well basically its EG Vti (vs.) EK CXi/Gli hatch or sedan, perhaps a VTi if budget allows yeah..
EG's killer for insurance ay, thats good to know, as thats a factor in my decision for sure..
thanx
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well basically its EG Vti (vs.) EK CXi/Gli hatch or sedan, perhaps a VTi if budget allows yeah..
EG's killer for insurance ay, thats good to know, as thats a factor in my decision for sure..
thanx
EG costs more to insure than an EK? I find that hard to believe.
If you are going to get an EK, then you will have to get a vti-r if you are after power. The EK civics (Gli, cxi, vti) are are pretty gutless.
If you are going EG then get either the VTi or Si and nothing else (as the GL, Gli are all gutless).
Build quality on the EGs are good so the interior (provided it has been looked after) should be in good nick and last a few years easily.
Please take the time to check the Sticky in this forum for additional info.
[quote="wynode"]EG costs more to insure than an EK? I find that hard to believe.
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my sister's boyfriend has an EG civic. When he was getting quotes for it he was astounded as EG is one of the most frequently stolen hondas. His premiums were all around the $2000 mark. My sisters EK vtir civic was cheaper...just over 1K because it had more safety features.
my bad...its late..and I'm still at work :oops:Quote:
Originally Posted by Setanta
if i had that amount of money, i would definately get a EG Si, twin cam motor and it has more potential than the vti and abit more torque (vti only single cam vtec)...which leaves plenty of money left over too...maybe a kit, wheels.....but i prob nitrous it for extra power and fun...
but its all up to you dude...its your choice in the end
laters
Both the EG VTi and EG Si run similar output stock. The US aftermarket favours the SOHC VTEC engine - mostly because they didn't get the ZC in any of its guises. Both engines are "D" series, meaning the a B16 or B18 swap will require custom mounts - but there are turbo setups available for both.
I still think if you are looking for performance out of a box, the EK VTiR is the way to go.
Cheers
True. Only that there is atleast a 5K difference :)Quote:
I still think if you are looking for performance out of a box, the EK VTiR is the way to go.
the D16a8 out of our aussie delivered EG5 Si is no bad thing mind u....stock it eats the Vti SOHC due to a lump more torque thanks to 2 cams instead of one....with minor mods ( see semi-interior strip, exhaust, filter, semi slick tyres :D ) u can beat a stock VTiR no worries. Just dont take on a worked B16a LOL...
IF u can find a clean example, let alone a Si ( they seem to be rare nowadays) get it for under $9k and u are cheering.
But yeah, for the extra $5k or so u probably are better off gettin a stock VTiR - its cheaper and more reliable than gettin a EG and doin a conversion :D
Ben
ok...i need to sorta set it straight here, im not after a VTi-R, as its too dear i think...(would be nice thou), and im not into engine conversions or anything im looking for 'out of the box' power...and im thinkin u guys are focusing too much on power, when i say power, i mean, something that won't act sluggish & slow up hills...and as im an everyday driver, only looking for good respose basically like 0-70 speeds n that, past 100 i dont give a fluck how good or bad it is..
so thats the run down, keep ya comments coming, its good to hear opinons...im leaning towards EK at the moment, but hopeing a cxi/gli/vti will be addiquite....is their much difference between the vti & gli/cxi models?
(PS: ive read the sticky on civic models heaps...not looking for tech answers, just personal experience)
thxn heaps
OK I will restate:
The EK Gli, Cxi and Vti are all pretty guteless.
Given that info you just posted i'd point at either the EG Si or Vti. Also, given that you are not planning on 'reving it' much i'd go the EG si as it make a bit more torque lower down the vti.
Can't make it any simpler than that.
EG VTi - cause its got a eletric sunroof! Seriously, the most used component of my interior is the sunroof. Its designed flawlessly, gives u a gentle 'fresh air' feel when u want, or a gushing breeze if u need.
Sorry, i'm very biased.
Stock as a rock, i love my VTi sedan. The interior rocks, and it has every honda quality u could ask for. SOHC VTEC gives it good fuel efficency, which some balls when u wanna get up a hill fast.
A good condition manual will set u back around 10-12k, depending on K's rego etc.. autos seem to be a bit cheaper.
I grabbed mine for 11.5k about 7 months ago, stocker 127k.
ps. make sure u get one with a spoiler. I'm not usually a fanof spoilers, but i hate the ass of the eg sedans without spoilers.
jay,
contact me if you are interested.
i know of 2 guys selling civic.
one is a civic vti-r(i saw ur budget and its going to stretch only by a little), for that price you will know that you r getting a good price becoz alots of other goodies comes with it, if you don't like those goodies you can take them out and sell them. the current owner has not time to revert back to stock. but i think you'd be a happy man and if you decide to revert it back to stock, chances are you can own a vti-r for less than your budget. there is a catch though,because the owner will be leaving town soon.
its a 96 vti-r, with stocks rims...thats all i wanna say. if you r keen and in sydney , let me know.
one is a civic cxi with an engine swap (this may stretch, becoz its a 1.8L)
so far i have assist in all my mates in purchasing their cars, no one has yet left a unhappy man/lady. i'm not charging a fee. and i'm doing this coz i am currently scouting for honda for 2 of my mates. just let you in, since you are keen and on abt the same budget. btw you will not see those cars that mentioned on the market as yet, coz they are a preview from the owners, esp the civic vti-r.