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#1183 of 3321 Valentine 1 by hamproof Nov 12, 2002 (7:32 am)
Upon further reading on other installs, I've decided to tap in into an existing switch power supply. Now, the big question is which one to use? I do not want to remove too many panels and having read the instructions on removing the lower dash panel where that 1 lone cigarette outlet is, I thinking maybe I'll tap into the power wire that powers that outlet. Anyone has any thoughts on this? I also need to find a ground bolt to attach the ground wire from the V1 car kit.
#1184 of 3321 Wazappa by greenguy Nov 12, 2002 (10:30 am)
80mph I am at just under 4Krpm.
#1185 of 3321 My 02 Si Initial Impression - hamproof by tprice Nov 12, 2002 (3:27 pm)
I don't own this car (yet) but understood that the car came equipped with a cargo net - at least that's what the product literature says?   I'm close finalizing deal on a remaining 2002 $19,460 MSRP. Right now looks like $16,750 (+Tax & Title)less $4,800 allowance for my 98 Hatchback DX that has 90,000 miles on it. Never know for certain but seems reasonable based on not able to get any further competitive interest/offers from 3 other local Honda dealers. Was told there is a $500 manufacturer to dealer incentive that ends today? I'm still a little concerned with the heavy discounting and what it will mean to resale in a couple of years considering they didn't want to budge off of MSRP earlier this year. The dealers say not to worry about it, but hard not to at least think about it!
#1186 of 3321 No, there's no cargo net on mine. I think it is an added accessory. by hamproof Nov 12, 2002 (3:34 pm)
W/ a trade-in it is kinda hard to figure out what your true cost is. For reference, the deal I got was for $15,995 (with dest. included). This dealership even throw in the nice Si floormats (approx. $65 value) and didn't charge me the usual $40 DOC fee. From other dealers I was told about the $500 incentive. Not sure when it ends. I was going to settle for $16,500 but the attitute of the dealership was just terrible. It was fortunate for me to find one that was 1 hr. away with 2 02 Si left and at a great price to boot.   With regards to resale value, if you pay less, you'll definitely get less in the future. The only people who get burned are those who paid close to $19k when they first came out. As it is right now, 03 are going for $17k (at this dealership I bought my 02 from). The other dealers are selling for approx $17.5-$18k in metro Detroit. Since 02 and 03 are essentially the same except for laser cut key, new blue color and heat rejecting windows, I say you shouldn't be worry too much about the future. People who buy Si buy it because they like the car. Hatchback and whatever power it has. At least you have $1-$2k advantage over what the other people paid when it first came out.
#1187 of 3321 by anonymousposts Nov 12, 2002 (5:31 pm)
The cargo net is not standard. You have to buy it and either install it yourself or take it to a dealer. Since drilling is required to install it I paid my dealer $15 to do it and got the cargo net off of www.handa-accessories.com. www.manhonda.come is also a good source for cheap parts.   hammie: I still say not to pay the noise in reverse any attention. Every Honda I've ever owned has made the noise and some of them have had over 130,000 miles on the original clutch without showing signs of wear. If it bothers you that bad maybe you need to sell your SI and buy another A4. Used ones are pretty cheap.
#1188 of 3321 For accessories... by crikey Nov 12, 2002 (7:49 pm)
try hondacuraworld.com also.
#1189 of 3321 Why would you think I'll buy a used A4 when I just sold my 01 A4??? by hamproof Nov 12, 2002 (8:56 pm)
Not to mention I just bought the 02 Si yesterday. You have a weird sense of humor. Either that or your blind loyalty to the H is confusing your mind.   It is people like you who never question and always follow. I'm sure when you bring your beloved Si to your Honda dealer for some squeak and rattle or just for some noise, you'll just take what the dealership feeds you and we all know what that it - "Oh that noise, it is normal".   I've heard that many times in my previous ownership of a Honda.
#1190 of 3321 Never question and follow??? by gee35coupe Nov 12, 2002 (9:36 pm)
Elaborate please.   She answered your question about the gear whine. She's owned 2 02 Si's and countless other Hondas. Honda's have a gear meshing sound when you put them in reverse. All Civics have the sound and as you said the ones you tested did. A4's do get cheap quick. If you wanted a cheap beater you coulda got a nice one for the price of the Si and had a silent reverse, a turbo 150hp, 4 wheel drive, HID's and everything. I don't compare the Si to my Lexus, but then I wouldn't compare an A4 to a Lexus LS400 either.
#1191 of 3321 No deal for me by 204meca Nov 13, 2002 (12:02 am)
Hammy, congrats on your deal. As for the noise in reverse, sounds like every (5) Hondas I have owned.   I did not do as well as you. I went to the mat with the Honda dealer & VW deal & lost both matches! I truly could not make up my mind between the Si & GTI, so decide to try & buy based on the best deal I could make.   Local Honda store has 2 02 Si "demos". One with 3K & another with 2.3K miles (not 5K as previously posted). They offered my $6,800 for my 97 Del Sol Si, but would not go below $17,900 for either of their demos. I said I would keep my DS unless could get the Si out the door for $7,000. They said $11,200 & I walked. They called me the next day saying it was the last day for a special deal on O2 Si & that they had a party interested in my Del Sol, offered my $8,800 for DS, making it $9,200 for 02. I said send my the interested party so I can sell the DS at retail & then I'll bargin on Si. No deal! I guess they are not too desperate enough yet to depart with their Si as they certainly are not coming down to sub $16K levels. Incidentally, I looked at the dipstick on the 02s - yep, both were down a quart!   My experience with at 02 GTI with 14AK miles was similar. Best I could get was $9,300, so I drove off.   Since I am only willing to spend $7K for either of these rides, I guess I am not really ready to part with the DS. I suspect I will get one of the newer ones in a year or two, but for now I will continue to enjoy 40 mpg and let me $7K earn a little more interest. I may try sell the DS myself, but experience with a 94 DS suggests that there is not a big market for these, especially when the rain starts to fall here in WA state! OR perhaps these cars will still be on the lot at the end of the month...

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