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A close friend is willing to buy my civic for around $8k, then I have 2K saved up and then my folks might add in another 1 or 2 thousand. I'm basically looking for a faster car the my Auto EX. I really want a manual, a coupe , something fairly new, pref. Honda/Toyota/Acura (something reliable). Not many choices I know, but I hope you guys can lead me in a right direction. This time I want to make an informed decision about getting a car.

 
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96 honda civic hatch back, drop a b18 or h22 all for under 10K

 
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I think your civ is worth more then 8gs. Its a 2003 ex...why only 8g is there a lot of miles?

 
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Prelude!

 
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a mk3/4 VR6 or 1.8t vdub.....more bang for ur buck...

 
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get a crx or hatch for like 1000-2000 bux and swap b18 turbo... youll run 13s easily with 10k, but if u want something new, ur not going to get anything fast for 10k... used civics are like 10k. since u have a automatic, turboing isn't that great of a idea... so just keep saying up ur money i guess and get a swap

 
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It's been in rough accident from the front of the car, but neither engine nor tranny was touched. The car has run with no problems since it was fixed in June. It has 25,800 miles on it. I mean I bet its reliability is as good as any civic out there, just that there's a typical fact that a car's value dimishes in an accident.
I'd absoultely keep the car but I just want something faster and a manual tranny.

Also I'd want to avoid those 92-98 civics. Too many riced out here in NYC, just can't stand them to tell you the truth.

 
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used rsx's, celica gt-s, gti..

 
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Yea... if you want a bucket of bolts.

 
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get a 99 or 2000 si

 
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Engine: 4-Cyl. 1.7L VTEC
Trans: Automatic
Drive: Front Wheel Drive
Mileage: 50,000

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Power Steering
Power Windows
Power Door Locks
Tilt Wheel
Cruise Control
AM/FM Stereo
Single Compact Disc
Dual Front Air Bags
ABS (4-Wheel)
Moon Roof
Alloy Wheels



Consumer Rated Condition: Excellent
"Excellent" condition means that the vehicle looks new, is in excellent mechanical condition and needs no reconditioning. This vehicle has never had any paint or body work and is free of rust. The vehicle has a clean title history and will pass a smog and safety inspection. The engine compartment is clean, with no fluid leaks and is free of any wear or visible defects. The vehicle also has complete and verifiable service records. Less than 5% of all used vehicles fall into this category.


Private Party Value Search Local Listings for This Car $11,550
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I guessed on the mileage and condition but if you have 50,000 on an 03 then man you drive a lot.

 
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I doubt he'd find a rsx for that low, a celica gt-s with high miles will be in the 13k range, and a gti would just be pimp. I like the gti idea

 
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/\ /\ that's what I would do.

 
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you just said in my post that a gti would be a "bucket of bolts"...
anyway..we just put a vr6 in my sisters 1991 jetta and that bish is scary!!! all for under 10 g's..car included...

 
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Boy I wish I could get a used rsx or celica gt-s in that price range, I'd jump on it in a sec (my 2 ideal choices actually). The GTI I don't want to buy because a Volksvagen has had reliability issues lately with their cars (mainly cause they're made in Mexico), plus parts are costly.

I know I'm being picky here, but I just want to make a good choice here.

 
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hmm... You can probably find a used WRX for that price... or a Miata...

on the reliable side you have older Celica's and older Prelude's I guess...

 
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Engine: 4-Cyl. 1.7L VTEC
Trans: Automatic
Drive: Front Wheel Drive
Mileage: 50,000

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Moon Roof
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Consumer Rated Condition: Fair
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Private Party Value Search Local Listings for This Car $9,560
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I got your pm thanks. Heres the value of the car in fair condition. I still kinda put the miles high I have a 2001 and still dont have that many miles, but like I said you can get more then 8gs for that car. I guess if your looking to make a quick sell then go ahead and take it, but if you got the time wait it out for a better price.

 
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dude, screw all these guys and their ideas. You can get an acura integra, 97-99, gsr for under 10K, thats what i'd do. But i already got one, so Im ahead of the game.

 
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300zx tt

 
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You guys listed some great performing cars (300z, miata, wrx). But those would have to be older cars than what I'm aiming at. :/

 
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you sure are a picky bastard!... what kinda car do you want?!?

 
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lol I was about to say that you guys might think I want to have my cake and eat it too, but I'm just tryong to see my best options here. I thank you guys for the posts so far.

 
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How about an old FC3S Turbo II? You could probably have one of those for pretty cheap. I'd recommend an S13 or something, but everybody is buying those up to do actual S13/Sil-eighty/S14/S15 conversions on.

 
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hahahaha... That's what I'm saying too!

I guess you can get a new very high-mileage Prelude or RSX for that price... probably in the 170k area...

 
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Ok I'm pretty sure 170k rsx is not worth $11k.

 
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You're right, its worth less... I'm talking about the base model.

 
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buy a 240sx then drop in a srd20, those engines are pretty cheap if u buy the older sr20s, i saw one for about $1200. go to www.heavythrottle.com, they would have more info

 
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these are some of ur choises for up to 14k
96-00 acura integra GS-R
99-00 civic si
96-98 honda prelude si or type s depending on year
99-01 toyota celica gt or GT-S (not my chioce)
96-99 acura cl 3.0 (if u like something luxury type)

 
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97-01 Preludes didn't come in Si form.
Either Base/S or SH form.

Why is him getting a GTI such a great idea?Is it upgrading the stock turbo or
something or getting the V6?

 
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You can get an 02 or 03 SI for about that price. Me friend works at a car dealership and just picked up a 02 S2000 with 35k miles for 14000 out the door. If you can find a deal like that