Just Got Paid (Opinion Thread)

[SkylarIAm]

This thread is for me to gain members opinions of what they would buy for their EK after they just received a pay check of about $300. Below I listed and have pictures of things I bought with past pay checks. If you are going to tell me to save please enlighten me on what I should save for. Something I am not really looking to buy at the moment is stuff to lower my car, the previous owner must have had it lowered because it is lower then a regular stock civic. I hope to keep this thread continuously going and updated with new ideas as I buy new things. All opinions are welcome and I would like to thank you all for your time! PLEASE DON'T TRY TO TELL ME WASTING ALL MY MONEY ON MY CAR IS STUPID BECAUSE I AM GOING TO HAVE THIS ONE FOR AWHILE!

Specs on my Ek:
1996 Civic Dx Coupe, Black
200k+ miles
Stock Everything
The theme for this car is more of a Black/Red theme.
Plan on eventually doing a B18C swap


This what I have bought with past pay checks:

17" Moteki Rims- $220 (Will eventually be winter rims)

06+ Civic Si Rear Seats- $250 (Needed because OEM rear seats are faded plus it has been hard for me to find these online so I jumped on these when I saw them) They have to cigarette burns and need cleaned.

Replacement Cup Holder- $30 (Old one had ink all in it and this one gets rid of the ugly tape player)

 

[takeachance]

I would put it in savings

 

[TokyoSkies]

I would put it in savings

 

[THEDARKONE]

yup hardest part of the build saveing!

 

[SkylarIAm]

I would put it in savings

yup hardest part of the build saveing!

Yeah, I think I might just get small things that I wanted and just save it. Like antenna block off, new style cup holders, center arm rest, and new speedometer cluster or I might just upgrade my car audio lol

 

[Abailey21]

Never hurts to have a fresh head unit, but i agree above, throw it in savings and buy something big down the road

 

[Turbo_Freak]

Is the maintenance up to speed?

 

[Billy.]

$350 is less than a damn car payment including insurance for me


X10 for save it.

 

[SkylarIAm]

$350 is less than a damn car payment including insurance for me


X10 for save it.

Mom pays insurance and we paid $2000 cash for the car so no payments

 

[SkylarIAm]

Never hurts to have a fresh head unit, but i agree above, throw it in savings and buy something big down the road

Not head unit mines alright has bluetooth and everything just i need a new amp for the sub and was gonna get an amp for all the speakers and it all needs rewiring cause the let side speakers stopped working

 

[Billy.]

I remember those days. Enjoy it while you can buddy.

And to CC

 

[sohclubkid]

save it and 2 more checks worth and lower it...

 

[JohnS.]

Aahhh I remember when I was younger and wanted to spend every dime on my car too. Words of advice from someone that was in your shoes at one time.... Save it. I regret wasting all the money I did on my car. But hey we all learn.

 

[SkylarIAm]

Aahhh I remember when I was younger and wanted to spend every dime on my car too. Words of advice from someone that was in your shoes at one time.... Save it. I regret wasting all the money I did on my car. But hey we all learn.

I would but I plan on keeping my first car for the rest of my life so might as well put money into it. I have plenty of time so save money. I'm only gonna put money into this car until I'm 25 because thats when I plan to get a new one. I'm 19 now.

 

[JohnS.]

If you're going to put money into it, do maintenance first. It'll catch up to you if you don't. You'll always be able to modify it later down the road.

 

[emerican]

^ x2
Also moved this thread to off topic it didnt fit in the tech thread.

 

[K-N-2-EK]

Id pay rent!

 

[SkylarIAm]

If you're going to put money into it, do maintenance first. It'll catch up to you if you don't. You'll always be able to modify it later down the road.

Yes. Thats why I have decided to save up for a new engine swap. B18C to be exact!

 

[GuttaGutta JDM]

I say save aswell ive been saving my money for a del sol then im saving for a k20 then saving for a starter pack on hybrid racing's site. saving isnt my best suit but thats what i really want aha i suggest you wait two weeks and slam it or just buy some front lip or something


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[Billy.]

When I was 18 I thought I would keep my EM1 for the rest of my life too. I found out I had a price, and it was $5500

Do I miss it? Yea sometimes, when I see a clean civic on the street. Do I regret selling it? Nope. I had my time with it and enjoyed every minute driving it, but I was happy to move on.