diegoaccord
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Hey all I just picked up a 99 LX sedan 5 speed. Not new to cars or Hondas, joined my first forum in 2001 for my first Honda, an 89 Accord, 3geez.com under this username.
Since then, I've had a ton of cars, including RHD Prelude I built, S2K's, WRX, ect. And tons of Civic's. Until this Accord which I just picked up for duty, my last Honda was recently a bagged 2012 CR-Z which got totaled and recently replaced with a new Mustang. I've got pics of whatever on FB if you want I should post any.
That said, I've loved the 6G Accord since it came out (and it's "twin" the 97-02 Camry- which I've also had) but just never lined up in getting one for whatever reason. But I have the Mustang which was seeing daily usage since bought in May and have an Evo X with a 6266 which is down (big surprise) and when my work office moved a few weeks ago, I HAD to have an actual daily, didn't buy the Stang to put bunch of miles.
I was considering a MK4 Jetta VR6, E46 325 or 330, 5G or 5.5G Maxima, and 6G Accord. Literally all of the other choices would have been much more fun, but also have much more upkeep, and I've dealt with the same Honda based shop for over 10 years since my first swap, even if this Accord blew, I'd have an H22 in it almost overnight. And if this Accord gets an H22 it would be on par with all my other choice except the Maxima.
That said, I found my Accord on craigslist, and buyer wouldnt budge. As luck would have it, I drive past a gas station and what has to be the same car sitting at the gas station with a balljoint broken. I figured it was the same because the painted stock wheels. I called them back up asking was it the same car, sure was, and made an offer since the balljoint and axle were now broken. Made a deal towed it to my guy, and fixed, and additionally I'm doing an 01-02 coupe front because the bumper and hood are trash.
Car has some mileage 289K, but runs as quiet as a kitten. I'll go through as things need replaced, and like I said, if the engine gives out, an H22 won't be an issue. With all these things I'm in less than a K. Over time, I'll probably end up doing a pocket change build. Little here's and there's. Like lowering and wheels, DIY's black housing, ect. Nothing major, Stang is too stock, and Evo needs put back together. I am doing an 01-02 coupe front swap, as my bumper and hood are trashed. I got the bumper on, will get the hood soon.
I'll post pics once allowed.
Since then, I've had a ton of cars, including RHD Prelude I built, S2K's, WRX, ect. And tons of Civic's. Until this Accord which I just picked up for duty, my last Honda was recently a bagged 2012 CR-Z which got totaled and recently replaced with a new Mustang. I've got pics of whatever on FB if you want I should post any.
That said, I've loved the 6G Accord since it came out (and it's "twin" the 97-02 Camry- which I've also had) but just never lined up in getting one for whatever reason. But I have the Mustang which was seeing daily usage since bought in May and have an Evo X with a 6266 which is down (big surprise) and when my work office moved a few weeks ago, I HAD to have an actual daily, didn't buy the Stang to put bunch of miles.
I was considering a MK4 Jetta VR6, E46 325 or 330, 5G or 5.5G Maxima, and 6G Accord. Literally all of the other choices would have been much more fun, but also have much more upkeep, and I've dealt with the same Honda based shop for over 10 years since my first swap, even if this Accord blew, I'd have an H22 in it almost overnight. And if this Accord gets an H22 it would be on par with all my other choice except the Maxima.
That said, I found my Accord on craigslist, and buyer wouldnt budge. As luck would have it, I drive past a gas station and what has to be the same car sitting at the gas station with a balljoint broken. I figured it was the same because the painted stock wheels. I called them back up asking was it the same car, sure was, and made an offer since the balljoint and axle were now broken. Made a deal towed it to my guy, and fixed, and additionally I'm doing an 01-02 coupe front because the bumper and hood are trash.
Car has some mileage 289K, but runs as quiet as a kitten. I'll go through as things need replaced, and like I said, if the engine gives out, an H22 won't be an issue. With all these things I'm in less than a K. Over time, I'll probably end up doing a pocket change build. Little here's and there's. Like lowering and wheels, DIY's black housing, ect. Nothing major, Stang is too stock, and Evo needs put back together. I am doing an 01-02 coupe front swap, as my bumper and hood are trashed. I got the bumper on, will get the hood soon.
I'll post pics once allowed.