Hi, Guest
06-06-2006, 10:22 PM
Thanks to everyone for feedback. Many great points, lots to consider...
Resale value.
- Realistically in Ontario, based on Autotrader, I might be able to get $6500 if I go the private sale route. If I wanted to trade it in, the Canadian Blackbook price is $3,700 to $5,360. So I really donât feel itâs worth trading in. There is definitely some emotional attachment, since this is my first car.
- Another point to consider about buying a new car. Driving a $30,000 car off the lot will end up costing me $5,000-$7,000 in depreciation easily in the first year alone, which covers the cost of adding an SC + cat-back.
How long to keep it
- If all goes well, I could see myself keeping the car for 3 years. If I put away $300/month * 36 months, thatâs $10,800 for repairs + the SC. Even with my trade in, you wouldnât get much car for that kind of money. I paid off my Focus two years ago, and I certainly donât miss the monthly car payments.
Current condition of the car
- I havenât had too many problems with the completely stock car, it still drives well, and I took good care of it. I bought it in November 2000, and have followed the Ford maintenance schedule. I already had the breaks replaced at Speedy. One of the reasons I want to replace my exhaust with a Borla cat-back is that the 2000 ZX3âs had tail-pipes and the muffler that rust like crazy. I think they fixed it in their later models.
Performance (PowerWorks ATX kit + Borla cat-back)
- According to many reviews, the PowerWorks gives 200HP with no other modifications required. I think that is kick ass performance for the price.
- Iâm not 100% sure about the exhaust, but FocalJet review gave it a 10/10 in itâs review, along with the FocusSport one.
The two pieces of information I still need is someone in Ottawa / Gatineau to install it (I donât have the know how OR the tools to do it), and insurance companies in Ontario that will insure a daily-driver that is supercharged. Iâm going to start two new threads.
Thanks again to everyone for their great responses.
Joseph
Resale value.
- Realistically in Ontario, based on Autotrader, I might be able to get $6500 if I go the private sale route. If I wanted to trade it in, the Canadian Blackbook price is $3,700 to $5,360. So I really donât feel itâs worth trading in. There is definitely some emotional attachment, since this is my first car.
- Another point to consider about buying a new car. Driving a $30,000 car off the lot will end up costing me $5,000-$7,000 in depreciation easily in the first year alone, which covers the cost of adding an SC + cat-back.
How long to keep it
- If all goes well, I could see myself keeping the car for 3 years. If I put away $300/month * 36 months, thatâs $10,800 for repairs + the SC. Even with my trade in, you wouldnât get much car for that kind of money. I paid off my Focus two years ago, and I certainly donât miss the monthly car payments.
Current condition of the car
- I havenât had too many problems with the completely stock car, it still drives well, and I took good care of it. I bought it in November 2000, and have followed the Ford maintenance schedule. I already had the breaks replaced at Speedy. One of the reasons I want to replace my exhaust with a Borla cat-back is that the 2000 ZX3âs had tail-pipes and the muffler that rust like crazy. I think they fixed it in their later models.
Performance (PowerWorks ATX kit + Borla cat-back)
- According to many reviews, the PowerWorks gives 200HP with no other modifications required. I think that is kick ass performance for the price.
- Iâm not 100% sure about the exhaust, but FocalJet review gave it a 10/10 in itâs review, along with the FocusSport one.
The two pieces of information I still need is someone in Ottawa / Gatineau to install it (I donât have the know how OR the tools to do it), and insurance companies in Ontario that will insure a daily-driver that is supercharged. Iâm going to start two new threads.
Thanks again to everyone for their great responses.
Joseph