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The price sounds good if the sol is in good condition. The sol has a targa top that comes off and is stored in the trunk on a rack that can open up to allow stuff to be put into the trunk underneath the top. The top can be creek at times, but if you lube the rubber gaskets on a regular basis, then you should have minimal noise. It is important to keep the rubber gaskets lubed during the winter time, since they can dry out easier due to the weather. There is a HOW TO on
www.teamdelsol.com to follow. The problem with 93-94 models is that the rubber gasket tends to leak and was corrected in 95 or 96. I can't remember which year. The main gasket that goes up and around the back part and down is not cheap to replace unless you find one at a junkyard. There usually $450 bucks. It was a recall I think, but i am not completely sure on that. A little wind noise, but nothing to be alarmed about or that is too annoying.
Very easy to find parts for the sol. There a lot of companies and lot of options to upgrade parts. Since you can swap in a b16, b18, and H22, then your engine upgrades can be unlimited. The H22 requires some modification or certain brackets, but it has been done by a lot of solers.
The S model has a 1.5L non-VTEC with 105hp from 93-95. In 96-97 the S model has a 1.6L non-VTEC with 106hp.
The Si model has a 1.6L SOHC VTEC engine with 125hp from 93-95. In 96-97 the Si model has a 1.6L SOHC VTEC engine with 127hp.
The VTEC model has 1.6L DOHC VTEC engine with 160hp from 94-97.
The 94-95 VTEC models have a b16a3 engine with a OBD1 computer.
The 96-97 VTEC models have a b16a2 engine with a OBD2 computer. The same as the 99/00 Civic Si.
All sol models all years have electric windows.
S models had the option for power steering on for the manuals, but came on the auto matics. S models have rear drum brakes
1995 was the introduction to power door locks, trunk release, low fuel light.
93-93 bumpers have aux lights. 96-97 no aux lights and slight air dam mod on the bumper.
93 sols have no passenger air bags. 94-97 had driver and passenger air bags. The glove box is bigger on the 93 since there is no air bag. Smaller from 94-97 because of the passenger air bag.
There is so much more bits of facts and such, but I hope that gives you a general idea of what is available.
US Honda del Sol production numbers
1993 25,748
1994 21,075
1995 14,021
1996 8,489
1997 5,603
Total 74,936
A lot of people buy S models because they weight the least amount and then they swap in a faster engine. And if insurance rates are issues, then an S model is cheaper than Si and VTEC models.
Blair 95 VTEC
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