Honda Car Forum

Its really a toss - up give or take. There are advantages to buying new and to buying used. In your situation since you said you are planning on doing mods to the car, you would be better off going with used. If you buy a new car and start changing the headers and adding a supercharger you are just gonna void your warranty-so there is no sense in buying a new car. Thats just my opinion though.Now if you werent planning on any mods the new option might be the way to go.

Heres the deal IMHO.When you buy a new car it drops considerably in value when you drive it off the lot. A newer used car like mine which was a low mileage rental was a great deal since I gained alot of value in price. That is what you need to consider. Is it more a value to have a brand new car or one with 10,000 miles in great shape?I hate the 5-10,000 drop driving a car off the lot myself. Depreciation is a bear!

if you can afford it-new.unless you know that the used car you want was well-maintained and the price is right

If money isn't a factor to you get the 2007 Civic Si. If it bugs you that you lose tons of money in depreciation on a new car, get the RSX type S or the SRT-4.The RSX type S has about 15 hp more and 5 ft-lbs more torque. That translates into a little better 0-60 time. Also, you wouldn't be taking too much risk with a used Honda/Acura. You could still get one under warranty, and those lower car payments would probably be comforting.

There is nothing like a brand new stuff which you are the first hand user.Most used cars are sold after the first owner had fixed a problem that may have arised-the problem might resurface.An adage goes that 'until you start driving a used car you wouldnt know why the original owner sold it'.A brand new car cost less to maintain all things being equal.

I bought my HONDA ELEMENT, slightly used...from a Honda Dealer. I got it with the 3-year Warranty beginning on the day of my purchase. Since it was 'CERTIFIED' by Honda, they tack on another 4 Years Warranty on the Power Train. So, not only was it LESS than a Brand-New one, it has a BETTER WARRANTY !! I'm a Happy Camper & I now am the proud Owner of the BEST car I've ever owned. The Element, IMHO, is Honda's Best Kept Secret. Shhhhhhh. Ever see any Used ones 4-Sale? Ever see them blatantly advertised on TV or Newspapers? Look under Honda - Used in the Classifieds...see any there? NOT...Is this a message or what? HELLO?Plus...it's made in OHIO!! (Maybe I should sell these cars?) lol..OK...OK...I'm REEEEAAAALLLLLY prejudiced to my ELEMENT!!.... gee ya think? Long Answer huh? I'm thinking buying a 'Newer-Used' car is the way-2-go....

i would choise newer used car.