Considering trading my '17 Si for a '19 Si...

[aighead]

So I'm thinking about trading my '17 Si, which I have tuned and I'm very happy with, for a '19 or eventually '20 Si. Anyone done this? I can only think of a few benefits of doing so, namely a color I like better than white and a volume knob, oh and a refresh of miles (I broke 19k on the way to work today). Are there other benefits I'm unaware of on a new one? Does my Ktuner work on a new one? I think there is the unlocking it from the ECU part that I kind of understand but is there other stuff I'm not thinking of?

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[TheComebackKid]

In all seriousness. It would be a bit of a waste of money to do this but if it's worth it to you then it's really up to you. Like you said except for the color and very minor features there won't be any difference at all. KTuner will work the same also, you would just need to unlock it from your 2017 and then lock it to your 2019.

 

[aighead]

I kind of feel similarly to "But why?" But muh volume knob... For real though, I guess there'd be an option to trading up to a CTR but I don't think I want a payment that large. They had one at my local dealer marked up to 50k also, which is BS.

 

[ne0guri]

If you’ve already paid off the car then why not? You could essentially trade in and put all that money into the new Si, though I’m sure you’d have to pay a few extra thousand $$ to completely purchase the new car.

If you haven’t paid off the car yet then no... not sure why you would do that and don’t think it should be recommended, but obviously it’s up to you.

I mean if the lack of a volume knob is that big of an issue, why not just get a new head unit that has one? Hell of a lot cheaper than trading in your car for a 19 version.

 

[Captaindicki]

I would just wait for the next generation Si. Those should be even greater. Really, I can’t see any additional benefits with the 2019, unless a different body colour is that important. And the addition of a cheap superfluous volume button should not enter a buying decision. But then I think the head unit and cup holders are the lowest considerations when looking at a performance car

 

[87elco]

Don't take the negative equity....the new rdx sh awd is 6 cylinder turbo tho

 

[aldo]

Seriously bro put down the drink, they’re the same exact car and the one you have is only a couple of years old. If you like giving away money I can send you my Venmo.

 

[MattyNice]

From someone that’s traded cars too many times to count, I don’t think it’s worth it here. Not for the same car but newer even though at 19k you are driving a beater.

 

[MoaRPowah]

I would agree with head unit is cheaper to gain volume knob. Don't know if your car is paid off, but if it is, why not enjoy the no car note for years to come?

 

[ebhaynz]

I seriously would NOT upgrade from a 17 to 19, they're really the same car and you literally would be wasting your money. Enjoy the car for 5 years and buy another sporty manual in 2022.

 

[REBELXSi]

Worst idea ever lol

 

[blackie X]

So I'm thinking about trading my '17 Si, which I have tuned and I'm very happy with, for a '19 or eventually '20 Si. Anyone done this? I can only think of a few benefits of doing so, namely a color I like better than white and a volume knob, oh and a refresh of miles (I broke 19k on the way to work today). Are there other benefits I'm unaware of on a new one? Does my Ktuner work on a new one? I think there is the unlocking it from the ECU part that I kind of understand but is there other stuff I'm not thinking of?

if you want a different color i would suggest that you spend the money you would have lost on a trade in and get the car WRAPPED in the color you would like, this would only cost you 1k-2k not totally sure how much a wrap would cost these days.

 

[alexrawdriguez]

That makes no sense if anything just wait for the 11th gen Si.

 

[aighead]

if you want a different color i would suggest that you spend the money you would have lost on a trade in and get the car WRAPPED in the color you would like, this would only cost you 1k-2k not totally sure how much a wrap would cost these days.

Not a bad idea...

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