Haven't we been through this before? The CX is about 11 pounds lighter then the VX.

If you plan to swap motors and don't care about extras, the CX is a better choice. If you want to be content with the stock engine and want some extra playtoys like a sunroof, that's Si territory. Granted, a CX with a swapped engine will alway be faster then an Si with the same swap.

 

CX also lacks intermittent wipers, map pockets, a cargo cover, cargo light, and I think maybe a couple other misc. things too. Probably won't have A/C either...I don't know if it was even available.

BUT, I do have to say that my CX feels a lot more tight and solid than my buddies Si. I dunno if that's a result of it being lighter or just maybe because it doesn't have a sunroof. $3,000 is too much for a '92 though. I paid $2500 for mine and I feel I got raped with the amount of shit I realized I had to fix.

 

A/C was an availible option in all CX's. I'd know, I helped pull it from a '93 CX.

 

I would go Si, just because my DX has NOTHING and a few ammnemities would be nice once in awhile

 

what about insurance? since the si might have abs and safety features will it be cheaper or more expensive? the cx has ac, works too. yup im planning on a swap i wouldnt need a sunroof, looks like i just have to go check out the si first.

 

See how I would think is that since the Si is kinda a more sportier model that the insurance would be abit higher, but im not sure, might want to talk to someone about that.

 

Ok, I wasn't sure...mine didn't come with it.

 

My CX has AC. Even after the swap.

You're going to replace the engine anyway... Buy the one with the least rust. They're freakin' 12 year old cars. Neither one should be more than $2000 even if they're mint. Mine was $2000 and needed a new engine.

If they're on dealership lots, cash and carry should allow you to name your price. Don't finance a $2000 car or you'll be paying for something that doesn't run. For the love of God don't spend $3000 on any CX.

Si's are the most stolen civic model (thus, they carry the higher end of the insurance premiums than any other civic model). They're engines are coveted by the turbo crowd. If you want to boost a D16, then get the Si. The CX engine has no potential.

 

yeah thats what i thought to but my sister says that insurance is cheaper if the car has er tang. so i dont know shes like a loan officer.

the cx is clean no rust very nice comdition. inside is weird plastic and its a lil torn on the drivers seat. so what about power steering and brakes? i think si has both i dont know bout the cx??

 

No power steering on the CX, thus a big weight savings. No body trim, mudflaps, no power mirrors, no passenger side mirror (dealership option which many people ordered), no rear wiper, no sunroof, no power windows, no power locks, no clock, no dead pedal, no center console, no door trim or interior comfort extras, no rear speakers, no rear wiper, no sound deadening materials (heavy), no alloys.

The one thing an Si has that a CX doesn't is 4-wheel disc brakes. Basically it's the same brake setup from a 4th gen integra (non-RS models). The proportioning valve is different, and the master cylinder and vacuum booster (attached to the brake pedal assembly) is bigger on Integras. The front rotors are bigger than a CX, too, so it's best to get the whole brake package. As far as I know, every Honda with 4 wheels from 92-95 has power brakes. Don't count on seeing ABS in a 5th gen. ...Or a passenger side airbag for that matter.

Anyway, if you're trying to purchase a civic chassis to mod, the cx leaves you with more potential because of the lighter weight, but it's more work to get there safely because it needs more suspension and brake upgrades than the Si does. All that stuff bolts onto a CX from the trailing arms, to the brakes, to the e-brake cables, just do your research. It will have an extra cost ($250-400), but even with it, the chassis will still weigh 300 lbs less than an Si... making it the difference in weight of having yourself + your car, and say... yourself + your car + a full carload of lil hotties with you. That is... if you can keep them away from the DSM guys. :snicker: They have torque so they don't mind the extra weight. But a 2000lb chassis has its merits when you're dealing with stock honda engine power. 300lbs is a big deal when you do the math.