IF you could start all over...
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i would have bought a used Integra GS-R. Hell when I first bought my car I thought I could fix it up real good and make it fast. Then I joined this website after I bought it and realized that my car was gay LOL. nah i'm j/p but it did **** me off when I found out our civics have zero potential for speed. Which is why i'm saving for a swap 
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Originally Posted by Tinman
I would have gotten an older civic or accord and modded the hell out of it with the money I would have saved, and had a SOLID car.
I like my 7th gen, but it's potential sucks.
I like my 7th gen, but it's potential sucks.
that i never sold my chevette or at least built and not meesed-up my escort's tranny(didn't handle the power).....but then again its a free car(technically)....its a hand=me-down
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Rep Power: 0 I would have not wrecked my first CRX into a telephone pole which resulted in me buying another economy car. Now I have another CRX along with my civ. SOB!!!! At least its paid for.
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Rep Power: 0 I see lots of people commenting on how they would have bought an Accord V6, a WRX - those are WAY more expensive (and out my price range at the time).
Honestly, I'm quite happy with my Acura 1.7EL. When I bought it, I knew it wasn't fast and since it's engine was (essentially) a brand new series there weren't many mod-options for it. So, I stuck with handling upgrades and audio, quite happy with my set-up right now. Sure, my car would probably have a hard time breaking into the 15's in the 1/4mile, but that's not what I bought the car for. If I wanted something FAST, I would have bought a used 1997 Camaro Z-28 SS. But, I wanted the reliability/fuel mileage of a Honda.
So, in my life, I've gone from:
'87 Celica GT ---> '91 Miata ---> '01 Acura 1.7EL.
I think my next step will be something with more power (obviously). Maybe an IS-300. I dunno, I plan on keeping my ride for a few more years anyhow. By then I'll have to re-examine the contents of my wallet.
Honestly, I'm quite happy with my Acura 1.7EL. When I bought it, I knew it wasn't fast and since it's engine was (essentially) a brand new series there weren't many mod-options for it. So, I stuck with handling upgrades and audio, quite happy with my set-up right now. Sure, my car would probably have a hard time breaking into the 15's in the 1/4mile, but that's not what I bought the car for. If I wanted something FAST, I would have bought a used 1997 Camaro Z-28 SS. But, I wanted the reliability/fuel mileage of a Honda.
So, in my life, I've gone from:
'87 Celica GT ---> '91 Miata ---> '01 Acura 1.7EL.
I think my next step will be something with more power (obviously). Maybe an IS-300. I dunno, I plan on keeping my ride for a few more years anyhow. By then I'll have to re-examine the contents of my wallet.
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If I could start over, I'd have gotten the RSX-S (cause I later found out the insurance would have been the same). If I could start over with my mods, I'd have probably kept it clean, and not put on a kit, or anything. I'd have had everything shaved, gotten a CF hood, drop, rims, and gotten white instead of NBP. Course, there's nothing my paint shop can't do. So It's gonna be a color change now anyway.
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If I could start all over I would have gotten the EP3 instead of my ES2. They had such a beautiful 2003 Civic Si there, but my wife wanted me to think more economically and more toward the future. I told her I was thinking toward the future, that's why I wanted to EP3, more modding options. She was thinking about kids and a family. :-D
Also, Ours Cars have plenty of potential, they look good, mine runs great, could do a k20 swap if I want more power and I sure as hell am happy with putting 91 octane in this getting anywhere from 27-37 mpg, instead of getting weaker mileage like I would've with the EP.
So basically, All in all it was a great investment.
Also, Ours Cars have plenty of potential, they look good, mine runs great, could do a k20 swap if I want more power and I sure as hell am happy with putting 91 octane in this getting anywhere from 27-37 mpg, instead of getting weaker mileage like I would've with the EP.
So basically, All in all it was a great investment.
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i would've never bought my oem sides/rear lip kit, type-a front lip, ****d up hayame coilovers from tim(2003civic), skunk2 coilovers (should've invested in full coilovers), aem sri to K&N Firk II*, and tint?
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Rep Power: 0 I would of not spend so much money on stereo equipment and insted of getting a sick paint job. ANd i wish i never sold any of my good **** to people casue i was broke 
. ehh What can yo do ?
. ehh What can yo do ? Last edited by Quijano187; Aug 11, 2004 at 02:03 AM.
not wasted money on aem cai, kamikazee header, megan racing doownpipe, and especially the venom 400. All went to waste. At least i got a good deal on it all. But that $$$ 700 could have been helpful for my swap. Could have gotten the k20a instead of the a2. Oh well its still going to be fun. (not yet installed).
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Rep Power: 333 My main regret is not getting 5 speed... If I would have I would have gone for the "JDM" look... dropped on some 16's, CF hood & trunk and a turbo...and call it a day....
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Rep Power: 0 well i was 3 days late on getting a 2k3 GTI 1.8T. then as i was signing the papers for a 2k3 base RSX with a/t, the nice honda salesman talked my mom into saving money and getting the honda version of the rsx which is the civic. i hate him with a passion for the rest of my life but at the end of this lease, im getting a RSX type SSSSS.
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Originally Posted by Day_Tripper
I would have a 4 door, with my coupe I hate getting things out of the back and it's a pain for people to get in and out
) I got the sedan because there were 4 2k1 civics at honda the day I bought mine. A titanium 5-speed(can't drive 5-speed)sedan, a green sedan (blech), a black coupe (can't afford insurance on a coupe) and a silver sedan (hello). 
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Originally Posted by SilverCivSedan
That's weird. If I could do it over, I would buy a coupe instead of my sedan (wanna trade? ) I got the sedan because there were 4 2k1 civics at honda the day I bought mine. A titanium 5-speed(can't drive 5-speed)sedan, a green sedan (blech), a black coupe (can't afford insurance on a coupe) and a silver sedan (hello).
) I got the sedan because there were 4 2k1 civics at honda the day I bought mine. A titanium 5-speed(can't drive 5-speed)sedan, a green sedan (blech), a black coupe (can't afford insurance on a coupe) and a silver sedan (hello).
