kaneda3

i have a 2007 si with 126,000 miles for $7,250

tsx k24 block(used 62k miles perfect compression after install with paper work), skunk2 power thermal headers, skunk2 full cat back, skunk2 cai with rbc intake and p2r throttle body spacer and a j37 throttle body. dyno tuned with hondata flashpro to 223whp. exedy stage 2 clutch.

block swap and all mods were done at 122k miles

interior is super clean except the steering wheel is showing some wear.

18" lm knock offs with pretty new nitto tires, typical fading paint in spots but ZERO rust, carbon fiber hood thats badly faded as well

kaneda3

kaneda3

just replaced the starter with a brand new unit btw

kaneda3

so i see people buying 8th gens for similar prices but with more miles and shittier mods... what am i doing wrong here? i guess they were in the south but this one is from the south with no rust so?

itr 00 0108

I’m guessing the higher chassis miles and the fading paint. But I think your price is fair if it’s truly clean underneath.

kaneda3

i mean i see people paying this much for cars with just as many miles or more. and yes ZERO rust, not even a hint of paint bubbling

kaneda3

why was this closed as sold?

kaneda3

updated milage

highschooler

i have a 2007 si with 126,000 miles for $7,250 (Decent price, maybe drop it to 7 even or just below 7k if you want it sold quickly, but if it has an aftermarket block, then typically cars don't sell quickly. Don't go lower than 6.9 or 6.8 unless though IMO)

tsx k24 block(used 62k miles perfect compression after install with paper work), skunk2 power thermal headers, skunk2 full cat back, skunk2 cai with rbc intake and p2r throttle body spacer and a j37 throttle body. dyno tuned with hondata flashpro to 223whp. exedy stage 2 clutch. (Good that you have the paperwork on it, so don't let any joy riders, lookie Lou's, or punks take it for a test drive acting like they are interested in buying it. They might damage something like the clutch, over rev it, or abuse it, then walk away. Only drive it yourself on the test drive unless there is cash on the table. Also, people might be skeptical with a K24/K20 hybrid-it could mean it's something really good, or they may wonder if something went wrong and that's why you want to get rid of it)

block swap and all mods were done at 122k miles (You should keep driving it yourself and get the time and use out of what you put into it. People don't really care about being conservative on the mileage for a 2007, and if you did all this work, you might as well drive it two or three times per week until you sell it. That way you keep the fluids flowing, and the electronics good.)

interior is super clean except the steering wheel is showing some wear. (That should help the sale, but doesn't increase or decrease the value)

18" lm knock offs with pretty new nitto tires, typical fading paint in spots but ZERO rust, carbon fiber hood thats badly faded as well (I don't know about those brands of wheels, but if you have the stock wheels, a lot of people like the original wheels, then to put their own wheel when they get it. Wheels are the easiest thing to change on vehicles. From the pictures posted, it looks like those wheels could rub the fender walls if you go over a speed hump or a badly paved road, but I don't know)

It's good that there is no rust. One thing I noticed is there is only basically one picture that has garbage cans overfilled in the background, with some average houses. It looks like a picture just taken to throw up online and see if there are any offers. Take it to an empty parking lot, or with something neutral in the background, and show a few perspective. Maybe one of the engine block, one interior, one of the faded paint, ect.
You should be able to get $7k from it, but the pictures aren't helping, and maybe explain that the engine work went well, no leaks, good compression, transmission doesn't grind gears, no exhaust leaks, axels are good, and the suspension is good. Also, Pittsburg is a smaller town and maybe put it on Chicago, New York, or DC auto trader, or some other websites.

Make sure nobody steals it while you are trying to sell it.

kaneda3

I appreciate the feedback

why would the block be a mark against it? its a newer block that makes a significantly higher amount of torques?

I drive it every day to work but I live only 2 miles away, sometimes I go on little trips with it but my girl would rather ride in the newer quieter car.

Just mentioned the interior because people always ask

highschooler

I don't think the block lowers the value, the 2.4 liter block should increase the value of the car. People might be a little skeptical until they see it-is what I meant.

You should be able to get your asking price for it.

I had a 2008 four door Civic DX, base model, manual transmission, aftermarket wheels and tires only. All maintenance done, and my friend sold it for $4,000.

homeskillet

you listed on h-t. we have little monies. glws

itr 00 0108

not for 99% of buyers. I’d rather have the 2.0 personally. But that’s me. Most people see a different block and don’t like that at all.

JRCivic1

For the purist, a stock car has more value. For the car enthusiast, the bigger engine may be more appealing... especially when it is done at someone else's expense. My wife had a stock '08 FA5 and I had a similar '07 car with a lightly modified K24A2... mine was WAAAYYY better to drive. The increase in torque made easy work of hauling that sedan around... the 2.0L engine always seems to be working hard to do the same. I bet you can guess which group I fit in.

I recently sold my K24 swapped FA5 for $8400... and my wife sold her stock FA5 to our oldest grandson for $5000. So, in our case, the modded car brought more cash.

Good luck with the sale OP.

itr 00 0108

Extremely niche group. Purists. 99% of people don’t want anything to do with a different engine.

As a car guy, I won’t touch one bc to me it means it was beat on. Tough to blow up a Honda engine.

highschooler

For the four-door sedan, the 2.4 liter helps since its meant to have 4 or 5 passengers. For the coupe, 2.0 liters is good enough.
This post should have more pictures.
Plus, like other people have said, an aftermarket block is only for a niche market, so it will take time to sell, usually not within the first month.
Go to a local car show, event, or the drag strip with a FOR SALE sign on it, and that can get attention and more enthusiasts interested.

kaneda3

i cant believe you guys are talking about different blocks are a niche market... 95% of the cars sold on this site have swapped engines in them.

yes i need more pics

JRCivic1

I don't think it is as big of a niche market as others might suggest... I agree with you and think that to MANY people, especially those who are members of this site and others like it, the K24 upgrade is an asset and can improve the price of the car if the swap is done correctly and with quality parts.

itr 00 0108

hahahhaah no.

highschooler

Just keep it in good condition, and it will sell eventually. Driving around with a "For Sale" sign and a phone number gets a lot of attention.
Try your local 1/4 mile track on Friday and Saturday night, and ask around. Or, look take it to some car shows and start chatting with people in person, then give them your phone number or email.

People can argue about statistics on the internet all day long, such as whether it's better to have more torque on the lower RPMs or more horsepower on the higher RPMs.
People have been talking about Chevy 5.7 liter vs Ford 5.0 liter for decades.
People have been talking about the B16 or B18 Honda Engine for about 30 years now.

Talking to people in person at auto part stores and tire shops works, then they might have a friend that wants it. On the internet, people can be a thousand miles away and it's not worth driving to go buy it.
I see a Civic SI for sale here on Honda-Tech that I would buy, but its about 2,000 miles away, so that would cost me like $3,000 to go there and drive it back, which makes it not worth it.

jluicifer

Bump.

But yeah...I bought a K24 swapped EP3 a couple of years ago off an auction for $5500. Super clean; got a solid history on the car as well. Drove it back 800 miles without any problems and lasted a year before it just died. It was pretty solid for the year but the K24 can be an asset but generally not with any modded car that I have owned (all 3 vehicles had their issues). The best one? A fourth car -- a Subaru Forester with a direct swap from another Forester turbo. And it's still going strong after 3.5 years and counting.