Hey guys ,


Hey guys , I'm looking into buying a stock civic h/b. Looking too spend no more then $5G's the year and model type would deppend on your input. I guess what I'm looking from you guys is ...................what year and model would be the best platform to start off with . I plan on doing some auto-x next year on the weekends, and a daily driver in the rest of the week. if the original engine had too many miles on it i would consider swapping it and turboing. ( if only my $$$$$$$$ tree would start to grow ) but for now the stock engine would get only i/h/e/

 

Since you have a 5k budget, I suggest a 92 - 95 Hatchback. I would look into the SI model because it has 4 wheel disc brakes which might save you some money when you go to upgrade the brakes/suspension. Also, It has more features than the other models (DX, CX, VX) which I would think makes it a better daily driver. The engine also is more powerful and is a Sohc Vtec (D16Z6) engine.

In conclusion, it basically depends on your favorite model hatch. Good Luck!

 

yeah i was planing on 92 -95 hatch , one question did any of this models come in a dohc engine stock

 

none of the hatch models from 92-95 came with DOHC engines, atleast in the states.

 

91 si.
they handle really well

 

a guy from work i know , his friend is selling a 96 ex h/b for $4,500. thinking about it what do you think should i stay with the 92-95 or go with 96-00 ? i guess i like the taillights from the 92-95's

 

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There are no 96 EX hatchbacks, at least not in the US. Only CX or DX, and no VTEC.

But to answer your question, I would think the 92-95 Si would be a nice choice due to the extra creature comforts, but also because it has a decent engine and brakes already, and you have to watch what you change on the car for auto-x. Either 92-95 Si, or get a 99-00 Si.

 

Yup, with your plans for the car & price range, a 5th gen Si hatch sounds like a winner to me

 

Piscorpio my bad i meant "DX" not "EX" for me
Well looks like I'm going to be looking really hard at the 92-95'Si .

 

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Don't sweat it, I figured it was a typo. I just wanted to make sure you did not think there was a 96-00 hatchback that came with all the good stuff.

 

Good luck on finding a 5th gen Si. It took me a few months.

 

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That's true, they can be tough to find. You are in CA though, so when you do find it, the elements may be kinder to it than out here in the midwest. So many beat up, rusty Civics here.

 

i found a 95 si and a 93 si 95 they want 4000 and the 93 3800 i have get to go look at the cars in person but the picture of the cars look both good the only thing diffrent that i noticed about both cars is the side molding on doors are painted on the 93 but not the 95 witch one should one should i pick if both cars are in good shape no accidents not salveged tittles run good. basicly i want to know which of the two cars can i do more modifications too with ease