Backup plans - what's yours?

[TypeSiR]

I don't think the Type S production will be as "limited." People are already paying mark ups for the Si but you can easily find a 6MT Integra at MSRP.
I'm pretty sure a lot of the ITS (if not all) will come with an Auto and that could be a deal breaker for a lot of the CTR buyers.

Before the chip shortage, Acura was planning to sell up to 35K Integras per year. Even if they only make 50% of that figure, that’s still a lot cars on the market. If the Type S ends up selling for around $40k with a 2.0T engine, I think it’ll redirect (by design) a lot of sales from the FL5 without cannibalization (due to limited supply on the FL5).

Option 1: Wait a year or two for an FL5 allocation with unknown ADM.
Option 2: Buy Integra Type S for MSRP (~2023).

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[citrus]

For those who havent experienced it, Mazda has absolutely nailed the infotainment control with their dial controller.

Absolutely agree, although it is a bit laggy even on new MX-5's. It felt a bit quicker in a Mazda 3 loaner we had recently.

 

[POPNTEC]

I'd prefer nobs as well, but it's not as bad as reviewers/news outlets make it out to be.

@ 11:09

Haha. I enjoyed that. Never seen that guy before.

 

[Rhorn]

I’m also 6’2” and I sat in the Corolla hatch. It’s fine up front but behind the drivers seat is like 4” of legroom. I could probably deal with it since I’ll usually have 3 people not four (picking up kids from school). But 4 people no way.

So while the Type R is my second choice I might choose it just so we can use it on trips. I expect the next gen GRC will be bigger.

I have no backup, nothing that seats 4 is remotely interesting except maybe a CT4 Blackwing. IS500 for sure if it had a manual.

Yeah I can fit in it, its just that dimensionally its alot smaller which what you are getting at. No way you could fit 4 people in that lol. I absolutely love Rally Cars so I still think its awesome but I want something a bit more spacious.

The CT4 Blackwing and the IS500 are really cool cars, and there are some other cars that are great but I just know that they aren't for me.

 

[mbaapk]

If I'm reading correctly, Z4 coupe, Gen 3 Toyota MR2, Gen 4 Miata hardtop, and a Fiat 500 Abarth? A collection after my own heart.

An MR2 w K20z3 swap and comptech supercharger - YES!

 

[golty]

I have a perfectly good M340i that is only a year old but I've never wanted a new car as much as the FL5. I suspect in the UK the price will be above £40k, which will be annoying as that will demand the 'luxury car' tax in the UK. I'd be willing to go upto £45k to get one but it seems mad that I'd likely be paying more a month for the FL5 than the M340i!

 

[Robert.C]

I have a perfectly good M340i that is only a year old but I've never wanted a new car as much as the FL5. I suspect in the UK the price will be above £40k, which will be annoying as that will demand the 'luxury car' tax in the UK. I'd be willing to go upto £45k to get one but it seems mad that I'd likely be paying more a month for the FL5 than the M340i!

Same. This will only be my second new car ever. My first was my FG2 Civic Si way back in 2008! I sold that back to Honda after two years for lack of enthusiasm; a great drivetrain saddled by an ordinary car.

 

[Tickle]

Same. This will only be my second new car ever. My first was my FG2 Civic Si way back in 2008! I sold that back to Honda after two years for lack of enthusiasm; a great drivetrain saddled by an ordinary car.

It'll be my first new car. I'm excited about seeing my odometer so low. I'll probably hate watching the miles go up.

 

[tuhroo]

It'll be my first new car. I'm excited about seeing my odometer so low. I'll probably hate watching the miles go up.

i got my fk8 with 5 miles on it...i put 25k in the first year lol

such a blast to drive

 

[Tickle]

i got my fk8 with 5 miles on it...i put 25k in the first year lol

such a blast to drive

I drive a good bit too... I thought about keeping my accord to offset some of the miles but... Eh fuck it.

 

[tuhroo]

I drive a good bit too... I thought about keeping my accord to offset some of the miles but... Eh fuck it.

always a good idea to keep multiple cars....i daily a 94 ex sedan 5spd

 

[jaco]

Refill the 3rd car garage with crap I don't need

 

[VarmintCong]

it shouldn't cost too much over 40k. Dollar is so strong against the yen.

The weak yen probably raises the cost of the car, because Japan imports a lot of the components and commodities and has to pay way more to build the car.

 

[VarmintCong]

The GRC may be harder to find than the FL5. If it starts around $36k, it’s a no-brainer. Just wish they‘ll make a crap ton instead of 6600 total (1500 Circuit, 5100 Core).

I wonder how many will want the Core - without the differentials (and seats) the GRC isn't that special. I'm sure they'll adjust production if everyone wants the Circuit.

 

[Whitboy82]

I wonder how many will want the Core - without the differentials (and seats) the GRC isn't that special. I'm sure they'll adjust production if everyone wants the Circuit.

Yeah but you CAN get the Core with the differentials

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