Should I get a Civic SI?

[SolidSnakeZero]

Hey, this is my first post. I just turned 16 and need a car. My friend pointed me towards the Civic SI. He says its alot better than stock Civic. I would like to know if it is ok for a starter car. my dad says he will teach me to drive a stick if i get it.

P.S. are there any other cars I should look at? I have a $12,000 limit.

 

[vtecsir1]

that would be a decent car if it hast already been ragged on. there are a ton of after market parts for it too. for that much money i would rather get a gsr integra.

 

[civic15.8]

the civic si is a great car being that it has to be a 99 or 00 it should not have anything wrong with it mileage should be low too but yeah i would reccommend it to you

 

[Havok]

I don't think you can get a 6th gen Si for 12K...how about this si?

 

[jamesA]

Originally posted by Afipunk21@Aug 27 2003, 03:24 AM
I don't think you can get a 6th gen Si for 12K...how about this si?

I like the Del Sol body style. I'll happily take the car, got the keys?

 

[h22bubbleback]

$12k??? GSR! or down payment on a type r

 

[BigJ]

240SX and tons of goodies.

 

[Maniac978]

for 12g'z i'd rather get a 92-95 si hatchback for less then 4 then use the rest for new motor and aftermarket parts.......best way to go.......but be carefull......you just getting your lisence and all

 

[BigJ]

Originally posted by Maniac978@Aug 26 2003, 08:49 PM
for 12g'z i'd rather get a 92-95 si hatchback for less then 4 then use the rest for new motor and aftermarket parts.......best way to go.......but be carefull......you just getting your lisence and all

I say get a DX or CX or a VX because the SI is almost as heavy as the 4 doors.

 

[posol]

Originally posted by Slammed89Integra@Aug 27 2003, 12:25 AM
240SX and tons of goodies.

 

[jamesA]

Originally posted by Slammed89Integra@Aug 27 2003, 04:57 AM
I say get a DX or CX or a VX because the SI is almost as heavy as the 4 doors.

If I remember right the 99-00 SI is 2500 lbs give or take a few? Can't remember exactly.

I know it was slightly heavier than my Escort, which was 2458 lbs (stock weight).

It's still lighter than the ohv pushrod 2.2 Crapoliers, which weigh 2638 lbs.


I say do what you want, if you want an SI, get it. It all depends on what you wanna pay for insurance...

 

[kyleirwin]

Originally posted by sleepergtx+Aug 27 2003, 12:16 AM-->

Slammed89Integra

@Aug 27 2003, 04:57 AM
I say get a DX or CX or a VX because the SI is almost as heavy as the 4 doors.

If I remember right the 99-00 SI is 2500 lbs give or take a few? Can't remember exactly.

I know it was slightly heavier than my Escort, which was 2458 lbs (stock weight).

It's still lighter than the ohv pushrod 2.2 Crapoliers, which weigh 2638 lbs.


I say do what you want, if you want an SI, get it. It all depends on what you wanna pay for insurance...

he was talkin' 'bout the '92-'95 civic hatch si's.

 

[BigJ]

I resort to my earlier statement. 240SX and tons of goodies!

 

[jamesA]

Originally posted by Slammed89Integra@Aug 27 2003, 05:26 AM
I resort to my earlier statement. 240SX and tons of goodies!

I second that. I test drove a 240 SX. it was tight.

 

[jamesA]

Originally posted by kylemarhx@Aug 27 2003, 05:20 AM
he was talkin' 'bout the '92-'95 civic hatch si's.

Yeah I know but he has 12 grand to spend on a car...which leads me to think that he should buy the newest car possible. I think he could get a 99-00 SI if he wanted with that kinda money.

 

[Loco Honkey]

Buy a $5000 car and invest the rest. You're only 16. Plenty of time to ball later in life.

 

[brntorangehatch]

spend 4 to 5 on a car. then have fun spending on a swap. but whatever u do please dont rice out whatever u buy.

 

[vtecsir1]

having 12 grand cash and having that limit to finance is the thing we dont know, so kid tell us whiah it is

 

[randerson165]

he probably has $12K to spend on a car. His parents are probably looking for reliable transportation for him. They are probably NOT going to say "ok son, lets get that 10 year old honda civic and change out a bunch of parts and hope that we don't have any problems"

I'm thinking his parents are wanting to spend the money on a newer complete car with a possible warranty.

I could be wrong !!! <_<

 

[brntorangehatch]

he probably has $12K to spend on a car. His parents are probably looking for reliable transportation for him. They are probably NOT going to say "ok son, lets get that 10 year old honda civic and change out a bunch of parts and hope that we don't have any problems"

I'm thinking his parents are wanting to spend the money on a newer complete car with a possible warranty.

I could be wrong !!!

well if that is the case, and most likely it is, then my suggestion would be to get a gsr