Originally Posted by xRavenFRSx (Post 1889246)

First off, congratulations on the new car, sucks to here about the prelude.


Just commenting on what I quoted, this being just my opinion. That's a little closed minded to assume that anyone who bought the auto is a teenager buying the car for looks, from what im reading aren't you also a teenager? I don't know many uninformed teenagers who bought this car at all, not saying there isn't any. Majority of the people I see in these cars bought them as a project and are true gearheads looking for a good drivers car. I bought the auto, not because I cant drive a standard trans, but after test driving both, I preferred the paddles, theyre far better than the bad impression given to people 10 years ago on other cars where they weren't so good. Its fun when I want, and I can just leave it in auto with all assist on when im doing my daily commute in the city. If I were buying this purely as a weekend toy/track car, I would have wanted the stick.


Just trying to give you a little insight before you make assumptions like that. Theres quite a few people on this forum who bought the auto because they enjoyed the paddles.

Originally Posted by djmm (Post 1889919)

I always have a soft spot for Prelude - it's one of my dream cars when I was younger.
But Honda's direction now... F you Honda execs whoever decided to not make interesting cars anymore!

Originally Posted by Jaden (Post 1893731)

If not for the paddles I would've bought a stick...

I told myself I was going to get a manual next, but then I test drove this one with the auto and really liked it. Plus it makes it easier when I decide to install the sequential transaxle to give the car a perfect 50/50 while reducing weight by 70 or more lbs...

Jaden

Originally Posted by djmm (Post 1889919)

I always have a soft spot for Prelude - it's one of my dream cars when I was younger.
But Honda's direction now... F you Honda execs whoever decided to not make interesting cars anymore!

Originally Posted by Silver Ignition (Post 1889277)

If I'm being honest, the automatic transmission these come with is probably one of the best automatics in any car below $80k. Don't hate.


From,
A 6-speed driver with a very strong left leg due to Long Island traffic

Originally Posted by jaorocks1 (Post 1892651)

Yeah, I really owe all the thanks to my parents. Once done with college I really want to pay them back somehow, through vacation experiences, a BMW 7 Series, or even a down payment on their dream house.

Honestly build wise, I don't plan on doing much. Have you ever seen a molested supra with a ton of aero and engine mods? Now keep that thought, have you ever seen an untouched Manual Twin Turbo Supra completely stock and unmolested? For me the beauty of a car really holds its value when it gets older when it's just simple and clean. I'm not saying our cars are Supra's but it is a car that really changed the game of production for car makers. Besides the point, here's my mod list:

First 36,000 or 3 years:
K&N Filter $50
MTEC Shift springs $35
Toyota Badges $55
Subtle CF front lip I don't know which yet $400+
I'll tryout Unichip $365
BlueBatMan tailight overlay $?

After 36,000 or 3 years:
FT86 Speedfactory header
RCE Yellow lowering springs
Crawford Billet Block (This is godly expensive for what it is and I hope it goes on sale)


Decided not to go exhuast, 2015 Exhaust tips are actually really nicely sized and dear god a full catback no matter how little the drone will annoy me as it did my prelude.

This car is a huge investment for my parents in me, they decided to get me a new car to get me places, not to go fast. As thankful as I am to my parents to have gotten me a sports car, I'm somebody who will hit Cruise Control at 65 mph to save gas, only every now and then slowing down to 60 just to drop it into 3rd or 4th and haul ass to 75 to get that rush.

Originally Posted by Turbo95eg6 (Post 1895407)

Put all future modding aside and paying off the student loans yourself would be a way to thank them. You're old enough where you should be able to support yourself, but live with them as long as you can before they kick you out.

Originally Posted by xRavenFRSx (Post 1889246)

First off, congratulations on the new car, sucks to here about the prelude.


Just commenting on what I quoted, this being just my opinion. That's a little closed minded to assume that anyone who bought the auto is a teenager buying the car for looks, from what im reading aren't you also a teenager? I don't know many uninformed teenagers who bought this car at all, not saying there isn't any. Majority of the people I see in these cars bought them as a project and are true gearheads looking for a good drivers car. I bought the auto, not because I cant drive a standard trans, but after test driving both, I preferred the paddles, theyre far better than the bad impression given to people 10 years ago on other cars where they weren't so good. Its fun when I want, and I can just leave it in auto with all assist on when im doing my daily commute in the city. If I were buying this purely as a weekend toy/track car, I would have wanted the stick.


Just trying to give you a little insight before you make assumptions like that. Theres quite a few people on this forum who bought the auto because they enjoyed the paddles.