D16Y8 EJ8 cons and pros?

[xcwizit]

Hey guys, im looking at purchasing a 98 Vti which I think is an EJ8 I know the engine is a D16Y8..

Anyway you civic specialists.. what are the goods and bads of it.
Thanks guys in advance!

[MikeyG]

good = vtec

shit = slow

[Mikecivic78]

good -

-cheap to run
-power windows
-ABS brakes
-sexy shape
-cheaper than vti-r
-Honda quality gearbox and drivetrain + reliablity
-VTEC- 93kw vs 88kw for non vtec gli/cxi
-power steering
-good boot size
-enough room for adults in the back seat
-maintainence required indicator (im running out of things lol)


Bad -

-Cant compare to vti-r
-earlier models dont have rear disk brakes.
-it is slow: Intake/exhaust wont let u get near as fast as twin cam model
-squeaky clutch
-soft ride/body roll
-seats lack adequate lateral support
-stock alloys look terrible- needs new kicks.

Thats all I can come up with atm. I owned one for 2 years and 30,000kms. A good everyday banger, but u need turbo or better engine to make it a car which doesnt just look sporty.

Hope that this helps.

[EK1.6LCIV]

good buys now adays, a mate picked up one for nearly 4k (auto, silver, clean history and immaculate service documentation)

apart from shit quality cv boots (like all civics)
crap electrical window motors (like all EK 2dr civics)
dull oem lighting (get brighter bulbs)
small oem wheels (buy at least 15" for cooling or you will smoke pads on long hill drives)

everything else is tip top and the car will outlast 300000ks like mine is well on its way of doing and I drive 25k a year daily, spirited, QLD-NSW trips, rain, hail or shine. Hell I only just had to replace the oem rotors at 220000ks and they couldve been machined still as Honda used the same heat process on the VTi's rotors as is present in the NSX, hence the price for replacements

theyre easy to fix, parts are pretty affordable, cheap to fuel (responds better to premimum unleaded), insurance is cheap, the paint is good (steer clear of Milano Red models, horrid color to maintain, Honda does not make a good red, tight arse clear coat)

just look for one with log books, receipts for major services

I won't be selling mine anytime soon as it will easily clear 500000 miles as they do in Northern America in the snow half the year lol

[SiReal]

I had one for three months, I thought they went pretty quick for a 1.6L.

Anyway, Pros:
- VERY fuel efficient
- looks great
- relatively spacious interior
- cheap to maintain

Cons
- supposedly slow (i found it ok tho)
- check your trailing arm bushes
- sagging front bumper

These cars look hot when done right, OEM styling, nice simply lip, lowered, 15 alloys and its sweet. I quite liked the interior, but i have to agree with the above that the front seats were a bit soft.. but great for long trips and daily driving.

I sometimes wish i didnt sell my ej8 for my dc2r, as the ej8 was a 'no worries' car. the dc2r is a bit princess, i.e. if shit breaks, it'll cost the world.

[dougie_504]

good -

-cheap to run
-power windows
-ABS brakes
-sexy shape
-cheaper than vti-r
-Honda quality gearbox and drivetrain + reliablity
-VTEC- 93kw vs 88kw for non vtec gli/cxi
-power steering
-good boot size
-enough room for adults in the back seat
-maintainence required indicator (im running out of things lol)


Bad -

-Cant compare to vti-r
-earlier models dont have rear disk brakes.
-it is slow: Intake/exhaust wont let u get near as fast as twin cam model
-squeaky clutch
-soft ride/body roll
-seats lack adequate lateral support
-stock alloys look terrible- needs new kicks.

Thats all I can come up with atm. I owned one for 2 years and 30,000kms. A good everyday banger, but u need turbo or better engine to make it a car which doesnt just look sporty.

Hope that this helps.

Well said.

[hisoka]

very modern looking car for its age

[Mikecivic78]

very modern looking car for its age

Very true: Look at the same age ('96-'98) models offered by other manufacturers. Almost all of them look much more dated than the EJ8, which came with stock body coloured bumpers without those damn black side mouldings.

[xcwizit]

thanks guys for your replies especially mikecivic!!
By the way since the EJ8's don't have an arm rest / compartment... can you get one off another EK and install it in the EJ8 ?

[EK1.6LCIV]

yep and by far the best mod for one, they don't sell them new anymore as of last year, but you can find them in vti sedans and most hatches

[dougie_504]

And I'm sure there's a DIY either here or on CRXAustralia that shows you how to do it quite neatly

[Mikecivic78]

thanks guys for your replies especially mikecivic!!
By the way since the EJ8's don't have an arm rest / compartment... can you get one off another EK and install it in the EJ8 ?

Its a worthwhile mod (armrest). Since ive lived without one in the ej8, i find it comfortable in the em1 for the everyday slog. I recon mine could use a re-upholdstering since the carpet is a little worn on it.

Very doable and easy mod. Just gotta source the parts.