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03/26/2007 03:03:50 AM · #1 |
nothing to do with photography but w/e lol
Im thinking of getting one, but first im looking for some opinions. The price is right, im not looking for anything super fast just fun to drive so id get a 5spd, great MPG, i like the styling, im looking for something reliable. Im mostly looking for a car to take long cruises on, love doing that lol, the aftermarket for them is great (not for riceing it out, but for repairs and such, parts are easy to find). I hear good things about the engines, my friends civic lasted till around 500,000km's when he sold it, im just wondering is that a common thing with those engines or was he just lucky lol. |
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03/26/2007 03:20:31 AM · #2 |
I love civics, they're damn good cars. The ones I've had have been older (78 civic, 82 civic, 89 civi si and a 90 CRX si), but they're generally reliable, the 82, 89 and 90 had over 200K mi on them when I retired them. The CRX was too much fun to drive, way more than the regular civic. My friends referred to it as The Rocket, because it was quick and handled like it was on rails. My parents owned an 80 Accord that lasted nearly 300K miles before it spewed engine bits all over the driveway. Hondas are great cars.
Unless you find an si in really good shape, I'd be more inclined to get a regular civic and add a few performance parts if you want more pep. Most si owners drive their cars pretty hard, I know I did. You don't have to put on a fartpipe or other obnoxious stuff, maybe an intake and a performance chip. Keep in mind though that the si models are a bit more thirsty at the gas pump than a stock regular civic. Anything that boosts performance is usually going to cause a drop in fuel economy.
Message edited by author 2007-03-26 03:24:15. |
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03/26/2007 03:37:43 AM · #3 |
You can't really do anything wrong with a civic. I had a 78, an 84 and an 87 civic and they were absolutely reliable. A friend of mine has an 88 CRX with 280.000 km already and no major problems yet.
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03/26/2007 07:41:33 AM · #4 |
I would be wary of buying one of those pocket rockets used. People buy them because they fun as hell to drive, unfortunately soem previous owners often push these little cars too hard.
An everyday driver is not a racer. People don't realize that most racecars are stripped down (up to certain extent) after each meet. High acceleration/deceleration and repeated hard cornerning is hard on the suspension, tranny and engine.
I do however understand that getting one of these cars used is the way to go since some aftermarket modifications can void the warranty of a new vehicle. If your are planning to do some modifications to the suspension and motor, go with used I guess. If mods are going to be less intrusive (i.e. won't affect the warranty), go with new.
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03/26/2007 09:24:27 AM · #5 |
Do a good check, or have a check done on to be sure it's in good shape and you should be fine. Honda makes a good car and I'm thinking you'll be surprised how much fun it is to drive.
Note though, if it has any performance mods, or high end tires, that's a warning sign that it may have been driven hard. |
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03/26/2007 10:33:51 AM · #6 |
Honda +1
The Hondas will last you forever if you take care of them. I agree with the previous statements about checking the car carefully before you buy. Also with the fact that if it is riced out, more likely than not, the car was run hard. Of course, you can run a car hard without any mods to it (as I do my car).
A few things to do before you buy it; take it into a parking lot and crank the wheel all the way to one side and drive in a circle a few times. Then, crank the wheel to the other side and drive in circles. If you hear popping or clanging, that is really bad (CV boot is bad).
Another thing to do is let the car sit and idle and make sure it doesn't have a cooling problem.
Don't be afraid to pop the hood and poke around. Check and make sure everything is in working order and the belts/hoses aren't cracked. Crawl under the car and check out the suspension and inspect the underside of the car. Look for rust and dents (if it's very dented, they may have driven like idiots). Oh, and check and make sure that all the lights and stuff work.
Just my .02 |
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03/26/2007 10:50:50 AM · #7 |
| Another thing when buying a used car, check for oil/fluid leaks. Granted, they could have had the engine degreased, etc, especially if it's at a used dealer. So instead, check the ground underneath the car for any fresh oil spots. |
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03/26/2007 10:53:23 AM · #8 |
You wouldn't buy a camera that shot black and white only, would you?
Do yourself a favor and buy something with a bit more soul. European, maybe?
Getting your hands dirty every now and then is part of the fun.
Harry
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03/26/2007 11:00:29 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by hsolakidis:
You wouldn't buy a camera that shot black and white only, would you?
Do yourself a favor and buy something with a bit more soul. European, maybe?
Getting your hands dirty every now and then is part of the fun.
Harry |
I told him to buy a Subaru. Not European, but unique for sure. |
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03/26/2007 02:45:03 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by bigalpha:
Originally posted by hsolakidis:
You wouldn't buy a camera that shot black and white only, would you?
Do yourself a favor and buy something with a bit more soul. European, maybe?
Getting your hands dirty every now and then is part of the fun.
Harry |
I told him to buy a Subaru. Not European, but unique for sure. |
ya im still looking at the subaru but the MPG is only so-so, they cost more, insurance would be higher etc.. idk im just weighing my options. |
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