Saw my first Mugen up close today...

TexasK20Z · 05-08-2008, 09:13 PM

All I can say is... DAMN. I know why people would pay more for those... except for the exhaust (I don't like rolled tips) that car is friggin' hot! And yes... now I really want the rear wing... even if it is $1200... :)

Home Depot in Euless at 183 and 157.... anybody want to own up to it?

BlackHFP · 05-09-2008, 09:03 AM

Wasn't me. Glad you finally got to see one though!

Demonis · 05-09-2008, 10:05 AM

I don't think I will like it... but I didn't like the sedan until about 5 months ago. Only like them because of JDM/CSX conversions though...

***volksi*** · 05-09-2008, 10:08 AM

They are sexy

boostedLSb18 · 05-09-2008, 10:11 AM

They are sexy cars, however with a $30K price tag, I'll stick with the regular Si.

Duce2k · 05-09-2008, 10:25 AM

I went to my dealer for service last month and saw one in the showroom, I wasn't that impressed

Demonis · 05-09-2008, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by boostedLSb18

They are sexy cars, however with a $30K price tag, I'll stick with the regular Si.

Exactly... for the extra $8000 you can buy and swap almost every exterior part to JDM and get them painted. Id much rather have a FD2/FD5 (Type-R/CSX-S) Body than a slightly modded Si.

edit: Does anyone else think the CSX-S has some SEXY seats?

gsr027 · 05-09-2008, 10:44 AM

yeah, they're nice, but for that price i'd at least expect a reach-around...

jdmhondafreak · 05-09-2008, 01:41 PM

ive seen that dude around here in euless too, i saw him off of ector and hwy10, and yes i see why someone would pay that much too,yea its over priced, but man its a very sweet car and if i would have had the money for one, i would have done it in a heart beat

***krytikal*** · 05-09-2008, 01:42 PM

for some reason im not a fan of the mugen si...the mugen rr, now THATS a car

shorty · 05-10-2008, 02:37 AM

There nice but wouldnt pay what most dealer ships are asking for them. Rather do my own upgrades with the extra money.

wbb1211 · 05-10-2008, 04:14 PM

I thought about it but found a 2008 Accord EXL V6 6speed MT and went for it. Couldn't see giving more for a civic. Love the accord so far much more comfortable! and has much more power that the Civic si. Was just a pain to find one with a V6 and 6 speed MT.

***SoCal07Si*** · 05-10-2008, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wbb1211

I thought about it but found a 2008 Accord EXL V6 6speed MT and went for it. Couldn't see giving more for a civic. Love the accord so far much more comfortable! and has much more power that the Civic si. Was just a pain to find one with a V6 and 6 speed MT.

nice, those things are hard to find

shorty · 05-10-2008, 06:00 PM

There are a few for sale in texas. They are asking about 31k for them though

fern2021 · 05-12-2008, 11:38 PM

I think they are nice, just too damn expensive though.

TexasK20Z · 05-13-2008, 11:13 AM

after talking about it some... I think I have come to the conclusion that although I really like SOME of the Mugen (wing, rear skirt, side skirts, suspension) as a whole, it would be a waste for someone like me... I don't care for the wheels... the front lip... etc. I think if Honda REALLY wanted to justify the $30K price tag, they should have slapped the CSXJDM front end on the car and really done somethign special... then... and only then... I may have been swayed into spending $30K on "just a Civic"...

TexasK20Z · 05-13-2008, 07:16 PM

I actually found the owner of the car today... his name is Chris... seemed like a cool guy... and didn't seem too worried about somebody oogling his car... I told him about 8th so maybe he will come by...

wbb1211 · 05-15-2008, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCal07Si

nice, those things are hard to find

Well it was not as expensive only $28,945 after freight/shipping. Just did a road trip to Hilton Head SC. Was a much nicer ride. I like the feel and sound of the 3.5 V6 I think Honda did a good Job. The 6 speed MT seems to shift nice as well. Not quite as hard as my 06 Si. My last fill up I got 26.65 MPG. If I was to drive slower and after I get some more miles on it I think it will do better. Took it back to Rusty Wallis for first oil change and they put the oil filter on so tight I had to punch a screwdriver through it to get it off. As easy as it was to reach I couldn't get it off with my hands or oil filter wrench. They also put my oil drain plug on so tight I had to use vice grips and a mallet to get it out. The boxed end wrench stripped it. I will never let them change my oil again.

05-08-2008, 09:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
TexasK20Z Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Useless, TX Age: 28 Posts: 1,011 Yes... they are NEON ORANGE! iTrader: 0 / 0%	Saw my first Mugen up close today... All I can say is... DAMN. I know why people would pay more for those... except for the exhaust (I don't like rolled tips) that car is friggin' hot! And yes... now I really want the rear wing... even if it is $1200... :) Home Depot in Euless at 183 and 157.... anybody want to own up to it?

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gsr027 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 92 iTrader: 0 / 0%	yeah, they're nice, but for that price i'd at least expect a reach-around...

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jdmhondafreak Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 86 iTrader: 0 / 0%	ive seen that dude around here in euless too, i saw him off of ector and hwy10, and yes i see why someone would pay that much too,yea its over priced, but man its a very sweet car and if i would have had the money for one, i would have done it in a heart beat

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*krytikal* Nowhere is Safe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Clifton, NJ Age: 23 Posts: 571 Jonathan iTrader: 0 / 0%	for some reason im not a fan of the mugen si...the mugen rr, now THATS a car

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shorty Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin Posts: 581 iTrader: 1 / 100%	There nice but wouldnt pay what most dealer ships are asking for them. Rather do my own upgrades with the extra money.

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wbb1211 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Age: 37 Posts: 198 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I thought about it but found a 2008 Accord EXL V6 6speed MT and went for it. Couldn't see giving more for a civic. Love the accord so far much more comfortable! and has much more power that the Civic si. Was just a pain to find one with a V6 and 6 speed MT.

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shorty Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin Posts: 581 iTrader: 1 / 100%	There are a few for sale in texas. They are asking about 31k for them though

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fern2021 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Age: 23 Posts: 42 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I think they are nice, just too damn expensive though.

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TexasK20Z Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Useless, TX Age: 28 Posts: 1,011 Yes... they are NEON ORANGE! iTrader: 0 / 0%	after talking about it some... I think I have come to the conclusion that although I really like SOME of the Mugen (wing, rear skirt, side skirts, suspension) as a whole, it would be a waste for someone like me... I don't care for the wheels... the front lip... etc. I think if Honda REALLY wanted to justify the $30K price tag, they should have slapped the CSXJDM front end on the car and really done somethign special... then... and only then... I may have been swayed into spending $30K on "just a Civic"...

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TexasK20Z Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Useless, TX Age: 28 Posts: 1,011 Yes... they are NEON ORANGE! iTrader: 0 / 0%	I actually found the owner of the car today... his name is Chris... seemed like a cool guy... and didn't seem too worried about somebody oogling his car... I told him about 8th so maybe he will come by...