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I used to have a 74 260Z with no power steering. It sucked turning the wheel when trying to park and back in and out of places, but once I got going it wasn't too bad. I could really feel the road through the steering. I think that you should hold out for another civic, one that is more stock. The last thing I would want to do is spend money to replace stuff that the last guy took out.
I wouldn't pay that much for that car no matter what so....
Cooper76
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If it's a first car, I would agree with the others on getting a stock ride first, and then doing the upgrades as you progress. You can almost always expect problems with some one else's projects, and there is a lot of work to be done on that car to get it to be a good daily driver for you.
I don't say this without having done this myself. I have a daily driver civic that I have had new since 98 and it's been a great car till now. I am doing the same swap on it next week. When it's done, it will have power steering and AC and still be my daily driver. There's nothing worse then having to fix some one else's mistakes!
So don't take it to heart when people tell you to stay away from a highly modified used car that your really do not know a lot about and your taking some one else's word on it. I've never met an honest used car sales man. So, take your time and look for a solid car that you can build on. Good luck man!
I don't say this without having done this myself. I have a daily driver civic that I have had new since 98 and it's been a great car till now. I am doing the same swap on it next week. When it's done, it will have power steering and AC and still be my daily driver. There's nothing worse then having to fix some one else's mistakes!
So don't take it to heart when people tell you to stay away from a highly modified used car that your really do not know a lot about and your taking some one else's word on it. I've never met an honest used car sales man. So, take your time and look for a solid car that you can build on. Good luck man!
If I were you I'd definitely goolge "lsvtec" so you can really see why people keep telling you they wouldn't want to buy someones lsvtec car. Not trying to bash on anyone here with an lsvtec because I'm sure they've all (or at least most of them) have done it right. But if this guy had that lsvtec half assed or took it to a shop that didn't do it great then you'll definitely have some problems. Not to mention your definitely going to want to keep an I on it in the beginning and not drive it too hard. I'd say to get a stock one and do all the work yourself, especially if your in auto school, that will make it so much more awesome. I had no automotive knowledge before taking on my GSR swap, just my dad who used to be a Chevy enthusiast. I say get a cheap civic with a D series for less than half the price and save the cash you would have spent to do your own swap.
Great point juice!
have you kept your eye on craigslist and what not? you could buy a nice civic for 1,000 less with power steering, ac and everything and use the extra money to do whatever motor swap you want to do or even turbo. Don't get a car with no ac or power steering for your first car, I realize how bad everyone wants to jump into the first car and just hurry up and get one but the reality is.. you'll be kicking yourself in a few months. thats a lot of dough to drop on a car that has no AC/PS that is expected to be a DDgood point. only one problem theres no decent stock ones around here for sale
I know you don't have a car right now but don't limit yourself in just your area... You have any friends that has access to a car? Ask them if they can give you a ride to check out some cars. Don't buy a highly modded car that you know nothing about
Some of these are in the Northeast
http://autos.yahoo.com/used-cars/overview;_ylt=AlUDihEgsY70sZFXhc4FGP70WI54;_ylv=3?distance=any&sortcol=price&sortdir=up&bodystyle=coupe&modelyearlb=1996&modelyearub=2000&make=honda&model=civic&askpricelb=any&askpriceub=5000&deliverymileagelb=any&deliverymileageub=any&listingtype=used
Some of these are in the Northeast
http://autos.yahoo.com/used-cars/overview;_ylt=AlUDihEgsY70sZFXhc4FGP70WI54;_ylv=3?distance=any&sortcol=price&sortdir=up&bodystyle=coupe&modelyearlb=1996&modelyearub=2000&make=honda&model=civic&askpricelb=any&askpriceub=5000&deliverymileagelb=any&deliverymileageub=any&listingtype=used
super55duper
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I bought an EM1 or a 2000 SI from a guy in dallas which is 8+ hours from where I live off of craigs list. I wanted it cause it had a turbo and some stuff. Well I test drove it at a mall. Drove fine there and I got it up on the trailer drove back home. Long story short the engine was f**kED. I wish I had boughth a stock EM1 instead of this. Now my car sits as I am having to do an engine swap. Luckly I have a few other cars to drive. But the point they are making is right. If you are in college get a cheap d series and do the swap there. It will mean more to you in the end. And if you want a d series I got one I can sell you. I was going to rebuild the b16a2 and put in it after I do my ITR swap in the SI. But for teals I think I speak for all of us I wouldn't waste my time. I did it and someone else out here prolly has too. Learn from others mistakes it'll save the money you don't have.
Yeah definitely keep looking for a stock one. Hell i just craiglisted some civics in Philadelphia and there are plenty civics for sale over there, not sure how far u live from there. And another great place to check is ur local street where people park cars with for sale signs, that's where I found my EG. And I got it with 117k miles for $1800. Too bad you don't live in Cali, there's always at least 10 civics for sale in my area alone lol. Anyway good luck and if you decide to pick up this Civic anyway I really do hope this guy did his lsv really well for your sake.
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No power steering either.
*edit* Ooops. Didn't see that there was 3 pages and it was already covered.
I forgot you where in auto class if you get a stock one and mod it yourself you can use it as your final prject. Thats what my buddy did they had to have a final project proving mechanical knowledge and he swapped a zc into his hatch for his and the hatch was bone stock before the swap.
klutch814
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found one 2 hours away. dont know if my dad would be willing to go look or not. http://www.cvmautopark.com/used/Honda/1998-Honda-Civic-2f142dcc0a0a0002002f6aeaf4771431.htm#