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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 08:52 PM
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Default 07 or 08 help

ok ive been looking around for si sedans and i came across 2

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final price-$15,250
2007 black si sedan
32k miles
condition very good
garaged
mods-
tinted windows
tein springs
18" black rims new tires
injen short ram.

ive carfax this car and came out clean also went to the dealer and gave them vin number n they saw the records of the car and its good. also drivin it already and drives smooth no problems with 3rd gear. ive seen maintenance records also. coming with stock si rims/stock air box and lighter flywheel.

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final price-$17,000
2008 blue si sedan
10k miles
garaged
18" black rims
everything else stock

havent checkd it out yet because im about to buy the first one this weekend but saw this one just awhile ago.


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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 09:07 PM
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from what you've provided i'd say the 08.

newer year, less miles for not alot more, seems to be less modded and POTENTIALLY driven easier.

besides, unless the previous owner of the 2007 had his 3rd gear fixed, i would not trust it.
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 09:58 PM
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i kinda like the tsw trackstars for some reason.
i'd go for whichever car has the lower offset wheel
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 10:02 PM
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ya im going for the black si..whats offset and why lower? i googled it but still dont get it..
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 10:05 PM
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^lol offset is the space between the center of the rim and the back of the hub on the rim. lower offset wheels look better on cars. ever seen those vip lexus's with rolled fenders and crazy wheel fitments?
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 10:09 PM
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nope i havent..
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 11:39 PM
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I like the black more
but for the money newer years less mies seems like the blue is the ay to go
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 12:31 AM
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im going with the black one i drove 100 miles yesterday to check it out and drive it and i think its a good deal plus honda's last long time if their well maintained..
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 07:36 AM
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Blue wont have 3rd gear problem, and less mileage. Unless it was ripped to shreds track driven.... (which I doubt) I would suggest the 08

I personally have an 07, and since he already has new rims on the 08, he's got the tpms sensors installed too. (check to make sure you get no lights when starting/driving)

07 doesnt have tpms sensors ^_^
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Faultless18
im going with the black one i drove 100 miles yesterday to check it out and drive it and i think its a good deal plus honda's last long time if their well maintained..
well, if you ever have a 3rd gear problem, since its covered by TSB, you can still get it done, even out of warranty.
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by wildabeast
well, if you ever have a 3rd gear problem, since its covered by TSB, you can still get it done, even out of warranty.
what if they try and bullshit me and say that its because of the driver? i went to the honda dealer and i told them about 3rd gear problem and they said only if it pops out. if its grinding problems its driver fault.
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 06:19 PM
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the 07 was in a accident rear bumper was repainted and the gap between the passenger fender and the door is slightly bigger and fender was repainted..i asked him to go lower but he said no so i left..im going with the blue one now..
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by wildabeast
well, if you ever have a 3rd gear problem, since its covered by TSB, you can still get it done, even out of warranty.
you sure about that? i always thought that the tsb only applied if the car is under warranty.
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