7th gen help

[wkdteg]

hey guys... neva posted in the civic section b4
anyhoo... my cuz was in the market for a 7th gen civic, and asked me for a lil help. i had a look at the specs... it says that there a 1.7ltr?
wat engine would that make it?
is there any info on these? vtec? non vtec? etc...
i know its not a popular choice civic, and im tryin 2 talk him out of it, but i just wanted 2 get some info on that particular car. its a 7th Gen GLi
thanx dudes
cheers

[rhk]

hi, you would be looking at a d17
and its a sohc non vtec

88kw at 6xxxrpm.

i had one of those cars, (make sure he gets an 04-05 with the headlight/tailight upgrade[the latest 7th gens look sexier imo])

[DOHCTR Coopz!]

SOHC non vtec is D17Z1 (88kw), the VI hatch SOHCs is D17Z2 (with a wopping 96kw@6300rpm).. face lift 7th gen look much better like what rhk saids! peace! :)

[wkdteg]

thanx fells
appreciate it... it is an 04 model, only done 18000kms, and its goin pretty for 20k, which i think is wat caught his eye.
ill try get him somethin better... 88kw... jeez... sounds pretty slow
cheers

[krogoth]

nah its a good car

20k is wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy to much for 2nd hand 04 model

i got my 05 model brand new for 22k

dont get the automatic, its shit, the manual is sexy, great gearbox, the car moves very fast for such a small amount of power

yes, d17 is correct, 1.7l 4cyl, non-vtec, SOHC

[wkdteg]

nah its a good car

20k is wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy to much for 2nd hand 04 model

i got my 05 model brand new for 22k

dont get the automatic, its shit, the manual is sexy, great gearbox, the car moves very fast for such a small amount of power

yes, d17 is correct, 1.7l 4cyl, non-vtec, SOHC

i agree... i wouldnt spend 20k on the car
as for the automatic... its for his wife... who cant drive a stick (she should learn damnit! :p) hehe
ill keep lookin for sumthin else...
however, if he decides 2 go for it... any things in particular i should look out for? common issues etc..?
thanx for the help
cheers

[krogoth]

no, not really, as always honda has produced another high quality and reliable car

the only issue with the auto, is possibly response, but i suppose all autos are gay in that sense

it she can learn the manual she wont regret it, the auto doesnt give in bang wen u really need it, but u can really thrash the manual and itll move, dont u worry bout that

[blk05gli]

i have an 05 manual, keeps up with traffic well but don't try racing too many cars, as the little 1.7 cuts out at 7100rpm, hehehe.