04 lux or 06 sports?

[acc3ss]

hi guys, wanting to buy a euro I found two euro's that interest me...
one is 04 luxury model with 20k in it that goes for 30k drive away, and the other one is 06 sport 5k in it and is for 32k.. which one should I go for?
What exactly a good price for a used euro luxury with low km's?

[EuroDude]

If you really want HID, a sunroof, and leather, go for the Lux, 20km isnt bad for a 2004 model. Plus you can get the lip kit from Honda and add it later. Check www.carsales.com.au for 2nd hand lux prices. $30K for a 20km 2004 lux seems reasonable, considering they were like ~$43000 new

[acc3ss]

well that true, but im thingking along the side of the 06 model option like the trip computers, and interior differsnt as for hid I cant put it on later can I? how much is new euro sport driveaway? so 30k for 04 lux is a good price then?

[stephen8512]

depends i guess...

06 sport is a limited edition remember, so that would contribute to the resale value later on down the track. Plus, another good thing about it is that its an 06 model and only has 5000kms on it. i.e current model + low kms

but again on the flip side, 30K for a 20K kms 04 luxury is quite good too. the previous owner probably didnt drive it much.

Main difference with sport and luxury

- 04 lux has HIDS, sport has halogen
- 04 lux has leather, sport has leather/velour combo
- 04 lux has sunroof, sport does not
- 04 lux has rain sensors, sport does not
- 04 lux has HID washers, sport does not
- 04 lux has seat warmers, sport does not
- 04 lux has electronic seat adjustors, sport does not
- 04 lux has no bodykit (im assuming is BONE stock, not even OEM kit), sport comes with the euro R 06 kit.
- 04 lux has the old cluster with no engine readouts, sport does incl. fuel consumption readouts
- 04 lux only came in stock 16's. sport has euro R silver 17's
- 04 lux has curtain airbags. sport does not
- 04 lux has spacesaver spare, sport has full replacement 17


So bottom line, if you dont really care about the added extras i.e the "nicities" such as full leather seat, HID, sunroof, curtain airbag, seat warmers, electronic seat adjustor etc, id say go for the sport because
1) it is current shape thus newer
2) limited edition of sport (though im not sure how dramatic the resale value will be due to this later on in the future)
3) it has fewer kms

my 2c

[EuroDude]

huh I thought the lux's came with 17's wheels?

[ekhybrid]

only after the 05 facelift the lux got 17s

[stephen8512]

As per ekhybrid said, the 05 lux came with the 17" euro R rims
03-04 had stock 16's

[clowdz]

depends i guess...

06 sport is a limited edition remember, so that would contribute to the resale value later on down the track. Plus, another good thing about it is that its an 06 model and only has 5000kms on it. i.e current model + low kms

but again on the flip side, 30K for a 20K kms 04 luxury is quite good too. the previous owner probably didnt drive it much.

Main difference with sport and luxury

- 04 lux has HIDS, sport has halogen
- 04 lux has leather, sport has leather/velour combo
- 04 lux has sunroof, sport does not
- 04 lux has rain sensors, sport does not
- 04 lux has HID washers, sport does not
- 04 lux has seat warmers, sport does not
- 04 lux has electronic seat adjustors, sport does not
- 04 lux has no bodykit (im assuming is BONE stock, not even OEM kit), sport comes with the euro R 06 kit.
- 04 lux has the old cluster with no engine readouts, sport does incl. fuel consumption readouts
- 04 lux only came in stock 16's. sport has euro R silver 17's
- 04 lux has curtain airbags. sport does not
- 04 lux has spacesaver spare, sport has full replacement 17


So bottom line, if you dont really care about the added extras i.e the "nicities" such as full leather seat, HID, sunroof, curtain airbag, seat warmers, electronic seat adjustor etc, id say go for the sport because
1) it is current shape thus newer
2) limited edition of sport (though im not sure how dramatic the resale value will be due to this later on in the future)
3) it has fewer kms

my 2c

Euro Sports does have Curtain Airbags :)

[stephen8512]

Euro Sports does have Curtain Airbags :)

oh woops
my bad....

[clowdz]

Also, I believe all Euros < 2005 only have space saver tyres. If this is correct the 04 Lux will have a space saver and the sport will have a full sized.

[acc3ss]

whoa... thx for all the info guys .... any one know if buying from private sale is there any stamp duty or some sort? well I know 04 luxury is a good price consider the km, but how bout the sports is 32 a good price for sport I saw in one of the forum that is 35k drive away?

[clowdz]

If manual, its OK. If auto, its very good.

[acc3ss]

its manual...well im wanted manual anyway.. how much is manual euro sport drive away price any one know?

[stephen8512]

Also, I believe all Euros < 2005 only have space saver tyres. If this is correct the 04 Lux will have a space saver and the sport will have a full sized.
yup already stated in my initial post

[stephen8512]

its manual...well im wanted manual anyway.. how much is manual euro sport drive away price any one know?

they arent selling it off the showroom floor as far as i know. because it was a limited edition

[EuroDude]

Yeh they dont sell the Sports Euro anymore, it was discontinued after August 06. They were around $36000 if I recall corectly.

The manual tri-synchro 'box is great, its silky smooth and easy in peak hour traffic. Plus it makes the engine feel like a V6 and does 0-100 in ~7.7sec (about as quick at the normal Accord V6 Auto).
I drove an Auto and wasnt impressed at all. Felt like a 4cyl performer. But obviously if you dont care about performance, get the Auto.

ps. The Deisel is coming here next year, you may wanna wait for that if ur concerned about fuel prices.

[acc3ss]

I think the euro manual is pretty good it self.... is that 36k driveaway? this guy was saying he bought for 41k drveaway...well if he say is true this should be a good price.. but then agaiin pepole say a lot of things to sell their car...

[Pumped]

Personally id go the sports :)

[EuroDude]

I think the euro manual is pretty good it self.... is that 36k driveaway? this guy was saying he bought for 41k drveaway...well if he say is true this should be a good price.. but then agaiin pepole say a lot of things to sell their car...

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14150&highlight=drive+away

[ACCONDA]

i paid 38k for my 04 lux wit 15,000km :(

[acc3ss]

found 05 lux 22k for 31k?

[tony1234]

i paid 38k for my 04 lux wit 15,000km :(
Seems a bit much!!!In June i paid $41700 driveaway for a 06 man.lux(new of course).

[tony1234]

Seems a bit much!!!In June i paid $41700 driveaway for a 06 man.lux(new of course).
Sorry.it was $40700.(just looked up paperwork!!!!

[BiLL|z0r]

I'd go the sport model but that's only cause the kit, 17" wheels and trip computer are more important to me than sunroof, heated leather seats & HID's. Also it's much newer, less km's and has more wty left.

[tony1234]

found 05 lux 22k for 31k?
Sounds like a good price.depends on cond.,man or auto etc.

[clowdz]

Have you thought about a brand new car? For $33-$34K you could get a brand new base model manual drive away.

[acc3ss]

Sounds like a good price.depends on cond.,man or auto etc.
is manual.

[acc3ss]

Have you thought about a brand new car? For $33-$34K you could get a brand new base model manual drive away.
I figure if i get used car the resell value would go down as much, thats y im looking for lux or sport low km cars.

[tony1234]

I figure if i get used car the resell value would go down as much, thats y im looking for lux or sport low km cars.
If you don't have a car to trade you shouldn't have any problem finding a lux or sport at a good price.You just have to be patient!

[acc3ss]

If you don't have a car to trade you shouldn't have any problem finding a lux or sport at a good price.You just have to be patient!
What source of good price should I'll be looking for?

I been know there is a difference bettween the o4 model and the 05 in the headlight, but what is it exactly im trying to figure it out is it that obvious?

[tony1234]

What source of good price should I'll be looking for?

I been know there is a difference bettween the o4 model and the 05 in the headlight, but what is it exactly im trying to figure it out is it that obvious?
No diff.in headlight as far as i know,only std has halogen,lux has HID!!!

[acc3ss]

No diff.in headlight as far as i know,only std has halogen,lux has HID!!!
I heard they got a facelift or some sort? I been trying to compare the two I cant really see the diff

[tony1234]

I heard they got a facelift or some sort? I been trying to compare the two I cant really see the diff
The bumper and driving lights are a bit different.Hard to explain.You need to see them side by side.

[EuroDude]

For the 2006 ~ the Front and Rear bumpers have a bit of extra "fat" on the bottom and look more sporty. The parking/driving light covers have a slight blue tinge (03-05 has no tinge, they are completely clear).

2006 Std/Lux has a three-bar chrome grill
2006 Sports has an all black honeycomb grill
2006 Sports has a lip kit front and rear (or is it a one part bumper? not 100% sure), and direct replacements for the side skirts (the sides curve out and are lower).

[acc3ss]

hmmm Judging from this forum I thnk Im gonna go with the sport one.... coz is a newer model have trip computer and look better too.. I hope this is a good decission..if im making a mistake please holler....

[tony1234]

hmmm Judging from this forum I thnk Im gonna go with the sport one.... coz is a newer model have trip computer and look better too.. I hope this is a good decission..if im making a mistake please holler....
Good choice.i got the lux cause i like all the little extras but 06 sport is :thumbsup:

[EuroDude]

Whats more important?

1) Leather, sunroof, HID, electric seats, rain sensing wipers, etc..
2) Trip computer, less km's, more warranty, sporty body kit, sports grill?

[tony1234]

Whats more important?

1) Leather, sunroof, HID, electric seats, rain sensing wipers, etc..
2) Trip computer, less km's, more warranty, sporty body kit, sports grill?
Yeah.It's personal preference.Most important engine,drivetrain etc.is the same!

[acc3ss]

just an up date guys just bought the car should come next week .. is euro 06 sports... next thing i guess a bit of mod anyone know where can find it in melbourne?

[tony1234]

just an up date guys just bought the car should come next week .. is euro 06 sports... next thing i guess a bit of mod anyone know where can find it in melbourne?
Yeah.Look at Hondatech forum.There's some CAI ex.,headers, reflash etc coming anyday now.

[industrie]

i prefer the sports model...but needs a sunroof..good choice...

[tony1234]

i prefer the sports model...but needs a sunroof..good choice...
Sunroof is nice but you can live without it.Usually too hot,cold,wet,windy,you forget to use it etc.!!!!