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  1. Join Date
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    #1
    Hello everyone!
    I am a car NOOB!
    i just want to know:
    What will be a best buy if I am to buy a CIVIC '97 or '98 Model?
    -What Engine? (Type or model)
    -What Body Type (Tama ba? may different body type for each model?)
    -Please post your Suggestions or Opinions to this thread.

    All I know is it is BEST TO BUY STOCK CARS at yun lang.. ^_^
    And I don't want to regret when I buy a Civic, just keeping safe!

    Thanks in advance!

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    #2
    It would be better if you can find a '99-'00 model Civic VTi or LXi...same generation as '96-'98 but with upgraded tail lights and headlights (SiR body style). The '99-'00 are also ethanol fuel ready, unlike the earlier Civics.

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    #3

    What will be a best buy if I am to buy a CIVIC '97 or '98 Model? - Civic 98'. The newer the better. If you could get a later model 99-00' VTi Civics, then it would be much better.

    -What Engine? (Type or model) - VTi. Nothing less, if you have the moolah ... go get the SiR.

    -What Body Type (Tama ba? may different body type for each model?) - ^^ same answer.

    -Please post your Suggestions or Opinions to this thread. - Just check the car all throughout and bring a mechanic with you.
    Last edited by renzo_d10; June 5th, 2010 at 10:58 AM.

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    #4
    you have two choices:

    vti or lxi

    vti:

    silver trim sa windows
    door handle central control
    better fabric
    14's stock mags
    1600 vtec ph16
    very good power delivery in high rpm because of vtec

    lxi:

    basic all power (window, lock, steering)
    black trim sa windows (like the SiR)
    no arm rest
    1500 non-vtec engine. good for city driving kasi mas matipid kesa sa VTi

    for me VTi ka na, may vtec power.

    i own an lxi, ok namam siya gamitin. less power sa vti sa highway pero can match VTi at low gears/rpm hehe

  5. Join Date
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    #5
    Well thanks guys! It really helped me a lot. If there are still individuals who wanted to post their opinions, you are still welcome to post! I will still be visiting this thread from time to time.. Thanks a lot again! I will also be post a new inquiry about buying a cars.. I hope more people will give their point of view regarding my inquiry. Thanks!

  6. Join Date
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    #6
    Good morning to all.

    Tama sila sir. Yung '99-'00 na ang bilhin niyo. SIR sana kaso bibihira na ang stock nito dahil halos lahat may mods na ginawa na. Vti ok naman. 13 years na kasi vti ko okay pa din siya. Dapat siguro sama ka ng mekaniko kung hindi ka familiar sa mga kotse. Lalo na yung papers.

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    #7
    Mayroon pa madalang nga lang iyong kakilala ko na matanda stock lang iyong kanya at madalang gamitin. Mataas nga lang resale value ng SIR.

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