I need your opinion...

[Todd Si]

I have been reading these forums for quite awhile now. I finally decided to make a username because I will be getting a car in about one year. This is my situation.. I struck a deal with my parents, to shorten it up, they are going to give me 5k for a car, and whatever money I can save up. I got a job this summer and I’m working long weeks to get that cash flow. I have researched a lot, and came to the conclusion that i either want to get a 99-00 civic Si, or get a crx and drop a b16a2 or b18c1 (depending on how much money i have) in it. My long-term goals for both of those cars are to eventually boost them. How do you think i should spend my money? By the way, I am currently driving my sister's 1998 jetta gl (manual), which is slow as anything.

Todd

[kicker1_solo]

if you're planning on boosting it then don't get a B18C1, the B18B will take the boost much better and is cheaper on the wallet. I would personally get the Si just because it's newer and nicer, and is fast stock. The crx would also be cool though.

[jameskersten]

i would do the crx, just cuz you could get it cheaper then 5k, plus drop a b18a or c1 and boost. light car and with boost means, fast a hell.

[emerge]

I personally want to do the B18B boosted, like kicker was talking about. I've been doing research for months now and it seems like the best option.

[PoisonFangs]

I personaly love the si but if you can find a crx for a sweet price go for it.

[Stedman05]

In all honesty, I doubt that you will be able to raise up enough money for the Si. No offense or anything but I just don't think that you can do it. I have saved like shit the past 6 months and all I've saved is a $1200 which I spent on rims. I think you'll be able to save maybe $2400. With $7400, you can get yourself a sweet teg gsr and quite a few bolt-ons. You can easily pull out a good 200 hp for a first can that is fucking sweet. I just wish that I had that opportunity.

Of couse, if you really want the 99-00 si, go for it. A goal is always good to have. And may I suggest getting it in blue.

[Ricochet]

I'd get a newer (97+) Integra GS-R from somebody selling one on a local forum. One with only an intake header and exhaust, with a stock body and interior. Anything modded more than that would probably have hurt its reliability over the years. I'm sure you could find somebody selling one for around $7k.

Or, I know somebody locally selling a modded 96 black mustang gt for $5,900 and looks really nice. You can buy used domestics from the mid/late 90's for well under your price range, and they'll run 12's or 13's all day long. If you're going to mod a Honda to go that fast it's really going to cost you..

[Ajax]

Originally Posted by kicker1_solo

if you're planning on boosting it then don't get a B18C1, the B18B will take the boost much better and is cheaper on the wallet. I would personally get the Si just because it's newer and nicer, and is fast stock. The crx would also be cool though.

I'd go with CRX over 2000 SI... especially if you plan on doing a b18c swap. I believe the 2000 SI comes with a B16, but if you want to do an engine swap and boost it, its kind of a waste to start with the B16 isn't it? :P And the 2000 SI weighs about 700 pounds more then the CRX.

Actually, I'd drive both the civic and the CRX, see which you like more, Then decide.