2015 Golf Sportwagen TDI SE 6M. I miss that car everyday. The Integra is my shot at getting a sporty fun rig to get out of the minivan doldrums! 🤠
I had an opportunity to get one a while ago and regret not trying for it. They look like a ton of fun.I had a 1994 Del Sol from 2005-2008, and admittedly loved that thing--they weren't quick and they weren't fast, but the roof didn't leak in the early years and they were dependable. I wouldn't want my old one back or to have to use one a daily today, but do wish I had one for sunny weekends.
Oh wow - those Legend manuals were apparently supercar rare!I'm not sure which I liked better at the time:
1. 1986 Nissan Maxima SE 5 speed: Not too many cars back then had the horsepower (152 was good back then), a 6 cylinder engine (from the 300ZX), and a manual transmission, had lots of comfort and technology, while consistently getting 25 MPG (which was better than the 4 cylinder engined cars I had prior). I purchased this car used in 1989 with 40K miles on it for $8,000.
2. 1992 Acura Legend LS Sedan, 5 speed: Very luxurious, 200 HP, 0-60 time of 6.8 seconds, loved that the engine was mounted north/south while being front wheel drive. Unlike the Nissan, the handling was more predictable than any car I've had to date. I purchased this used in 1994, with 13K miles on it for $24,000
This is one of the compelling reasons for the Integra for me. I can still be driving stick 20 yrs from now when everything else is electric.Well, when you've spent 20 of the 30 years
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a pleasure while also being a jack of all trades. Able to be sporty when desired and thrifty the majority.
Have you checked the resale value on yours and others out there currently?View attachment 1166
My current ride: 2012 Forester base model w/ 5 speed manual. It burns oil and needs another gear, but the practicality, fun factor, reliability, and capability combined make it really perfect for this time of my life (26yo). Its sitting at ~130k now. Its sooo much fun in the snow and hauls all the camping and paddleboarding stuff I want. I’m not even sold on upgrading its so good. I think something quieter, more comfortable, and the driver aids are really compelling but a new car is a lot of money. I plan to test drive and see how I feel. With mainstream electrification coming and high used car prices, it might be a compelling trade before it needs some big repairs and use that for an integra lease.
Sounds like you really use the car as intended. Kudos. At 130K, there's a good chance you will begin needing additional service $$. Keeping would still be a huge value over a new car at $40K. It's not unheard of to get 250-300Kmiles out of a forester. But, you have the reliability/downtime issues for a daily driver.practicality, fun factor, reliability, and capability combined make it really perfect
Those were excellent cars! Did you modify it or add any cool or interesting accessories?Honda Fit 2013, I know I know, the next models have a way better design and I 100% agree but it was the one I got at that year so it was what the market had. Why I liked it so much? Super econ, great space and low price. I think this was a model that really gave you value for money. Right now I don't think I'd go back mainly because now I need more space but man do I miss its econ, specially with this gas prices![]()
As far as economy cars go the Fit is usually a solid choice. How long did you have it for?Honda Fit 2013, I know I know, the next models have a way better design and I 100% agree but it was the one I got at that year so it was what the market had. Why I liked it so much? Super econ, great space and low price. I think this was a model that really gave you value for money. Right now I don't think I'd go back mainly because now I need more space but man do I miss its econ, specially with this gas prices![]()
I don't really see a lot of manual Foresters so this is pretty cool. Good to see it out in its element. Where was this photo taken?View attachment 1166
My current ride: 2012 Forester base model w/ 5 speed manual. It burns oil and needs another gear, but the practicality, fun factor, reliability, and capability combined make it really perfect for this time of my life (26yo). Its sitting at ~130k now. Its sooo much fun in the snow and hauls all the camping and paddleboarding stuff I want. I’m not even sold on upgrading its so good. I think something quieter, more comfortable, and the driver aids are really compelling but a new car is a lot of money. I plan to test drive and see how I feel. With mainstream electrification coming and high used car prices, it might be a compelling trade before it needs some big repairs and use that for an integra lease.