Well, i was under the impression that you were looking for more of a project performance car, not an economy car. Best, cheapest bet for good gas mileage with some decent pickup, is a D16Y8 which is what comes stock in the 99-00 EX's, and is a SOHC motor. Its fairly "peppy," and with a couple grand in mods can become a pretty quick car.

If you were to take the ballsy performance route, i'd suggest dropping in a b16, or a b18 now so you dont bolt on a bunch of stuff to the SOHC motor, then later down the road decide you want DOHC. my....two....cents

 

I still dont think youll get a 99-00 body and the engine and go under your goal. Im not sure but Id have to guess a decent body on a 99-00 would be right about 4k. Are you able to install the motor yourself? That is prob going to be your only hope.


If you pick up a Honda with about 120k miles on it and maintain it like Paris Hilton (very high maintinance) it should be able to double that quite easly.


ON a side not can you please explain to me what exactly is a fart can and why its called that? I have a 4 inch tip coming out of my car and just wondering if it would be a "fart can" to the pushrod lovers. Thanks.

 

here you go!
https://www.hondacivicforum.com/m_83386/tm.htm
you have $5000? That's $4000 for the car, and $1000 for a one way plane ticket and a road trip. [sm=joke.gif] just kidding. (or am I?)

I always skim the local classifieds just to see what 98-00ish Civics are going for, and I don't think I have seen one for under $6500-$7000 at the lowest.

 

I bought my 98 ex for $3900.
Perfect condition with 115000 on the clock.
Wanna know my secret?




Bought it from a buddy who was heading to Iraq.
Of course after my recent car jacking attempt I
have had to drop cash for a new radiator, front
window, and header. A good deal will come along,
you just have to be patient. Could also buy a Fiero!

 

Sorry, LEVIII, can i just ask why you have a 4" muffler tip ?
I guess if you like it thats all that matters

 

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