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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 10:46 PM
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So my brother in law wants to get a Prius cuz he drives A LOT and needs something more fuel efficient. He's got a 2006 Acura TSX. 23k miles.. practically brand new. He doesn't want to give it up.. so i told him.. how about i take over the payments? it's a $10 difference between my TC's payments and the TSX.

so.. how much should i ask for my tc? still debating it. you all know what it looks like.

Engine mods:
Supercharger
9.5lb pulley
Bosch BOV
chrome air diversion panel
CF engine cover
MMW supercharger intake
Megan Racing OE-RS full catback exhaust
AEM battery tie down

Suspension mods:
TRD springs
TRD rear sway bar
DC strut bar
Powerslot slotted brake rotors
Axxis ultimate pads

Exterior mods:
Custom Satin Charcoal paint
FiveAxis lip kit
VRD fog lights
6K HID kit
ebay grill
tint all around

Interior mods:
Full leather interior
Carbon Fiber door inserts
TWM short shifter
WRX leather shift ****
Razo aluminum pedals

Audio:
Pioneer Avic D3
Ipod Cable
Memphis Audio components speakers all around
Infinity Kappa Perfect 10" sub
Bassforms sub enclosure
Phoenix Gold Octane R9.0:5 5 channel amp
Autopage 720LCD alarm

Wheels/Tires:
Raderwerks MTEN-80 18" wheels time attack style
Kuhmo ECSTA SPT 225/40/18 tires. new condition


Sooooo.. what should i ask for such a tc?




Old Jun 23, 2008 | 10:51 PM
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 10:51 PM
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Don't do it!! TSX vs. tC...tC wins!! Especially one that looks like yours...
Old Jun 23, 2008 | 11:13 PM
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yeah i would keep your tC
Old Jun 23, 2008 | 11:21 PM
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ok.. well.. i still wanna know how much i should ask for.. IF i sell.
Old Jun 23, 2008 | 11:28 PM
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ummm are you kidding, its no competition. TSX hands down.....

http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=482912

http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=463995

http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=551778

http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=460978

btw, instead of taking over the payments. refinance and im sure the payments will be ALOT cheaper /month. depending on how yall are working it out.
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22k-25k
Old Jun 23, 2008 | 11:28 PM
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you should part out some of your parts and then sell for like 16-17k? but you should part out some of those parts...
Old Jun 23, 2008 | 11:32 PM
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wasnt there some sorta math behind all this..

like you take:
value of all mods together divided by 2 + KBB value of the car...

or.. sometyihng like that..

i dunno tho.. seems like a lot of wrench work went into this car.. ud be taking a pretty big hit on it..

best of luck with everything tho..
Old Jun 23, 2008 | 11:38 PM
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Year? Miles?

I'd say 12-13K at most
Old Jun 23, 2008 | 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by iheartzombies
Year? Miles?

I'd say 12-13K at most
you insane? AT LEAST 20k

stick with the tC, wayyy better lookin car
Old Jun 23, 2008 | 11:46 PM
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I would pay at the max 18500-20000 for it... if I could buy it. Hope that helps you out. Good luck selling a beautiful tC!
Old Jun 23, 2008 | 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by BlckdOutTC
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Year? Miles?

I'd say 12-13K at most
you insane? AT LEAST 20k

stick with the tC, wayyy better lookin car
Are you insane?

That's a 2005. Those mods don't mean jack squat. That car is worth 13K at most.

You go ahead and pay 20K for a USED 2005
Old Jun 24, 2008 | 12:16 AM
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noooooooo dont sell!!!
Old Jun 24, 2008 | 12:30 AM
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the car is used... the parts are all used... most of them are gonna go half of what the price was worth depending on the miles... more miles, less $. however you look at it, they are used even if they were installed 1k miles ago. mods dont mean that much... part out your car, you will get more if you sell them as a whole.

with that said, i call dibs on your TWM... is it stage 1 or 2? if its stage 2 ill take it. good luck! go with TSX! that is if you can afford it. try to refinance too. it might bring the payment down.
Old Jun 24, 2008 | 01:06 AM
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TSX FTW. Only complaint about 'em is they are somewhat underpowered.... but overall a nice package.
Old Jun 24, 2008 | 01:09 AM
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You would be insane to make that trade. You have one of the cleanest tC's around... KEEP IT!
Old Jun 24, 2008 | 02:14 AM
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Don't do it!
Old Jun 24, 2008 | 02:20 AM
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I would take the tsx over the tc anyday... go for the tsx dude
Old Jun 24, 2008 | 02:26 AM
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john you better not! if you do, can i call dibs on ur D3??



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