Torontopaul

Hey.
Im thinking of getting a Honda civic soon.
31 year old male/etobicoke

I will need to fix up as I will need buy super cheap.

So I figured maybe I could make some friends here. Ive never owned a Honda or Civic. I am more of American Muscle car fan but I need an A to B car for reliable transportation.

i know a little about working on cars. I would be a mechanic but I went to business school and dont have 4 years to waste on apprenticeship.

I used to have a 98 Dodge intrepud ES I worked on a lot. Huge pain. Who hides battery in damn wheel well? Lol.

Anyway. I hope to get helpful advice and friends.

Reason: for choosing Civic,
I hear its easy to work on, cheap parts, reliable high mileage, and I am broke and poor lol.

GolNat

iTrader: (7)

Welcome to the forum!! Yes those are all the same reasons I like my Honda’s. Cheap parts is opinion but even OEM parts are cheaper then say Toyota OEM parts.

What gen civic where you looking at getting?

Torontopaul

Maybe 2004 or newer?
I waa told 2001-2003 has tranny and engine issues.

I dont know yet. I dont know how to choose. I dont know anything about Hondas. I am more of a muscle car AMX fan. I used to own a 3rd gen 1998 Dodge Intrepid ES. It was like driving a boat or limo. I miss that car. It was stolen. Idk where it is.

Are you in Toronto?

GolNat

iTrader: (7)

I would suggest pre 2001 (6th gen). Simpler car all around and can find them cheap. 01-05 had headgasket issues and get a 5 speed to avoid trans problems. My 01 never had a headgasket problem but maybe I was lucky. I’m not a fan of Chrysler products but I grew up around the Neon and PT Looser era! I still wouldn’t buy one, new or used.

No I am in Delaware.

Depending on your budget a newer one might be best for lower mileage (06 and up).