Got a new car

[Boston Fit]

daleadbull - Yes, the Golf R crossed my mind and did check the boxes, but it exceeded my budget. If I had set a budget of $35-40K, then it would have been in the mix along with BMW 3-series, Audi A4, etc. What I love about the R is how stealth it is. As for the GTI, don't get me wrong - it was really nice. I just liked the Si a little more, but lots of people would make the opposite choice.

bk7794 - Very impressive. Just 50 more years and you'll hit the 1 million mark. Hang in there!

... and sorry these are not very exciting shots, but here are two quick-and-dirty iPhone pics of the new car. I chose gray to keep it under the radar, and I'm planning to keep it all-stock.

[ClutchFork]

When you get time, how about an under hood shot? Or does it have one of those new fangled engine covers that prevent seeing the beautiful engine?

[Boston Fit]

No engine cover that I know of. I will take one for you.

[bk7794]

I think there is a slight cover that just says the I-vtec, nothing that hides the engine.

Haha I really want to bring it to atleast 400k, though I think it'd take a very long time. I think I might try bringing my current civic up to atleast 250k. Especially if I can stay up on it.

[havoktsx]

you can also see if someone local will do a trunk swap+cash with you. i don't know if a a regular civic comes in that color or have spoiler options (pre-wired) but that may work out if someone is looking for an oem spoiler..

[theholycow]

^Now THAT is someone who's thinking!

[Rope-Pusher]

[Boston Fit]

havoktsx - Great idea about the trunk lid swap. Other (non-Si) Civics do come in the same color. I've never customized a car before, but I'll think about that if the spoiler gets to me.

InlinePaul - Engine pics, as requested. The only time I ever look in here is to refill the wiper fluid

[tankinbeans]

Your battery is visible. No fair!

[theholycow]

I see a good old fashioned radiator cap instead of a capless radiator where you only ever open the surge tank. Well played, Honda.

[ClutchFork]

Nice engine, Really fills the engine compartment. Should have the battery in the trunk. You at least have to check the oil now and then.

[watkins]

I see a good old fashioned radiator cap instead of a capless radiator where you only ever open the surge tank. Well played, Honda.

Nothing wrong with a surge tank!

[ClutchDisc]

Boston Fit - Car looks very nice, much better than the stock images! How about some interior pictures?

[theholycow]

I see a good old fashioned radiator cap instead of a capless radiator where you only ever open the surge tank. Well played, Honda.

Nothing wrong with a surge tank!

I do like being able to access the radiator directly, though.

[tankinbeans]

Is this in any way related to the 2.4 that the 03 Accord had? I had one of those and thought it was plenty fast, even in the relative pork of the Accord.