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Old Sep 15, 2004
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Do you guys think that i should go ahead and purchase this car? It is 2000 bucks canadian. My friend just bought a 1990 Honda Civic DX HB for $2000 and it is a pretty sweet little car. Im just thinking to go for the older car with the mods. Help me out anyone. I need your advice!

1988 Honda Civic DX HB

Mods:
-Tenzo intake
-header
-2.25" catback Borla exh
-lowered (1.75" front, 1.5" rear)
-Eibach sportline springs
-Takiko Blue shocks

Price: $2000 obo.

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it would make a nice project car
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Originally Posted by Gecko
it would make a nice project car
^ I second that
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K i phoned him and he said he will do $1500. I think Im gunna get er.
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YES, it would be a GREAT project car but you never know what the owner put it through... so if u get id tear down the engine and rebuild it! just my $.02
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get it man
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ok when if i decide to get it, i am gunna rip out the engine and do a rebuild. I'm also thinking bout paintin it a dark greyish color with a black hood. Hmmm, lotsa ideas to think of now! My friend is gunna be friggin jelious. He payed $2000 for a completely stock 1990 hb. Im paying $1500 wit mods....woot. Well i cant wait. If or when i get it, im gunna get some pics up.

Any other comments?
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Swap.
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good idea for rebuild if u dont swap it!

hmm i have a comment as far as color... i always have loved the G35 blue

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Originally Posted by import2nr
good idea for rebuild if u dont swap it!

hmm i have a comment as far as color... i always have loved the G35 blue
Yah i also have looked into that color. Another possibility. But those decisions are to be made when or if i get that car.

I also need some rims.
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