If I knew you better I'd say that being mean about someone buying a car is a waste of energy and pointless.

congrats! you made a great choice!

looks like i won the bet with my shop teacher :D u just won me $50 :D congrats mat. when u finish u can tell my parents how to do it. :)

i dont mind a fixerupper. but the pain of helga still resides. i am going to get an obd2 car so i cna scangauge :D

and BTW i thought u wanted to test drive b4 u bought one?

alright, diemaster will join the 6th gen civics!!!

I was just kidding, I was going to ask why the S? Is the S sport or is it like the del sol s meaning slow?

hehe...

The S and the base model get the same MPG. For the Fit I chose the S b/c it will have a better long term value if I ever need to trade it in, and because I wanted the allow wheels :)

Oh, it has a weird little lip/sideskirt too, so I imagine it has to help with MPG to the skilled.

Ah, gotcha. Time for someone to get a SG.

sg w/usb in october.

Because it looks good, duh...
 

And because it looks so much better, IMHO. I was concerned that the alloy wheels/tires had a wider patch and larger diameter, which would decrease FE, but the data is still out. But, of the new Hondas, it's the best value and has potential. I've said myself, I'd get a Fit, or a used Civic gasser for the price. If I had a pile of cash in the pantry, I'd go for the HCH -- but it's too expensive. There's nothing wrong with your decision Matt -- new car reliability, better emissions, and standard safety features make it a no-brainer.

RH77

I don't think that you will have any problems selling it for 2K. Advertise it for $2,5000 in ksl.com and be sure to note that it has a new engine and paint job.

If you run an ad there, Craigslist, and the Salt Lake Tribune over a weekend, you will easily get $2,500 by the end of the weekend.