It all started last week when the wife said something to the effect of "you need to get a real car." She was strongly suggesting that I need to be able to drive the kids around with my own set of wheels. Long story short, the Electric Booger is no more and an almost shiny Civic sits in it's spot.
It's a 1998 Civic Si, which might be confusing for some. "What's with the hub caps? On an Si?" You see, the Canadian Si was the same as the USA's EX, with the addition of a body kit. Equipped with the D16Y8, 127 HP SOHC VTEC. The USA's Si was called an SiR in Canada (160 HP), and featured factory aluminum rims. I paid $2600 + tax, which is about right. The paint is a bit faded, but otherwise the car is in very good condition. Everything works - sunroof, cruise control, power everything, the light bulb in the trunk, etc.
It has 237K km (147K miles) on it. And I am astounded how nicely it drives, and how everything works, and how there are ZERO rattles. Today I went for my first run with an uncalibrated ScanGauge II. Lots of EOC and general driving, and in town it averaged 5.3L/100KM (44 mpg)!! Yikes. This is going be fun. We will see how calibration affects that. It's also the first time I have ever tried hybrid mode with the ScanGuage, and on this car it works great - keeps tracking even after 30 seconds of EOC. This car gives me at least four boosted brake applications with the engine off, which is also lovely.
MOD LIST
1. Kill switch & starter switch. It's annoying having the radio and idiot lights going on and off each time I stop/start the engine.
2. Starter switch. Same as item 1.
3. Block heater. My commute is 6.5 miles. No need to elaborate there.