I'm about to start looking for another car. I want sporty, loaded aftermarket, reliable and (somewhat) economical. Honda Civic is a definite candidate!

I'm looking at models ranging from about 2000-2004ish...so what should I be looking for in a car. I'm pretty sure Vtec is on that list...

 

if you want something in that year range you are looking at two different generations....
you have the 00 si which has a b16a2 and is a really great car, and then you have the ep3 which is the 01-04 si and it has a ***** version of the k20...
the ex and below 7th gens have the d17, which is in my opinion...poop....

 

Thanks for the quick reply. If I'm scouring used car lots and personal vehicles for sale, how will I know that it has a b16a2...or does every '00 si have that engine?

Any other suggestions?

 

^ every Si from 99-00 has that engine

 

Hey now, that hurt! LOL

 

you have a sixth gen, not quite as crappy as the d17 in my opinion. Be careful getting an si, most of the 2000 ones have really been ragged on.

 

I've found a couple of CRX's that are on my list. One is an '89 CRX DX2 and the other is a '91 CRX si. Both are in my price range...what do you guys think of these cars...

 

knowing your price range helps a lot too

 

crx si's are very sporty and fun to zip around in

 

Si !!!! Thats the one for you man. It has the look that says, "you cant beat me!!! Oh NONONO!" lol Obviously I love my Si.