New 2014 or 2015?

[4104]

I know there are lots of posts on the plus and minuses of the Generation I compared to the Generation 2.
There is a $8000 and higher difference today to purchase the 2014 Gen 1 over the 2015 Gen 2.

Thank you. Your input is appreciated.

 

[MTrosclair]

Re: New 2014 or 215?

I bought a 2014 r-spec this February, 11k ish under sticker. For what I paid for the 2014, I would have only been able to get a v6 base 2015.

 

[OneFunGenesis]

Re: New 2014 or 215?

Yea that is the thing. If you can get a fully loaded 14 for under the price of base 2015, why not? Not to mention that the 2015 is first model year and bugs will be found here and there....

 

[Ernie3647]

Re: New 2014 or 215?

Well…. not to belittle your decision because you did make a good deal but really it’s not like you would be buying next year’s model of the same car. It is a different car. Regardless it is a very nice car enjoy your ride.

 

[Koolhaas]

I know there are lots of posts on the plus and minuses of the Generation I compared to the Generation 2.
There is a $8000 and higher difference today to purchase the 2014 Gen 1 over the 2015 Gen 2.

Thank you. Your input is appreciated.

The Gen 1 has a better stereo and is faster, but doesn't look as good as the Gen 2. The gen 2 also has more electronic options.

Looks are objective. I think it comes down to money too. You can probably get more Gen 1 for less money. If you like the looks of the Gen1, I'd do it.

 

[DRS]

The Gen 1 has a better stereo and is faster, but doesn't look as good as the Gen 2. The gen 2 also has more electronic options.

Looks are objective. I think it comes down to money too. You can probably get more Gen 1 for less money. If you like the looks of the Gen1, I'd do it.

👆👍👏🏻➕1⃣ if these are priorities, you have a great suggestion here. And I can also validate, since owning both.

 

[BrazGenesis]

Re: New 2014 or 215?

Well…. not to belittle your decision because you did make a good deal but really it’s not like you would be buying next year’s model of the same car. It is a different car. Regardless it is a very nice car enjoy your ride.

Perfect point!

In summary, I'd say it becomes a very subjective topic. G2 is superior to G1 (regardless if some of us prefer the aesthetics of G1). So it ends up being to decide $$$ allocation... car or something else.

Exploring the theme: wouldn't a G1 at the current price level be an excellent alternative for loaded Accords or Camrys?

 

[DRS]

Re: New 2014 or 215?

Perfect point!

In summary, I'd say it becomes a very subjective topic. G2 is superior to G1 (regardless if some of us prefer the aesthetics of G1). So it ends up being to decide $$$ allocation... car or something else.

Exploring the theme: wouldn't a G1 at the current price level be an excellent alternative for loaded Accords or Camrys?

👆👍1⃣ with the addition that to some, the first gen being much faster is superior point to gen two.. If that is important, very real. Also, more personalization with mods available. Rigid collars to improve handling, various breathing modifications to make gen one even quicker.

I agree, expect for audio, weight and speed, my vote has Gen two ahead in the other areas.

 

[amartz]

The Gen 1 has a better stereo and is faster, but doesn't look as good as the Gen 2.

There's no accounting for taste!

 

[amartz]

And I can also validate, since owning both.

Is your Gen1 an Rspec? I wonder sometimes if the "improved" handling of the Gen2 is more of an Rspec ride tuning issue, than say a non-Rspec Gen1 with Rigid Collars.

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