KiKuOFX

Hey everyone,

I am fortunate to say that I will be able to use around 17K$ to a car of my choice. This car will function as a daily-driver, and it will be a college car. (I presume I will attend UCIrvine next year!).

As of right now, I am looking at these three cars ;
-99-00 Civic Si Coupe
-99-01 Honda Prelude 5th Gen
-99-01 Integra GS-R

I just wanted to know what you all thought of each of these, and if any really stood out in your opinion? Of course, If i purchased the Si, I could mod it ... wheras if I were to purchase either the Prelude or GS-R I wouldn't have much room to do so.

I do not care if my car is a 12 second car or whatnot, but rather a fun daily-driver that is somewhat quick. I just want a well-rounded car. I think what i'm really looking for is a car that I can go 65mph's on the freeway in, but step on it and actually go somewhere! (My Toyota 4Runner doesn't cut it :[ )

I would really appreciate any insight you all had, because obviously you all are experienced.

Hope to be hearing from ya soon!

Thanks!
-Brent

Shingoblade-GSR

The Civic Si and Integra are both pretty high up on the theft list (wouldn't be too far off to list them #1 and #2 in terms of cars stolen/cars produced). They're also a bit "dated" compared to the 5th gen prelude. Seeing as how the prelude is within your budget, I would recommend you purchase that (non-ATTS version). It's already pretty quick in stock form, and it's a bit nicer (gasp) than the other two choices listed. You'll like the extra displacement as well.

Are you paying for a parking permit on UCI's campus?

Shingo

KiKuOFX

Yes, I will be paying for a parking permit.

Thanks for the insight!

-Brent
AIM S/N : KiKuOFX

blitzgsr97

lude def gets my vote.

intgrboy

I'm finishing college now and *duck* feel like i'm getting more mature than my teg. I'd rather have a Prelude at this stage since for me it just seems a little more grown up than the Integra

g2tegls

INtegra is the only one that has a hatchback which can really come in handy for students. I moved probably 8 times during college. Of course, if you keep your 4runner then you don't need cargo space in your car.

AKTeg96

prelude

KAUAI KANE

lude (should start a pole)

teg_fan

5th gen preludes are pretty sweet, but there isn't as much room as there is in an integra. the rear seats offer like 2 inches of room in behind the front seats, and the teg has the conveniant hatch with a good ammount of room.

BonzoAPD

I have an 01 GSR and test drove the lude. I liked how the GSR was compared to the lude. It is more fun to drive, has a little more back seat room (not much) and the deal breaker was the hatch which makes it easy to transport things wheras the lude has a small trunk.