What would be a worthy upgrade after the Si?

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That’s a sweet deal and I’d do that but it’s out of state I would think it wouldn’t be legal in California /:
Can you supercharge vehicles in CA? It's just a base GT with a SC slapped on.
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This was my upgrade while my car is going to be down for awhile. I know I just got I so I wanted to show it.

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I'm not into motorcycles, but that is sweet. Road trip to Road to Hana...
 

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If you are a Honda enthusiast, Accord Sport V6 with the 6 speed MT, or even AT if you can't fine one. One of the best 3.5L V6 engines made. It's a shame they took that option away from the Accord
 

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Can you supercharge vehicles in CA? It's just a base GT with a SC slapped on.
You can, but the kit needs to be carb approved. I know stillen and vortech make a few for the 370z and the twins that are carb legal. Looks like there might be some for the mustang too. Wish the PRL kits For our cars were carb approved!
 

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If I dont need another Sedan/Hatch in a few years when my son gets older or if I don't have more kids, I'm 100% going for a 16-17 Accord Coupe V6 Manual with low miles. Should that fall short, I’d go for an Accord Sport 2.0 Manual or Auto, or maybe even the Type R if a good used one comes up.

Adding to that, that's my list. But for you, with that kind of money...That supercharged GT has me drooling. I'm not usually a fan of owning domestic brands (Honda bias) but I'd make an exception for that, lol if it's legal in CA.
 
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If I dont need another Sedan/Hatch in a few years when my son gets older or if I don't have more kids, I'm 100% going for a 16-17 Accord Coupe V6 Manual with low miles. Should that fall short, I’d go for an Accord Sport 2.0 Manual or Auto, or maybe even the Type R if a good used one comes up.

Adding to that, that's my list. But for you, with that kind of money...That supercharged GT has me drooling. I'm not usually a fan of owning domestic brands (Honda bias) but I'd make an exception for that, lol if it's legal in CA.
Those v6 manual accords are bad... the want is real. Black on black please
 

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Those v6 manual accords are bad... the want is real. Black on black please
I was behind a 2015 or 2016 Grey Accord Sport V6 today, and I could hear that engine growl as she merged on the freeway. Before I bought my Lexus I searched for one far and wide, MT, AT, nobody wants to sell their V6's! I searched Carvana, Car Gurus, Auto Nation and all I could find was the 2.4L, which is a great engine, but it's not the 3.5L V6!!!!
 

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I was behind a 2015 or 2016 Grey Accord Sport V6 today, and I could hear that engine growl as she merged on the freeway. Before I bought my Lexus I searched for one far and wide, MT, AT, nobody wants to sell their V6's! I searched Carvana, Car Gurus, Auto Nation and all I could find was the 2.4L, which is a great engine, but it's not the 3.5L V6!!!!
They weren't very popular in the 9.5 Gen of the Accord since a lot of people go for the economy motor, so it makes them a rare find and they're holding their value very well too because of the reliability and fun factor..add a nice Borla and it's even better. A V6 MT with no accidents isnt cheap, but they're so much fun to drive. I drove an 8th Gen V6 MT and maaaan they're a blast.
 

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I really think there is a new Honda sports car coming in the next few years. A new Prelude to compete with the Supra would be great.
I agree 100% to bring back the prelude but it’ll be all Honda not a Toyota/BMW
 

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I'm not into motorcycles, but that is sweet. Road trip to Road to Hana...
Although Harley does make great looking motorcycles “pieces of art” I prefer Japanese motorcycles a lot smoother and percussion shifting and handling ( especially Honda’s) I did ride a Harley In my opinion it’s like sitting on a unbalanced washing machine I’m also not that crazy about motorcycles either
 


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I would say look for one of those 2.0T Accord Sports..

Or a Focus RS?
 

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I agree 100% to bring back the prelude but it’ll be all Honda not a Toyota/BMW
I was one of those that at the time was shouting WTF is Toyota putting a BMW engine in their flagship sports car, but changed that mindset when I did some reading on this. Toyota wanted an in-line 6 for their Supra, and BMW had a suitable one. Toyota wanted this engine to be reliable, and basically drove BMW crazy by making them re-engineer everything all the way down to the smallest bolt. So you have a reliable high performance sports car designed by Toyota and built by BMW!
 

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I was one of those that at the time was shouting WTF is Toyota putting a BMW engine in their flagship sports car, but changed that mindset when I did some reading on this. Toyota wanted an in-line 6 for their Supra, and BMW had a suitable one. Toyota wanted this engine to be reliable, and basically drove BMW crazy by making them re-engineer everything all the way down to the smallest bolt. So you have a reliable high performance sports car designed by Toyota and built by BMW!
I’m sure it going to be a great sports car I’m just looking at the future on this car there’s been many joint ventures in the past with bad results a friend bought a 1984 Lincoln mark 7 with a BMW diesel turbo inline six ( used) and had problems getting parts and what not and I know a few that had the Isuzu impulse with the lotus suspension and had bad results I know these is years ago and auto technology has improved over the years but history does repeat. One company that a joint venture project is Honda although they did have problems with Honda +rover = sterling it did bring on Acura. Again I’m sure it’ll be good but unfortunately history does repeat it self this is just my opinion :)
Btw have a great holiday
 
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I’m sure it going to be a great sports car I’m just looking at the future on this car there’s been many joint ventures in the past with bad results a friend bought a 1984 Lincoln mark 7 with a BMW diesel turbo inline six ( used) and had problems getting parts and what not and I know a few that had the Isuzu impulse with the lotus suspension and had bad results I know these is years ago and auto technology has improved over the years but history does repeat. One company that a joint venture project is Honda although they did have problems with Honda +rover = sterling it did bring on Acura. Again I’m sure it’ll be good but unfortunately history does repeat it self this is just my opinion :)
Btw have a great holiday
Unfortunately Toyota had no way of producing this engine without spending lots of money. This will probably be a limited run for a few years, and because it's a Modified Z4 engine, parts will be around for a long time. Just look at the Toyota/Subaru 86/BRZ. I see more of those on the road than any other performance car. It can be done if done right, and Toyota is a very careful company that doesn't take many risks.

Happy Holidays to you and your family as well!
 

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there is no worthy upgrade, for, me. stupidroo had a chance with a wrx powered crosstrek that didn't happen, but then it would have sounded like a wrx. no thanks. don't think there is any other car out there that i'd want right now.
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