I want a civic, I like pretty much all the 5th gen civics, and i like the coupe 6th gen civics, My price Limit is 8000, Which year would you get and which model, and style, and Why
Matt

 

get what ever one you like.


don't worry about our opinions

from a functional standpoint...5gens are a couple hundred pounds lighter

 

But i want your opinions on the subject i personally like them all, i cant decide
matt

 

What are your goals for this car??
race/show/daily driver/weekend racer/just a car

If we know what you are after, it will be easier to respond, after all this is the net, and some things can come from left feild if you don't narrow it down

 

like dragIIcivic said, get the one you like. but your askin our opinions so...
i prefer the hatchbacks of any of the generations. i'm not too fond of the coupes and sedans of any of the years.....

 

I want a Car for Daily driving and weekend Racing like Autocross or some club racing with my fellow honda buddies.
Matt

 

Id go with a 5th generation hatch.

 

Fth gen hatch all the way RoadWarrior. In my opinion hatchbacks are just way more fun to mod and ride, but thats just me. Do what ya feel!!

 

My vote goes for the 5th gen hatch maybe cause I have one. But like our moderator Drag said, it all depends on your taste and preference.

 

5 gen hatch or even 6th gen hatch....

4drs are cooler then coupes....

 

For 8 grand you could probably get a 6th gen HB (unless that 8 grand includes mods). Get a 6th gen Si.

 

I like my 6th generation hatch, but I miss some of the luxury items on the 5th gen hatch. No sunroof, power door, windows, but hey I'm already at stage 1 weight reduction

 

IMO hatches like the civic, focus ZX3 are ugly as hell. I don't know, there's just something about them that reminds me of a station waggon... Now what I think of as a REAL hatchback is something like the 84-89 300ZX or the RX-7 or something like that, it looks good. Just my personal opinion so don't flame me.

 

i like the 6th gen hatches the best... but then my opinion is swayed becasue i have one

 

5th gen HB or 6th gen HB ....

5th gen is lighter a bit ....

both car have TONS of aftermarket support anyways ...

so cant go wrong with either one .....

well .. depends on what could u find in 2nd hand market though ..

if u see a 6th gen cheaper then a 5 th gen ... get the 6th gen then .. ( just a example.... if it is reli cheaper .. better check the 6th gen)

 

IMO, the Civic hatchback is a much more practical design. It's also slightly lighter and the design helps reinforce chassis stiffness a little bit.

And it's fun to watch the coupe drivers try to fit their race wheels in the back seat....

 

Yup, my 5th gen clamshell hatch is awsome. I have hauled things in there that some pick ups couldn't.

 

5th gen cx is very light. Very fun to drive. Go 5th gen. But like ek9t said, I have one so I'm partial.

 

as far as weight goes, comparing 6th gen DX hatch vs. DX coupe...the hatch is all of 46lbs lighter, which you can make up for by taking out the spare and getting your college textbooks out of the back seat. (hell, just remove the whole damn back seat!).

reinforcing the chassis is simple enough...

coupe drivers trying to fit their race wheels in the back seat? what's wrong with the trunk? also remember that the back seat of the coupes can be folded over, expanding the trunk. not a problem.

To me, the coupe just has an agressiveness to its look that the hatch doesn't have. Of course I'm not saying it looks like a prelude or a ferrari or anything, but it has something about the styling that the hatch lacks... IMHO, of course...

 

How much do you think a 6th Gen Civic Si, will go for??

 

depending on the mileage, I would say between 15K and 17K, but I came to those numbers relative to the cost of my EX, I have no hard figures. It's more of a gut feeling...

 

I've seen a couple around here between 6 & 8 grand (belive it or not), high mileage tho about 70 to 80 thou. I say go for as much mileage as possible to better the price. Besides if your planning on doing any engine mods mileage really won't matter i.e. engine swap. Check out http://WWW.AUTOTRADER.COM, just to see whats out there.
[Modified by V8KILLA, 8:37 PM 8/30/2001]

 

Yeah, modding it ta hell and back or even a little preventative maintenance would cancel out all that mileage, i don't know about swapping out that Si engine tho.

 

Just an example ASSMAN, just an example.

 

If you want a 5th Gen coupe i gots one for sale
$5500
email me at gremln69@hotmail.com if your interested