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kai-wun · 01-24-2011, 02:17 PM

Hey,

Thinking of picking up one of these cuties for the ladyfriend. Would be a nice compliment to an e90.

I know Jeremy Clarkson hated it, but things like locking diff and low range gearbox don't mean anything to me as this would be a 90% on-road and 10% deep snow/backcountry car. Besides, who expects a car to do well in the mud with summer tires? -_-

I'm looking for opinions on these. How do they hold up with high mileage? 150-200k+? We would likely put a lot of km on them, and keep it at least 5-10years .

Maintenace? I'm used to my Honda, no maintenace other than fluid changes. What are expected problems with them? Expensive parts? Rust?

Are the 2007+ LCI a much better car? I hate driving taller cars, I get the feeling they will tip over. How does this lil guy do?

Is there a place to see what are options on these cars?

I would prefer one with:
-16" wheels (cheaper tires)
-leatherette (durability)
-6speed (heard the autos have issues?)
-projector HIDs
-moonroof
-heated seats
-USB/MP3, bluetooth

Any insight would be appreciated.

01-24-2011, 02:17 PM	#1
kai-wun 1st Gear Newbie Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 6 Car: 2002 Civic SiR	How are the e83s? Hey, Thinking of picking up one of these cuties for the ladyfriend. Would be a nice compliment to an e90. I know Jeremy Clarkson hated it, but things like locking diff and low range gearbox don't mean anything to me as this would be a 90% on-road and 10% deep snow/backcountry car. Besides, who expects a car to do well in the mud with summer tires? -_- I'm looking for opinions on these. How do they hold up with high mileage? 150-200k+? We would likely put a lot of km on them, and keep it at least 5-10years . Maintenace? I'm used to my Honda, no maintenace other than fluid changes. What are expected problems with them? Expensive parts? Rust? Are the 2007+ LCI a much better car? I hate driving taller cars, I get the feeling they will tip over. How does this lil guy do? Is there a place to see what are options on these cars? I would prefer one with: -16" wheels (cheaper tires) -leatherette (durability) -6speed (heard the autos have issues?) -projector HIDs -moonroof -heated seats -USB/MP3, bluetooth Any insight would be appreciated. __________________ 02.tw.ep3 [Civic SiR] aem.sri:dcsports.rH:2.5in.mid:fujitsubo.rm01a.axel jdm \| 04.itr.suspension:22mm.itr.rear.sway Looking for a e90 soon!