Automotive Guruz

When it comes to performance cars, many people are absolutely obsessed about what type of car parts they add onto the car. There are literally hundreds of way to customize performance cars but it all depends on what your goal is. Some people want a louder engine, while others want more speed or a better sound system - these are all just examples. The key thing is that car enthusiasts are willing to spend considerable time and money to find the right car part for their car.

In terms of customization, some of the most popular ways of adding onto your car is to get a body kit and custom paint job. This way the car becomes unique and is really a reflection of the car’s owner. Another popular part to add-on is a cold air intake, which is basically  a device that’s used to bring lower temperature air into a car’s internal-combustion engine, thereby increasing engine power and efficiency. For performance street cars is an absolute must and one of the first additions people will invest in.

Other very popular additions in regards to car parts are mufflers and spoilers as they aren’t that much money and they can really add a customized look to the car. When looking for car information, there are many great resources online and then there is always some of the more popular auto magazines and classified magazines like AutoTrader. Plus, a lot of car enthusiasts are part of clubs or at least have a bunch of friends who share their passions for automobiles so checking in with these kinds of groups and clubs can be really valuable as well. At the end of the day, car customization is a personal thing but rest assured that there is more than enough resources both online and offline to help you find that missing performance car part you desire!

With the current economic instability in the financial markets, many people are now looking for ways to trim their budgets. One way consumers are cutting costs is purchasing used cars. One company that has seen an increase in used car sales is Honda.

The Honda Accord and Honda Civic are one of the most popular used car choices. The 2005 models were a specifically popular choice.

Other popular used Honda models along with an example model year include:

Honda Accord Coupe
1997 - 2008
2008:  MSRP$21,860 - $30,510, Fuel Economy 17 - 31 mpg

Honda Civic Hybrid
2003 - 2009
2008:  MSRP$22,600 - $24,350 Fuel Economy 40 - 45 mpg

Honda Civic Sedan
1997 - 2009
2008:  MSRP$15,010 - $22,460 Fuel Economy 25 - 36 mpg

Honda Civic Si Sedan
2007 - 2009
2008:  MSRP$21,310 - $23,260 Fuel Economy 21 - 29 mpg

Honda Insight
2000 - 2010
2006: MSRP$19,330 - $21,530 Fuel Economy 40 - 43 mpg

Honda Civic Coupe
1997 - 2008
2008: MSRP$14,810 - $22, 460, Fuel Economy 25 - 36 mpg

Honda Civic Si
2002 - 2006
2006: MSRP$20,290 - $22,240, Fuel Economy 22 - 31 mpg

Honda Civic Si Coupe
2007 - 2009
2008: MSRP$21,110 - $23,060, Fuel Economy 21 - 29 mpg

Honda Ridgeline
2006 - 2009
2008:  MSRP$28,000 - $35,090 Fuel Economy 15 - 20 mpg

Honda Odyssey
1997 - 2008
2008:  MSRP$25,860 - $40,610 Fuel Economy 16 - 25 mpg

Honda Accord Wagon
1997: MSRP$19,090 - $22,530 Fuel Economy 23 - 29 mpg

Honda Prelude
1997 - 2001
2001: MSRP$23,600 - $26,100, Fuel Economy 22 - 27mpg

Honda Del Sol
1997: MSRP$15,080 - $19,600, Fuel Economy 26 - 39 mpg

Honda Civic Hatchback
1997 - 2000
2000:  MSRP$10,750 - $12,200, Fuel Economy 32 - 37 mpg

Honda Fit
2007 - 2009
2008:  MSRP$13,950 - $16,070, Fuel Economy 27 - 35 mpg

Honda CR-V
1997 - 2009
2008:  MSRP$20,700 - $28,400 Fuel Economy 20 - 27 mpg

Honda Element
2003 - 2009
2008:  MSRP$18,980 - $23,575 Fuel Economy 18 - 25 mpg

Honda Passport
1997 - 2002
2002:  MSRP$23,300 - $30,900 Fuel Economy 16 - 21 mpg

Honda Pilot
2003 - 2009
2008:  MSRP$27,595 - $35,645 Fuel Economy 16 - 23 mpg

Honda Accord Hybrid
2005 - 2007
2007:  MSRP$31,090 - $33,090 Fuel Economy 28 - 35 mpg

Honda Accord Sedan
1997 - 2009
2008:  MSRP$20,360 - $30,260 Fuel Economy 19 - 31 mpg

Honda Civic GX
2008 - 2009
2008:  MSRP$24,590 Fuel Economy 24 - 36 mpg

Honda Civic GX NGV
2005 - 2007
2007:  MSRP$24,590 Fuel Economy 28 - 39 mpg

Honda S2000
2000 - 2009
2008:  MSRP$34,300 - $37,300 Fuel Economy 18 - 25 mpg

Dow Jones recently reported “that used car prices fell 8 percent in 2008.” This may be a great time to get yourself a quality used Honda. Make sure that you check the Kelley Blue Book to get an estimate of the price range for used Hondas. They can usually range anywhere from $11,000 to $15,000 depending on the age, condition, and detailing.