AG05

Hello to all! I recently purchased a 7th gen Civic LX automatic from my mother with 90k for $6k and with 4 brand new GoodYear tires. I had to sell my 8th Gen Civic auto with Navi to pay some bills. I truly enjoyed the 8th Gen Civic and will miss it very much but I'm sure that something will come along better. Anyhow, I still love the 7th Gen and I know for the time being it will serve its purpose as the 8th Gen have done for me. I am planning on upgrading the speakers and the factory stereo to put my stamp on the 7th Gen (and maybe some new rims). I don't care much for doing a whole lot of upgrading or anything to make it look like one of those "Fast and the Furious" kind of cars. I always buy cars that comes fully loaded. I will take any suggestions on replacement speakers and stereo. Her color is Taffeta White and she could use some detailing and definately waxing. I'm sure that this website will be helpful as the 8th Gen website was very helpful..Will post picture soon!

BTW: does the 7th Gen or 2005 Civic have timing chain or timing belt?

Kennykid2002

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Your mom SOLD it to you?
What kind of mother is that?!
She should have just given it to you!

Anyways, WOOT another member rocking the tafetta white, definitely should snap some pix of it for us
and make sure you give it some TLC, as white tends to dirty up real easy
Check out mine that I just waxed and cleaned
https://www.civicforums.com/forums/4...d-up-ride.html

And also, about your speaker issues:
make sure you check out this thread
https://www.civicforums.com/forums/3...dio-guide.html

Chain? What car company still uses chains at this day in time? We have belts

AG05

Here she is.....

Muirsy

welcome... i love white 7th gens wish i bought mine in white

Kennykid2002

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My god that is sexy

Too bad it has the side moldings, those take the edge off the styling

Otherwise, keep up the cleanliness on that baby!

MindBomber

Chains are more advanced than belts, I believe, that's why they made the change on k-series engines.

AG05

I added the SI wheels tonight and what a difference it makes. Will post picture of that too...soon!!!

Muirsy

^ yea chains are better then belts.

BlueEM2

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Welcome, nice lookin' car. I wish we had a chain... I wonder how much money someone can make designing a chain conversion kit for a D17? Hmmmm.......

Shift-E

Nice ride! I love the white so much.

As for the chain discussion going on here, what are the benefits of a chain? I'm guessing they don't wear out like a belt and def a much less chance of slipping?

Muirsy

yup chain wont wear out like a belt and shouldnt slip

lollygagger

paint the mirrors! welcome

Alkamist7

AG05 you got to paint tha mirrors white it makes a huge difference especially with white, i got tha same car and just painted mine it gives tha car a better quality appearence and it should only cost 100-140 but its worth it

Shift-E

Not if you do it yourself. Just get a can of Honda Taffeta White and some clear coat. I couldn't see that running you more then $40.

DarkSouljur

If i was your mom i woulda sold it to you for $8k that things a beauty haha just keep it clean

lollygagger

i saw one just like this today in troy. did a double take because i was thinking about it lol

AG05

I went from a 2009 Civic EX auto with Navi to a 2005 Civic LX. I didn't want to sell it but it was the right thing to do. Sold it and paid some bills. What's left was $6k and she sold it to me for $6k. I told my mom she doesn't have to that she can sell it to someone else. She really wanted to keep the civic in the family. I'm happy she did because she took really good care of it. Even have all receipts of the maintenance records. Didn't have to transfer anything since the car was already in my name. Finally got the new SI wheels on it. Now just working on maybe getting a new stereo and speakers (OMG!!! the factory speakers are a joke!!!).

Kennykid2002

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Tell me about it

MindBomber

Chains do wear out over time, it just takes much longer than belts.

Shift-E

Well ya, thats a given. Just like a plastic knife vs kitchen knife. The plastic is a one day use, while the kitchen knife lasts much longer but eventually does dull out and needs to be sharpened. Good analogy?

Muirsy

yea thats what i meant.. lol

BlueEM2

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Chains last a hell of a lot longer... regardless.

AG05

update. still have the civic and still going strong. did the timing belt and water pump. also done tune up since hitting 110k miles. i have changed the stereo but not the speakers. gas mileage average 38mpg. trying to keep her clean.

scooty

Honda does, in the eight gen civic, yes the base dx and lx models as well. LOL.

Belts just snap when they go causing all kinds of havoc.

Chains get loose as they wear out and throw off the timing a little bit which OBDII can warn you about. Better all round technology.