Looking to buy either a 6th or 7th gen civic
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I have been thinking in terms of whether to repair/ replace the engine for my Honda civic 1997 DX Coupe Manual with 163,000 miles or to just get another car. The head gasket and the engine block are bad and I got opinions from two mechanics. One told me to repair or replace the engine, in which everything will cost $1200 and the other mechanic told me to expect to pay 622.00 to fix the head gasket , which indicates that engine might still work and it doesn't , then the cost of the repair will get to $1100.
I also been thinking of getting another reliable car , probably another civic. I have read negative reviews about the 7th gen and problems with transmission and other stuff. If they are no problems with the manual civics 01-05, then I can perhaps can buy one of those instead of a 6th gen
I was wondering if the manual transmission civics from 2001-2005 have any transmission problems??
Which year of the 7th gen is the most reliable and less problems?
Are they more reliable than the 6th gen civics (1996-2000)?
I'm in a budget of $2500 right now, hopefully to get $3000 to get another car by the end of month.
I have been thinking in terms of whether to repair/ replace the engine for my Honda civic 1997 DX Coupe Manual with 163,000 miles or to just get another car. The head gasket and the engine block are bad and I got opinions from two mechanics. One told me to repair or replace the engine, in which everything will cost $1200 and the other mechanic told me to expect to pay 622.00 to fix the head gasket , which indicates that engine might still work and it doesn't , then the cost of the repair will get to $1100.
I also been thinking of getting another reliable car , probably another civic. I have read negative reviews about the 7th gen and problems with transmission and other stuff. If they are no problems with the manual civics 01-05, then I can perhaps can buy one of those instead of a 6th gen
I was wondering if the manual transmission civics from 2001-2005 have any transmission problems??
Which year of the 7th gen is the most reliable and less problems?
Are they more reliable than the 6th gen civics (1996-2000)?
I'm in a budget of $2500 right now, hopefully to get $3000 to get another car by the end of month.
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Re: Looking to buy either a 6th or 7th gen civic
Hey everyone!
I have been thinking in terms of whether to repair/ replace the engine for my Honda civic 1997 DX Coupe Manual with 163,000 miles or to just get another car. The head gasket and the engine block are bad and I got opinions from two mechanics. One told me to repair or replace the engine, in which everything will cost $1200 and the other mechanic told me to expect to pay 622.00 to fix the head gasket , which indicates that engine might still work and it doesn't , then the cost of the repair will get to $1100.
I have been thinking in terms of whether to repair/ replace the engine for my Honda civic 1997 DX Coupe Manual with 163,000 miles or to just get another car. The head gasket and the engine block are bad and I got opinions from two mechanics. One told me to repair or replace the engine, in which everything will cost $1200 and the other mechanic told me to expect to pay 622.00 to fix the head gasket , which indicates that engine might still work and it doesn't , then the cost of the repair will get to $1100.
I was wondering if the manual transmission civics from 2001-2005 have any transmission problems??
Which year of the 7th gen is the most reliable and less problems?
Are they more reliable than the 6th gen civics (1996-2000)?
I'm in a budget of $2500 right now, hopefully to get $3000 to get another car by the end of month.
When I look at these super 'cheap' 7th gens for sale I already know they are problem cars without going to see them in person.
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Re: Looking to buy either a 6th or 7th gen civic
Check this thread
https://www.civicforums.com/forums/183-6th-generation-civic/367493-blown-head-gasket-damaged-engine-something-else-honda-civic-1997-dx-coupe.html
About post #10 it starts getting vague and weird.
Think his mechanic might be scared of doing a head gasket on it or something?
https://www.civicforums.com/forums/183-6th-generation-civic/367493-blown-head-gasket-damaged-engine-something-else-honda-civic-1997-dx-coupe.html
About post #10 it starts getting vague and weird.
Think his mechanic might be scared of doing a head gasket on it or something?
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Re: Looking to buy either a 6th or 7th gen civic
ohhh... I see....
Changing a headgasket isn't for everybody but if you want an idea of what's involved I've used this as a reference before......
http://hondaswap.com/threads/how-to-...of-pics.71528/
Changing a headgasket isn't for everybody but if you want an idea of what's involved I've used this as a reference before......
http://hondaswap.com/threads/how-to-...of-pics.71528/
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The 6th gen civic is a sub-compact while the 7th gen is a bit larger inside putting it into the compact category. You hear a lot about transmission problems mainly because there are so many of them. And people expect them to run a quarter million miles without a fluid change.
For the money you're talking you could get a nice medium mileage '01-'02 And don't forget about your old car. It ought to bring $500, even running badly.
Shopping for a Civic I run a compression test. It takes 20 minutes and tells you everything about the life left in the engine.
Don't worry too much about oil all over the front of the motor, all the valve cover gaskets leak.
Second I check for service on the transmission. Check it carefully on the test drive. Pull the dipstick and check the fluid quality, but when people start experiencing transmission problems.....THEN they change the fluid.
For the money you're talking you could get a nice medium mileage '01-'02 And don't forget about your old car. It ought to bring $500, even running badly.
Shopping for a Civic I run a compression test. It takes 20 minutes and tells you everything about the life left in the engine.
Don't worry too much about oil all over the front of the motor, all the valve cover gaskets leak.
Second I check for service on the transmission. Check it carefully on the test drive. Pull the dipstick and check the fluid quality, but when people start experiencing transmission problems.....THEN they change the fluid.
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