from '09 WRX to '12 Civic LX(auto)

[torrent57]

and no regrets
Hello all
I came to a breaking point where I threw up my hands and said I'm done with the performance scene and shifting in heavy traffic. I guess I'm getting too old for it or just don't have the time anymore, but I just wanted something simple and relaxing to drive for my weekly commutes.

I had initially planned on getting the new '12 Impreza(big Subaru fan), but I wanted an automatic and I didn't care much for the CVT which is all they offer in autos. When I test drove the civic I was amazed at how composed and zippy it felt and with all the features it had standard on the LX. I was sold, they traded me straight across for the WRX(thank you subaru resale) and I got the remainder I owed on it refinanced at a lower rate. Dropped my monthly payment by $100 and my insurance by $68. I averaged 18-20mpg on premium fuel with the WRX, now Im averaging 32-34 on regular.
Saving again is nice

From time to time I long for something with more power, but for now Im loving this little car.

 

[KennyGS]

Welcome!

Please post a pic of your new LX.

 

[webby]

welcome to the site. As Kenny said, post up some pics of your car -
http://9thcivic.com/forum/forums/civic-color-specific-threads.33/

feel free to post up your wrx if you'd like as well. There are a handfull of wrx owners who hang out on here.
http://9thcivic.com/forum/threads/turbo-awd.884/ - that is kind of like a chat thread of some wrx owners.

glad to hear you're enjoying your new ride

 

[Dar-Dar]

Welcome to the site. It's awesome that you're having fun with the new ride.

 

[9000 RPM]

congrats man, I too after having an Si with aftermarket solid mounts am enjoying every minute of the comfort in my lx (albeit an '11) for daily travels.

I can imagine the '12 being more comfortable and efficient with it's updated engine and such. Congrats

 

[k757]

That's great that you are enjoying a car that fits your needs better. We'll always have room for you back in the Subie family


-Keith
'11 WRX

 

[iluvmycsx]

congrats and welcome to the site

 

[MrsJrotax101]

Congratulations and welcome!! I'd love to see some pics of your new ride

...and the old one

 

[torrent57]

thanks,

sorry to disappoint but I don't have a camera, lol I'm pretty spartan with electronics. My civic is Black, the WRX was world rally blue, no external mods.

 

[MrsJrotax101]

awww

sedan or coupe? We'll use our imaginations

 

[brown_bear]

welcome! glad your enjoying the new car, I couldn't imagine having to fill up so often, saving money sure is nice tho

 

[torrent57]

it's a 4door, always liked sedans, and yes I love saving as well

you know if I had to attribute 1 point of the Civic that tipped my decision and kept me from the Mazda 3 or Elantra, it was the Steering wheel. It's so race inspired and cool looking, doncha think? Reminds me of the Nissan GTR wheel

 

[brown_bear]

and i thought I was the only one who thought the same!!! i remember looking at mine and saying, "gee....sure looks like a GTR wheel, nice!"

 

[Tony An]

welcome!