Agree on both points... would have been great with a manual, but likely no money to be made there. Also, the 6 cyl they used in later TSXs could have been nice in the wagon. (I don’t think they ever offered the 6 in the wagon anyway).

I’ve always liked these too... but think that 2.4L 4 needs the manual to be more enjoyable (only sedan of course). Also, pretty sure the TSX got a 6 cylinder later in life and that would have been good in the wagon.

From a completely subjective point of view (mine), I think this VR6 is unique, special, sounds good and therefore fun. Would have been amazing to drop in my Golf R when I had it. I use “fun” and “interesting” because it’s not the same thing that 90% (yes I made up that number) of what other people use. If you prefer…

Although I completely agree with this as way more interesting than an LS... I can’t fault the people that still want the LS swap. I would imagine the cost alone is going to be the biggest factor, but also support and help to swap in an LS in nearly any car already exists. Again, I completely agree this would be more…

I don’t know, it sounded pretty good to me in that clip. 

I’m not suggesting that this is the only reason, (as others have pointed out other causes in the comments), but I believe that the focus on improving the safety of vehicles instead of better driving is one cause. That is, instead of focusing on making everyone better drivers, we’ve spent all our energy on making the…

Nailed it... and if you are going to ask this high of a price for a near 40 year old car, clean up the engine bay. I can’t be bothered to use a fricken hose, but the rest of the car is definitely worth it!?!?! 

good call. 

I agree, but I also bet there are 350 die hard Camaro guys/gals out there that will buy these.

That makes sense. 

I get that, and certainly there are a small number of people that would. But again, in my mind a Gen Xer that is an enthusiast wants the better spec, and a non-enthusiast wouldn’t want a 30 year old car.  Post is gone so maybe it got scooped right up.

I went ND as well, because of your comment of the number of people interested. I just couldn’t imagine who would really be in the market for this. (Not the right version for an enthusiast, and far too old for someone who just wants reliable transportation). Still presents in good shape and solid price, just one with a…

I agree with your comment, but I went a reluctant ND. My reason was I just couldn’t think of who would like this? I mean, it’s too old to be a car for someone that just wants reliable transportation, but it’s not the right version for an enthusiast. Tough call for me.

Easy answer: I want a fun car. Last year I bought a 2006 BMW M3 for around $25k. It is an absolute joy to drive. No electric car available today can do this for anything I consider a reasonable price. The used market is also questionable as battery longevity is not well known yet.

It won’t be cheap to maintain, but keeping in front of things should keep you out of “omg what have I done” territory. I went a reluctant ND as I think it’s just a little high. (depreciation on these top models is brutal). If a PPP shows it’s in meticulous shape and seller has all the maintenance records, I could be…

You are probably right. I was just cringing as I felt like I could hear the body flexing as it pondered over an RR track. (shudders)

Well I believe any car can be at least kinda fun with a manual. And the whole “better to drive a slow car fast than...” is true.  I still got a kick out of your first reply... appreciate you sharing a laugh!

This isn’t an Omni GLH. The auto is awful, the chassis flexes more than a wet noodle, the reliability is horrendous and the engine (although ok torque) is not the “riot” you think an 80's turbo is. Think more turbo diesel than “80's turbo”.  And modding? Talk about throwing money into the garbage. You’d be 100 times…

That’s funny, did you just make up that line on your own?

If you think THIS turbo is fun, you desperately need to drive more vehicles. Like now.

Ok ok, I like this reply!