Notices
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000) EG/EH/EJ/EK/EM1 Discussion

PURE STOCK 97 EK, should i trade for a integra?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-04-2009, 05:41 PM
  #1  
Honda-Tech Member
Thread Starter
 
silk509's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: wa
Posts: 353
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default PURE STOCK 97 EK, should i trade for a integra?

so i really want a integra, theres this guy with a acura right here, http://s803.photobucket.com/albums/y...akjfh/?start=0
who wants to trade for my car straight up, he has 166k on his car, and i have 180k on mine, both are clean title, but hes car looks like it need a little more work(notice a missing lug on a rim) and also needs to replace a head gasket because of a oil leak?, he wants hes white rims also, is it a good deal or no?
my car is perfect besides a paint job(some douche bag hit it like 3 months ago so thats why i have a couple of unpainted parts)
Attached Images      

Last edited by silk509; 09-05-2009 at 02:52 AM.
Old 09-04-2009, 05:54 PM
  #2  
Honda-Tech Member
 
cvcrcr99's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Dub Caesar, PA
Posts: 1,644
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: PURE STOCK 97 EK, should i trade for a integra?

If you think you can fix the problems or pay to fix the problems, then go for it.

But, I bet he wants your Civic hatch, which is worth considerably less than a teg (-kbb.com-), just to get rid of the problems he is having and doesn't know how to fix, or doesn't have money to fix.

My opinion, stick with the Civic if you are comfortable with it and if you don't have any problems with it.
Old 09-04-2009, 06:00 PM
  #3  
Honda-Tech Member
 
b.YipPy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: BC, Canada
Posts: 47
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: PURE STOCK 97 EK, should i trade for a integra?

^^

agreed. your civic is fine the way it is now. why trade and spend money fixing a car when you dont have to?
Old 09-04-2009, 06:37 PM
  #4  
Honda-Tech Member
 
Ruben19's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Panama, Panama
Posts: 3,548
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: PURE STOCK 97 EK, should i trade for a integra?

don't do it man.
fix your car or find another integra
Old 09-04-2009, 07:11 PM
  #5  
Honda-Tech Member
 
crxboy909's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: San Bernardino, CA, USA
Posts: 258
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: PURE STOCK 97 EK, should i trade for a integra?

u should trade it... cause after u get it fixed it would be way more funner than your civic IMO.... and plus DC's look clean with the jdm front on it
Old 09-04-2009, 07:48 PM
  #6  
Honda-Tech Member
 
wdissident's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Orange
Posts: 365
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: PURE STOCK 97 EK, should i trade for a integra?

u need a paint job id say its a pretty even trade. if u like dc's with white dx rims _+_+
Old 09-04-2009, 10:32 PM
  #7  
Junior Member
 
jmflyd's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: dirty jerzey
Posts: 153
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: PURE STOCK 97 EK, should i trade for a integra?

i wouldn't do it put a ls swap in your hatch and youll have twice the fun you would trading for a integra that needs a new head gasket and who knows what else
Old 09-04-2009, 10:49 PM
  #8  
Honda-Tech Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Royal_C!ty's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: The City Of Destiny, WA
Posts: 5,240
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: PURE STOCK 97 EK, should i trade for a integra?

Originally Posted by wdissident
u need a paint job id say its a pretty even trade. if u like dc's with white dx rims _+_+
hmmm dx rims?! never seen those before...
Old 09-04-2009, 11:05 PM
  #9  
Junior Member
 
jmflyd's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: dirty jerzey
Posts: 153
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: PURE STOCK 97 EK, should i trade for a integra?

Originally Posted by Royal_C!ty
hmmm dx rims?! never seen those before...

i believe there hx vx rims not 100% tho
Old 09-05-2009, 02:54 AM
  #10  
Honda-Tech Member
Thread Starter
 
silk509's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: wa
Posts: 353
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: PURE STOCK 97 EK, should i trade for a integra?

Originally Posted by wdissident
u need a paint job id say its a pretty even trade. if u like dc's with white dx rims _+_+
i wouldnt really say even since he has more stuff that needs to be done, one of his wheels needs a lug for the lug nut holder!
Old 09-05-2009, 04:19 AM
  #11  
Honda-Tech Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Royal_C!ty's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: The City Of Destiny, WA
Posts: 5,240
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: PURE STOCK 97 EK, should i trade for a integra?

Originally Posted by jmflyd
i believe there hx vx rims not 100% tho
there hx wheels, as for the OP If you have the extra funds and know how to take care of the oil leak headache if its just the headgasket it maybe worth it the integra not only is a upgrade but with a little bit of cash suspension and motor wise can be a fun daily but...

if you don't mind taking a little time doing your civic right over the next few months and get some paint it wouldn't be half bad either. The Integra has all the power options were as the civic doesn't have those "luxuries."

It's just really all about preferences, maybe you should make a pro's and con's list between the two and decide from there?
Old 09-05-2009, 07:37 AM
  #12  
Honda-Tech Member
 
fastrxu's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Ciudad Obregon, Sonora
Posts: 1,349
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default Re: PURE STOCK 97 EK, should i trade for a integra?

did you leak down test/ compression test to make sure it's a headgasket and not rings? or head leaking? why was the first headgasket blown? WAS it the first headgasket blown are has it been happening every few months?

There's a lot behind a blown headgasket you're buying a lot of problems.

You can swap your hatch for less than $1200 which you might end up spending on this teg

Your ride's clean dude just keep it
Old 09-05-2009, 07:55 AM
  #13  
Honda-Tech Member
 
300whpej's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: raleigh, nc
Posts: 1,171
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: PURE STOCK 97 EK, should i trade for a integra?

i say dont do it, mainly because ive never been a fan of tegs. but also because im sure that teg needs a good deal of work if the owner let the headgasket take a **** and isnt trying to fix it. just think of what else could be wrong with it.
Old 09-05-2009, 08:08 AM
  #14  
Honda-Tech Member
 
92eg_h22's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: $WED $QUAD
Posts: 712
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default Re: PURE STOCK 97 EK, should i trade for a integra?

Dont do it....headgaskets are a PITA

Just paint yours and you will fall in love all over again
Old 09-05-2009, 10:13 AM
  #15  
Honda-Tech Member
Thread Starter
 
silk509's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: wa
Posts: 353
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: PURE STOCK 97 EK, should i trade for a integra?

Originally Posted by fastrxu
did you leak down test/ compression test to make sure it's a headgasket and not rings? or head leaking? why was the first headgasket blown? WAS it the first headgasket blown are has it been happening every few months?

There's a lot behind a blown headgasket you're buying a lot of problems.

You can swap your hatch for less than $1200 which you might end up spending on this teg

Your ride's clean dude just keep it
not sure he said its supposedly the head gasket, he just pretty much said theres a leak
Old 09-06-2009, 12:14 AM
  #16  
Junior Member
 
jmflyd's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: dirty jerzey
Posts: 153
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: PURE STOCK 97 EK, should i trade for a integra?

if there dont even know whats wrong with it i wouldnt do it just paint your hatch and save up the money you would of spent trying to figure out whats wrong with the teg and do a swap wouldnt wanna see you on here in a few weeks making a new thread about how to fix the integra
Old 09-06-2009, 12:19 AM
  #17  
Honda-Tech Member
 
ccarey's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Hartselle, AL, US
Posts: 536
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default Re: PURE STOCK 97 EK, should i trade for a integra?

keep the ek, paint the parts, get some wheels and you wont regret having something running and looking nicer and nicer, instead of fixing his problems and who knows what else.
Old 09-06-2009, 12:22 AM
  #18  
Honda-Tech Member
 
MHDesigns's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Phoenix AZ
Posts: 846
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default Re: PURE STOCK 97 EK, should i trade for a integra?

It's all in the eyes of the beholder. I would trade in a second for the teg....but I dont like ek hatches(yeah I said it). But you may see the opposite of me. Do whatever makes you happy. The last thing you want is to feel like you got ripped off.
Old 09-06-2009, 12:29 AM
  #19  
Master Detailer
 
98civdx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 15,483
Received 12 Likes on 9 Posts
Default Re: PURE STOCK 97 EK, should i trade for a integra?

personaly i wouldnt do, but im not you, so if you want to do it, do it, as long as you dont feel like you got ripped off, then go for,
like him keep the wheels, they are cheep and look horrible on that car.

i dont like hatches, and id still rather have the hatch.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
ek97sedan
Southern California (Sales)
16
10-16-2010 07:41 AM
BuildingUp
Vehicles for sale
2
10-14-2010 09:27 AM
nogohatch
Vehicles for sale
24
03-17-2009 06:52 AM
bOOsT-FeIn
Florida (Sales)
2
05-05-2006 09:53 AM
QualityMaterial
Vehicles for sale
29
04-18-2006 06:58 AM



Quick Reply: PURE STOCK 97 EK, should i trade for a integra?



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 09:28 AM.