Lwhoyu

Hello guys. I was debating on either getting a used 01 Civic LX for $9000 or a 04 Civic EX new. Does having ABS make a difference in a vehicle?? I plan on performing a K20 swap in the future. What do you guys think??


Larry

Lwhoyu

Do you guys prefer a car with ABS on it??

Lwhoyu

I'm sorry. The question is can I add the ABS feature on a Civic LX?? I know I can always add new rims, a moonroof, keyless entry, and tweeters on the car.

berettagtz117

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I would personally go with the new car IMO.. trying to add abs would be way to expensive and not really worth it in the long run IMO..

Miss_Hatchy

ABS is NOT available on the LX, and trying to install all the necessary hardware on a non ABS car is pointless and expensive. I personally do prefer ABS if possible, and it also makes most people eligible for an insurance discount.

Unless you are trying to buy a sports car, rare vehicle, or are THAT short on funds, there is no replacement for a brand new car, or at least one with very few miles, under 10K or so. Furthermore, there is also no replacement for a factory installed sunroof. Obviously there are some cars that do not have that option at all and must go aftermarket, but why put yourself through the trouble? An 04 EX is $15,800...

FuzzBeC00L

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Get da Ex man K20 on a ex will be nice.... Then turbo it up too

Kung

Yeah get the new EX and get that spiffy blue color they brought back. I wish they offered that color when the 2k1's came out. I feel so gypt cuz mine came with hubs and now they come with REAL RIMS.

Go with the new. I'm not hating on LX's or anything, but they are sorry stock. I'm not saying the EX is any better for speed, but it does have more pep in it.

FuzzBeC00L

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Kung is right man that spiffy blue color is soooo nice, I wish I got that but I got black O well

Lwhoyu

Should I get a slightly used like a 2002 Civic EX or get a brand new Civic EX?? Also, is the 2004 Civic considered to be 7th gen or 8th gen Civic?

gelshmoff

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04s are 7th gen. I'd buy new if you can afford it.

PunkingCivic

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you can add the abs to an 01 civic
new it would be $700 for the parts.
go here for the parts and diagrams
http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/...catdisplay.jsp

Here is the diagram for the abs modulator off of a 2001 ex


Here is the link to the diagram page that has all the prices.
http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/...=ABS+MODULATOR

Miss_Hatchy

Yeah, that's just parts...ASSUMING he can install it himself.

I do like Fiji Blue Pearl very much, but it comes with Ivory interior, and you may prefer the black interior...

Lwhoyu

What about the Magnesium Metallic??? That's a nice color too.

Lwhoyu

What does the 03 Civic EXs have, that the 02 and 01 don't have??

RSXtypeIvtec

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alloy wheels
01's didnt have cup holder lid
01's had a differ center console
03's have different gauges i believe
some others i may have left out

Miss_Hatchy

Now that you are starting to talk 03s, there is really no reason to not buy a new one...I can understand the difference of 2 or 3 years, but there is really no comparsion now. Save $2000 or so, but get a used car? Fuggeddaboutit.

Jollysid

If you;re going to swap out the engine I would assume getting a used car would be the way to go. Why waste so much extra cash on a car with a brand new engine that you don;t need...

Now if you;re going to do the swap a few years down the line... Then you might as well buy new.