Considering buying an 00 SI
#1
Considering buying an 00 SI
Hey everyone, I know a little bit on these cars but nothing to the degree I hope you all do, I'm an Accord person so that's basically the extent. There's an awesome deal here locally on one and I am looking at it tomorrow, is there anything in particular I should look for on them? Any really prone areas to rust or get damaged? Any help is appreciated
#2
Honda-Tech Member
Re: Considering buying an 00 SI (TheMuffinMan)
personally i would only buy an Si if it were virgin, but good luck with that. just make sure it wasn't ABUSED. check rear wheel wells for rust.
#3
Honda-Tech Member
iTrader: (5)
Re: Considering buying an 00 SI (TheMuffinMan)
Make sure it's an Si (vin: 1HGEM1...)
Make sure it has the Si gauge cluster
Make sure the engine is B16A2 and not a D16Y8
Make sure it has rear disk brakes
Make sure it has a larger *** front sway bar and a dinky rear sway bar
Make sure it has the Si gauge cluster
Make sure the engine is B16A2 and not a D16Y8
Make sure it has rear disk brakes
Make sure it has a larger *** front sway bar and a dinky rear sway bar
#4
As long as I dont have to take out any more Metal Gears
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Socal, CA, USA
Posts: 2,267
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Considering buying an 00 SI (TheMuffinMan)
light mods are ok, make sure he has the stock parts left over as well
#5
Yep, got the VIN and checked it
I think at one point it had gauge pods in the front A pillar, but that was replaced with stock
Stock intake, stock engine from what I can tell from pics, I'm going out physically tomorrow to inspect it
And it's basically a virgin only 52k miles on it!
I think at one point it had gauge pods in the front A pillar, but that was replaced with stock
Stock intake, stock engine from what I can tell from pics, I'm going out physically tomorrow to inspect it
And it's basically a virgin only 52k miles on it!
Trending Topics
#12
cute little bastard
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Sersey Jhore
Posts: 7,086
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Considering buying an 00 SI (TheMuffinMan)
Never liked the idea of having an EM1, no offense to you guys that own one. Just my opinion.
1) Its just a Civic (a heavier Civic at that)
2) Thief magnet
3) Usually the same price as a stock GSR
4) stock B16 can be "fun" but eventually is not good enough
1) Its just a Civic (a heavier Civic at that)
2) Thief magnet
3) Usually the same price as a stock GSR
4) stock B16 can be "fun" but eventually is not good enough
#13
Well it's coming off my aging 97 Accord DX auto
so 150k miles no power accessories to 50k miles and power accessories is a major bonus
Lol and I'm still an Accord guy at heart, i'll try to find me a CD5 couple manual some day.
I'll see what I can find but after looking at some of the info in the civic forum it looks like the ITR swap is a huge improvement (and looks like a debadging is in order haha)
so 150k miles no power accessories to 50k miles and power accessories is a major bonus
Lol and I'm still an Accord guy at heart, i'll try to find me a CD5 couple manual some day.
I'll see what I can find but after looking at some of the info in the civic forum it looks like the ITR swap is a huge improvement (and looks like a debadging is in order haha)
#14
Re: (TheMuffinMan)
[QUOTE=TheMuffinMan]
I'll see what I can find but after looking at some of the info in the civic forum it looks like the ITR swap is a huge improvement (and looks like a debadging is in order haha)[/QUOTE
Definetly want to debadge just so you wont stand out as much. IMO I'd just boost the b16 it has than swap the motor. You'll be much faster than a stock ITR swap.
My friend has one and they are really nice cars. I would love to have one as a DD but theft is such a huge deal with these things.
If i were you i'd make sure you get a good alarm system (if it doesn't already) & a quick release. It wont guarantee anything but it helps a bit. Have fun with the car and be safe
I'll see what I can find but after looking at some of the info in the civic forum it looks like the ITR swap is a huge improvement (and looks like a debadging is in order haha)[/QUOTE
Definetly want to debadge just so you wont stand out as much. IMO I'd just boost the b16 it has than swap the motor. You'll be much faster than a stock ITR swap.
My friend has one and they are really nice cars. I would love to have one as a DD but theft is such a huge deal with these things.
If i were you i'd make sure you get a good alarm system (if it doesn't already) & a quick release. It wont guarantee anything but it helps a bit. Have fun with the car and be safe
#15
Honda-Tech Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Kings Co. 559, Ca
Posts: 2,188
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: (black_EM1)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by black_EM1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Everybody knows the black ones are fasterer </TD></TR></TABLE>
#17
Honda-Tech Member
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: All over ATL
Posts: 2,088
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: (TheMuffinMan)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TheMuffinMan »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">7500 </TD></TR></TABLE>
I know which one you're looking at. It's in the EM1 thread in appearance for sale. It looks great. Go for it. I would buy it if I lived close to there and had the funds. Of course open the oil cap and check inside the head. Enjoy
I know which one you're looking at. It's in the EM1 thread in appearance for sale. It looks great. Go for it. I would buy it if I lived close to there and had the funds. Of course open the oil cap and check inside the head. Enjoy
#19
Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: carmel, IN, U.S.
Posts: 149
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: (TheMuffinMan)
You can turbo a vtec motor but its not good for the motor to run a lot of boost typically. Em1 are great tho, little luxury with performance. make sure its never been wrecked.
#20
Yeah two minor incidences on Carfax, nothing other than that, all stock parts (just got back from looking at it tonight)
Headlights were a little hazy (just a polish will fix that)
Comes with 2 extra Azeni's and DEPO fogs brand new which I would've done in any case. Has a rather loud and large fartcan on it, so that's first to go hahah
Headlights were a little hazy (just a polish will fix that)
Comes with 2 extra Azeni's and DEPO fogs brand new which I would've done in any case. Has a rather loud and large fartcan on it, so that's first to go hahah