I'm selling my eg this next summer and getting an ek hatch. but the problem is is that I don't like the 96-98 front ends and I love the 99-00 front ends. How much would I pay for a 99-00 front end on a 96-98 hatch and would It bolt up with no problems or modification....THANKS


Modified by jdmjeff at 10:56 PM 1/9/2004

 

i have something for you to think about, saving up another 1000 dollars and buying a real 99-00 hatch.

 

I would but they seem really hard to find conpared to the 96-98 hatchies. Plus I would prefer a white one as well.

 

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Probably the easiest option.

 

Yeah I know but......how much would it cost to put the front end on will it just bolt right on???

 

front end will bolt right on... and it is easier to get a 96-98 because you can run same year and above engines legally... cheaper then if you got a 99-00 because 99-00 engines tend to cost a little more, are newer, and are harder to find...

 

oh.... probably pay $400-700 for conversion.. and sell your old stuff for some cash...

 

Thanks for the feedback

 

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for a white hatch, i'm pretty sure it's only available in year 2000

 

i agree,unless you can find a 96-98 hatch really cheap,just get a 99-00 hatch.

 

it would be so much easy just to get the white 2000 instead of buying a 96-98 then doing the front end conversion then getting it reprayed white. And if you get the 99-00 you will get the better climate control. But i will never change to the 99-00 front end, i like my 98

 

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dont forget the cost to paint it

 

it wont really matter what color you get your car because after you do your conversion, you will most likely not have a white front end. in that situation, you have to repaint your car. I believe that you will dish out more money doing that than to buy a real 99-00 hatch. if this doesnt make sense, ive had a long day and im tired

 

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or find someone with a 99-01 front end to do a swap with you.....I had my chance but we were both flakers....