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Hi guys, first time poster and looking for some knowledgeable guidance.

I'm about to buy my first car, a sixth gen Civic - coupe as opposed to hatchback. I'm not a teenager, I'm about to turn 21, but I've been more interested in motorbikes until now - where a car has become necessary. The insurance for me is going to be a little over £4k! (That's about $6.8k to you yanks - insurance costs a bomb over here in the UK) seeing as I'm a first time driver, but I'm willing to pay that to avoid driving a corsa/clio

So, once I have the car, I'm going to be looking at modifying it as often and as much as I can afford to. Obviously, however, being new to modifying cars - I have absolutely no clue where to start. So I'm looking for advice on the first things, one should do, when modifying a sixth gen civic -

- what are the absolute musts that will instantly enhance the car/driving experience?
- what are the best optional modifications that just make it a more appealing car on the eye, and more enjoyable to own?
- and what are the modifications one should look to make further down the road, once the basic ones have been done?

Appreciate any help or advice you guys can give.

 
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from what ive seen, it would have to depend on what kinda of civic your getting first. then it would matter on how much you want to mod it, like turbo etc. you can start out with a cat back exhaust w/ manifold, any intake with AEM filter, and hondata S300. ( atleast from what i have read :P ) mostly depends on if u wanna do a swap and what not though.

 
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try initially to find a car with B-series engine - that will eliminate the swap. also, manual trans

 
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i wish i had known about the difference between the D series and the B series. if i had known, i would have bought one with a twin cam. now i have to do a swap, unless of course it is possible to get some horse power out of this D16Y5.......