Thinking about buying a civic. Here for advice
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Thinking about buying a civic. Here for advice
Hello all, my name is Dustin. I grew up a Dodge guy and have owned many cars to prove it. I currently own a Dodge Charger Daytona that uses up most of my money.
Why am I here then? Cause my beater Dodge Neon is showing its age... And its time for a new daily. I need something thats cheap, reliable, and it'd be a plus if it was a bit of fun. Using Top Gear style logic that leads me into something Japanese. So here I am. Looking for advice.
I guess lets start with the basics. It'd be nice to get a civic coupe. I'm thinking of spending about 2k for a purchase price. As long as I can get something solid, and its a good car, I wouldnt mind keeping it for a while and down the road I'm sure I might spend a few bucks on it.
So I have seen some cars in my price range that seem to be around 98-99ish which looks to be whats called the 6th generation according to the index.
So Honda experts, teach a moparguy some things he needs to know. Thanks in advance for any and all help.
PS- Im testing the forum waters of other cars before I make a purchase. Hoping that I can feel a part of another community like I have found in my other car.
Why am I here then? Cause my beater Dodge Neon is showing its age... And its time for a new daily. I need something thats cheap, reliable, and it'd be a plus if it was a bit of fun. Using Top Gear style logic that leads me into something Japanese. So here I am. Looking for advice.
I guess lets start with the basics. It'd be nice to get a civic coupe. I'm thinking of spending about 2k for a purchase price. As long as I can get something solid, and its a good car, I wouldnt mind keeping it for a while and down the road I'm sure I might spend a few bucks on it.
So I have seen some cars in my price range that seem to be around 98-99ish which looks to be whats called the 6th generation according to the index.
So Honda experts, teach a moparguy some things he needs to know. Thanks in advance for any and all help.
PS- Im testing the forum waters of other cars before I make a purchase. Hoping that I can feel a part of another community like I have found in my other car.
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Re: Thinking about buying a civic. Here for advice
get a 5th or 6th gen civic. those are arguably the most reliable, have better suspension, and have the LARGEST aftermarket support of any civics.
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If you can find a good 6th gen for 2k, go for it. The EX trim will have a little bit more power and lower gears, but generally get the same or close to the same mpg. A 7th gen is a bit roomier, but they blow head gaskets regularly and cost a fortune to properly modify.
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You may be so used to having the Chrysler products in the shop, you will have no idea where to spend all the money you save.
Example: Hondas don't need a complete front suspension overhaul every 30k like half of the Mopar products do.
Example: Hondas don't need a complete front suspension overhaul every 30k like half of the Mopar products do.
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http://www.procivic.com/pages-main_p...body-kits.html
14 different body kits just for a 6 gen civic, lol.
14 different body kits just for a 6 gen civic, lol.
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