Help buying Civic

[nickmgray]

I've been a civic fan for my whole life. Finally I'm going to be able to afford my own car. I've been looking for a 92-95 civic hatchback. My only question is: which one do I buy. I am planning on spending $2000 on the car to give it that extra boost. I just need to know which model would be my best bet. Thanks

[nijia555]

um just make sure you just make sure you check the engine out well.

[JayFidizzy]

see if you can find an si hatch.....but like it was said in the previous post.....check the engine out well.

[Pilot]

Welcome to purehonda...uhmm af sorry
Well maby the age old question of show vs. go should be considered...base models leave funding for looks but hi-end (Si) give u a nice engine to build on. Whatever you like....just make sure its stick!

[Beyond Imagination]

If you're planning to do a swap in the future a CX or VX would be a nice and light platform to start with ...

[b16a2si]

If you are thinking about a swap, get the CX or HX as Beyond Imagination said. With a swap, you will definitely have more power than what you will with the Si Hatchback.

[JayFidizzy]

The HX is a real good platform to start your buildup on....like b16a2si said.....with a swap your ride will be nice!

B16 what swap would you recommend for that car?

[slowANDfurious]

Here check this out
Standard Equipment, 92-95 Civic Hatchbacks

All Civic Hatchbacks Include:
Dual Airbags (SRS), Multi-Point Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) Engine, 5-Speed Manual Transmission, 4-Wheel Double Wishbone Suspension, Beverage Holder, Split Fold-Down Rear Seatback, Coin Box, Two-Piece Hatch

CX Hatchback Key Features:
1.5 Liter, 70-hp, 8-Valve Engine, P165/70 R13 All-Season Tires, Rear Window Defroster with Timer, Hatch-Open Warning Light, Remote Fuel Filler Door Release, Remote Hatch Release, Passenger Assist Handle, Dual Manual Remote-Operated Mirrors

DX Hatchback Key Features:
1.5 Liter, 102-hp, 16-Valve Engine, Available 4-Speed Automatic Transmission with Power Steering, P175/70 R13 All-Season Tires, Adjustable Steering Column, Removable Cargo Area Cover, 2-Speed/Intermittent Windshield Wipers, Rear Window Wiper/Washer, Remote Fuel Filler Door Release, Remote Hatch Release, Dual Manual Remote-Operated Mirrors

VX Hatchback Key Features:
1.5 Liter, 92-hp, 16-Valve VTEC-E Engine, Lightweight 13" Alloy Wheels, P165/70 R13 All-Season Tires, Chin Spoiler, Tachometer, Dual Manual Remote-Operated Mirrors

Si Hatchback Key Features:
1.6 Liter, 125-hp, 16-Valve VTEC Engine, Power Steering, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, 14" Wheels with Full Wheel Covers, P185/60 R14 All-Season Tires, Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature, AM/FM High-Power Stereo Cassette, Cruise Control, Rear Window Wiper/ Washer, Tachometer, Adjustable Steering Column, Removable Cargo Area Cover, 2-Speed/ Intermittent Windshield Wipers, Body-Colored Dual Power Mirrors

[slowANDfurious]

Personally, i'd go with a VX for a couple reasons...
First, it's already wired for VTEC, making a future swap easier (youv'e got $2k to spend right?)
It doesn't come with those ugly ass black side strips
It comes with a chin spoiler
It comes with a tach
It comes with alloy wheels, you could prolly sell for a $100 or so (people buy them for drags) Or keep they arent that bad...

Just my 2 cents

[slowANDfurious]

I also think a good swap for a hatch would be a LS motor...gobs of torque, low price, very common engine

[b16a2si]

Originally posted by JayFidizzy
B16 what swap would you recommend for that car?

It all comes down to how much money nickmgray is willing to spend. I personally would go with B16. If you want to read about a engine swap with some dyno charts about the swap and other modifications, you should check out the April 2002 issue of Sport Compact Car.

[slowANDfurious]

Originally posted by JayFidizzy
The HX is a real good platform to start your buildup on....like b16a2si said.....with a swap your ride will be nice!

B16 what swap would you recommend for that car?

Well the b16a2 would be the easiest but its also a grand more than the a1, which would require some changes becauser of the difference between the hydraulic and cable clutch

like b16a2 just said, read that SCC

[JayFidizzy]

Thanks....i'm still debating if i'm going stay with my 99 ex engine or not........

[nickmgray]

thanks for all the suggestions. I've found a 95VX with 90,000 miles on it for $3800. The engine looks pretty good and so does the body. My only question is: what would you recommend I spend $2,000 on. I'm not the brightest when it comes to cars, so I need a few suggestions.

[b16a2si]

Originally posted by nickmgray
thanks for all the suggestions. I've found a 95VX with 90,000 miles on it for $3800. The engine looks pretty good and so does the body. My only question is: what would you recommend I spend $2,000 on. I'm not the brightest when it comes to cars, so I need a few suggestions.

What do you want to do with your car? There are several ways to modify a car. I personally like modifying the engine more than show.