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93EGY8 · 01-11-2009, 07:33 PM

wasnt sure where else to put this, off topic says no car chat what-so-ever, so i figured id put it in here...ok now on to the question..

i was at a buddies house recently, and we were bull****ting about cars and what not, and i offered him my civic for his cbr600 and his jeep cherokee...he told me he would trade, since he likes my car.. so heres the specs on the cars..

1996 Jeep Cherokee: 4.0 I6 auto, new tires, good inspection, Blue, grey interior, 4wd obviously, 180k *but we all know how long 4.0's last*, needs an upper rad hose, and an exhaust, he is running open cat right now and its way to loud.. basically its a diamond in the rough, i know with a little tlc and a buffing wheel i can get it looking nice.. pretty straight body and awesome interior.. plus with what i paid for my civic i know i can sell it for more then i have in the honda..

1992 Honda CBR 600 F2, Blue and black, two brothers exhaust, runs great, bought from a local dealership with 20k on it, no engine noise, good clutch and trans and current inspection.. only problem is that the bike was in a minor collision with his other friends bike and the forks arent perfect, at 60mph if you take your hands off the bars they show signs of the dreaded "tank slap" anyone with a bike knows what im talking about.. but as long as you keep your hands on the bars it tracks straight and everything is fine.. the front wheel isnt even bent. and it has new tires.

my civic is basically a 1993 DX no power stearing with some minor bolt ons and a 2000 D16y8 swap, ive been looking for a bike and a jeep for some time..just wanted to get your opinions since im on here almost every hour of every day lol..

on a side note.. i have ****ty credit, i cannot get an automobile loan and i basically need to be able to sell or trade any vehicle i have to upgrade, im worried about the jeep becoming something im "stuck" in.. if you know what i mean.. but i know with cleaning it up i can make it look really nice..

so yea..let me know what you guys think... thanks for the input, and again yes or no im open to anything..

4N2NR · 01-11-2009, 07:42 PM

Go for it. You can always get the Grand Cherokee seats & interior and bits-n-pieces from a u-pull-it. The bike will save you gas money in the summer.

93EGY8 · 01-11-2009, 07:43 PM

the bike is pretty damn perfect, i love riding too.. i think i have my mind made up but just again like i said, trying to get some opinions and as of now i feel im headed in the right direction

OMGz Turbo · 01-11-2009, 07:52 PM

couple hundred bucks on a civic body and you can repeat that car of yours lol its a good trade homie.

justinlansdale · 01-11-2009, 08:00 PM

those F2's are nice looking bikes for their age too! do it!

93EGY8 · 01-11-2009, 08:06 PM

thats what i figured civics are almost a dime a dozen and at 23 its time to move on from the honda game i guess lol.. as much as i hate to say it it will be nice coming down the steps and not worrying about my jeep getting stolen lol.. ahh we will see... ill know tuesday if the bike and jeep come home with me..lol

JDMTyler3326 · 01-11-2009, 08:29 PM

any pics??????????

97TurboDSM · 01-11-2009, 08:36 PM

do it. end of story.

**Got Insulin?** · 01-11-2009, 09:06 PM

There's only one option as I see it. That's a bangin' deal.

OutToWinPAHC · 01-11-2009, 09:34 PM

bikes have gone up, a F2 was my first bike, it was fun. With the right paint on it it can still look good.

Id trade my car for a bike and car, but much newer of coarse.

RBrum · 01-11-2009, 10:38 PM

go for it, sounds like a good deal

tdmopar59 · 01-11-2009, 11:16 PM

sounds like a good deal for you... i'd do it

jjm4life · 01-11-2009, 11:30 PM

get rid of the civic and pick up the XJ. i had 3 jeeps and thats the one i miss the most.

james_ls · 01-11-2009, 11:34 PM

Do it.

Don't even look back.

frosti108 · 01-12-2009, 03:43 AM

just because this is so single sided right now. .. .. .

180k miles is a lot of miles, i dont care what motor it is. forget the motor even, what if the trans goes?

also, insuring inspecting upkeeping and registering a civic is cheaper than the same for both a jeep and a bike.

between the bike and the jeep, you will probably be getting the same overall gas mileage as the civic.

the way I see it, a 92 600 with 20k is worth about 1500 in awesome condition. 96 cherokee with 180k is worth about the same on a good day...
so like 3 grand on a good day is what this pair is worth. whats your civic worth?

if you really go ahead on this, atleast try and get him to fix the jeeps exhaust.

OMGz Turbo · 01-12-2009, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frosti108

just because this is so single sided right now. .. .. .

180k miles is a lot of miles, i dont care what motor it is. forget the motor even, what if the trans goes?

also, insuring inspecting upkeeping and registering a civic is cheaper than the same for both a jeep and a bike.

between the bike and the jeep, you will probably be getting the same overall gas mileage as the civic.

the way I see it, a 92 600 with 20k is worth about 1500 in awesome condition. 96 cherokee with 180k is worth about the same on a good day...
so like 3 grand on a good day is what this pair is worth. whats your civic worth?

if you really go ahead on this, atleast try and get him to fix the jeeps exhaust.

Ummm that jeep will bring in 2500-3000 along all day.

And that bike is worth prob 1500 so i would say its a good deal. You can get civic bodys for less then 800 rolling, then just find another motor its still less then the jeep and bike combined.

FazdaGt · 01-12-2009, 11:59 AM

go for it...

i see the potential to make a good bit more on those two than on your civic if you decide you don't want them. Then you'll be able to buy something even nicer in the long run.

if i'm not attached to a vehicle and someone makes an offer that sounds good i always go with gut instinct and it always seems to work out well.

3rdGenMr2Girl · 01-12-2009, 12:45 PM

Do it!!! Then you have a jeep for the winter/bad weather and the bike for the summer

Plus, you'll make more money if you decide to sell the bike and the jeep than if you were just to sell the civic.

tretiak · 01-12-2009, 04:12 PM

do it. that motor will never die unless it takes on water.

93EGY8 · 01-12-2009, 07:47 PM

well i made up my mind, im definatley going for the jeep and the bike, it just makes sense when i know ill have a blast all summer on the bike and ill have even more fun with the jeep after some goodies are put on it.. thanks for all the opinions guys..

View Poll Results: should i trade my civic for the jeep and the cbr??
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01-11-2009, 07:33 PM	#1
93EGY8 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Member #6337 iTrader: (2)	need fellow TST'ers opinons on trading civic! wasnt sure where else to put this, off topic says no car chat what-so-ever, so i figured id put it in here...ok now on to the question.. i was at a buddies house recently, and we were bull***ting about cars and what not, and i offered him my civic for his cbr600 and his jeep cherokee...he told me he would trade, since he likes my car.. so heres the specs on the cars.. 1996 Jeep Cherokee: 4.0 I6 auto, new tires, good inspection, Blue, grey interior, 4wd obviously, 180k but we all know how long 4.0's last, needs an upper rad hose, and an exhaust, he is running open cat right now and its way to loud.. basically its a diamond in the rough, i know with a little tlc and a buffing wheel i can get it looking nice.. pretty straight body and awesome interior.. plus with what i paid for my civic i know i can sell it for more then i have in the honda.. 1992 Honda CBR 600 F2, Blue and black, two brothers exhaust, runs great, bought from a local dealership with 20k on it, no engine noise, good clutch and trans and current inspection.. only problem is that the bike was in a minor collision with his other friends bike and the forks arent perfect, at 60mph if you take your hands off the bars they show signs of the dreaded "tank slap" anyone with a bike knows what im talking about.. but as long as you keep your hands on the bars it tracks straight and everything is fine.. the front wheel isnt even bent. and it has new tires. my civic is basically a 1993 DX no power stearing with some minor bolt ons and a 2000 D16y8 swap, ive been looking for a bike and a jeep for some time..just wanted to get your opinions since im on here almost every hour of every day lol.. on a side note.. i have **ty credit, i cannot get an automobile loan and i basically need to be able to sell or trade any vehicle i have to upgrade, im worried about the jeep becoming something im "stuck" in.. if you know what i mean.. but i know with cleaning it up i can make it look really nice.. so yea..let me know what you guys think... thanks for the input, and again yes or no im open to anything.. __________________ -2006 Chevy Silverado 5.3 Vortec Z71, leveling kit and k&n intake - my daily -1982 Chevy Camaro Z-28.. Muncie M22 fine spline, Richmond 4:10's, Flowmaster super 40's, 350 4 bolt, lunati cam, fuelie heads, weiand intake, Barry Grant Demon 750cfm double pumper. +6 on jets ..My one true love lol -1990 bayliner 21ft 5.0 H.O v8 - the floating party Last edited by 93EGY8; 01-11-2009 at 07:36 PM.*

01-11-2009, 07:42 PM	#2
4N2NR Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Poke-a-nose (Poconos) Member #9968 My Ride: 1986 & 1990 CRX Si iTrader: (1)	Go for it. You can always get the Grand Cherokee seats & interior and bits-n-pieces from a u-pull-it. The bike will save you gas money in the summer. __________________ I put the FUN in dysfunctional! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

01-11-2009, 07:43 PM	#3
93EGY8 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Member #6337 iTrader: (2)	the bike is pretty damn perfect, i love riding too.. i think i have my mind made up but just again like i said, trying to get some opinions and as of now i feel im headed in the right direction __________________ -2006 Chevy Silverado 5.3 Vortec Z71, leveling kit and k&n intake - my daily -1982 Chevy Camaro Z-28.. Muncie M22 fine spline, Richmond 4:10's, Flowmaster super 40's, 350 4 bolt, lunati cam, fuelie heads, weiand intake, Barry Grant Demon 750cfm double pumper. +6 on jets ..My one true love lol -1990 bayliner 21ft 5.0 H.O v8 - the floating party

01-11-2009, 08:00 PM	#5
justinlansdale Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Montgomeryville, PA Member #4286 My Ride: old BMW & obnoxious bike(s) iTrader: (5)	those F2's are nice looking bikes for their age too! do it! __________________ // To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

01-11-2009, 07:52 PM	#4
OMGz Turbo Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ltown Member #3108 My Ride: 01' WS6..That whistles...01' Explorer 5.slow iTrader: (0)	couple hundred bucks on a civic body and you can repeat that car of yours lol its a good trade homie.

01-11-2009, 08:06 PM	#6
93EGY8 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Member #6337 iTrader: (2)	thats what i figured civics are almost a dime a dozen and at 23 its time to move on from the honda game i guess lol.. as much as i hate to say it it will be nice coming down the steps and not worrying about my jeep getting stolen lol.. ahh we will see... ill know tuesday if the bike and jeep come home with me..lol __________________ -2006 Chevy Silverado 5.3 Vortec Z71, leveling kit and k&n intake - my daily -1982 Chevy Camaro Z-28.. Muncie M22 fine spline, Richmond 4:10's, Flowmaster super 40's, 350 4 bolt, lunati cam, fuelie heads, weiand intake, Barry Grant Demon 750cfm double pumper. +6 on jets ..My one true love lol -1990 bayliner 21ft 5.0 H.O v8 - the floating party

01-11-2009, 08:29 PM	#7
JDMTyler3326 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Around Member #9917 My Ride: ^ iTrader: (0)	any pics??????????

01-11-2009, 08:36 PM	#8
97TurboDSM TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #849 My Ride: '03 IY 20th GTI iTrader: (3)	do it. end of story. __________________ FOR SALE! Canon 5D\|17-40L\|85mm f/1.8\|Sigmalux\|580ex

01-11-2009, 09:06 PM	#9
Got Insulin? Hard Snarker Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Philly Member #7591 My Ride: 01 Audi TT 225, GVR-4 #72/1000, 91 TSi AWD iTrader: (16)	There's only one option as I see it. That's a bangin' deal. __________________ -Taylor DenOfDebauchery

01-11-2009, 09:34 PM	#10
OutToWinPAHC Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tokelau Member #5081 My Ride: R33 GTS25T, RHD E46, Truck, part R32 GTR iTrader: (2)	bikes have gone up, a F2 was my first bike, it was fun. With the right paint on it it can still look good. Id trade my car for a bike and car, but much newer of coarse.

01-11-2009, 10:38 PM	#11
RBrum Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pennsauken NJ Member #8681 My Ride: 04 Subaru STI iTrader: (1)	go for it, sounds like a good deal

01-11-2009, 11:16 PM	#12
tdmopar59 Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: 215 Member #7808 My Ride: 09 Jetta 96 f-150 iTrader: (0)	sounds like a good deal for you... i'd do it

01-11-2009, 11:30 PM	#13
jjm4life Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: boston Member #4443 My Ride: jew canoe iTrader: (0)	get rid of the civic and pick up the XJ. i had 3 jeeps and thats the one i miss the most. __________________ current: triumph, abarth gone:RS4 evo lotus(s) noble and a bunch of jeeps

01-11-2009, 11:34 PM	#14
james_ls TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Warrington Member #1614 My Ride: 1998 Acura Integra LS//VTEC iTrader: (0)	Do it. Don't even look back. __________________ *Heller Dope* - When the ** is doper than Hellen Keller; it's Heller Dope To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. BUY MY STUFF!** To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

01-12-2009, 03:43 AM	#15
frosti108 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: norristown Member #5883 My Ride: Track- RB S13. Street- 2J SC300 + SR S14 iTrader: (10)	just because this is so single sided right now. .. .. . 180k miles is a lot of miles, i dont care what motor it is. forget the motor even, what if the trans goes? also, insuring inspecting upkeeping and registering a civic is cheaper than the same for both a jeep and a bike. between the bike and the jeep, you will probably be getting the same overall gas mileage as the civic. the way I see it, a 92 600 with 20k is worth about 1500 in awesome condition. 96 cherokee with 180k is worth about the same on a good day... so like 3 grand on a good day is what this pair is worth. whats your civic worth? if you really go ahead on this, atleast try and get him to fix the jeeps exhaust.

01-12-2009, 04:12 PM	#19
tretiak Tri-State Addict Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: northampton,pa Member #3010 My Ride: 2001 s10 blazer xtreme iTrader: (0)	do it. that motor will never die unless it takes on water.

01-12-2009, 07:47 PM	#20
93EGY8 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Member #6337 iTrader: (2)	well i made up my mind, im definatley going for the jeep and the bike, it just makes sense when i know ill have a blast all summer on the bike and ill have even more fun with the jeep after some goodies are put on it.. thanks for all the opinions guys.. __________________ -2006 Chevy Silverado 5.3 Vortec Z71, leveling kit and k&n intake - my daily -1982 Chevy Camaro Z-28.. Muncie M22 fine spline, Richmond 4:10's, Flowmaster super 40's, 350 4 bolt, lunati cam, fuelie heads, weiand intake, Barry Grant Demon 750cfm double pumper. +6 on jets ..My one true love lol -1990 bayliner 21ft 5.0 H.O v8 - the floating party

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