Advice on buying an EK GLi

[Doriya]

I've been shopping around for an EK GLi recently, and would like some advice on buying.

What are some things with this model that I should look out for?

What is the average price for one? (Should I spend over 6000?)

Is it more important to get a late year (99', 200+k) or low km (150k, but 97)?

Also, I'm torn between the EK VTi (coupe) and the EK GLi at the moment. For the same price, which one should I go for, and why?

My preference is the GLi purely because it's a hatchback, but if there are way more pro's with the VTi... then yeah.

Any advice is appreciated, thanks.

[mugen_ctr]

get a coupe like me if u want more practicality.... more room, and isnt as common as the hatch back... its also US built car, not JDM built car

[Doriya]

The one coupe I saw (VTi) has been sold unfortunately...

[Mikecivic78]

Look for a VTi Coupe (1996-98). They have all options (- sunroof) and a perkier engine (93kw vs. GLi 88 kw).

The Coupes also keep their value better.

Also, they have body-coloured bumpers, which other '96-98 Civics didn't have. It gives the car a more modern look.

With the Civic coupes look out for slow power windows, squeeky clutch, worn rear trailing arm bushes as well as other things to look out for on any used car.

You can source one for $6K. I sold mine with 183,000km on the clock last year in Aug. It went for $6.5K within a week of advertising.

[dougie_504]

I'd prefer VTi because of the VTi features over the GLi and because it's 1.6 instead of 1.5. Low KMs is always something I look for but ultimately doesn't mean anything.

[Mikecivic78]

I'd prefer VTi because of the VTi features over the GLi and because it's 1.6 instead of 1.5. Low KMs is always something I look for but ultimately doesn't mean anything.

Actually Dougie, all EKs are 1.6L.

Unlike the EG, which came in a variety of engine sizes.

[dougie_504]

Actually Dougie, all EKs are 1.6L.

Unlike the EG, which came in a variety of engine sizes.

For real? The EK GLI is 1.6?

Learn something everyday...

[mugen_ctr]

only down fall with civic coupe (EJ8), and biggest id say as well, the rear drum set up... big let down by honda.... but other wise,coupe has airbags for both, and abs an all, good features for first timer.

[Doriya]

i can't seem to find a good priced coupe at the moment.

I've found a few ek gli's (hatches) for 5000 to 5500... what do you mean by the bumpers though? I've noticed they all have the same body colour bumper.

[boy180]

side mouldings around the bumper =) u have the option of getting bumpers from pre-existing honda civics that have no mouldings to be put on

[na-118]

LOL make sure its a gli, disc brakes power windows, colour coded mirrors

[Doriya]

LOL make sure its a gli, disc brakes power windows, colour coded mirrors

The only thing mentioned there which I don't know how to check, are disc brakes.

How do I make sure it has disc brakes?

Also, I've found 3 at the moment.

Please tell me which one you'd pick.

1) 1997 GLI, green, 150000 km, w/ roof racks. $5500

2) 1999 GLI, black, 200000km, $5000.

3) 1998, GLI, black, 214000km, $4700.

Thanks.