worth looking at?

[isabella]

hey - looking at buying first car at the moment and have become quite fixated on the civic hatchbacks..
budget is about 5k (excuse my poor student status) and curious as to whether a '92 EG GLI for around 4k (160k km) is worth the buy, or is it better to have a look for a newer model?
thanks!

[hmetro24]

4k is a too much for 92 gli. How the cars condition? paint ? inside ? mechanically ?
Have a look at newer model, but if you you eg like me, just look for good condition car and get it. Have a mechanic to have a look at the car before buying.

[charliebrown]

4k way too much for a GLI unless interior and paint is immaculate with genuine super low km. Is 4k the listing price? Cos if you can lowball him like 3k it could still be a good buy.

I love the EG hatch shape and despite them being old i still bought one. But i made the mistake of inspecting the car carefully enough/getting professional pre-purchase inspection so spend that extra $200 or so for peace of mind. Personally i would not pay more than 3-3.5k for a GLI in top condition, around 4k for a VTi. Don't even bother with the GL imo

[hmetro24]

Yes do not even bother with GL, do not buy a carbie civic. Look for vti, si. which should come with rear disc brakes and better performance compared to gli. For 4 k you should be getting a car with rwc and 12 month rego and better eg depends on the condition.

[charliebrown]

Lol better performance... VTi for sunroof! At the end of the day, all EGs are slow with stock engines. But with rear disc brakes you can do the BREMBO mod for +25kW

[hmetro24]

vti has 25 hp+- more than gli.
All civic are slow, but more power is always better.

[dougie_504]

$5,000 I'd get a DC4 GSI Integra personally, but if you insist on the hatch thing then get a VTi unless you can get an engine-converted one for similar price.

[androo]

Out of curiosity, do you like DC2/4's?

[isabella]

yeah advertised for 4.5k so i would assume he'd negotiate lower, comes with road worthy, rego til april, says central locking, power windows, air con, etc, and sunroof..

out of curiosity, how much does an engine conversion cost?

[charliebrown]

Sunroof on a gli? Aftermarket sunroofs have a propensity to leak.

The cost of an engine conversion depends on the engine being put in. Wouldn't even bother with it if you're in 'poor student status'

ps. is your last name swan by any chance?

[impossi13le]

depends on what you want. B16 conversion kits are usually somewhere in the 3K mark, and the type r's B18C7 can be had for around 5.5K. I'd go for the integra vtir's engine, the B18C2, costs around 4.5K and almost the same as a type r's engine :)

btw eg gli with sunroof...im going to guess that there's been an aftermarket roof fitted onto it (someone correct me if im wrong and the sunroof was factory optional for gli). Usually (well in my experience) aftermarket roofs are complete poo, and since the car is almost 20 years old id say it wont be in the best condition (i had one lol). Just check it out though, to be sure. Never know, you might have a car that's been babied all its life :)

[isabella]

ha ha, no not swan.
yeah wouldn't think i'd be able to afford it but always interesting to hear the cost of these things.

this car buying thing is the biggest headscrew of my entire life

[EKVTIR-T]

How come your bf wont help you with it?

You can keep asking stuff here anyway,someone always willing to give their advice hehe

[isabella]

ahh thankyou

[isabella]

negative on the boyfriend! nonexistant at the moment

[EKVTIR-T]

Theres only so much we can advise through a screen so I suggest maybe posting whichever car youre going to look at here and maybe we can point out the pro's and cons

Saves you running around all over the countryside for cars that might not be worth it

[MWAKU]

eg's are worth 1k imo. unless u have a passion for them or big plans, dont buy em. old, slow, and not worth what the market has them up for. for under 5k u can probably pick up a nice EK GLi easily, dc4, prelude. people want so much for an eg, when, even if the engine is low k, everything else on the car is old, the interiors old, the suspensions old, the engine bay parts are old, the chassis is just old. dont get fixated on something not worth ur money lol.

inb4 neg rep

[androo]

How come your bf wont help you with it?

I see what you did there - Nice.


negative on the boyfriend! nonexistant at the moment

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[isabella]

haha sneaky.

yeah always liked the prelude and they seem to be in plentiful supply for the most part, but people i know have had problems with models older than 97/98..and anything younger than that just isn't in my budget!
might have a look for the EK GLi..

[charliebrown]

Best bang for buck in your price range will be the dc4

[mugen_ctr]

I see what you did there - Nice.



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BWAHAHHAHHAHAHAHA, so trueeeeee.... here comes the heros to the rescue LOL

[EKVTIR-T]

eg's are worth 1k imo. unless u have a passion for them or big plans, dont buy em. old, slow, and not worth what the market has them up for. for under 5k u can probably pick up a nice EK GLi easily, dc4, prelude. people want so much for an eg, when, even if the engine is low k, everything else on the car is old, the interiors old, the suspensions old, the engine bay parts are old, the chassis is just old. dont get fixated on something not worth ur money lol.

inb4 neg rep

Didnt you buy a lemon EG?
I agree they 'can' be overpriced by enthusiasts but if you find one from a regular joe theyre a far better and reliable option than spending 4k on an excel etc.

[jeremydawg]

eg's are worth 1k imo. unless u have a passion for them or big plans, dont buy em. old, slow, and not worth what the market has them up for. for under 5k u can probably pick up a nice EK GLi easily, dc4, prelude. people want so much for an eg, when, even if the engine is low k, everything else on the car is old, the interiors old, the suspensions old, the engine bay parts are old, the chassis is just old. dont get fixated on something not worth ur money lol.

inb4 neg rep

absolutely agree!

Most EG's are overpriced.

Save your queen elizabeths, get a charade. Japanese, great on fuel, reliable, will get you around. could pick up a decent one with fairly low klms around $1500-$2000 with rego.
If you want the looks get an ek or dc4 as said

[MWAKU]

yeah i did buy a lemon eg, cool fun fact

[hmetro24]

I never liked ej or ek, I will always take an Eg over ek's. Dc4 would be my 2nd choice.

[jeremydawg]

negative on the boyfriend! nonexistant at the moment

pics or it didnt happen

[GSi_PSi]

depends on what you want. B16 conversion kits are usually somewhere in the 3K mark, and the type r's B18C7 can be had for around 5.5K. I'd go for the integra vtir's engine, the B18C2, costs around 4.5K and almost the same as a type r's engine :)

btw eg gli with sunroof...im going to guess that there's been an aftermarket roof fitted onto it (someone correct me if im wrong and the sunroof was factory optional for gli). Usually (well in my experience) aftermarket roofs are complete poo, and since the car is almost 20 years old id say it wont be in the best condition (i had one lol). Just check it out though, to be sure. Never know, you might have a car that's been babied all its life :)

the b18c2 is no way near the same as a R.

[androo]

the b18c2 is no way near the same as a R.
Agreed =]

[NightKids]

Pic of urself for best recommendation...

[SuperJDM.]

4k way too much for a GLI unless interior and paint is immaculate with genuine super low km. Is 4k the listing price? Cos if you can lowball him like 3k it could still be a good buy.

I love the EG hatch shape and despite them being old i still bought one. But i made the mistake of inspecting the car carefully enough/getting professional pre-purchase inspection so spend that extra $200 or so for peace of mind. Personally i would not pay more than 3-3.5k for a GLI in top condition, around 4k for a VTi. Don't even bother with the GL imo

lol...

refer to sig for epic lulz

[charliebrown]

lowball when buying and sell car for premium. that's VIET/JDM

[u mad?]

lowball when buying and sell car for premium. that's VIET/JDM

And whoever said my gsi is overpriced... you got NO idea mate. GSis go for 13k+

[NightKids]

And whoever said my gsi is overpriced... you got NO idea mate. GSis go for 13k+

lol excellent troll!

[isabella]

what has a picture of myself got anything to do with this?! :|

[jeremydawg]

It has to do with alot of things
































http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/imagebuzz/terminal01/2009/8/21/12/homeless-man-tasered-best-mug-shot-ever-2868-1250872439-16.jpg

[isabella]

hahaha touche!

[hmetro24]

In the end, it's your own choice to get what you like, If you like a car, take somebody with you to inspect the car,Negotiate with the seller.

[TENSE]

Come buy the EK :)

[isabella]

will have to negotiate the price though! ;)

everyone have a good feeling about this one?
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?158131-Black-2000-Honda-Civic-Hatch-CXi-Clean-decent-looking-daily-!

[EKVTIR-T]

Seems ok from the pics.Plenty of rego and doesnt appear to be trashed :)
Take your dad or someone who has good car knowledge to suss it out with you
If its as good as in the pics and you dont find any gremlins maybe offer 4.

Take cash money and have exactly 4 counted and clipped to offer..if he refuses walk away and let him simmer and he'll probably call you back hehe

[jeremydawg]

Looks like a good buy. clean, not too many klms.

As said would have to take someone who knows a bit about cars, theres only so much we can tell you from an ad

[TENSE]

Seems ok from the pics.Plenty of rego and doesnt appear to be trashed :)
Take your dad or someone who has good car knowledge to suss it out with you
If its as good as in the pics and you dont find any gremlins maybe offer 4.

Take cash money and have exactly 4 counted and clipped to offer..if he refuses walk away and let him simmer and he'll probably call you back hehe


we'll see about that :) haha

[jeremydawg]

dammit hes on to us haha

[jeremydawg]

Hey isabella.

I bought a new scarf that im really proud of but all the guys make fun of me. they think it looks stupid. Being a female and having a good fashion sense you reckon it suits me?

http://www.cutehotguys.com/28895-1/Sexy+Brazilian+male+model+Mateus+Verdelho+picture+ _8_.jpg

[u mad?]

wat is this

[kyzz]

i don't even..

[SuperJDM.]

we'll see about that :) haha

well this just got a little awkward...

[isabella]

hahaha would say that type of scarf definitely depends on whether or not you're gay..

i think i might go for the '92 eg gli.. i'm just not keen on the base model cxi even if it is newer.
/sigh..92 is so old

[SuperJDM.]

if you want i can come out and help you out? iv been a qualified mech for 5 years now.

i could tell if the engine is a dud or not just by simply smelling it

[TENSE]

hahaha would say that type of scarf definitely depends on whether or not you're gay..

i think i might go for the '92 eg gli.. i'm just not keen on the base model cxi even if it is newer.
/sigh..92 is so old

so old indeed ... definitely go for the 2000 model honda civic ek :)

[MWAKU]

yeah the 92 is very old personally 2011 now, eg's are soo over, ek's are where its at

went to look at tense' car today, looks like a very good buy, very clean and shmick, but couldn't sway my mind, looking for a white EK.

[jeremydawg]

i could vouch for superjdm.

I heard that guy can change spark plugs with a blind fold and hands tied behind his back... within 3minutes!

[kyzz]

once i changed my windscreen wipers, they are now blue. imagine what i could do to a whole car

choose me for your next car inspection.

[jeremydawg]

dont listen to kyzz.

hes just some random fat guy

[kyzz]

okay i guess jeremy is right im a fake.

i do enjoy mcdonalds though maybe i could sell you my ek at a maccas sometime? i'll buy you a mcdouble. my shout.

[jeremydawg]

yeah thats right!

your not perfectly toned like me.

you think i go to maccas to get my pecs lookin like dat yo? pfffft

[kyzz]

heard theres an s2k w/ d15b up for sale on carsales

check it out isabella

d15s are quick

srs

[Evok]

Get a car with a log book and not near to its major service "cry" :(..