BoneStock'88er

Alright.. Out with the old.. in with the new... er....

I am looking at getting rid of my '88 Civic SE. As much as I love this car I found a different car.

Newer car is a '94 Civic Si Coupe. 1.6L Vtec motor. 5spd. 280KM on it. Car has new tires, battery, clutch, starter and the WP/TB was done at 260k. The car is in mint condition other than some rust around the gas cap which is normal. Other than a system the car does not have any mods. The guy is asking $2400 non cert/e teasted.

From what I've explained does this sound like a decent car or do I keep my old EF?

civicnation

if i were you'd id spend a little money and invest in an EK. the eg is a little too outdated now

imported_JoonyaSI

isnt it "Coming"

xplicit r34

plus 280km is a lot of km on it as well

BoneStock'88er

Well my price range is 4 grand including if it needs to be cert and etested.

BoneStock'88er

My 88 has 320km on it and runs like a top other than a new alt shes good to go

BoneStock'88er

Found '97 Si for 3500 but that seems dirt cheep for a '97 Si

blitz_ctr

well nothing really major can be wrong... i know its going to sound dumb... but the only big concern, is a very poorly maintained vehicle, bad front end, brakes, and other minor stuff adds up pretty fast, but things are cheap if you shop around, and 3500 for a 97 doesnt seem too far-fetched if you ask me, i dont think you'll regret it, go for it!

BoneStock'88er

Well it just seems weird I mean unless the Si is garbage.. What years did they do the SiR?

imported_starboy869

1999 & 2000

2002-2004

BoneStock'88er

I can't win for frig sakes.. SO the 94 sounds like a good deal but I should move up to a 96+?

civicnation

definitely move up to 96 plus, you will not regret it.

BoneStock'88er

Well this '97 I am looking at it's an Si with the 1.6 but does this or does it not have Vtec?

BoneStock'88er

I don't know anything out side the EF

DumbasSi

Yes. D16 with 127 hp. The Si will have a power moonroof and most power features. They were also available with a/c and abs in the G-package.

I had a 98 Si and it was a great car. Lots of parts availabe for it and it was very fun to drive.

BoneStock'88er

Maybe I should just go all out and get my self an '07 Si.. or maybe try and get one of those Mugen Tuned Si's their sending over.. if they ever do.

Alright so I should look for a '96+ but keep this '94 in mind?

szuberi

+1...they are much better cars than the previous generation.

luca

yea go for 96-2000

I love my 99 hatch....there are MANY more problems associated with the 92-95 especially because of the age.

darknightpeter

only problem with 92-95 is rust

other then that they are great cars

oh and some had head gasket problems

but with a budget of $4000

u can definatley get a 96 up civic

also consider a sedan best of luck