Newbie buying Civic-Vancouver

[DigitalAnalog]

Lol if you're on a tight budget, rather than putting money into the car, just use that to get a higher trim level.

Mods you can always add on later with time. You're going to be buying a depreciating asset anyway so don't be in a rush to drain your pockets more than you already are.

For instance, my car is more or less stock and I don't really want to put anything into it. Why? Because of the ridiculous Canadian price tag and I probably won't even keep for another 4 years.

[csxian]

Originally Posted by ianwells100

this must be a honda thing, as toyota and BMW have zero problem with people north of the border buying, registering, and insuring cars up here and then still having warranty. This is a dumb move from honda as i know for one, that my family will be purchasing our next car as a toyota instead of a honda due to the differences in warranty (north america wide vs. US/Canada) - but then again honda is doing a lot to drive away a family of 5 honda/acuras, but that's a different story

IMHO, in business sense, Honda makes a good move. Honda doesn't want to kill each other between US and Canadian Honda but they support each other and the sales is still going. Of course, this does not benefit the market such as you and me.

I don't know about BMW but Toyota has reduced their price tag to compensate people from buying from the US Toyota. In fact, Honda is still the biggest threat for Toyota and other brands.

DA, you're right. Personally, I prefer to get a higher trim rather than get mods on a lower trim if I can purchase one. It gives you a peace of mind and personal pleasure. But I just cannot resist myself from buying stuff for my car. LOL... So far, I've done everything that I would do again if I have another car. Just basics

[GordonTse]

Originally Posted by csxian

DA, you're right. Personally, I prefer to get a higher trim rather than get mods on a lower trim if I can purchase one. It gives you a peace of mind and personal pleasure. But I just cannot resist myself from buying stuff for my car. LOL... So far, I've done everything that I would do again if I have another car. Just basics

or buy a higher trim, like the SI, and still mod it

[csxian]

Originally Posted by GordonTse

or buy a higher trim, like the SI, and still mod it

Don't listen to this evil!!! LOL.... He has a tight budget, he said.... Well, if I were him, I might consider 06 Si or 07 EX Sedan maybe, rather than buy new unless I get a very good deal.

[charlee3]

haha yea i can't afford a new SI and still mod it. Was thinking of getting a DX and adding a few things, but probably either gona buy a used or a DX-G/LX. Depending on what kind of deals i can get when buying the car. Thanks guys for the help!

[SiliconX]

Originally Posted by ianwells100

where did you get this info from, b/c a) it makes no business sense, and b) i've looked into importing new cars, and many companies don't have this rule

where you register your car should have nothing to do with the warranty - i could see Honda US getting sued for this one

It's stated on Honda Canada's website

And I got my Si for 30K out the door. Shop around.

[DigitalAnalog]

Originally Posted by charlee3

haha yea i can't afford a new SI and still mod it. Was thinking of getting a DX and adding a few things, but probably either gona buy a used or a DX-G/LX. Depending on what kind of deals i can get when buying the car. Thanks guys for the help!

Just find a used EX... it'll be worth the few extra dollars and have much better resale. I mean honestly, if you were shopping around for a used car, would you buy one that has no sunroof, or rear drum brakes? *shudder*

I wouldn't worry about getting an EX-L. Honda/Acura leather is pretty much crap. It's not nice, supple and long lasting like German car leather.

There you go. Case closed.

[GordonTse]

get a used Si.. they got 2 at my work!!