I am going to buy my first import tomorrow. It is a 1985 civic in real good shape with a automatic and a carb. I am buying it to drive back and forth to work. I am used to full size and/or 4 wheel drive trucks, so this little car is a big change. It feels like driving a go-kart. Right now, I plan on keeping it stock and just driving it, but thats what I said about my S-10. 2 years and a several grand later it far from stock. If I really like this little car the same thing is probably going to happen because stock is boring.

Wish my luck on my new venture.

 

get an engine swap and some tires, maybe a set of sway bars and ull love it. it will preform better than u think and hand just as great. to keep a civic stock is a crime. but i hope u like it.

and good luck on ur new venture.

 

hold off on a swap, but first thing, get a set of decent 15 inch wheels, and wrap them in some bad *** tires. in a light little car like that, youll love the way it handles with just that done.

 

Actually my first plan if anything is a new paint job. I have painted vehicles before and while not perfect it is good enough for me. The faded baby blue, just isn't my style.