should i even be considering this?

[pbplayer257]

go with a 7th gen

[jeebus31]

Originally Posted by pbplayer257

go with a 7th gen

haha seriously. it seems like those cars were made with purpose.

well after sleeping on it a bit, i've narrowed it to just fixing the issues or trading it in for a 2012 i4 which depends on how good of a deal i can get. i think i will wait until right before the 2013s start showing up on lots (i'm guessing late august) and pulling the trigger then.

a general question: does everyone put their car back to stock when trading in?

[Metal Metalic]

Originally Posted by jeebus31

hey all,

i've been reading about the deals people have been getting on brand new 8th gens and it got me wondering... should i trade in my 09 ex-l v6/navi coupe for a brand new one?

there are enough problems with mine (steering column, brakes, rear deck rattle, window trim, AC blower, squeaky suspension/clunks, misfitting rear bumper, to name a few) that while im not actively looking to replace it, i find myself peeking at cars.com/autotrader.com to see what's out there. of course, the main issue is that i dont have any warranty remaining on the 09 so the peace of mind of a brand new car might be enough to push me over the edge (i bought used)... if the price is right. i realize i will be losing cash on the deal but im hoping the used car market will net me decent trade-in value.

what do you guys think? along the same line, if i go through with it, what's a reasonable amount to ask for trade-in? 19k? THANKS!

WoW ya hit the jackpot, and it is an 09' even... I don't think anyone here could top that!

I guess you bought it used without adding a warranty of some kind.

[GoLowDrew]

[QUOTE=jeebus31;960976
a general question: does everyone put their car back to stock when trading in?[/QUOTE]

Yes.

[jeebus31]

alright, just got back from the dealer. they fixed most of my problems... free of charge (got an oil and brake fluid change too)! i think i've decided to keep the car... it's nearly paid off and running well. one surprise i got was that my left front strut is leaking. although with the number of potholes i whacked in the first couple months of owning this car, i am not TOO surprised.

i think this means that it's time to jump off the eibach pro kits and onto some coils. anybody have experience running megan ez's long term? or should i keep the eibachs and add koni struts? i know this is a topic that's beat to death on this forum but i would appreciate some advice. not looking to slam, just want a classy look along with a smooth ride.

[Artema]

Originally Posted by jeebus31

alright, just got back from the dealer. they fixed most of my problems... free of charge (got an oil and brake fluid change too)! i think i've decided to keep the car... it's nearly paid off and running well. one surprise i got was that my left front strut is leaking. although with the number of potholes i whacked in the first couple months of owning this car, i am not TOO surprised.

i think this means that it's time to jump off the eibach pro kits and onto some coils. anybody have experience running megan ez's long term? or should i keep the eibachs and add koni struts? i know this is a topic that's beat to death on this forum but i would appreciate some advice. not looking to slam, just want a classy look along with a smooth ride.

If you're having problems with leaks, I recommend either BC Racing for durability, or like you said, swapping to Koni struts on your current springs, which are awesome.