Selling my CURSED 2007 Honda Accord

[Trihonda]

Long story short:

2006 - Lost '99 Honda Civic in freak urban area flood (car was under water).

2006- Replaced Civic with '06 Accord. When picked up car from dealership it was all scratched up. Spent 4 months trying to rectify this with dealership.

2007- Picked up brand new '07 Accord as replacement from dealership.

2007- W/ 200 miles on it, the '07 Accord was crashed into (while parked) causing $4500 in damage. Had that repaired.

One month later, a truck threw a rock into our windshield (had to replace out of pocket due to numerous ins. claims).

So, we're thinking this car has some bad ju ju associated with it and we're contemplating replacing it, rather than us waiting for something real bad to happen (possibly with kids in the car).

We would have bought a Civic as a replacement in '06, but they were impossible to find back then. Now they're readily availible, so we're taking a hard look at the 07 Civic Si Sedan. It's got all the refinements of the Civic EX, but with a few Si touches, including a 197 hp engine, improved performance suspension, etc.. Here's a picture:




What do you all think? Comments on the car compared to the Accord...? I know the Civic has more horsepower, but less torque. However, it's a lot lighter. I've had several dealerships quote me nearly $1500 off msrp. Also, are we insane for trading in a brand new car for another? Seems silly to me, but there's just this bad mojo vibe happening when I get in the Accord.

[foggy]

The reviews on the civic si are great, they sound fun to drive and can't they go to 8000rpm? Do whatever you think will work for you, I think ether car will be good for a looong time.

[JspyEDC]

Sorry to hear about the bad Mojo related to your Accord. I drove a white 2005 Accord for 2 years and 48,000 miles with no bad karma. I think the 6 cylinder Honda engine is the best 6 on the earth.

However, I did trade the Honda for something a little larger recently, and I still miss that incredible engine!

Whatever direction you go, and especially if you stay with Honda....get that 6cylinder monster.

[Darkfin]

I love Hondas!

1992 Black EX Sedan 5sp
1996 Black/Grey Leather Accord EX V6 Sedan auto
1997 Blue CR-V AWD (EX equiv) auto (second vehicle for camping)
2001 Red/Tan Leather Accord EX-L Coupe 5sp

I think the Civic was the most fun of all those cars, it was my sleeper tuner.
I was contemplating a jump to the Acura 3.2TL, but it is so much fun not having car payments.

Fun.

[Trihonda]

So we test drove it... Loved it, but the wife didn't so much love it. She liked the car, but not the red upolstry stiching... She thought that was ricey (20 year old stuff). We're not 20 anymore, so she was concerned. Now she's back to thinking we'll stick with the cursed Accord... Oh well, I'm on the fence too, but was sorta leaning towards the Civic.

[Stevie Ray]

Only bad thing about trading a 1 year old car is that you will likely take a huge hit on depreciation. Sounds like you're a family man, so the Accord is going to give you alot more of the room you need for your brood than a Civic. I've had them both in past years and the Accord is just a much roomier car than then Civic.

Best,
Steve

[Trihonda]

Here's the two images of our dilema. One is the new car we're lookling at (red Civic Si), the other is our current (allegedly cursed) Accord.





I still haven't decided. One minute, I'm ok with the Accord, but the next minute I dread allowing my wife to drive the thing. I'd be the primary driver of the new car, but we do switch out from time to time...

[naggalowmo]

Nice choice! Or you can try your luck and pick up a Mugen Si when they come out

BTW the new civics are pretty damn good. My parents own a hybrid 07 civic. Interior wise everything is very well build and solid. I still question the windshield angle though.

[zenheretic]

Maybe instead of trading in the car you should seek out an exorcist.

[Trihonda]

A holy water spritzing was suggested by someone...

[Trihonda]

Here's the original Civic lost in the flood. A half hour earlier, the water was up over the dash board...