Hey so its about that time i'm about to pick up a EK hatchback and im really excited. i heard there was a difference between the 96-98ek vs 99-00ek. which one would you guys recommend? is there a big difference between the two because i cant tell the difference. ok thanks everyone = )

 

99-00 has sexier taillights

 

thats it? ok well i found a 97 red hatch for 2500 or i can get a 99 red hatch for 5500
so im thinkin with the extra money i just saved i can replace the tail lights then. or will it not fit?

 

99-00 front end is sexxxxier than the stupid hole in the 96-98

 

can i turn 96-98 into a 99-00 front end? will it work??

 

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...ok, are you seriously about to try to build your car for an internet forum?

gay.

 

yes you can, you need hood, fenders, bumper, grill, headlights, even though i own a 97 if you want that front end just go ahead and buy a 99 00

 

geeze it was just a question if it will fit or not. because if it does fit then it will save me a lot of money between a 2500 and 5500. i dunno just a thought.

 

yea you can swap whatever between the ek's

why not just buy the 96-98 then get a swap

 

okay, so since none of these guys are really answering you straight out..ill try and be a little more informative. the main differences are that the tailights are different (99-00 = better looking in most opinions), the front bumper, hood, fenders, and headlights are different (99-00 = better looking in most opinions), and the climate controls are different (again better looking in the 99-00)...those are the main noticeable differences, there might be some more but that is all i know of

96-98 front end:


99-00 front end:

 

click here for more info you also should look into what type of civic is it.. (ex, dx, hx, cx or si)

 

first of all, there is no such thing as a usdm ek

secondly, go read that clubcivic thread.

 

the climate controls are different from 96-98 to 99-00. 96-98 have a cable climate control and 99-00 have electronic. Yes you can change from one to the other

 

i say this: get a carfax for both cars. remember, just because the carfax comes back clean doesn't mean it wasn't hit. go over each car in person very carefuly. look for welds and body puddy that doesn't look factory. the most obvious place to look is the radiator support area, most cars are hit in the front, and will most likely have damage here. buy whichever one is accident free. if they both are, take the cheaper one. that's more money you can use later.
that's just my opinion

 

i agree with snail... 3000 dollar difference is well worth taking the cheaper one in all comparable aspects... unless of course the trim levels are different or something or miles are drastically different

 

96-98 FTW

 

the 96-98 fornt end looks nice with the type r lip

 

i &lt;3 my 96! 00 front end is pretty nice and all but i like the 96 ctr front lp. not many people have it here so it makes me feel special =P

 

No body cares, just get the cheaper car. Fix it up drive it, and maybe put a nice motor in it.