VTI vs VTI-R

[Tommo24]

Hey guys,

I used to own a 2000 Galant VR4, and now, due to an unfortunate heavy rain + greasy road incident it is now a write-off! (I wasn't speeding, there was a cop who saw the whole thing too, not a neg driving incident)

So I'm in search of my perfect little Civic as a cheap car to enjoy for the next few months while I get all my finances back in order..

I'm not after anything really fast, and I know it won't compare in torque like the Twin Turbo VR4 did.. But I'm also trying to stick to a budget of under 10k!

I have found a EM1 Civic VTI for $8k (the coupe one?), but there are also VTI-R ones for $11-14k.. I haven't ever driven either one, but I LOVE the look of the Coupe.. Do you guys think it is worth me stretching my budget to get the VTI-R or will I not notice much difference between the two? :confused:

Thanks in advance for any advice on this decision making situation I have!


I've also considered an Integra VTI-R and a Prelude, but I'm not the biggest fan of the Prelude and I like the look of the Civic Coupe over the Integra!

-edit-
Oh, and I tried searching but all I found was kw figures, but I couldn't figure how it'd affect anything in the real world.. And how it'd affect the feeling of driving/acceleration/whatever!
I plan on test driving both, but I don't just want to be a test pilot and use peoples cars for that

[jdm_70y]

vti = single cam

vtir = twin cam

theres a massive power difference man
if you have the dosh then go for the vtir.

[EK1.6LCIV]

VTIR coupe world of difference between models too much to list from subtle to obvious, unless you're after a cheap daily then the VTI is a good option, both are very good on fuel

[questera]

VTIR (EM1) has more performance (much better engine) + better look (headlight, taillights, color coded and rims). and they only comes in manual.

If you gonna use it for daily drive, VTI (EJ8) would a better option.

for me, i would recommend you go with VTIR since you.'ve been driving VR4 all this time. and i believe em1 is easier to sell in the future

[Tommo24]

Thanks heaps guys =]]] I think I'll stretch my budget a bit and get me one of those!

I made a WTB topic if you know anyone who will be selling soon, or is selling:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=121312

[questera]

Thanks heaps guys =]]] I think I'll stretch my budget a bit and get me one of those!

I made a WTB topic if you know anyone who will be selling soon, or is selling:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=121312

Good luck! you'll love it

[Tommo24]

Thanks =]]

Also +rep

[TheSaint]

the EM1 (VTIR) has the B16a DOHC VTEC engine in it ... the B16a + b18c vtec engines are some of the best and most fun engines in the honda range ...

the EJ8 (VTI) has the D16 SOHC VTEC engine in it ... still a good engine but vtec + torque just isnt as good as the B16

there are also alot of other subtle bits of kit u get with the EM1 that u dont get on a EJ8 ... if u can try to get a desent EM1 with mid 100k kms on the clock at a good price ... give it some breathing intake/headers/exhaust and u will have a little screamer that will suprise u =)

very good in corners and the power to weight ratio will make it a formidable opponite to alot of opposition that wont expect it =)

good luck and enjoy

[Tommo24]

Great post, thanks =]]]