Hey guys, I just wrecked my bimmer this last weekend and instead of getting another one (it would be my fifth) I decided to look at my Honda civics, Im looking at the EK bodystyle. I know when shopping for bimmers there are things you look for that are common problems, I know the civic is pretty trouble freee, but is there anything that I should be wary of? also What coupes come with rear disc brakes? Ill have more questions in the days to come, but Im looking forward to changing it up and getting a sweet little civic.

 

First of all you should try for the Si...never heard of an Ek style maybe Ex...you need to drive it! give some more info on the car and then write back....

 

Are you looking to get a new or used car. Whatever you get like he said above get the si. Upgrade possibilities are better with the SI.

 

EK is the chassis code for 96-00s, and has become a nickname for all of them in that generation.

and yeah, try for an SI, and some Exs have 4 wheel discs as an option, but not many.

 

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your gonna wait ABS if your drivin it in the winter.

 

dood, you're insurance, gas and dealer maintenance costs are all gonna SHRINK dramatically if you buy a civic.

but, be forewarned. a FWD civic is totally different from a RWD bmw, as far as handling, acceleration, interiors and quality of materials.

test drive ANY car you might wanna buy first *like duh*...

my dad had a 3-series and it handles totally different from my civic -- which is why i have my civic. lol.

 

wow 5 bmw's....bemmers are soo sweet tho, love the M3...but welcome to the honda scene!im sure you'll be happy with a civic

 

IM looking at used hondas, I dont think ill be getting an SI. My GF has a civic and its a cool little car. I love the idea that aftermarket parts are a helluva lot cheaper. And there are endless parts out there. THe only beef I have with the civic is understeer. But I think if I stiffen up the back end that will help. Thanks for the welcome guys. Hopefully next weekend I'll have my rice burner.

 

If you end up with one with rear drums, you can always swap in disks from teggys or the SI.

 

Cool, Ill have to do that. I hate drum brakes. Also Did all EX's come with ABS?