I am looking for a 92 to 94 civic hatchback. I am not really new to imports, but have been away for a while. I am getting rid of the Mustang(2000 gt). I got another kid on the way and have to buy a bigger car(wife wants suv). Since I can't afford two car notes, mustang has to go. So I need a car I can buy outright. I have about 3,000 to play with. I like the hatchback. I rode in my cousins Crx with a b16 in it. Pretty damn quick. Not much torque down low, but at highway speeds it felt just a fast as my mustang. Anyway what should I look for, and what should I stay away from. I will be dropping in a b16 or b18 and adding boost within a year. I don't need a blazing fast car. I'll be happy with mid to low 14's. I will have to drive this car to work as well. Any help will be greatly appreciated. I checked out the "import" boards and this is by far the most technical board. Thanks in advance

 

welcome to the board. i do have a question for you: why are you considering a 5th gen hatch when you want a bigger car than the mustang? not trying to flame, just being a voice of reason...

 

Probably because the stangs rear seating area is tiny. A hatch probably has more room, plus he said he can`t afford the stang payments now.

Any 92-95 Civic is a good choice. SI is the heaviest if that matters. You need to figure out wether you want power, ac, etc.

Ryan

 

true true. i've never climbed my lanky 6'4" *** into the back of a mustang.

 

the bigger car is going to be for the wife and kids, I need a car for myself. The new suv will be my only car payment. The hatch I will buy outright
Sorry I didn't explain. We are a one car family now. My wife totaled the other car.

The wife will have her Expedition and I will have my car.
I found someone to do the engine swap, I have seen some of his work.


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