02-16-2004, 01:33 AM
MichaelJComputer Wrote:A civic hatch nicely fits 4 passengers, and also meets every number/comment I stated above.
So you think that a nice Civic hatchback, with a GSR motor, that can run 13s, can be had for ~$6500 and will be reliable, handle well, and still get 40mpg? It doesnÔÇÖt work like that. First off, even a stock GSR only gets 25 mpg city/31 mpg highway. Even with the weight reduction from the Civic shell, 40mpg is a little optimistic. Secondly, engine swaps are no easy matter even for a Civic, and can run way more than 3g if you want it done correctly. Lastly, 13s??? Come on, it's a Civic, and you will either have to gut the interior of the car or build the engine to get 13s, considering a stock GSR did the quarter in 15.6. Also, any building of the engine dips further into fuel economy. While a GSR might get 30+mpg on the highway, I think as a daily driver ~25mpg for the Civic would be normal, and if you drive it like an ass, I wouldn't expect more than around 20-22mpg.
Whatever - there is just no way I could ever see myself burning so much money on a Civic - it's meant to be a commuter car, not a sports sedan. I can respect someone buying a Civic if they want a stock reliable car to get from point A to point B. If you want a Civic, just get the SI, cause I can see no point trying to create a sports car out of a mid 90s hatch.