Thinkng about selling the ACR

kc2005ptgt · Post by **kc2005ptgt** » Tue May 23, 2006 12:45 pm

Ok, I am considering selling my ACR, if and only if I can talk the wife into it being a good thing. I want something more reliable, same price, 2 door, and a larger aftermarket following than the Neon has. As much as I love my car (ask my wife, I DO love it) - I want to get something along the lines of a 99-04 Civic Si/EX or an Integra or RSX. It has only 48300 miles and is in Immaculate condition with all recent work needed done to it, and been driven well.

But I think it is tiem to get something better... I like the neon, but for as much as I spend on it, I can get much better. What are all your opinions....?

Project Draven · Post by **Project Draven** » Tue May 23, 2006 12:47 pm

The neon has a good sized market for aftermarket!
Civics are so over played! Rsx,s are hot but you pay the price and I dont think they are all that reliable! And Intregra isnt bad.
Rsx's are PRICEY to repair!
I say keep it!
Or go WRX!

MyNeonSaysHi · Post by **MyNeonSaysHi** » Tue May 23, 2006 3:49 pm

I live in Kansas and I am very interested in buying it.... Only if you put it for sale. I will sell my car and buy yours. I would love to have a stick and a HO engine. What do you mean you need something "more realiable" Something is going wrong with your car? Negative on the WRX. I hear the tranny they put in the WRX's cannot support the power they put out. Its the same tranny in the older imprezas that aren't turbo'ed I would go with an RSX type S.

J-Villa · Post by **J-Villa** » Tue May 23, 2006 3:57 pm

honda fo sho....lol get a rsx or a civic hatchback si...they are hot

03sxt · Post by **03sxt** » Tue May 23, 2006 4:04 pm

E3EsXt02 wrote:honda fo sho....lol get a rsx or a civic hatchback si...they are hot

And no WRX.

TeckNeon · Post by **TeckNeon** » Tue May 23, 2006 4:42 pm

Either get a 99-01 Si, RSX Type-S or keep the Neon. The 02-06 Civic Si's (the EP) are not all that grear for performance. The RSX is a great car. Fun and exciting. Lots of them are coming in on trade for the new Si that just came out. The 99-01 Si (3 body styles ago...lol!) is the most popular style and for good reason. Great car out of the box to mod and drive daily. Problem is, they cost as much as the EP hatch because of the popularity. I'd say go drive an RSX and see what you think. They are much nicer cars than a Neon but the Neon is the value alternative. You feel like you are getting your money's worth in an RSX. The ACR is a great car for screwing around with and an awesome budget racer but that is about it.

JRM · Post by **JRM** » Tue May 23, 2006 6:05 pm

keep it and swap the mofo

grambo · Post by **grambo** » Tue May 23, 2006 6:10 pm

keep it and build a red version of my car and be happy....

03sxt · Post by **03sxt** » Tue May 23, 2006 7:17 pm

Oooooh... 50/50 right now. I say sell it... Just to have something new. It's always nice to get something 'new.'

Post by **racer12306** » Tue May 23, 2006 7:29 pm

if you are really interested in something different, then sell it.

kc2005ptgt · Post by **kc2005ptgt** » Tue May 23, 2006 7:47 pm

Actually, my car runs and drives great. Nothing wrong, except I am bored with it. Mainly, I want a cheaper payment - I can do that if I get the right car for the right price, and I am able to consolidate my two loans for the two cars I own now. Everything is set up, but the wife. I haven't even started to ask her about it - been testing the water for a while now, and seeing how she reacts. If I got 7500 (obo) for it, I could pay off loan and turn around and use what ever was left for tags/title/taxes fee, and be clear to get whatever I wanted - Bank will loan me at a super low rate right now, and with school coming and getting ready to go part time work... well you get the picture.

I know several different dealers here in KC North and already have one who found me a 03 civic ex for what I want to pay - I also found a 98 eclipse gsx that I could get my fingers on too

BUT - that is another story! I also have my eyes on this 04 rsx, but it is going for 17.9k on the sticker, and it has 36k miles!

Besides the wife, my real problem is letting go of a great car and getting into another one that will set me back 2 1/2 more years in car payments. I have less than 3 years left on mine now, and the payments are ungodly low! And insurance is another thing - still have to call the agent to get quotes, etc... who knows, this could end up being a great thing for Raul-01...

MyNeonSaysHi · Post by **MyNeonSaysHi** » Tue May 23, 2006 11:41 pm

who knows, this could end up being a great thing for Raul-01...

I really love everything you have done to your car man. Just keep me updated on what you plan to do. It will fall into good hands if you do decide to sell it and if I decide to buy it. I bet dealers will give you shit for it. Do whatever you think is right.

scneonchic · Post by **scneonchic** » Tue May 23, 2006 11:50 pm

If you are bored w/ it, I say sell it. that way raul can sell me his CG

hahaha

but serioulsy, dont go wrx...they have bad transmissions. A civic SI would be nice, but I would stick w/ the 99ish version instead of the EP SI.

either way, do what makes you happy! but take it from me, new cars are always great

BlackRoseRacing · Post by **BlackRoseRacing** » Wed May 24, 2006 6:55 am

2GN Talon or Eclipse and go TURBO 4G63T w/ a MTX and..and...ooops sorry...
Atleast with the above car you can still say you drive a 2GN

kc2005ptgt · Post by **kc2005ptgt** » Wed May 24, 2006 6:57 am

Yeah, I love the WRX, but it is just outta my league... price range

An EVO would be nice too, but... $$$$

I know the used car manager at Northtowne Hyundai/Mazda/VW and he said he would give me more than what I owe for it, so I would have no problems there, but I would much rather sell it to an enthusiast than just pawn it off.

I talk to the wife today about it. We shall see, this could all be for not - she is quite 'strong willed'.

neonpla · Post by **neonpla** » Wed May 24, 2006 7:12 am

dont sell it, thats my .02

dblsg · Post by **dblsg** » Wed May 24, 2006 10:49 am

kc2002acr wrote:Nothing wrong, except I am bored with it.

all you have to do is change it up a bit... make it so that it feels like a new car

kc2002acr wrote:Mainly, I want a cheaper payment - I can do that if I get the right car for the right price, and I am able to consolidate my two loans for the two cars I own now.

most likely your gonna be upside down... which means that there gonna add that much more to the new car... even when they tell you that they'll give you more for yours.

kc2002acr wrote: I have less than 3 years left on mine now, and the payments are ungodly low!

if the payments are ungodly low, then why are you trying to get a cheaper car payment?

grambo · Post by **grambo** » Wed May 24, 2006 10:54 am

^X2

EVERY time I buy a new part, its liek Christmas in a new car. Shoot, even when I wash it it feels new. Go buy a STS. You'll be like a six your old in a candy store for months. Buy a set of Booger Bushings for that matter. It will feel BRAND new every time you shift.
A few months back I was looking at EVO's and STi's and all sorts of cars. (Embarassingly, even a Jag X-type) Fuck that overpriced shit. I love my ACR. Like it or bored with it, or not, you've got a VERY special vehicle there. Enjoy it.

kc2005ptgt · Post by **kc2005ptgt** » Wed May 24, 2006 11:43 am

dblsg wrote:
kc2002acr wrote:Nothing wrong, except I am bored with it.
all you have to do is change it up a bit... make it so that it feels like a new car

I want to, but I have no chance to buy any new parts because of the problems that arise when I do so with my wife - we are working on it, but that is not a full reason to want to get rid of it - there is much more out there for the same money I have now, and I have always like civics, eclipse's, integra...

dblsg wrote:
kc2002acr wrote:Mainly, I want a cheaper payment - I can do that if I get the right car for the right price, and I am able to consolidate my two loans for the two cars I own now.
most likely your gonna be upside down... which means that there gonna add that much more to the new car... even when they tell you that they'll give you more for yours.

Nope, already talked to the manager, I am getting more than what I owe, plus.

dblsg wrote:
kc2002acr wrote: I have less than 3 years left on mine now, and the payments are ungodly low!
if the payments are ungodly low, then why are you trying to get a cheaper car payment?

why not?????? If I can, I should, and if I want a new car, then why not kill two birds with one stone??????

I know asking this on a Neon Enthusaist website is dumb; it's like going to Hondata, or somewhere and asking if I should buy a civic or keep the ACR - DUH! But I really wanted to ask to see what your all's opinions were - why? I don't know, why not? I was also wanting to sell it outright for a) more money than trade, and b) to make sure someone who wants a car like this will be much happier (case in point, raul-01) than some schmoe like I met here in KC with one JUST like mine who has no clue what he has and is driving it into the dirt (1000+ miles a week, and drives it hard) and it will someday end up in a junkyard, and there will be one more less ACR...

Thanks for the input, y'all!

MyNeonSaysHi · Post by **MyNeonSaysHi** » Wed May 24, 2006 12:09 pm

more money than trade, and b) to make sure someone who wants a car like this will be much happier (case in point, raul-01) than some schmoe like I met here in KC with one JUST like mine who has no clue what he has and is driving it into the dirt (1000+ miles a week, and drives it hard) and it will someday end up in a junkyard, and there will be one more less ACR...

I will baby it just like you did. All I have to do is put my car up for sale, sell it. Get a loan and buy yours. My credit is perfect btw. Just take your time on your decision. Cause I love Neons, particularly your beautiful red ACR. If you want something new, go for it, you deserve it.

scneonchic · Post by **scneonchic** » Wed May 24, 2006 7:47 pm

I am all for the honda thing, I will own an EK or EG hatch one day. But im sure it will be when JDM is gay and everyone hates it

03sxt · Post by **03sxt** » Wed May 24, 2006 8:05 pm

Geee... Go buy a WRX. Everyone else is...

lolelectricbluesxt · Post by **lolelectricbluesxt** » Wed May 24, 2006 8:43 pm

RSX's are nice. Type S is nicer ;p

I saw something about an eclipse too. I personally enjoyed mine, it was a great, fun car; and responded to mods well. But not everybody has the same luck with them. My friends was constantly in the shop because something was breaking.

kc2005ptgt · Post by **kc2005ptgt** » Wed May 24, 2006 10:00 pm

I looked at a GS-T Spyder and a GSX AWD today... both beautiful and less than 70k miles each (both 98's). I will say that I could afford either one, but in reality, it would not be the most reliable choice right now - I need something more "certain" as far as cars are concerned.

I also talked to the wife today and she said I can sell it. So, I guess it is for sale now... maybe I should post or something? Or maybe if Raul offers me something good, I will just let him have it

dinetuner · Post by **dinetuner** » Wed May 24, 2006 10:20 pm

dooont sell out.. hahha jkz man one thing if your going eclipse get something already turboe'da buddt in my car club had a 2.5" exh LT header pulley CAI and i barely took him be safer to call it a tie when i had my magnaflow muffler and ebay CAI and heavy ass polyureathane body kit and 17's

kc2005ptgt · Post by **kc2005ptgt** » Wed May 24, 2006 10:42 pm

http://forum.2gn.org/viewtopic.php?t=9240

There is all the info you need.

kc2005ptgt · Post by **kc2005ptgt** » Thu May 25, 2006 10:50 pm

SOLD

If all goes well, Raul will be pimpin in my ride.

TNK · Post by **TNK** » Thu May 25, 2006 10:51 pm

goddamn. lost 2 neons in one day, you and project draven suck. BOO!

scneonchic · Post by **scneonchic** » Fri May 26, 2006 10:04 am

If the dodge place does not get me financing on my caliber (its been 2 weeks and still no finanacing

and ive been denied once because ive never financed a car on my own before) I wish I could take raul's car

kc2005ptgt · Post by **kc2005ptgt** » Fri May 26, 2006 11:38 am

Well, after all was said and done and I was ready to sell and had all the loans and stuff I needed for the car I was going to get - my wife freaked out about me wanting a two-door car and not a 4dr. In three years we will be startign a family and she wants me to keep my 4dr or buy another, and I told her that if that is what she wanted why did she agree to it in the first place? Whatever, it's our car (in our names at least) and I can not do anything without her approving the sale, so forget it - it is still mine. I already spoke to Raul and I feel like total crap for having to back out. I know he understands, and is probably a bit disappointed, but I guess it is for the best. Seems like I am staying on the light side of the force and no longer going to the dark side. Looks like you all will have to put up with me now.

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