Keep this in mind - a direct trade is extremely unlikely, since most ST owners are performance-minded. Most threads on this forum about dumping their ST are either because (a) it's a lemon, (b) need a bigger car, (c) need a cheaper car, or (d) want more performance. You don't want the (a) car and the Civic doesn't really fit (b)-(d).
So now you're selling/re-buying. If you're selling to a dealer, they're going to get their cut on the buy and if you're buying your ST from a dealer, they'll get their cut on the sell too. So your only good chance to break even on the deal (since the value of both cars is roughly equivalent) is to sell privately and buy privately, which is a PITA and time sink.
You may have to just grin and bear it either way. If the added expense of doing the transaction is too much to bear, then just think of the gas money you're saving every month and the depreciation you're not suffering because you bought a Honda. If not, then think of it as spending a little more money to have a lot more fun.
So now you're selling/re-buying. If you're selling to a dealer, they're going to get their cut on the buy and if you're buying your ST from a dealer, they'll get their cut on the sell too. So your only good chance to break even on the deal (since the value of both cars is roughly equivalent) is to sell privately and buy privately, which is a PITA and time sink.
You may have to just grin and bear it either way. If the added expense of doing the transaction is too much to bear, then just think of the gas money you're saving every month and the depreciation you're not suffering because you bought a Honda. If not, then think of it as spending a little more money to have a lot more fun.
