Help me choose a new car
99civic03
10-12-2003, 12:52 AM
About 6 months ago my 99 Civic Si was totaled (by my mom, not me). Ive been slow to getting around to buying a new car, but Im finally getting going at it now. I have about 10k (well actually, thats how much my parents are willing) to spend on a car, and am having a hard time deciding which would be the best.
The ones Im looking at right now are as follows (in no particular order):
96+ Audi A4
99-00 Honda Civic Ex or Si
94-01 Acura Integra Ls or GSR
92+ Honda Prelude
97-98 Nissan 240sx
Consider looks, perfomance, reliability, tunability, and overall niceness all as factors. I am only 16, so keep in mind, I will be paying for gas, and insurance, so consider these factors as well. I would like to get something with under or around 60k miles, so consider that as well. Although I said consider performance as a factor, I will not be racing, so this is a small priority.
Out of those 5 listed, which would you guys recommend?
The ones Im looking at right now are as follows (in no particular order):
96+ Audi A4
99-00 Honda Civic Ex or Si
94-01 Acura Integra Ls or GSR
92+ Honda Prelude
97-98 Nissan 240sx
Consider looks, perfomance, reliability, tunability, and overall niceness all as factors. I am only 16, so keep in mind, I will be paying for gas, and insurance, so consider these factors as well. I would like to get something with under or around 60k miles, so consider that as well. Although I said consider performance as a factor, I will not be racing, so this is a small priority.
Out of those 5 listed, which would you guys recommend?
Altimas
10-12-2003, 01:05 AM
Either the Integra(only if GSR) or the prelude(only if vtec)
Other then that, the audi maybe..
Other then that, the audi maybe..
YogsVR4
10-12-2003, 11:14 AM
I'd go for the newer car if it has to last you a long time with minor maintenence.
tegdude
10-19-2003, 09:13 PM
gsr is deffinitly faster, better looking and will last the longest!
but personaly if i had 10,000 i would by a 92-95civic hb w/ alot of miles($3000) and get a b18c1($3500w/installation. and pistons&rods,P&P and camshaft set($2500) with $1000 left over. even if you just got a b16 swwap you'll beet gsr's all day long promise!
but personaly if i had 10,000 i would by a 92-95civic hb w/ alot of miles($3000) and get a b18c1($3500w/installation. and pistons&rods,P&P and camshaft set($2500) with $1000 left over. even if you just got a b16 swwap you'll beet gsr's all day long promise!
Vettribution
10-22-2003, 12:28 PM
The A4 is a pretty damned nice car. However I personally like the Prelude.. I think its more of a matter of my own distorted opinion. I like the 2 seats, because 3 is a crowd when driving to me. I prefer myself, the road, and my girl, anyone else can drive themselves. Ive also driven newer model Preludes, and I like the way they drive. They CAN be easily upgraded if you know the right people you can cut ALOT of cost. Thats just me though.
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