Hello everyone. My name is Alex, i live in Los Angeles, and i just registered into this forum.
Since i've sold my gas guzzling, problem infested 1990 I-ROC Z, i've been in the market for a economical Civic (a reliable car for a change).
So far i've been researching and i've reached a conclusion on what to buy:

1992 Civic CX Hatchback
1996 Civic CX Hatchback
or a 1996 Civic HX Coupe.

I'm leaning more in the economical trims for now since i just graduated college and i'm barely making some money right now,
but after my residency is finished, i'll be able to afford a B18C1 swap with boost.
I also would like to know which one is the best performer. Any suggestions and comments are welcome.

Thanks.

Alex

 

i'd go with the 96 hatch because it is lighter...

 

i thought the 92 cx hb was lighter (2095 vs. 2240 stated by Edmunds [don't know if it's a reliable source]).

 

SOunds like you've got your plans in order, Welcome aboard! Personally, I'd go with the eg coupe. Good luck on your decision

 

If you want it mainly for speed, the hatch is lighter, and it'll take a B18C1 swap.

 

welcome you too here..

 

92. though a dx will end up being about the same weight, because you will end up replacing a bunch of the really small stuff on the cx that saves weight (read:brakes) so besides the little 70 hp cx motor, its about the same. but a dx is easier to find with AC, and even with the 102hp motor in my DX coupe, i was getting about 32mpg city, and over 45-50+ on the highway. oh, and if you find a VX, grab it, that sucker can get in excess of 40mpg CITY!!!

 

Thanks for all of your comments and knowledge people. I've decided to go with the 93-95 civic hb vx.

major plans right now is to:

do general/ major services (maintenance)
swap an oem moonroof
fix anything that's broken
99-00 civic front end conversion with jdm fog lights
99-00 civic si interior dash/ center consle/ 01+ si steering wheel conversion

and unless the gas prices go down, a b18c1 engine swap.

Sounds good?

 

you're rockin economy vtec... why you wanna mess with that? haha.. jk.... i wish i had money to work on my car.