imported_civic_66

hey guys I'm 16 and currently looking for a civic. i really want one and would love to mod it out but only being 16 dont have the cash. so i was thinking of just buying one and leaving stock si in it cause it gets great gas mileage. however i hear all these horror stories about guys getting pulled over and geting harrassed by the police. i really dont want or cant afford any tickets lol. what you guys think?

Also which company do you think can get me the best rate on insurance? Thanks

Jay P

even if you do not mod a car, cars still cost $ to maintain.
unless you have no other option.... save your $

imported_civic_66

i have a job so maintaining it and gas wont be an issue. im just curious about the tickets?

Jay P

dont drive like an idiot and you wont have anything to worry about.

imported_Simich

Well it's not like you'll hear stories about everyone who doesn't get tickets, tickets aren't as frequent as you think they are evidently. And people get tickets when they deserve tickets. Simple as that.

imported_civic_66

oh alright thanks guys. i just heard stories about cops pulling you over and asking you to pop the hood for no reason. i wouldn't speed cause i have to much to lose.

imported_viper_2_4

it happens sometimes (very rarely with stock cars), but if they pop your hood and there is nothing illegal, they can't give you a ticket...

Gallagher

buy a minivan,.....

imported_t_dot_SiR

buy a kia haha jkjk

civic good choice... leave it stock...

get a 92-95 hb si... keep it clean, they look good stock alone...

or get a 99-00 hb (dx/cx) keep it clean, they look good stock alone...

rjngo

eg would be perfect for your age, specially if your budget is low

imported_civic_66

alright sweet thanks for the info

imported_climax

Getting a Si, If your paying insurance yourself watch out. Get quotes before you buy it. Some companies will charge an arm and a leg for insurance on these.

Ive been told by 3 companies that Civic Si's are the most expensive non sports/luxury car to insure. Depends on company/area you live in I guess.

Xscorpio

civics are nice, good on gs etc, and no you will not get a ticket just because you drive a civic.

if you brake any rules then yes you will get ticketed just like anyone else.

imported_Bruce Fee

i got harrassed a lot by traffic cops when i was younger... and not for driving like an idiot.

the older i got, the smaller the car i got.... so maybe go for a mustang so that when you are 25, you will have something decent like a 350.

i want from a thunderbird coupe, to a mazda 626, to a 240sx, and now i drive a compact economy civic.

enjoy your carefree youth.

Xscorpio

next on the list hybrid car Fee?

Xscorpio

this is my honda

imported_Bruce Fee

hybrid cars are a waste of money and self esteem.

the massive lead acid battery in them is bad for the environment, and the costs of replacing is around the cost of the fuel savings you will allgedly enjoy if you keep the car for a while.

buy something you can afford while all your income is disposable!!

imported_JoonyaSI

lol and why is it old men drivin SMARTs ? dont they know the look like fools with enuff space for themself (Barely) and thier suitcase in the trunkspace ...

imported_Moe_Mentum

I don't think it matters what you drive, when your young you always get harassed. However if your ever speeding and get caught watch out! Even if a kid happened to be pushing off on a scooter beside you they'll punish you for street racing

imported_Cam Stableford

Civics are great cars. Treat it right, and it'll last a long time.

When you're 16 you're going to get pulled over, period. Just behave, and you've got nothin' to worry about.