1.6 el vs. civic coupe 96-00
05-Dec-2003, 01:34 AM
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1.6 el vs. civic coupe 96-00
****, i want a new car, i hate mazdas, it ain't a true jap car.
i dunno which one to get, i know ppl here have had both, i need to know which one you preferred, gas milage, parts duability, insurance.
i need leather int, it's a must, so is power everything.
anyways please help. post whatever you have your opinion, it will help me make a decision.
i dunno which one to get, i know ppl here have had both, i need to know which one you preferred, gas milage, parts duability, insurance.
i need leather int, it's a must, so is power everything.
anyways please help. post whatever you have your opinion, it will help me make a decision.
05-Dec-2003, 08:42 AM
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the precidia's are alot of fun if you have the V6....
The problem with the MX-3 is it has serious issues with brake caliper seizing and needing replaced every year to two years....cv joints....power window switches....axles....hla lifters.....timing belts....foggy headlights....leaky valve cover gaskets.....struts.......rust........lack of aftermarket parts........
i had a lot of fun with mine, but that's why i got rid of it...........
The problem with the MX-3 is it has serious issues with brake caliper seizing and needing replaced every year to two years....cv joints....power window switches....axles....hla lifters.....timing belts....foggy headlights....leaky valve cover gaskets.....struts.......rust........lack of aftermarket parts........
i had a lot of fun with mine, but that's why i got rid of it...........
05-Dec-2003, 12:53 PM
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If you want leather, your only option is the 1.6EL. You could get a Civic coupe and buy EL leather seats for it, but I think you will be happier with the EL. (Thats my unbiased reply for today 
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BTW, check out www.clubel.ca for more info, although I think I've already seen you post on there.
)BTW, check out www.clubel.ca for more info, although I think I've already seen you post on there.
05-Dec-2003, 12:56 PM
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Re: 1.6 el vs. civic coupe 96-00
Originally posted by aznsoldier
i dunno which one to get, i know ppl here have had both, i need to know which one you preferred, gas milage, parts duability, insurance.
i need leather int, it's a must, so is power everything.
anyways please help. post whatever you have your opinion, it will help me make a decision.
i dunno which one to get, i know ppl here have had both, i need to know which one you preferred, gas milage, parts duability, insurance.
i need leather int, it's a must, so is power everything.
anyways please help. post whatever you have your opinion, it will help me make a decision.
The Acura is more luxurious coz of the leather interior and other things (different suspension, 4 wheel disc brakes, leather, etc.) that just aren't available on the Civics. (Wait, I think that the SiR's had 4 wheel discs, but that's a different story...)
If you want leather, I think that you don't have a choice in the matter unless you plan on swapping out the interior.
As for gas milage, the car sips gas; it ain't no gas guzzler.
05-Dec-2003, 01:16 PM
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Re: Re: 1.6 el vs. civic coupe 96-00
Originally posted by SpikeyLee
I have a 99 Si coupe coz I prefer 2 doors (don't have many back seat passengers anyways!). I was looking at an Acura 1.6EL at the same time, but the 2 door thing was what won me over.
The Acura is more luxurious coz of the leather interior and other things (different suspension, 4 wheel disc brakes, leather, etc.) that just aren't available on the Civics. (Wait, I think that the SiR's had 4 wheel discs, but that's a different story...)
If you want leather, I think that you don't have a choice in the matter unless you plan on swapping out the interior.
As for gas milage, the car sips gas; it ain't no gas guzzler.
I have a 99 Si coupe coz I prefer 2 doors (don't have many back seat passengers anyways!). I was looking at an Acura 1.6EL at the same time, but the 2 door thing was what won me over.
The Acura is more luxurious coz of the leather interior and other things (different suspension, 4 wheel disc brakes, leather, etc.) that just aren't available on the Civics. (Wait, I think that the SiR's had 4 wheel discs, but that's a different story...)
If you want leather, I think that you don't have a choice in the matter unless you plan on swapping out the interior.
As for gas milage, the car sips gas; it ain't no gas guzzler.
05-Dec-2003, 01:37 PM
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i hate my mx3, the fucken cv joint broke, but i did drive it to 210 the day before. eventho it's a v6, i hate it, it's tiny, a girl car, it isn't gas efficient, the power windows are slow, tranny broke once, cost 2700 to fix (comes out of my pocket), fucken shitty *** ford products, fucken american owned companies, hire dumbass american as engineers, shitty *** car period.
i wish i wasn't paying for school, cuz i'd get a wrx.
i wish i wasn't paying for school, cuz i'd get a wrx.
05-Dec-2003, 01:56 PM
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Heh....all cars have weak points but I see where your coming from.
Get the EL if you want leather. Civics never had leather from the factory.
Get the EL and do a B-Series was that be sweet.
Get the EL if you want leather. Civics never had leather from the factory.
Get the EL and do a B-Series was that be sweet.
05-Dec-2003, 02:41 PM
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I thought there was a model of civic that came with leather... SIR?? god i must be going nuts... even still, if you like the civic, you can get the seathes leather covered for around 600$ or just get some GSR leathers
05-Dec-2003, 03:41 PM
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Originally posted by Buff 'n Stuff
I know someone with a 2001 Civic Si coupe, who bought their car brand new with leather.
I know someone with a 2001 Civic Si coupe, who bought their car brand new with leather.
im wondering if thats factory, cuz allot of dealers will upgrade to the leather after market...
05-Dec-2003, 03:50 PM
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Originally posted by BoOsTZeX
im wondering if thats factory, cuz allot of dealers will upgrade to the leather after market...
im wondering if thats factory, cuz allot of dealers will upgrade to the leather after market...
but just sayin, it is possible to have OEM leather (as opposed to aftermarket) in a Civic. 
