Has anyone traded in a relatively new S for a CR?
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Originally Posted by Axel6,Jul 25 2008, 06:27 PM
As nice as the CR is, the money you will lose on the trade is not worth it for some suspension and aero enhancements. Keep your car. The CR doesn't seem radically different to me to justify the switch.
However, I have my 2006 Berlina, granted with a slight paint chip here and there, from some well-loved use. It's paid for, I can take the top down.
I guess I'll keep my car until Honda ups the hp and gives the S a better engine. Now that might be something worth trading for.
I think the CR is a great car though, Honda puts out great equipment.
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Originally Posted by Mother,Jul 25 2008, 05:30 PM
They all have black hardtops.
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Really depends on the person
I like OEM stuff, and would rather have a car that costs a bit more but has everything in it already. Rather than spending the money on mods, etc. Just a personal thing though
I like OEM stuff, and would rather have a car that costs a bit more but has everything in it already. Rather than spending the money on mods, etc. Just a personal thing though
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Originally Posted by Purple Haze,Jul 25 2008, 07:47 PM
I guess I'll keep my car until Honda ups the hp and gives the S a better engine. Now that might be something worth trading for.
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LOL I traded my 06 for a CR and wouldn't consider going back. Heck I love the CR so much I took the roof off and kicked the NSX out of the garage. Car is friggin awesome! So much better than the sum of it's parts. With my Robi spec tuned KW2's and Mugen exhaust this car is a blast!
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Originally Posted by Spr2,Aug 2 2008, 07:08 PM
LOL I traded my 06 for a CR and wouldn't consider going back. Heck I love the CR so much I took the roof off and kicked the NSX out of the garage. Car is friggin awesome! So much better than the sum of it's parts. With my Robi spec tuned KW2's and Mugen exhaust this car is a blast!
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Originally Posted by Purple Haze,Aug 3 2008, 07:10 PM
In your own words, I'd love to hear the major driving differeences between your 06 and your current CR. They sound pretty substantial, based on your love for the new one.
The steering is fabulous! It's fast precise and has very good feedback. The body is noticeably stiffer and that translates well in track and street driving.
I'll admit that I do miss having the power top but once the top is off ( had mine off for 6 weeks ) you forget about it. The lines of the car w/o the top are gorgeous to me! I love putting it where I can just stare at it. I thought Honda had ruined the car with the CR front and rear spoilers but I couldn't have been more wrong as in person it's just beautiful. With the hard top on it still looks good but this car is meant to be topless!
Next up the seats are just fantastic! Grippy and comfortable at the same time much much better than the stock leather seats. Anyone who says otherwise hasn't spent anytime in them. I'd swear they changed the cushions.
Driving dynamics are such that this car is greater than the sum of it's parts. The track experience is different from my previous S2K's as this one doesn't rotate as quickly it just STICKS!
I've never had a problem with the S2Ks engine and I think it's just fine plus the trade off of poorer fuel economy to get more power is not really that appealing to me. I do have to say a kraftweks on this car would be a monster as the additional grip and body stiffness would handle it well.
Honda did a really good job on this car and although I'm sorry it didn't sell well for them I'm glad most people have ignored and dissed it has that has allowed those who purchased to get one of the best performance bargains for sale in 08