Converting from Nissan

[FooteFiasco]

Hey guys!

Well first of all.. At the moment Im driving a 03 Nissan Pulsar.

You may be wondering.. Why am I here? Thats when I tell you that I am getting rid of this stupid car to get a Honda! Ive had so much bad luck with this car to the point where Im completely sick of it and look to go with something older and cheaper.

Ive got 2 cars Im looking at.

91 Civic Si and a 93 Prelude Si.

Ive looked at the Civic today and fell in love lol. Looking at the Prelude tomorrow. It made me realise though that I wasnt sure what to look for. I have no idea about Hondas.

I loved driving the Civic but what will I find with the Prelude? I personally like the shape of the Civic more.

Anywayz, whatever youve got to add will help me greatly. Thanks. Oh and if you can tell me anything about those particular models.

[chauster]

Welcome to OzHonda.

May I be the first to say. PicsOrBan?
Many more Civic lovers here than 'ludes. More potential in a Civic

Your Civic is called eg5 it is DOHC non vtec. D16a8?
I dunno about Prelude Lolz.

ANYWAYS WELCOME!

[90LAN]

civic for sure mate
welcome

[MikeyG]

Hello and welcome, your not the first to come from nissan to honda.

ok well they are both excellent cars. Moding up wise you can do both but the civic will look much better.

Ok now for some specs for both cars;

Civic.
Engine Location Front

Configuration In-line

Engine Size (cc) 1590

Cam Double Overhead Cam

Engine Cycle 4 Stroke

Engine Type Piston

Engine Number D16A8

Engine Code D16A8

Cylinders 4

Valves per Cylinder 4

Compression Ratio 9.5

Power 96kW @ 6800rpm

Torque 144Nm @ 5700-5700rpm

Induction System Aspirated

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 45

Fuel Delivery Multi-Point Injection

Method of Delivery Mechanical





Prelude.

Engine Location Front

Engine Size (cc) 1955

Engine Cycle 4 Stroke

Engine Type Piston

Engine Number A20A2

Cylinders 4

Compression Ratio 9.4

Power 106kW @ 6000rpm

Torque 166Nm @ 5000-5000rpm

Induction System Aspirated

Fuel Delivery Multi-Point Injection

Method of Delivery Electronic


I will also inc both cars modded up to JDM style wise

This is an eg6 not an eg5 but similar just without vtec :D
http://shrani.si/files/dsc01867r6f2.jpg


Prelude
http://www.dragtimes.com/images/4872-1989-Honda-Prelude.jpg

Sorry but thats the closest i can find to JDM style for the prelude..


Obv you can see that the civic wins hands down modding and looks wise aswell, just depends on yourself dude

Goodluck

[FooteFiasco]

Yeah I love my Pulsar but after my first drive in a Honda today Im not gonna be sad when I see the Pulsar go. :)

Ill chuck some pics up of my current Pulsar and whatever Honda I end up with when I get it.

Thanks for those pics. But the Prelude Im looking at is newer.. I think Gen4? Has that ugly nose thing going on lol.. And the Civic is Sedan.. And thanks a lot for that info. Well appreciated.

Id like to say that I wont be modding much whatever one I get.. But I probably wont be able to help it lol.. So much more possibilities compared to my type of Pulsar.

[MikeyG]

then it will be this car i believe

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/4416/dsc07135copyuo5.jpg

in that case.. get the prelude

[xQuizit]

welcome buddy .. gl on findin the car!

[aramiK]

Depends mate, what do you want out of this car?

go or show?

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

Welcome to Ozhonda Fiasco

Where are you from mate?

IMO Civic>Prelude (but Preludes are Cool to)

If your in Sydney/NSW be sure to come to a monthly some time (maybe arrange with 2 people to come so you may try out a Prelude+Civic?)

Enjoy the Forum (hope to see you around)

[FooteFiasco]

Sorry Mikey lol.. Its not that one.. Its got that ugly nose beak thing at the front.. I think its inbetween the 2 Preludes in here. I do like that white Prelude there though.. Nice as!

For this car.. Im probably go for more show over go, haha.

Um Im from Sydney. I will definately be down for the next meet. Im going to make a decision on which car Im going to buy after tonight. Hopefully get the ball rolling and have me new car really soon! :D

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

If you're a Show>Go Person then a prelude is for you :p;)

Be sure to come swing by sometime :)

[FooteFiasco]

Well.. Called up the guy about the Prelude.. Its been sold lol.. Makes the decision a bit easier I suppose!

Now all I have to do is get my money ready.

[OMG.JAI xD]

all i can say before you buy.
what is the price youre paying for this civic.
what year model. and kms.

dont get lemonaded. =]

[FooteFiasco]

Im paying 4500. 180000 on the clock.

Just called up about a 94 VTi with same KMs for 5500.

What do you reckon?

[FooteFiasco]

Can someone tell me the difference between the EG Civic VTi and the Si?

[OMG.JAI xD]

not much.
both engines are basically the same, minus the sun roof on si.
weight reduction = faster. =]

vti has a sohc vtec engine 1.6 d16y1 on the eg (trust me, not worth the "vtak yo" experience)
si has a dohc non vtec 1.6 engine d16a8 or dohc ZC as jdm.

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72623
good for comparison
alot of conflict against the si and vti eg civic.

just a suggestion.
add another 3 grand to your 5500 and you can get a integra vti-r with bargaining.
but i know money doesnt grow on trees and a vti or si civic is a good start off.


for those prices up there. i reckon youve got an average deal.
if those prices havent been bargained with, try bring the vti down to 5 even or 4.5 and thatll be a hell of a deal.

Anything is negotiable - Bing Lee.

=]

[FooteFiasco]

Yeah those are non bargained prices. I can chuck on more money to my new car budget as I should get a decent 9 for my Pulsar but Ive decided to go cheap. I dont even really wanna spend over 5000.

And in all honesty, not much of an Integ fan unless its a DC5. :P