Farewell to my Rallye Red FG1

My5tiC4L · 05-20-2008, 02:51 AM

CarMax: Vehicle Fact Sheet

On Tuesday May 06 2008, I sold my 2007 Rallye Red EX R18 to carmax for $15500. It was hard parting with it but I have no regrets. It did not meet my expectations. It was not quick enough for me. The automatic was so boring. The lucky person who buys my car should be happy with it. It was well maintained and daily detailed.

As for my new car that I've gotten already... lets just say, I've joined the dark side.

Fishstix · 05-20-2008, 03:05 AM

dark side? you got the neon srt4?

My5tiC4L · 05-20-2008, 03:08 AM

Yeah right!! More like

xxmstajxx · 05-20-2008, 03:11 AM

Si-moan way......

Fishstix · 05-20-2008, 03:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by My5tiC4L

Yeah right!! More like

Si? S2K?

Futurepr3 · 05-20-2008, 03:15 AM

????/

skacoreimplore · 05-20-2008, 04:42 AM

Honda Insight I bet

Brad · 05-20-2008, 05:04 AM

Well wtf did you expect buying an economy car? R18 is not built for performance.

eliptik · 05-20-2008, 05:17 AM

lol not meeting your expectations? what did you expect, your r18 to be really fast and that automatic to be really fun? you either set your expectations WAY too high or that salesman got you good!!

IceWindius · 05-20-2008, 05:43 AM

WTF man, you actually expected a DESIGNED ECONOMY car with an auto to have performance? Did you even take a test drive before you purchased the car or was your money burning a hole in your pocket and the smoke screwing up your brain?

My5tiC4L · 05-20-2008, 02:14 PM

When I first test drove the car, I loved it. I thought it was quick enough for me at that time. I wanted a car with good fuel economy and a bit of power. Unfortunately, I only got around the low 20's MPG even though I wasn't pushing it at all. Also, during highways, if i wanted to switch lanes and pull ahead, I would stomp on the gas and nothing would even happen like there was no response.

zergling · 05-20-2008, 02:23 PM

low 20's mpg?!

I only get down to that level in my FA5 with city or spirited driving.

Well, it doesn't matter now....so, lemme guess? Si? MazdaSpeed3? TSX?

My5tiC4L · 05-20-2008, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by zergling

low 20's mpg?!

I only get down to that level in my FA5 with city or spirited driving.

Well, it doesn't matter now....so, lemme guess? Si? MazdaSpeed3? TSX?

Yes, low 20's, you better believe it. I get this when I'm not pushing my car at all. I think my best MPG was either 24 or 25.

Quote:

Originally Posted by IceWindius

WTF man, you actually expected a DESIGNED ECONOMY car with an auto to have performance? Did you even take a test drive before you purchased the car or was your money burning a hole in your pocket and the smoke screwing up your brain?

I expected the car to obtain my desired fuel economy (around 28-30) and that did not happen. The car could not pull at times. I would put my pedal to the floor and there would be no response like I wasn't even stepping on it.

IceWindius · 05-20-2008, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by My5tiC4L

I expected the car to obtain my desired fuel economy (around 28-30) and that did not happen. The car could not pull at times. I would put my pedal to the floor and there would be no response like I wasn't even stepping on it.

Sorry, but it sounds like you clearly didn't do your homework / didn't do a proper test drive or you woulda found this out earlier. My sympathy boat aint leaving port for you on this one.

**atruhondagrl** · 05-20-2008, 02:43 PM

The OP got a Prius.

My5tiC4L · 05-20-2008, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by IceWindius

Sorry, but it sounds like you clearly didn't do your homework / didn't do a proper test drive or you woulda found this out earlier. My sympathy boat aint leaving port for you on this one.

Okay, you tell me how was I suppose to know I was going to get around the low 20's MPG? When I test drove it, it pulled nicely. I didn't find out until I did a bit more highway driving for longer stretches. You're telling me that I should take the car and go on a long trip as a test drive?

My5tiC4L · 05-20-2008, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atruhondagrl

The OP got a Prius.

Yes! I got a Prius w/

IceWindius · 05-20-2008, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by My5tiC4L

Okay, you tell me how was I suppose to know I was going to get around the low 20's MPG? When I test drove it, it pulled nicely. I didn't find out until I did a bit more highway driving for longer stretches. You're telling me that I should take the car and go on a long trip as a test drive?

Yes and no. I took no less then 8 test drives over the past 2 years before I purchased my Civic last month. That included a 70mph stretch of highway around 10 miles long so I could see exactly how it handled and performed at highway speeds. If your dealership woudn't have allowed this, I woulda walked right out.

The gas mileage is open for debate, if you kept slamming the gas pedal expecting a Si boost in power, no wonder your gas mileage was terrible.

***Zeuceone*** · 05-20-2008, 02:52 PM

Who cares. Everyones expectations are dif. Its not your car or money and thiers nothing you can do about it so move on.

You got a fit?

My5tiC4L · 05-20-2008, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by IceWindius

Yes and no. I took no less then 8 test drives over the past 2 years before I purchased my Civic last month. That included a 70mph stretch of highway around 10 miles long so I could see exactly how it handled and performed at highway speeds. If your dealership woudn't have allowed this, I woulda walked right out.

The gas mileage is open for debate, if you kept slamming the gas pedal expecting a Si boost in power, no wonder your gas mileage was terrible.

Didn't I tell you I got low 20's without pushing the car? The highway driving is a different thing.

05-20-2008, 02:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
My5tiC4L Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alhambra, CA Age: 22 Posts: 1,040 Name: Albert Chan iTrader: 1 / 100%	Farewell to my Rallye Red FG1 CarMax: Vehicle Fact Sheet On Tuesday May 06 2008, I sold my 2007 Rallye Red EX R18 to carmax for $15500. It was hard parting with it but I have no regrets. It did not meet my expectations. It was not quick enough for me. The automatic was so boring. The lucky person who buys my car should be happy with it. It was well maintained and daily detailed. As for my new car that I've gotten already... lets just say, I've joined the dark side.

05-20-2008, 02:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
My5tiC4L Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alhambra, CA Age: 22 Posts: 1,040 Name: Albert Chan iTrader: 1 / 100%	When I first test drove the car, I loved it. I thought it was quick enough for me at that time. I wanted a car with good fuel economy and a bit of power. Unfortunately, I only got around the low 20's MPG even though I wasn't pushing it at all. Also, during highways, if i wanted to switch lanes and pull ahead, I would stomp on the gas and nothing would even happen like there was no response. Last edited by My5tiC4L; 05-20-2008 at 02:21 PM.

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atruhondagrl Z Devil Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 25,934 Miss D. iTrader: 26 / 100%	The OP got a Prius. __________________ 2004 Silverstone Touring 6 Spd/ 2006 FBP FG2

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Fishstix Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NJ Age: 20 Posts: 1,921 Jesse iTrader: 0 / 0%	dark side? you got the neon srt4?

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xxmstajxx Senior Member Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: From Cali.....Living In Vegas Age: 26 Posts: 728 John iTrader: 3 / 100%	Si-moan way......

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05-20-2008, 05:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
Brad Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 80 woot, woot iTrader: 0 / 0%	Well wtf did you expect buying an economy car? R18 is not built for performance.

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eliptik Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fresno, CA Age: 19 Posts: 248 Michael iTrader: 0 / 0%	lol not meeting your expectations? what did you expect, your r18 to be really fast and that automatic to be really fun? you either set your expectations WAY too high or that salesman got you good!!

05-20-2008, 05:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
IceWindius Senior Member Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,278 iTrader: 2 / 100%	WTF man, you actually expected a DESIGNED ECONOMY car with an auto to have performance? Did you even take a test drive before you purchased the car or was your money burning a hole in your pocket and the smoke screwing up your brain?

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zergling Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Daly Foggy City Posts: 609 iTrader: 0 / 0%	low 20's mpg?! I only get down to that level in my FA5 with city or spirited driving. Well, it doesn't matter now....so, lemme guess? Si? MazdaSpeed3? TSX?