help decide on what car

[Lunatik]

I am looking to get a car but i dont have the biggest budget so i'd like some advice on whether i should get an 06 honda civic coupe used with low miles for about 16k-17k or a 03 MSP used with 58k miles for 10,5k.... any advice?

[NCZ13]

no torque

or turbo lag....

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[Captain KRM P5]

no torque

or turbo lag....

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

if you think the msp has turbo lag i'd say you're nuts. boost comes on faster than most turbo cars out there today. too bad the tiny turbo peaks out fast.

i'd take the msp, and you can find lower mileage ones for that price you mentioned or less.

[NCZ13]

to me turbo lag is turbo lag.

my mom just got a 07 acura RDX, and acura states theres a valve that compresses the air before it reaches the turbo to eliminate the turbo lag.

bs. i still has some lag, while it isnt horrible, its still there.

personally i would get the MSP. cuz in the end turbo>vtec

[ItsSlow]

Depends on the kind of civic.. But from the price, sounds like its an lx.. Id just search on here for a msp..

[mspHtown]

to me turbo lag is turbo lag.

my mom just got a 07 acura RDX, and acura states theres a valve that compresses the air before it reaches the turbo to eliminate the turbo lag.

bs. i still has some lag, while it isnt horrible, its still there.

personally i would get the MSP. cuz in the end turbo>vtec



have u ever driven a msp?

[vangj01]

It depends, do you want a 2 door of 4 door? The stock MSP will be faster than the stock Civic. The Turbo will feel better than the SOHC VTEC, if that's what is in there. But after driving the MSP and feeling it's powerloss and hesitation problems, you will most likely want to start upgrading (I just got my MSP and that's how I'm feeling now). Better mileage on the Civic though. I've never had any problems with Honda's/Acura's. NA cars are probably easier to maintain.

So, the decision is yours. Not much help here.

[Kypatrick]

Dont go Honda on us! Get the MSP and join the Club!

[mazda03maniac]

msp for sure. who wants a car that like 99% of people in the sport compact world have. of course it would be nice since a civic is a lot cheaper and easier to get parts for. but i still say take the msp.

[kamon8404]

MSP ... i got it, love it. 35 mpg ...

[Rotary_Powered]

MSP is cheaper and quicker, and then you can get a Full exhaust, CAI, and Upgraded intercooler and be very happy :)

[Lunatik]

thanks a lot guys. i bought the MSP. titanium grey (cabpatch)

[mspHtown]

good choice in car. even better choice in color!

[Smus]

Nice grab. I know I had those same kinds of questions before I bought my MSP...now I just need to either get the unichip or get a reflash because the hesitation is driving me insane right now, but otherwise, you made a good choice.

Congrats

[We Are Ninja]

good choice in car. even better choice in color!

+1

I would've told you MSP, no contest.

[mazpro]

cool man, congrats on the car. I love Titanium MSP's

[TX Speed 6]

no torque

or turbo lag....

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm


No torque AND a only a high rpm power range, I like to call it "VTEC lag" Go with the MSP

[1moreMPH]

if it's an Si i would consider the honder. but you could get a few grand worth of mods on the MSP and it would be way better/faster/fun, for still a cheaper price.

edit: Great choice! now use those extra few grand tee hee :)