Buying/owning a car in Australia

[IV73CI]

1st 2nd gen are the 'mr bean' civics.

3rd gen were the shuttles/crx's and what not

4th gen ED/EF

5th EK EG EJ etc lower end models like the EK1

6th higher end models of the 5th gens (so ek4 em1 etc)

7th was when it started going down hill with the ES/EU etc (besides the EP)

8th FD's FNR2's etc etc

Kool thanks ..

Technically speaking if facelift are the only changes, then its not really called a new generation unless it has had a major reshape etc.

+1

"Its saying that ive given enough rep points for the month" ?? Lol

[trism]

yeah, a facelift doesnt count as a new generation.

But a totally different body shape does.

[IV73CI]

yeah, a facelift doesnt count as a new generation.

But a totally different body shape does.

Koolz..

So i was right then.. Lol..

[tiksie]

Koolz..

So i was right then.. Lol..

No, you were wrong.

EK's aren't 4th gen.

[Indie]

I always thought EGs were 5th gen, EKs were 6th...?

Anyway, there are a lot more Hondas to choose from here in Aus, mate, so you should be able to find a decent example.

Every time I go to the U.K. I keep an eye out for Jap models, and there aren't many around! So sad.

[Marc_EE9]

theres plenty of Honda's here, but hardly any Japanese imports

i just wanted a 4G as i thought they would be the cheapest. I wouldnt mind a DA integra or EK civic, just not an EG. im a big guy and they're too small inside.

[Setanta]

1st 2nd gen are the 'mr bean' civics.

3rd gen were the shuttles/crx's and what not

4th gen ED/EF

5th EK EG EJ etc lower end models like the EK1

6th higher end models of the 5th gens (so ek4 em1 etc)

7th was when it started going down hill with the ES/EU etc (besides the EP)

8th FD's FNR2's etc etc

Almost:

1G = '73-'79 bubble shape (SBCs with either an 1170 or 1226 motor or 1500 CVCC motor)
2G = '80-'83 squared off '80s look of the 1G SBC - not a facelift, a totally new car.
3G = A series which included the 1G CRX that Australia never got.
4G = ED (Aussie EF variant).

[Setanta]

Now if we want to be precise:
1G SBC '73-'74 = EB1 1170cc motor, lap/sash non-retractable seatbelts, dual reversing lights under rear bumper
1G SBC '75-'77 = EB2 1226cc flat-top motor, retractable seatbelts (new mounting points), cloth trim seats, single reversing light, revised front valance
1G SBC late '78-'79 = EB3 1226 raised pistons, larger valves, domed head, steel/rubber capped bumpers, indicators/reversing lights integrated into bumper, revised bonnet (vents), revised grille, revised tail-lights - the true "facelift"

Also if you were lucky, '74 1170cc RS1200 twin-carb with 5 speed and tacho plus pods for fuel and water (very few arrived in Australia).

Gen 2 was a totally new car, not a facelift, wider, softer ride, 5 speed, better trim, 1335cc motor (stroked EB3 motor designated "EN1"), electronic dizzy rather than points - squarer and very boxy - big enough to drop a CRVTEC into (It's been done overseas).

What's really nice is that the Gen 2 motor can donate parts to a gen 1 as a "stroker" and the 5 speed gearbox bolts up. The later City Turbo motor used the same block and gearbox case so was also a good swap.