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07-30-2002, 09:01 AM | #1 |
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Type R Vs 1990s Civic
I mentioned this briefly over on the "New kid on the block" forum but It's probably more apropriate to this board.
I am looking to invest in a civic in the next few months but I can't make up my mind what route to take. EIther a new Type R (European Market) or an older mid-late 90s model and put a few thousand into mods. How would you spend your money ? |
07-30-2002, 12:00 PM | #2 |
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well exactly how much do u have to spend...the type R would be real nice..but would hurt ur pockets...if u invest into a older one..that u might be able to afford..and maybe pay cash for..you can always make it just as fast and nice as a type r...it just depends what u have to spend...
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07-30-2002, 01:01 PM | #3 |
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Sorry I should have mentioned this. I would be looking to buy on a lease or finance option of some sort if I was to buy the Type R.
However If I bought Older, I would go down the personal loan route, spend half on vehicle and half on mods. So lets say the Type R is 16,000 UKP. I would hopefully spend less (say 13,000) on an older model and mods. The more I think about it, the more an older model seems to be more suitable. what trim level should I look at to maximize my modification options? (remember I'm in the UK where we haven't even heard of the SiR) Cheers |
07-30-2002, 01:26 PM | #4 |
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ohh ur in UK hmmm im not familar with the cars that are available out there... but id get like a 91 hatch civic maybe... or a 99 SI civic..come thing like that.... i wouldnt know the prices sorry..
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08-01-2002, 08:19 PM | #5 |
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Id get the TypeR personally. Its a nice car that can only get better.
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Exactly. Its a very capable car right out of the box.
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08-01-2002, 09:43 PM | #7 |
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hey you were mentioning about moving to canada next year or so. why don't you wait until then ?
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08-02-2002, 02:18 AM | #8 |
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im not familiar with the UK trim models....you have like VTi and stuff like that? damn, im lacking in the UK department.
i personally would go with more of a 96ish civic and go ahead and mod that. can make it fast w/o a problem and they just look good. |
08-02-2002, 05:30 AM | #9 |
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yeh thre VTi would seem to be the best specced engine aside from the Type R.
I quite fancy the coupe design and the idea of geting my hands dirty modding it myself, so I think I'll go for the older model. Also with moving to Canada being a posibility, it would be easier to buy second hand and not get into a lease agreement for a 3 year term etc... Thanks for all the pointers |
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