DnB Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 First off, I just wanted to say Hi. I am 17, and got my license this last friday, and now I have the task of finding a cheap, fun, 5 speed car, that wont kill me on insurance and repair cost. I have come up with a few Ideas, But I am not familiar with hondas AT ALL. I have been working on cars for quite a while (mostly toyotas at a dealership) and i would like to accomplish more then one thing with the purchase of my first car. 1) gain knowledge on more vehicles, and be able to work on more then one brand 2) Have fun! I have narrowed the idea down to 2 vehicles. The 91 Honda CRX, and the 89-91 Civic Hatch. As said, I know nothing about these things, so it would be great if you could all please assist me in learning things such as, engine swaps, dependability etc. Thank you! I will create a poll for you to say what YOU think will be better as well! DnB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpearce1974 Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Obviously I voted for 89-91 hatch! I am way burned out on Rex's! Plus once you own a Del Sol there is no going back to the Rex! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DnB Posted August 30, 2009 Author Share Posted August 30, 2009 haha thank you for your vote. Are there any reasons I should get the Civic over the rex? ( I want something that can be made to look decent in the summer, as where I live we have some pretty heavy snow lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseCuster Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 I say del sol haha but from those 2, crx i had one before my sol and i enjoyed it welcome to HF and best of luck when you do get a vehicle dont be afraid to post PLENTY of pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DnB Posted August 30, 2009 Author Share Posted August 30, 2009 haha dont worry, ill probably post to many pictures, and people will get sick of the car. What qualities make a del sol such a great car??? Are they Rear wheel drive? and cheap to insure? SOrry for asking so many questions lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseCuster Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 no worries we welcome all questions and pictures del sols are just great awesome gas mileage, insurance, and quite stylish. of course this opinion is quite bias because i love my sol. and if you do get one, do yourself a favor and go ahead and get the vtec if possible and of course 5 speed. only downside is they are front wheel drive, which isnt THAT bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airjordan223 Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 yeah if youre looking at two doors you should look into del sols. they are somewhat rare (not really, but less common than hatchbacks and crxs) the roof comes off, the rear window rolls down, the seats are really comfortable and theres actually a lot of leg room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseCuster Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 indeed im 6'4 and a good 200 lb and i fit quite nice although my head kind of hits the roof when i go over bumps, but its not that bad lol you can look through some of the threads on the del sol side and get the idea of all it has to offer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DnB Posted August 31, 2009 Author Share Posted August 31, 2009 thanks alot so far everybody!! What kind of engine do they have? I know of a few engines, but they may be irrelevant lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airjordan223 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 depends on the model, there is S, Si, or VTEC heres some basic info on the del sol http://www.hondaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=6768 check the pinned topics in each car section, it will have threads with basic knowledge of the cars and FAQs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Injection Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Out of curiosity, Why did you narrow it down to those 2 cars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DnB Posted August 31, 2009 Author Share Posted August 31, 2009 Initially I narrowed it down for a few reasons. 1) I love hatch backs, and I prefer to only have one person with me while driving ( where the CRX comes to play, because that bench is kind of a joke) 2) If I want to do something, a hatch seems super easy to load stuff into 3) Its a first car, So I dont want anything that is to stylish 4) PArts are interchangeable ( well some). Ive noticed the the front end on the Civic, and the CRX are quite similar 5) And lastly, there are lots of simple upgrades you can do, that will make the car more fun Just looking at practicality! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseCuster Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 well thats because its a civic crx also, dont rule the del sol out because of space the trunks are pretty epic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DnB Posted August 31, 2009 Author Share Posted August 31, 2009 I know its a civic CRX... lol but still, how is a del sol so much better.. I costs more to buy, and I still dont see anything magical other then the removable top. BTW, The trunk space in our 92 tercel is great (more then our 89 oldsmobile) but.. well, i dont know, I like hatch backs lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Injection Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I've never been a fan of most EF hatches. Ever looked into and EG? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DnB Posted August 31, 2009 Author Share Posted August 31, 2009 The EG is the more rounded, Egg shaped one right? "EG"G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Injection Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Ya, I guess you could say that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DnB Posted August 31, 2009 Author Share Posted August 31, 2009 I guess it my way of remembering them... =S hopefully didint offend anyone. They dont look like a bad little car, its just that almost every kid at my school seems to have an EG. I like to be different... I dont like following common trends to much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DnB Posted August 31, 2009 Author Share Posted August 31, 2009 I think this is the picture that did it for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Injection Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Thats a pretty good looking CRX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpearce1974 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Have you driven in very many convertibles? Do you notice how the wind tends to beat the hell out of you? With the Sol you dont get that hardly at all! Largely due to do with the rear electric window! The air goes over the top of your head and out the back window. Also if a sudden rain storm comes up and you are on the freeway, little or mno water gets on you or in your car! (Happened to me) Want to get a few looks? Try getting out at a red light popping your top and putting it in the trunk. Then also I had a couple girls laughing and saying I was going to get soaked, so I hoped out and did the opposite. With your price range you should be able to get a decent SI model, or a Vtec model in need of some TLC. Like I said once you own a Sol, Rex's do nothing for you, at least not me, and I have had 3 of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DnB Posted August 31, 2009 Author Share Posted August 31, 2009 You know what, I think I like the sounds of that. Sure, it may be around 2000-2500 more for a decent sol, but ill probably like it longer then a CRX. And maybe even more then a Hatch. So, now the search is on for a cheap sol, that I can swap a B18 into, some Coilovers, and some 16" wheels! Keeping my options open though! Thanks everyone, this has been a great informative thread so far. If there are any other things I should know,. feel free to post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DnB Posted August 31, 2009 Author Share Posted August 31, 2009 Yeah, I dont think I would mind this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpearce1974 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Yeah, I dont think I would mind this: Very nice indeed! Now just because I love the Sol, I tend to get over a few things that are a little annoying. 1. Cup holders are a joke! 2. Targa seals tend to leak, but on my 2 that I have owned hardly ever! Try to find a 95-97 with the updated seals, and keep them conditioned! 3. Sun visors are Ghey as hell! You can replace with JDM ones to cure that! 4. Road noise, but again I will be sound deadening my Sol. Besides with top off 90% of the time....... 5. 4X4 stock height! >_< 6. 7, 8. 9. 10. Some one else can supply more I am sure! All cars have things that could be better, and most of these can be taken care of easily! Click VVVV Just a few things that are easy and fun to do, although unless you are on strict budget, I would never polish a set of rims!!!! Few little things you can do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpearce1974 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Oh and I say Samba FTMFW!!! Not jacking just showing you Samba! Day I bought it! 4X4 FTL! Right before I sold it, which will be the biggest mistake you make! :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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