What car to buy..

[Giozilla]

I'll be getting my L in december and ive been saving up alot. im not really sure what type of car to get. I narrowed it down that i really want a civic because of the history and realibility of the car. I know how to drive stick. just not sure what civic to get ? what do u guys reccomend? i really like the EP3 but are they worth it? what do u guys think i should be aiming for as my first manual car?

P.S i know how to maintain a car so i dont really think i need a "hoop-d" i know how to drive stick and i maintain my mothers car.

[davidf]

i really like the ep3 as well, i own an em2 which is great too, all depends on what you plan to do with the car, if its juv for driving and nothing else i think the ep3 would save you the most gas

[SickSi99]

em1's ftw!

[TwoJayZee]

em1 is kleen, but whats your price range? em1 and em2 you can find for around the same price, but as for b16 or d series, thats where they vary em1 si is nice em2 single came slotec... u want some hp or just gas milage?

[the real TAKUMI]

buy an s2000, you can afford an early model easily.

[Giozilla]

lmao @ the s2000 and i'm more for the hp but gas millieage would help to. and yah it mainly just for driving around but with a little fun behind the wheel. and I also want to get into modding down the road.

[Giozilla]

oh and my price range no more then 8k

[davidf]

em1 with mods for 8k you can get easy and have a couple stacks left over, ep3 iv seen go for lowest, 7k

[Giozilla]

so what im getting from thi is get a em1? now the em1 says " sir" on the grill?

please have patients im a jdm noob.. lol sorry

[shubert_ae102]

why not the lightest of the models , and most easily modded when it comes to swaps and power . . . . . .the eg

honda love for real , but in all honesty if you want something with some TORQUE dont buy a honda civic. i can think of plenty of cars out there that have a good dependability , better platform for performance , and strong aftermarket support for under 8k. e.g: s13 ,s14 , early WRX , sw20 , 2.5rs sube , the list goes on . . . .something to consider.

[SickSi99]

sir is the canadian version of the us civic si, but yeah they're both the em1 chassis. made in 99-00 came in ebp, fbp, and mr.

[TwoJayZee]

Originally Posted by shubert_ae102

why not the lightest of the models , and most easily modded when it comes to swaps and power . . . . . .the eg

honda love for real , but in all honesty if you want something with some TORQUE dont buy a honda civic. i can think of plenty of cars out there that have a good dependability , better platform for performance , and strong aftermarket support for under 8k. e.g: s13 ,s14 , early WRX , sw20 , 2.5rs sube , the list goes on . . . .something to consider.

true but you might want to stay away from the s13 and s14 due to the fact that Ka is garbage unless built and SR20DET is not good for a n00b(illegal on street). just so you wont have n e probs wit your first whip i suggest staying NA (non turbo) it will save you gas and some headaches. Honda = reliability which is great for a first time ride. you dont want complications setting you back. When you learn more about cars and know exactly what u want later then go for it but an em1 or dc2 are, i think, great starter cars!

[jdm AP1]

I got mad love for topless driving so my recommendation is an AP

[the real TAKUMI]

told you go ap1, for 8k you can find one, or at least in cali you could, i don't about your area, or do what i plan to do, buy a miata and drop and lsx in it , you get ok gas milage and you romp on any asshole out there, but you will go over 8k just a little. you can go with the s chassis, and i think they are selling an RB on zilvia for hella cheap, but if you want great gas mileage and some fun get a festiva, over 40 mpg and it can be fun.

[Giozilla]

just making sure dc2's are integra's correct? and all you guys are really helping me out alot and building up my knowledge thanks !