This may be a stupid decision but: I have about $8700 to spend on my next ride after selling my Civic. I am set on getting an Integra based on looks and durability. My question is this: Should I buy say an LS/SE with decent miles for around $6500 and drop around $2K in it OR should I buy a GSR for $8250 (going rate in my area)? I am not interested in getting a turbo whatsoever. I want to keep it naturally aspirated. Is the 30 extra horses worth that much more money?

Thanks!


[Modified by clemson33, 5:55 AM 3/31/2002]

 

Yes, I have an RS and the thirty extra horses would be worth it. It would be hard to sink $2000 into B18B1 without going turbo and make up that 30 hp. I say buy the nicest GSR you can find and learn how to drive it stock for a while before sinking tons of money into a car. Just my opinion.

 

well if you can handle wrenching on your car, you should get an LS then make it into an LS/VTEC.

if you want performance out of the box and no wrenching required, get the GSR.. but insurance will cost ya more for the GSR I bet...

 

Thanks for your replies. I was leaning towards the GSR and then building it up later on. I might drop an ACT clutch on there for starters. If I were to get a GSR it would be a big upgrade for me - 1995 Civic EX (AUTO ).

 

GS-R! You get better everything compared to an LS/SE! Better gears, clutch, suspension, VTEC, Cams, EVERYTHING! Don't regret later on. Just go get the GS-R!

 

Maybe I can a decent 94-95 GSR with moderate miles (60-80K). They are very hard to find in my area.

 

if youre going all motor... GSR is better.

 

seriously for all motor dont mess around, just get the gsr. if you wanted to go turbo though get an ls/gs/rs and put the money you saved into the suspension and when your ready for real speed slap the turbo on there.