Lookin into a civic

hey guys im new on the forum and while i prefer VW over civic im not kool with bashing and if civic is what you like go for the gold. the reason for this post is that im lookin into getting a car for myself and i saw a 91 civic hatchback for sale and i was wondering if you civic guys could give me some info on prolems and virtues of this car. i dont wanna put lotsa money into it so yeah. my sn is kuz its most likely what i will get. my dream will always be a 92/93 VW corrado slc but for now im gunna be a civic man. htanks for the feed back


VW racing logo looks neat

Stock 91 civic? If it is as long as it has had regular oil changes and some plugs and air filter once in a while. It should still be good. Whats the mileage on it anything from 0-200,000 it just breaking it. lol Really about 100,000 to 150,000 is still really good. BTW went to junk yard this weekend and I could not believe a 89 civic wagon (staion weapon) 543,867 miles on it with a 1.5 in it. Going back this weekend and smuggling in a camera. Cause theres a big sign saying NO CAMERAS. oh well... thats what I got to say....

it has 178k on it just done brakes and axles, man bringin up wagons man our family used to have an 84 civic wagon i loved that damn tank. it had so much headroom and i alkways thot it looked pretty kool. you know childhood love thing lol. the only thing my mum said is that timing belts go around that many miles and would be about 1000 to fix but thats all i can think of

what model? std? dx? si? is it even a hatch? or is it a 4door?

don't even sweat it...i'm also a vw owner (but mine is air-cooled :D )

there is a lot of potential for a civic. yea, the timing belts do break but not always. i've had hondas with 300,000+ miles on stock engine and ran strong as if it only had 50,000.

go look around www.4thgenerationcivic.com :jump:

Originally posted by VWloverwithaCivic
it has 178k on it just done brakes and axles, man bringin up wagons man our family used to have an 84 civic wagon i loved that damn tank. it had so much headroom and i alkways thot it looked pretty kool. you know childhood love thing lol. the only thing my mum said is that timing belts go around that many miles and would be about 1000 to fix but thats all i can think of

1000 to fix the timing belt?
Maybe if it goes out, but usually any mechanic will change out the timing belt and water pump (which should be replaced also) for $300 or less... or you can attempt to do it yourself... is not too teribly hard if you have the tools at your disposal, and then it only costs you the price of the belt and the pump.
Now if you didn't replace the timing belt and it did break, then that would be a little expensive to fix, yeah.
As far as the advantages and disadvantages.... I see no disadvantages, and have been nothing but happy with mine!
There are almost an unlimited number of ways you can customize them. They're very stylish. Already pretty quick, and can be made DAMN FAST with the right mods...

about the 1000 for the belt my mom informed me today that it was kuz the belt blew which i know remember happening. luckily we were able to pull over quick but damn that was scary. thanks for your guys opinions and isnight if there is anything else you can tell me about these cars like prolems wiring in a better stero or anything like that and also recomendations on the next car to buy when i save i am lookin at vw but other suggestions are always nice... i believe the one for sale is dx but it might be std i dont think so though. i think the seats a re a little beat up how much would those be?

also since i am still looking around do you reccomend a diff year or model or even a crx instead. my aunt used to have one but i dont know much bout em any thing else to add is welcome