Type R Vs 1990s Civic

[Surfr]

I mentioned this briefly over on the "New kid on the block" forum but It's probably more apropriate to this board.

I am looking to invest in a civic in the next few months but I can't make up my mind what route to take. EIther a new Type R (European Market) or an older mid-late 90s model and put a few thousand into mods.

How would you spend your money ?

[ShEaNy]

well exactly how much do u have to spend...the type R would be real nice..but would hurt ur pockets...if u invest into a older one..that u might be able to afford..and maybe pay cash for..you can always make it just as fast and nice as a type r...it just depends what u have to spend...

[Surfr]

Sorry I should have mentioned this. I would be looking to buy on a lease or finance option of some sort if I was to buy the Type R.

However If I bought Older, I would go down the personal loan route, spend half on vehicle and half on mods.

So lets say the Type R is 16,000 UKP.

I would hopefully spend less (say 13,000) on an older model and mods.

The more I think about it, the more an older model seems to be more suitable. what trim level should I look at to maximize my modification options? (remember I'm in the UK where we haven't even heard of the SiR)

Cheers

[ShEaNy]

ohh ur in UK hmmm im not familar with the cars that are available out there... but id get like a 91 hatch civic maybe... or a 99 SI civic..come thing like that.... i wouldnt know the prices sorry..

[Racing Rice]

Id get the TypeR personally. Its a nice car that can only get better.:yes:

[94_AcCoRd_EX]

Originally posted by Racing Rice
Id get the TypeR personally. Its a nice car that can only get better.:yes:

Exactly. Its a very capable car right out of the box. :yes:

[ebpda9]

hey you were mentioning about moving to canada next year or so. why don't you wait until then ?

[slowEJ6]

im not familiar with the UK trim models....you have like VTi and stuff like that? damn, im lacking in the UK department.

i personally would go with more of a 96ish civic and go ahead and mod that. can make it fast w/o a problem and they just look good. :cool:

[Surfr]

yeh thre VTi would seem to be the best specced engine aside from the Type R.

I quite fancy the coupe design and the idea of geting my hands dirty modding it myself, so I think I'll go for the older model. Also with moving to Canada being a posibility, it would be easier to buy second hand and not get into a lease agreement for a 3 year term etc...

Thanks for all the pointers :)