Anyone disappointed with their decision to purchase the new R?

[CivicR38]

Has anyone been disappointed with their R after owning it for a few weeks? Could be anything from performance to overpaying etc? I don't expect there to be many, if any, just looking for some feedback as I wait for my allocation to come in.

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[Kash338]

Has anyone been disappointed with their R after owning it for a few weeks? Could be anything from performance to overpaying etc? I don't expect there to be many, if any, just looking for some feedback as I wait for my allocation to come in.

None of these guys on here are going to say that they are disappointed about overpaying for their car. Even though there will be some that will look back and say that it was a mistake

 

[Preyforsurf]

It's too early to be disappointed, but it's also too early to really feel the car out. Especially with it launching into winter and a bunch of the first days I've owned it, it's either rained or been too cold to really drive.
This may be sacrosanct here but... I've come from rwd cars for the last 10 years. The first loss of grip and wheel hop really put a damper on how I felt about the car. It's a really nice car, looks great, ironically both bigger and smaller in person.
It's one of those situations where the car may not be for me, but we will see. Before anyone loses their Honda loving mind, I will be the first to admit that these are likely my misconceptions of what I was getting into. I do have a decent of positive and negatives with the car.

 

[Boostlag]

Thats why they say money spent on experience is better than stuff because you'll always fondly remember experiences but you'll get used to stuff and they can even become headaches. But the car is new and shiny so i expect most to be excited... Overpaid or not.

 

[CyberCTR]

None of these guys on here are going to say that they are disappointed about overpaying for their car. Even though there will be some that will look back and say that it was a mistake

I mean if a ton of people next year are getting them for MSRP or under, sure I will feel like I should have waited. Hindsight 20/20, but I really don't see that happening any time soon.

 

[ssheff55]

Thats why they say money spent on experience is better than stuff because you'll always fondly remember experiences but you'll get used to stuff and they can even become headaches. But the car is new and shiny so i expect most to be excited... Overpaid or not.

For sure, but this car (for me) is very much spending money on stuff and experiences. The car is absolutely an experience in itsself.

 

[CWNole95]

Has anyone been disappointed with their R after owning it for a few weeks? Could be anything from performance to overpaying etc? I don't expect there to be many, if any, just looking for some feedback as I wait for my allocation to come in.

Absolutely not. Very happy with my decision, although admittedly I’ve had mine for just one week. I don’t feel as if I overpaid at $5k over sticker though, especially with a lifetime powertrain warranty included in the price. I bought it because I wanted a fun but practical daily driver that can pull double duty on the track if and when desired.

With that said and while I know everyone is free to do whatever he or she wishes with their money, $5k over would personally be the absolute max I would pay for the FL5.

 

[Boostlag]

For sure, but this car (for me) is very much spending money on stuff and experiences. The car is absolutely an experience in itsself.

I bought a e92 m3 when I turned 30 midlife crisis. Love didn't last even a year before I sold it. It happens.

 

[ssheff55]

I bought a e92 m3 when I turned 30 midlife crisis. Love didn't last even a year before I sold it. It happens.

Eh this car is pretty personal to me. Not to mention it’s just pure fucking awesome anyways

 

[CivicR38]

I bought a e92 m3 when I turned 30 midlife crisis. Love didn't last even a year before I sold it. It happens.

I've had about 15 cars over the past 7 years. Just trade payment for payment but get to experience different things. I have yet to find a car that completely blows me away.

 

[Toprarnen]

I've had about 15 cars over the past 7 years. Just trade payment for payment but get to experience different things. I have yet to find a car that completely blows me away.

What's on the list of stuff you've tried, and then what you want to try?

I imagine an Ariel Atom might change that tune...

 

[UFO CTR]

not only yea, but hell yea!
I regret getting a car that I'd chased down a C4S without even trying!
all we had to do was get to the freeway clover leaf, and I was on his ass!!!

 

[Boostlag]

I've had about 15 cars over the past 7 years. Just trade payment for payment but get to experience different things. I have yet to find a car that completely blows me away.

I loved my NC2 PRHT. Best and the most fun car I've ever owned. Only reason I sold it was life change caused me to buy sedan.

 

[yeaitsahonda]

Still under 200 miles but loving every one of them. Haven't ran it hard yet but I drive like a grandma on the street anyways so not in any hurry to do that. Like somebody else said it's been cold and rainy. Can't wait for spring to get it on track.

 

[Pierito]

Paid $123,684.22 out the door, but it was worth it. They threw in all weather floor mats.

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