Honda Civic 7th Gen Questions (Pics inside)

Hi all,

I am currently after a Civic and I am keen on a 7th Gen (2001 model). But something is giving me the shits...

Let's play a game of spot the difference in Civic front bumpers shall we - this could be fun.

Both Exzibit's below are 2001 models.

EXZIBIT A
http://tcimages.net/DisplayImage.aspx?PD=12641510&S=ISS

EXZIBIT B
http://tcimages.net/DisplayImage.aspx?PD=12087952&S=ISS

Ha, YES! Exzibit A's and Exzibit B both differ in colour. Not only that, but...







http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/1...ayimagebz3.jpg

What in gods name is that?

This black pinstripe (so to call it) manages to get around the whole vehicle. It's just ugly. Gah!

EXZIBIT C
http://tcimages.net/DisplayImage.aspx?PD=12641518&S=ISS

EXZIBIT D
http://tcimages.net/DisplayImage.aspx?PD=12087953&S=ISS

As you see here; Exzibit C's ass if far more attractive than Exzibit D's.

So, what is it? It isn't removable right? I will probably respray it if I did buy this white Civic BUT what is it? If this is a grandma-spec option from the dealer; the person who bought this car previously made a bad choice.

Chances are I will replace the bars.

Any input anyone?

Thanks all.

i dun think replacing the entire front and rear bumper is necessary. im pretty sure its just an aftermarket rubber strips protector. so its removable.

Thank god! I hope it is.

I haven't seen any other MY01 with this as yet. You reckon it's still white beneath?

im pretty sure that is a grandma option, as to being white underneath it probably is as they( the honda dealership) would have just placed the strip over the painted chassis after the car was landed. however you might have nasty glue and crap that might stay on the paint. are you looking at buying the white one?

if you get it taken off it should look like:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...a/146_4690.jpg

clean and nice :)

Yep, I am thinking of buying the white one. Isn't it gorgeous (minus the ugmo black strips) :D HAHA. First car also so a very exciting time for me; and I know how efficient the Civic is indeed. I intend to keep this car stock for a fair while also. 7th Gen's look clean as is.

Thanks for that! We'll see how we go. Still a few months off being 18 but I think this is "the one". Wish me luck.

Thanks again!

(BTW, your Civic is gorgeous :))

How much more expensive is the 05 compared to the 01?
The 05 look heaps better. My dad has the 05 and I have the EG and I just love cruising with the 05.The they are really nice cars to drive and the looks are really underrated.

Have a look at http://www.7thgencivic.com/

Yes, I do think the facelifted model is better but again, they are priced slightly more than I am willing to spend.

Maybe in time :) If my S2000 doesn't come first :P

yeah my one "was" an 05, it was a good car to cruise in but i had an accident and the car was totalled. now im waiting on an 06 vti :)

i think you will be pretty happy with the 7th gen, how much are you willing to spend?

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Originally Posted by An41

How much more expensive is the 05 compared to the 01?
The 05 look heaps better. My dad has the 05 and I have the EG and I just love cruising with the 05.The they are really nice cars to drive and the looks are really underrated.

Have a look at http://www.7thgencivic.com/

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Hey! I've got a 2005, bought it just over 11 monthes ago grand spanker for 23k + my extras, but 23k bone stock.

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/attachm...1&d=1162377071

Obviously, they don't make them new, the new civic is out.. I got one of the last run-out models, second hand ones range from (just did a carsales.com dealership search, interested to find out) 20k - 24k. I noticed real low k's on some of them too. Either their holding their value, or dealerships are upping the price. I duno, I'm sure private sales will be cheaper.

Goodluck with your car hunting, join Team Honda!

Sorry to hear that rhk :( But I am sure you will love the new Civic. The interior is amazing! I am hoping to stick to $10k as much as possible. But a little over might not hurt too much. This white one is over $13k. It's over 100k's on the clock also but I don't mind.

I am about to go to the dealership with Dad. I need to get the panels checked as such. Dad hasn't given me the 100% "OK" on it yet but I can only hope to try :) I need a car to learn manual in. The only manual in the family is an SR20DET Silvia; which I can't drive for shit :( It has a button clutch, short shifter and a bunch of other junk; and it's crap to drive. I hate it.

kinez, your Civic is very nice! Sunroof too :O Awesome :) Private sales are cheaper, but I am stricktly looking for a white, manual, 2001 model. This is the cheapest I have seen (also with the most K's). "Join Team Honda"...HAHAHA. I am pretty sure I joined the Honda crew when I was 13 years old and I never turned back :)

Thanks all!

just use some K+H wax and grease remover to spray behind the black strips first then use fishing line to remove the strips..after that just use the wax and grease remover to get rid of the remaining glue/double sided tape..polish up and u're good to go :)

i used to own an '01 Civic ES with full RS bodykit and grille..was great to drive..lacked the power though..but was all good

enjoy ur new car dude :thumbsup:

^^^ good advice from greddy es,

but yah, hopefully you will get the ok from your dad and you will be in a new 7th gen soon :)