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Hi everyone,
i'll be getting my license soon and i want to buy a Civic,
but i was wondering what are the things to look out for when looking for a good Civic?
Im thinking about getting a 1992-94 model because of my tight budget at the moment, but i thought this would be a good choice as a first car so yeah, if anybody knows anything'about civics or can give me tips i would appreciat it very much!!! '

Cheers.

 
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dont buy a civc.. buy a 240SX..

 
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buy a bike

 
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yeah i would by a 240sx. But if you wanna keep it Honda look into buying a Integra. Maybe a GSR if you can.

 
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I agree - you can get decent integra or 240sx for around the same price as that old civic you're looking for. I'll tell you that the 92-94 civic will still be reliable since i had an 86' accord until 2000 and it was reliable every year. But if you're looking for a step up then go for something better like the integra or 240sx. Maybe even an older lude - 4th gen or something. If we knew your budget we could help you a little better.

 
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He said he was on a tight budget.

 
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240sx and Integras are at the same price range as the 5th Gen Civic.

 
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What are you looking to spend?

 
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well because it will be my first car and im still studying and stuff, the budget is around about €3000 which would be around about US $3600.
I have the idea that the engines from Honda's aren't as good and stuff thats why i'm asking if there are people with Honda experience for tips...

 
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Honda Engines, properly maintained will run for 200,000 + miles...... Thats what they are known for afterall.

 
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European Hondas are different from the US. I would think the quality would be equivalent though?

Hondas have a good reputation here in the US for quite some time. Same with Nissan and Toyota.

 
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you're posting on a honda forum
what do you think??

 
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The civic engines are definately not the fastest, but they will last forever....basically until you have enough $$ to get a new car and move on. In my family alone we've owned 2 Accords, 2 Civics, and planning on getting another Accord - never had problems with any of the cars! The price range could get you a 92-96 prelude too!!!

 
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I think that it also depends on what you would like to do with your Honda. Do you wanna Auto X, Do you wanna Street/Drag race, Mildly modded street car, show car? etc.

For around $3600 here you can get a 5th Gen Civic (92-95) in pretty decent shape. Or you can buy a CRX or Del Sol for around that price also. You can always just buy a "beater" for pretty cheap and swap a better engine for it too.

 
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can't forget about that gas mileage

 
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gamble with the 3200 you got
maybe you will double that =)

 
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i know maybe u should go to a ford forum and buy a ford festiva

 
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jk but if u get a car get a crx and drop a b61a

 
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If you get a CRX and you wanna swap please go for bigger game other than a B16 lease:

 
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K20 bish