Hey guys,

I just put in a deposit for an manual I4 EX Coupe. I only really need the LX-S but I think the EX extras would be good for resale value.

The problem is the estimated wait time is 2 months! Anybody else been told this before?

Anyway, it'll give me more time to research about the car. With the current gas prices, I opted for the I4. Aside, from having a high-revving engine, I think my buddy's 6-gen coupe is pretty capable of highway passing. What do you guys think? Is the added hp enough to compensate for the weight?

I'm 33 and I got 2 kids. My boy is 11 and my girl is 6. Both kids get on-off our 4-door tacoma just fine. My daughter gets into her booster seat on her own. Anybody else in a similar scenario? Am I stupid to get a coupe?

Thanks for the great site guys.

 

since you are in a position where your kids are semi self suffecient I think you're okay... If you still had full size car seats and had to lift your kids in/out then I'd say you're nuts....

I don't think power is going to be an issue unless you're used to a porsche...

Welcome to the site!

BTW I have a 14 month old and a 5 year old...

 

sir_nasty, thanks for the reply. The way I look at it, it's added security 'cause the kids can't just open a door

 

i test drove the I4 & V6 models both in AT trim and i wouldn't buy the I4 unless it was a manual... it pulled fine w/ the AT but that tranny was working much more between the gears then with the V6... i initially wanted a 6sp V6 car, but after driving the AT and realizing this was going to be a daily driver in Los Angeles, i opted for the AT and am perfecty happy with my choice

 

I hear you kumazam. I also wouldn't buy an I4 auto. What's your gas mileage?

BTW, I found this link http://www.revver.com/video/501056/h...showdown-2008/

Congrats on your purchase.

 

i had an 07 i4 auto, and the tranny seemed to have to work a lot for any type of passing, or normal driving in the mountainous terrain around here.

 

I4 is def the better choice, the K24 is one of the greatest motors honda has built to date.

 

k24 is a fine motor. i have not driven the v6 in the 8th gen (except in a pilot), but i prefer the v6 in my 7th gen to the i4. personal preference.

 

I'd rock the 4 with a stick.... not a big fan of 4cyl autos at all regardless of manufacturer though....

 

I'd rock the 4 with a stick.... not a big fan of 4cyl autos at all regardless of manufacturer though....