Should I become a ricer and buy this car?

[Digital Designs 10+ year member]

Well I really need a second car. I will probably just let my G/F drive my Mazda, and I will drive whatever second car I get. I am looking to spend 3k at the most, and I came across this civic. I have never really liked Hondas, but it seems to be a decent choice for cheap, fast, and fuel efficient. I know, its yellow, lol but I honestly dont care. Anyone know about these cars? Is 12 psi safe on the stock engine? What should I look/listen for when i go to test drive it?

Pennswoods.net Classifieds: honda civic clean cheap and boosted

EDIT: Some other options I have seen are a 93 Lexus SC300 for 2800, a 96 SAAB 900 SE Turbo for 2500, a Subaru SVX for 1900, and a 95 200sx Se-R(beat to hell) for 850 bucks. Which one would you guys get?

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[-01limited- 10+ year member]

I'd drive it. 12lbs isnt much, and d16's are everywhere. So even if something did happen parts for that engine are dirt cheap.

 

[Bettr n' Revrse 5,000+ posts]

Hahaha "5 inch monster tach!"

 

[Digital Designs 10+ year member]

I'd drive it. 12lbs isnt much, and d16's are everywhere. So even if something did happen parts for that engine are dirt cheap.

I have never really worked much with cars, so reliability is something I am worried about. I dont wanna have to be working on it every weekend. Think this car will be a big headache?

Hahaha "5 inch monster tach!"

Yeah, made me lol too.

 

[Imtjnotu 5,000+ posts]

eh dont like the engine but why not.....ricers get looked down upon alot but meh...i drover them and didnt mind....

 

[whitedragon551 5,000+ posts]

Not a ricer. I think you have your terms confused.

 

[Digital Designs 10+ year member]

eh dont like the engine but why not.....ricers get looked down upon alot but meh...i drover them and didnt mind....

Why dont you like the engine? Not very reliable or what?

 

[Digital Designs 10+ year member]

Not a ricer. I think you have your terms confused.

Yeah, around here, any Honda is considered rice lol. I personally think it looks pretty nice, and should definitely be quick I would think. Anyone know what kinda HP numbers this thing would do? 250? Or close to that?

 

[-01limited- 10+ year member]

Yeah that car really isnt riced out, and I love those hatches. And reliability you'll be good. Its a honda, I was just saying if something did happen parts are cheap and those engines are really easy to work on. If you have a buddy that remotely knows anything with a little research I'm sure you two could fix whatever the problem was. If the guy built it right, you shouldnt have a problem with it.

 

[Digital Designs 10+ year member]

Yeah that car really isnt riced out, and I love those hatches. And reliability you'll be good. Its a honda, I was just saying if something did happen parts are cheap and those engines are really easy to work on. If you have a buddy that remotely knows anything with a little research I'm sure you two could fix whatever the problem was. If the guy built it right, you shouldnt have a problem with it.

I have been texting the guy and he seems to know what hes talking about. What should I look for when I go take the car out for a spin? Anything that is a common problem that a noob can spot/look for? I will notice obvious things like missing/bad ******, but what else should I check?

 

[whitedragon551 5,000+ posts]

I have been texting the guy and he seems to know what hes talking about. What should I look for when I go take the car out for a spin? Anything that is a common problem that a noob can spot/look for? I will notice obvious things like missing/bad ******, but what else should I check?

Check the turbo shaft for play.

 

[audiophile831 10+ year member]

Jdm style honda... Looks nice, id buy it.

 

[Bettr n' Revrse 5,000+ posts]

I have been texting the guy and he seems to know what hes talking about. What should I look for when I go take the car out for a spin? Anything that is a common problem that a noob can spot/look for? I will notice obvious things like missing/bad ******, but what else should I check?

Watch boost when you get on it... listen to it when its idling after you have driven it to be sure it all sounds right

 

[Digital Designs 10+ year member]

Check the turbo shaft for play.

How do I do this? Sorry, like I said, I am a noob to just about everything mechanical, although this car will definitely be a good reason to get into this stuff //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[Bettr n' Revrse 5,000+ posts]

Check the turbo shaft for play.

That is a good idea.... So he did all the work as well and call the shop too

Jdm style honda... Looks nice, id buy it.

Thank you sir for making my day better!