Whats a better deal?
#1
Whats a better deal?
I been looking around to replace my 95 civic lx and came across 2 that I caught my attention. Wondering what you guys thought would be a better buy.
2006 EX
manual
39K miles
asking $11,900
or
2002 SI hatchback
48,900 miles
asking $11,995
I'm guessing this is alittle on the high side for a 2002 huh? The dealer says make them an offer.
Thanks
2006 EX
manual
39K miles
asking $11,900
or
2002 SI hatchback
48,900 miles
asking $11,995
I'm guessing this is alittle on the high side for a 2002 huh? The dealer says make them an offer.
Thanks
#2
Personally, I'd say the '02 is the better buy from a performance aspect. It has a k20a3 (compared to the '06 EX's R18a1), and you can actually bolt a close-ratio 6-speed from an RSX-S right up to the engine, not to mention parts between the a3 and k20a2 (the RSX-S engine) are interchangeable. However, $12k is pretty steep for an EP3; the price should be right around $10k.
However, from a practical standpoint, the '06 would be the better choice being newer, having fewer miles, and being more fuel efficient.
However, from a practical standpoint, the '06 would be the better choice being newer, having fewer miles, and being more fuel efficient.
#3
Personally, I'd say the '02 is the better buy from a performance aspect. It has a k20a3 (compared to the '06 EX's R18a1), and you can actually bolt a close-ratio 6-speed from an RSX-S right up to the engine, not to mention parts between the a3 and k20a2 (the RSX-S engine) are interchangeable. However, $12k is pretty steep for an EP3; the price should be right around $10k.
However, from a practical standpoint, the '06 would be the better choice being newer, having fewer miles, and being more fuel efficient.
However, from a practical standpoint, the '06 would be the better choice being newer, having fewer miles, and being more fuel efficient.
Does the price for the 06 sound about right?
#5
The '06 price sounds about right, especially given the mileage on it.
As far as the '02, the k20a3 isn't a bad engine by any means. I believe it produces something like 160bhp and 140ft*lbs of torque, and it has plenty of potential. Swapping to a k20a2 head would free up a good bit of power, too.
Personally, I say try to talk them down to between $10k and $11k and buy the '02.
As far as the '02, the k20a3 isn't a bad engine by any means. I believe it produces something like 160bhp and 140ft*lbs of torque, and it has plenty of potential. Swapping to a k20a2 head would free up a good bit of power, too.
Personally, I say try to talk them down to between $10k and $11k and buy the '02.
#8
idk where u live man, but those hatch cars are rare in alabama. if u ever need body panels or anything like that, u might be paying a premium. if it were me, i'd rock the 06. fewer miles, newer model, and maybe since its not performance oriented, u wont feel the need to rail on it and tear it up. just sayin man...
#9
idk where u live man, but those hatch cars are rare in alabama. if u ever need body panels or anything like that, u might be paying a premium. if it were me, i'd rock the 06. fewer miles, newer model, and maybe since its not performance oriented, u wont feel the need to rail on it and tear it up. just sayin man...