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Old 10-Feb-2010, 09:56 PM
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5 grand, what would you buy? Teg/EK/01 SI?
Hey TCC,

Just wanted to the opinions of members. I was just wondering, with $5 grand, what would you pick up and why?

Factors to consider, performance, practical, looks, reliability, etc.

2001 Civic Si coupe
1998-2000 Integra
1998-2000 EK Hatch


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Old 10-Feb-2010, 10:12 PM
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Integra. But Im biased.

DC's FTW
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98-00 Integra
I dont like the other 2.
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Old 10-Feb-2010, 11:17 PM
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98-00 Integra.
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Old 10-Feb-2010, 11:35 PM
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eh2, lol
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Old 11-Feb-2010, 01:42 PM
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EK EK EK!

But, it all depends what you wanna do with the car.
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If they all have their factory engines....teg.
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Integra.
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Old 11-Feb-2010, 04:41 PM
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EK, love the looks.. ctr ftw
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Old 11-Feb-2010, 05:00 PM
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Another DC integra to go along with the one I have right now, but would most likely buy a 5.0L mustang notchback.
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Old 11-Feb-2010, 08:57 PM
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I recently picked up an 01 civic si for $4000 with low km if you can find something like that and then add that extra $1000 in mods you can get it looking and performing pretty good I think.
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A GSR would be a good buy.
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Originally Posted by dantej
I recently picked up an 01 civic si for $4000 with low km if you can find something like that and then add that extra $1000 in mods you can get it looking and performing pretty good I think.
OP, DO NOT DO THIS!!!

EM2 are the worst for modability. you will have almost no options and be hamstrung by the poor suspension design.

with $5k, you can get a swapped EK/DC. It would be MUCH faster and handle MUCH better than an EM2 (even a modded one)
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Originally Posted by Hatorade
OP, DO NOT DO THIS!!!

EM2 are the worst for modability. you will have almost no options and be hamstrung by the poor suspension design.

with $5k, you can get a swapped EK/DC. It would be MUCH faster and handle MUCH better than an EM2 (even a modded one)
very true. plus i think personally any civic after the 6th gen is hideous.. also a grand in mods isnt much...
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there are a lot of people selling swapped cars for cheap on the SITE THAT SHALL NOT BE NAMED. I suggest you take a look there. quick list:
- eg with CTR $5000
- 1.6 EL with LS swap $4000
- b20 Integra $3700

tonnes of options for lesss than $5k
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Originally Posted by Hatorade
there are a lot of people selling swapped cars for cheap on the SITE THAT SHALL NOT BE NAMED. I suggest you take a look there. quick list:
- eg with CTR $5000
- 1.6 EL with LS swap $4000
- b20 Integra $3700

tonnes of options for lesss than $5k
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by Hatorade
there are a lot of people selling swapped cars for cheap on the SITE THAT SHALL NOT BE NAMED. I suggest you take a look there. quick list:
- eg with CTR $5000
- 1.6 EL with LS swap $4000
- b20 Integra $3700

tonnes of options for lesss than $5k
All little engine's that can't make any TQ.
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Originally Posted by spike
All little engine's that can't make any TQ.
if OP's looking for torque, then:
1. shouldn't be looking at a HOnda
2. shouldn't be looking to spend $5,000 on an import
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Old 12-Feb-2010, 12:17 AM
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Yeah, don't need too much torque. Just looking for a good, reliable daily driver. If it has SOME performance that's just a plus. Fuel economy is nice though.

How efficient are B20 civics and integras?
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