UsEr-X-

Hey, I am about to get my first car and I like the honda civic a lot. I am prolly gonna get a used one but I wanted to know if it will be good for my first car? I like that there are lots of after-market parts for it and when I get more money I can tint the windows, get some differnt wheels, lights and other stuff.

GapxGuy

A civic is an excellent first car, second, third...etc. A Civic has lots of potential and is supported my aftermarket like you said...(I'm not talking about altezza lights).

UsEr-X-

I was talking to my dad about racing and he was saying how all these new "riced-up" cars are fake and can't make a 1/4 mile in less than 10 seconds. He used to race when he was a kid and stuff, can a highly modified honda do it in under 10? I'm a rookie to full size cars now but Ive been racing model nitro powered rc cars for 6+ years now, and lots of times I had to set up the cars with the right gear ratios, shock oil, camber and caster, toe-in and toe-out, and lots of other stuff, can I also do this with a full sized car? Sorry for my noobie-ness

nijia555

on the realness a civic a first good car, it is my first car. if you are trying to make this a 10 race car or something i would suggest you start off with a better base unless you are hook on a civic and have a crap load of money to spend. i dont want to stray to far from your post but a fast relatively cheap car if you can find 1 is a vw corrado g60 or if you have more money the vr6

UsEr-X-

No i Just wanted to know if its possible cause my dad doesnt think so

POLLO

Civic nice car but no Viper. You put lot money in civic... will look nice. Civic great for first time car. Friend might tell you... "Buy altezza tailights" but you no listen to friends...


In all honesty, go ahead a feel free to ask any questions. Although, there are other cars I could own..I don't think, I'll get another car.. My 1st car was a Honda, my 2nd car was a honda, my 3rd car was a Nissan, and my 4th car is a Honda.

Like I said jokingly *sp?* The civic is a simple car and super reliable. For the past 7 years that I've owned them... I never had to call anyone to come and pick me up because the car broke down (well i locked the keys one time)..... Just maintain it and be nice to her/him and he shall treat you well.

NiiS

your expectations of a 10 second Civic are a bit unrealistic.

it's been done, but for alot less you can build a 10 sec. camaro, nova, 'stang, etc...

10seconds is pretty fast. to see a 12 sec N/A front wheel drive car is IMO much, much more respectable. remember, it has'nt been that long since the Big-Block boys used to laugh at the concept of a fast import. huge progress has and continues to make the scene more respected among the racing crowd.

anyway, back to your Q, i only wish someone had knocked some sence into me as a kid and advised me to buy Honda. there is NO better machine to own. but i believe you already know this or you would'nt have mentioned it here. so get a Honda, you'll thank yourself later.

good luck.

NiiS

Pleeeeze.
VW's have proved to be the shi*tiest vehicles built. i've owned 4, all H2o cooled. every time i'd turn the ignition over, something would break. G-60 is a great motor, if you wanna rebuild that blower every 30k

handling is sweet, but thats nothing a could'nt match...

pillow

A civic is an excellent first car, aswell as having alot of aftermarket parts available for it, it is also one of the most reliable cars on the road. Even today the 92-95 civics are still very reliable.

PSU

iTrader: (2)

both of my first cars were civics...

1995 civic coupe
1994 civic hatch

cj7420

Yes
a honda is a great first cat
Yes
some are faster than 10 sec cars(search fastest honda)
Yes
rc car theory/tech applies to the real thing,50 end over ends are worse though
Honda Reliablity
German Reliability

kmf0211

User - X - Get a Honda as your first car...You'll be really happy and you can easily get used to driving and get to know your car..as time goes by and you get more money..you can easily do things to your car to make it nicer/ faster as time goes by....Alittle of advice - When you first get your Honda Civic, Make sure everything is working good on it and maintain it (I.E - Brakes, FLuids, Etc. Etc.) IF you maintain it...It will never Fail....
Some more Advice

Stay away from Altezza lights, Large Aluminum Wings, Huge Body kits with Air scoops and whatnot....These mods are very Pointless and IMO a waste of money...If I were you at the time...I would just Lower it maybe find some cheap Integra Gsr rims or something...Make it a nice car to drive and get used to driving on the road...PLEASE Do NOT make a 10 second car after 2 days of driving yor civic.....Doing so puts yourself and other motorists in Danger!!!!

Good luck with your first car!!

UsEr-X-

What is wrong with altezza lights? Ive seen lots of cars with them and I think they are nice. I found these ones on ebay that are "carbon fiber style" and I think would look good on a black civic. Here check them out:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1837915361

pillow

dude seriously, if you get altezza's you will be labelled a ricer. But if you really like them buy them, it is your car anyway, do what makes you happy

Dodger2940

Hondas are very good cars. Thats why i have owned 2.There are 10 second or sub 10 Hondas, but there is alot of money involved in doing so. I say if you really want to know what a Hondas is all about take it to a roadcourse. You will find that its more fun.

BARF1

civic first car
it is my first and only car for the past 2 years

will altezza drop another sec off your 1/4 time ?
no, that why the majority of this board hates it.

RC car theory works roughly the same ...
it is where i got most of my knowledge on real cars
basic engine info ... suspension geometry ... etc ..

Jonathan_ED3

i WISH i would have had a civic as my first car. it's taken me 5 years to find what i REALLY want. a 12 second all motor car that'll still get GREAT gas mileage and be very reliable...and i'm almost there. too bad it took me 8 cars to finally figure that out.

*thinks about how much money he's spent in the past on cars he didn't really want*

my first car was a low 12 second camaro....dang that was a quick car. i still miss it, but i'd still take my current civic over it

VTECVillain

I own 3 Civic's right now and had 2 in the past. My first car was a 1990 Subaru Justy but that thing ran like a tank in the winter After that my 2nd - 6th have been 3 Civic's and 2 CRX's.

Blue-Civic-Hybrid

iTrader: (1)

A Honda is a great first car, I have 2 myself( 1995 Civic Coupe and a 2001 S2000), they will be dependable and get you to to Point A and Point B and back as long as you take care of them. And when you finally decide to fix up your car, don't go driving crazy on the street because you just put a new intake in and you "feel" faster, it will be better for you and others on the road.

sig

dont buy a civic. when the payments and the insurance suck up all your money so you dont have any money left over to do mods, youll be left with nothing but a slow as **** car.

Captain Save-a-Hoe

No, you'll spend 1,000,000,000,000 and you'll never be satisfied.

One Bad GeeSeeR

yea it is a good first car. matter of fact i am selling my car 00 si checkout the post........ https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=214852 let me know


Carlo

WiZeBaNaNa

no... the majority of the board hates them because they are fugly

Mrfirefox

agreed VW's are ****, they are incredably slow, expensive (for what they offer, which is more lor less nothing) , and crash test like ****

A civic is a great first car, nothing beats it.

0002

civics are a great 1st car. i've had 4 (88,96,00,02) and they were all very reliable and even funner to drive