Ricochet48 wroteThis isn't surprising, or at least it shouldn't be. I knew the ITS would be >$50K (See Post #255). A lot of folks anchored to ~$48K. Why would they price that car within a few thousand dollars of the CTR? You know Acura is owned by Honda, right? With pricing now confirmed this car is no longer a "better version" than the CTR.Officially a joke. $50,800 MSRP ($52K delivered). It's literally $100 cheaper than a M240i xDrive. I think the extra $100 is worth it for 100 more hp and AWD haha.
All the nostalgia in the world from my DC5 can't blind me enough to think that's a good deal. I assumed the cost cutting with no sunroof, manual passenger seats, no usb in the rear, etc. was to get it to $48K.
Now any of these I see I will laugh at. Back in the market for a Thundernight B58 in a few years. Forget the practicality, manual, and better sound system in the ITS. Just not worth $52K.
Ricochet48 wroteAssuming you are buying, the ITS will more than likely be worth quite a bit more in a few years vs an M240i. So cost of ownership delta quickly favors the ITS (just look at the FK8 CTR vs a comparable year F22 M240i). Don't just look at initial pricing.That they do... but the internet seems very pissed on the Integra forums and fb group thus far. Sidenote, it's an Integra Type S not R. Acura is keeping the S while Honda the R (since 2001).
Wonder if this pumps up the price of my 2006 RSX Type S with a sunroof and just 50k miles haha.
I'm fully back on the BMW train, choo choooo.
Sure the M240i will have a higher maintenance cost, but to me it's actually more practical with a ZF8 in city traffic (and SO, friends, family can drive), AWD for the snow, auto parallel parking, remote start, sunroof, and I can still fit my bike in the rear with the front wheel off.
Adios Acura!
Clark_Kent wrote$48k v $52k not really much difference for a new car. If you were in at 48k, you are in at 52k. So out over 4k? Never wanted the car or could never afford it anyway IMO. (Not directing this at anyone. Speaking in general)This isn't surprising, or at least it shouldn't be. I knew the ITS would be >$50K (See Post #255). A lot of folks anchored to ~$48K. Why would they price that car within a few thousand dollars of the CTR? You know Acura is owned by Honda, right? With pricing now confirmed this car is no longer a "better version" than the CTR.
Donatello. wroteNah I was in at $48K and out at $52K. That's a material difference.$48k v $52k not really much difference for a new car. If you were in at 48k, you are in at 52k. So out over 4k? Never wanted the car or could never afford it anyway IMO. (Not directing this at anyone. Speaking in general)
$48k or 52k for this thing is LOL IMO
Clark_Kent wroteYou called it.This isn't surprising, or at least it shouldn't be. I knew the ITS would be >$50K (See Post #255). A lot of folks anchored to ~$48K. Why would they price that car within a few thousand dollars of the CTR? You know Acura is owned by Honda, right? With pricing now confirmed this car is no longer a "better version" than the CTR.
Ricochet48 wroteHa, I remember I paid $23,500 for my RSX Type S almost 18 years ago. Now that I think about it, that was bargain for what you got! Gone are the days I suppose.You called it.
I assumed $4K as the difference was mostly in the sound system and badging. The seats are more luxury, but not as sporty (likely a wash price-wise) and the lack of spoiler should have saved $. So $4K seemed reasonable... $7K is laughable.
I have come to my senses. My friends laughed I was considering a FWD Civic for $48K anyways. My not 18 anymore when I bought my glorified Civic for $22,600 half a lifetime ago haha. Back to adult BMW land as noted. Thundernight FTW.
Donatello. 's point, is $4K that big of a deal on a new car? If you really want the car, does $4K completely turn you off? It's hard for me to say since I'm not in that position but I feel like I would still buy it if I were all in from the beginning. 
Donatello. wroteThis is spot on. I find that everyone is interested until it's time to pay. The $4k delta is the difference of $64 per month on a 72 month loan at 5.04%. Easy to say when it's not my money but this seems like a nominal sum to give up on a car that people fell in love with.$48k v $52k not really much difference for a new car. If you were in at 48k, you are in at 52k. So out over 4k? Never wanted the car or could never afford it anyway IMO. (Not directing this at anyone. Speaking in general)
$48k or 52k for this thing is LOL IMO
Mingwan wroteThis. I already did a lot of mental gymnastics to force myself into thinking $48K made sense at $52K I'm in fully B58 zone, even with pricy options.4k is not large amount in a 50k price range, but I think at 48k for a car like this, you’ve already done a lot of bargaining with yourself to accept the price tag. An extra 4k is probably hard to stomach when you subconsciously know you’re getting ripped off paying 48k to begin with.
Pass. You can find a good condition DC5 for 15k. Would rather have that.
Clark_Kent wrote72 months is way to long of a long imo. I would follow the 20/4/10 rule.The $4k delta is the difference of $64 per month on a 72 month loan at 5.04%.
Ricochet48 wroteYeah, I get the financial piece of it, as I work in the financial services space. But it's difficult to apply too much logic to this or you would be a bystander and not a participant. It's like religion or politics in the sense that there are parts of it that align with your beliefs and there are parts that do not. Many of us jump in and out of these cars with automated efficiency. I've had 10 cars in 8 years and that's likely a relatively low number compared to others on this forum. There's nothing financially responsible about this passion/hobby. In the grand scheme, I'm fiscally responsible and invest and save heavy but if I want a car, can afford it, I buy it, end of discussion. I don't care too much about if I should buy it or what makes the most financial sense.72 months is way to long of a long imo. I would follow the 20/4/10 rule.
More generally I think you should make close to 3x (gross) the value of whatever car you buy (assuming $0 debt). So for $50K I'd want to make nearly $150K. My job is in finance so I'm naturally a bit more conservative on car purchases than many enthusiasts on here though. I couldn't imagine not maxing my 401K so I could have a faster car, etc.
I also might just buy in cash, these interest rates are (still) terrible. We will see what the market is like in 1-2 years.
Ricochet48 wroteToo broad of a brush. Lots of different situations out there.72 months is way to long of a long imo. I would follow the 20/4/10 rule.
More generally I think you should make close to 3x (gross) the value of whatever car you buy (assuming $0 debt). So for $50K I'd want to make nearly $150K. My job is in finance so I'm naturally a bit more conservative on car purchases than many enthusiasts on here though. I couldn't imagine not maxing my 401K so I could have a faster car, etc.
I also might just buy in cash, these interest rates are (still) terrible. We will see what the market is like in 1-2 years.
Ricochet48 wroteNice. I had an 06 DC5 as well. One of the few cars I got rid of that I wish I kept.This. I already did a lot of mental gymnastics to force myself into thinking $48K made sense at $52K I'm in fully B58 zone, even with pricy options.
I also have a top tier 06 VBP DC5 with 50K miles (single owner). It's been great, but I've had it half my life, so in a few years a CPO G42 is my move.
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Burrcold wroteThanks for posting this. After the media embargo was lifted, all of the reviews flooded the Internet. I haven't read or watched them all but I intend to.Great job Acura! The most compelling product you've released outside of the NSX. Everything is expensive these days so I won't touch that, but as a product, this is exactly what the Type S should be (vs the CTR). I'm still amazed that Honda decided to make a somewhat bespoke model for only the NA market. Hopefully it sells well and dealers don't price this out of the range of an average (for this market) consumer.
