Honda Civic EJ2 Build Thread

[sandras]

For now the car has not changed much cosmetically. My brother bought a MK3 Golf which has nicer wheels than mine on it. And he he has even nicer wheels lying around. So he will be giving me the wheels from his Golf. I'll be putting them on that's when I'll try and post some pictures. : )

[sandras]

Recently we changed the oil, oil filter, and serpentine belt. Also did some rust repair. Soon we'll be putting in a new windshield to pass the technical inspection.

[California98Civic]

Great first car, the EJ2. I have always liked the lines of the fifth gen Civics, such as yours, more than sixth gen civics, such as mine. And an EJ2 would be perfect. Low maintenance, easy to repair. Once you pass technical inspection, You could do some simple and low profile mods to improve fuel economy. AFTER, you accomplish all the essential but deferred repairs it might need.

[sandras]

So a long time has passed since I've updated this thread. The news is that I have sold the car.

Anyway. thinking about the next one. It might be the same car. Only in a better condition. But I have to save up a lot before my next purchase - my income is low.

Overall I do miss my EJ2. That's why I'd consider owning one again. But this particular one just gave me too many headaches. Perhaps it wasn't so bad but I have schizzoaffective disorder and sometimes dealing with problems can be difficult.

[sandras]

It's been a while since I sold the car. I do miss it. I kinda wish I didn't sell it. Right now I have a Mk3 Golf TDI which I got from my brother. I like the car but not as much as I like Civics and other Hondas. I'm planning to save up and buy another EJ2, maybe a 6th generation coupe, or maybe a 2nd generation CRX. I want to own my future Honda for as long as possible. Get it in good shape. Stick it out and not sell it like I did last time.

The thing I learned is that everything is fixable with enough effort and resources.

[California98Civic]

Originally Posted by sandras

It's been a while since I sold the car. I do miss it. I kinda wish I didn't sell it. Right now I have a Mk3 Golf TDI which I got from my brother. I like the car but not as much as I like Civics and other Hondas. I'm planning to save up and buy another EJ2, maybe a 6th generation coupe, or maybe a 2nd generation CRX. I want to own my future Honda for as long as possible. Get it in good shape. Stick it out and not sell it like I did last time.

The thing I learned is that everything is fixable with enough effort and resources.

+1 ... That's what I learned years ago. Willpower, labor, and knowledge (&acceptance, lol)! You'll save money this way over the long term, assuming building your life/family/career requires a car.

[sandras]

Actually right now having a car is more of a pleasure/convenience than a necessity. But I like cars. That's that.