 2-door but 4 door is ok if the right car, fun to drive, etc

 

How about the IS300?

 

^ I think thats a little out of his budget, even a used one goes for 20+. But if you'll consider it, also consider a TSX 6 speed then =D.

Will, I think the RSX Type S suits those recommendations the best, followed by an Integra GS-R =D.

 

Yeah only by about $15,000 or so.

 

 

Neither get a used EVO