After opinions. 10k what would you do?

**backdog** · 07-02-2010 11:52 AM

Hey guys, so i get back from europe in may after which I am planing on building a Honda. After originally wanting to import an EF9 si-r civic, I have decided against it due to the complications involved.
The build will be limited to 10 grand maybe a bit more depending. And will need to include the purchase price of the car, it has to be daily driven, reliable, and reasonably quick. I would be doing all work myself or with mates which will keep costs down. At the moment I have 2 choices in mind..
1. Purchase an ED civic (I like old school looks) in O.K cond, spend about 2k Put in a B18 possibly type R depending on affordability, spend about 6k
Then use the other 2 grand on suspension/brakes etc.
This appeals to me because ED's are light and can be made to handle O.K it would be good on fuel reliable and N.A.
2. The second choice would be to buy a EK civic spend about 4-5 grand
Then spend the rest of the cash turboing it. One benefit of that is that the EK is better supported, has EFI already and the D16 can make reliable power when turbo'd.
So what do you guys think? And what would you build/buy for the same money.? Should be interesting to hear peoples different ideas and opinions.

**NightKids** · 07-02-2010 01:13 PM

Option 1 cause old skool looks > EK

**duzy** · 07-02-2010 01:19 PM

ed with b18 for reliability. Also better on fuel

**xntrik** · 07-02-2010 02:46 PM

Option 1.

**m0nty ITR** · 07-02-2010 02:59 PM

Why not B18 the EK? You've got a better built car that would still be great on fuel and would out handle / out perform the ED. I'm a believer that once cars get to a certain age and you spend more on maintainence then mods it's time to move on. I think most EDs fit in this category already.

**wkd_crx** · 07-02-2010 03:01 PM

ED all the way!

**xntrik** · 07-02-2010 03:04 PM

Originally Posted by m0nty ITR

Why not B18 the EK? You've got a better built car that would still be great on fuel and would out handle / out perform the ED. I'm a believer that once cars get to a certain age and you spend more on maintainence then mods it's time to move on. I think most EDs fit in this category already.

Because the b18 with the EK might go over his budget, depending on how much he picks up the B18 for and if labour is done himself.

**kcokla** · 07-02-2010 03:16 PM

As much as i am with option 1 with everyone, finding a super clean ED chassis i think is going to be hard, and as much as i love my 15 year old honda sometimes i wish it wasnt so noisy, hence ill lean towards the ek - purely , and only purely because its a newer chassis - but no boost! b18cr it

or - if u wanna throw in option 3: a mx5 turbo'd