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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Hector v, Jan 21, 2014.

  1. Jan 21, 2014 at 6:26 PM
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    Hector v

    Hector v [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hey guys I've had my tacoma for little over a year and a half now and I'm looking for a new car. Love my tacoma but I need a more fuel efficient car. The car I found is a 2014 honda accord coupe i4 6 speed. For a really good price, the only catch is that I live in Fresno, CA and the car is in Mesa, AZ. What's a good family friendly places to go visit in AZ, park , restaurant ect?

    Also do any of you know the process or fee of buying in one state and registering the car in another?

    P. s. I'm selling the truck to my dad so I'm still going to be able to borrow it.
     
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  2. Jan 21, 2014 at 6:27 PM
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    findlayjeff

    findlayjeff If a little is good a lot is better...never works

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    None at this time and that's just what I wanted a stock used truck to start with
    Are you sure you don't want to sell it to me
     
  3. Jan 21, 2014 at 6:28 PM
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    AWorthyOpponent

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    Sad day...have fun with the Honda, they're still decent cars...
     
  4. Jan 21, 2014 at 6:28 PM
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    Lol. The deal is done man. He liked since day one.
     
  5. Jan 21, 2014 at 6:39 PM
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    findlayjeff If a little is good a lot is better...never works

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    None at this time and that's just what I wanted a stock used truck to start with
    Haha I don't blame him
     
  6. Jan 21, 2014 at 6:45 PM
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    Thought the i4 was a better fit for me. I got a new place and don't want to overly stretch my budget, plus the i4 and MT got a decent acceleration.
     
  7. Jan 21, 2014 at 6:51 PM
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    Silence9 Solve et Coagula

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    His OP said he wants a more fuel efficient vehicle. The i4 is definitely the better choice. Honda makes good units too. Good luck. :wave:
     
  8. Jan 21, 2014 at 6:54 PM
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    aren't 4 cylinder accords literally everywhere?? what's so special about this one in Arizona?
     
  9. Jan 21, 2014 at 7:00 PM
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    Four cylinders are everywhere. But the come with the cvt transmission and the one I want is a manual transmission plus the price is $6k under the MSRP.
     
  10. Jan 21, 2014 at 7:11 PM
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    I looked at the numbers and they are almost the same. 0-60 6.5 for the civic and 6.6 for the coupe 6 speed. Plus the civic's got more of a boyracer image IMO.
     
  11. Jan 21, 2014 at 7:34 PM
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    We just got my wife a 2013 accord coupe. I4 as well. We both love it. There is only a few complaints we have. 1, the radio sucks. But there is a setting that makes it a little better. 2, The seat warmers suck, if you have that option. Other than that, it's one of the smoothes cars I've ridden in.
     
  12. Jan 21, 2014 at 7:39 PM
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    Nice man. Is your wife's car auto/manual lx-s, ex? What was the OTD price?
     
  13. Jan 21, 2014 at 8:16 PM
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    Auto, ex-l, and we had a little equity in her old car. But sticker was 24990.
     
  14. Feb 2, 2014 at 9:03 PM
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    I did it guys I got my accord how I wanted it and I still get to drive my formal tacoma every once in a while.

    image.jpg
     
  15. Feb 2, 2014 at 9:23 PM
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    Pay a hefty ca tax just because you brought it from out of state?
     
  16. Feb 2, 2014 at 9:36 PM
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    Not really. I just had to smog it. The guys at Te smog shop tought I was crazy taking a new car with 650 miles to smog it
     
  17. Feb 2, 2014 at 9:40 PM
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    Here's another pic. I'm uploading from my phone and I don't know why it's upside down.

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  18. Feb 2, 2014 at 9:47 PM
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    I feel like I'm sitting on the ground.
    My team has a minivan pool vehicle and I'll fight to the death to keep it.
     
  19. Mar 3, 2014 at 5:35 PM
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    Hey guys it's been a little over a month with my new accord.
    And it's time for an update. I got to say it's being great. I loved my tacoma but driving it 80+ miles a day it had an impact in my wallet. After a month and 1700 miles I'm getting 40+ MPG's with little effort.

    Whats do you guys think?

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  20. Mar 3, 2014 at 5:37 PM
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    What do I think? This thread broke my neck.
     

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