If its a project car, then it wouldn't really matter how much initial HP the car had, cuz you will build it up. if you want a car and just want to do minor mods to it, I'd get a maxima, a GLE (the highest one). I love that car. Black with Black leather, and you could do just minor stuff to it: Stereo system, exhaust, maybe some tint, and it would look tight. They are constantly coming out with new stuff for Civics and Accords, an if you get one of those, everytime something new comes out you'll want to get it. (like me). If you want totally mod the car, I like the civic, because of the engine options (B18C). I cream my pants everytime I say that engine code.