New to the whole "Honda thing"

[Russ.]

Hey,
Im Russ.

I'm kind of a convert to Hondas, as I just sold my Ford Fairmont Ghia, to try and cut fuel costs, insurance costs and all round "un-uniqueness" of the Falcon.

So, I thought Hondas would be a good place to try out something different.
I'm completely new to Hondas, so I know NOTHING at all.
Id be keen to learn as much as I can, from lurking the forums and seeing what everyone else is up to.

Cheers!

Russ.

[Jasemas]

Welcome
And what Honda were you looking at?
Im thinking Euro
But be warned Honda doesn't have that toqrue-ness that i6 and v6s are known for
hence why they rev harder/higher to get the horsepower/torque

[Russ.]

Welcome
And what Honda were you looking at?
Im thinking Euro
But be warned Honda doesn't have that toqrue-ness that i6 and v6s are known for
hence why they rev harder/higher to get the horsepower/torque

Ive been looking at Accord VTI-S, like the 96 model.
And also stuff like EG, EK Civics, and then Preludes. Just anything really.

VTEC tickles my fancy though :P

[Russ.]

As you can see, Im horrible with models and all that.
Ask me about Fords though, and Im your man.

[joeyybruh]

honda's are known for their fuel efficiency, reliability and agile ways on track not to mention decent aftermarket support but as said above .. they do lack torque !

I do recommended to read , Honda's are probably the easiest to learn of them all !

[Russ.]

Yeah they definitely seem interesting!
Torque isn't something I'm fussed about right now, just looking for something fun to drive

[eLtrix]

Might want to put Integras on that consideration list too

[joeyybruh]

deff have a look into

DC2R , DC5R , EM1 , EP3R , EK4 , EG's and so on

there's a lot out there and engine swaps are also available .. probably the best to do if you want decent power !

also please try to stick to genuine brands with simple modding , nothing rice ! ahah

[Russ.]

Im not looking to spend millions of bucks, just maybe a few dollars here and there to get it up and going, whatever THAT is... I need to find a Honda first, lol.

[Jasemas]

Well what's your budget?
Are you after a sports car?
Sedan?
Or small hatchback?

If you're after a Honda sedan
Get the 96 Vti-S - Sunroof, leather, digital climate control, alloys, VTEC, ABS, cruise control and 2 airbags
Though the VTEC used for accords is more for fuel efficiency than performance
As an Accord man - i'd highly reccomend these cars

Or if you're after *new* accords
Get an Accord Euro
They go for about $13,000 these days
They've been using the same chassis for over 9 years


I cant say much for Honda's sports cars or hatchbacks as i don't own one
But i've heard theyre pretty good
It all depends on what you're after
Good luck

[Russ.]

Well what's your budget?
Are you after a sports car?
Sedan?
Or small hatchback?

I'm after anything really, and at the moment I can't really spend more than $5k.
The 96 Accords do look great, and Ive gone to look at one before (albeit a bit of a rust bucket)
I just need to find the right one.

Cheers

[.Dave]

welcome,
firstly..... epic avatar...

secondly, hondas are great, have a read over build threads and diy threads and engine info/everything decent in the forum, then youll have al the knowledge you need