Tuner cars?

I'm very interested in getting a car and modifying it. But I'm not sure what would be the best .. I am really leaning towards a 2003 civic coupe but am not sure any recommendations ?

ehh modding for power or looks? you'll have to spend good amount of money to make a civic go fast. you're not going to make much power via natural aspiration on that small engine. so you would have to go FI (turbo/supercharger)...that will cost you as much as the car.

go with a mustang...they have insane aftermarket support making aftermarket mods cheaper.

ehh modding for power or looks? you'll have to spend good amount of money to make a civic go fast. you're not going to make much power via natural aspiration on that small engine. so you would have to go FI (turbo/supercharger)...that will cost you as much as the car.

go with a mustang...they have insane aftermarket support making aftermarket mods cheaper.

Thing is I only have a budget of about 4000 ...

nissan 240sx...much better choice, and you can prob build one for like 5k lol. But they are rwd and awesome at drifting!

Thing is I only have a budget of about 4000 ...

that ll get you a 5.0 and a few mods

i have a 5.0 notch that i got for cheap.. throw a couple grand on a complete engine rebuild bored, cammed, and add some other aftermarket parts and youll have yourself one bad stang. im not gonna lie i never liked mustangs but after hearing my notch just made me crumble with the pavement!

yah my buddy has a 5.0 foxbody with ~600 rwhp. its cammped supercharged exhaust suspension etc etc etc. shits done right and super clean. its kinda a sleeper too cept for its clean paint job loud pipes (but it seems like they all got loud pipes on em) and a 1.5 or 2 inch cowl.

Honda's are great cars to tune. There are TONS of aftermarket parts available for Honda, and the VTEC engines can really produce a lot of power for their displacement. Plus, no Mustang on the planet is capable of delivering the reliablity of a Honda. SO, if you want to wrench on your car all the time because it's a shit heap, get a Ford or Chevy. If you to want to work on your car for enjoyment, get a Honda. Or a Toyota. Or Nissan.

Honda's are great cars to tune. There are TONS of aftermarket parts available for Honda, and the VTEC engines can really produce a lot of power for their displacement. Plus, no Mustang on the planet is capable of delivering the reliablity of a Honda. SO, if you want to wrench on your car all the time because it's a shit heap, get a Ford or Chevy. If you to want to work on your car for enjoyment, get a Honda. Or a Toyota. Or Nissan.

1. VTEC doesn't do much. Look up how it works.
2. As soon as you change parts on the car for performance, don't worry about reliability. Reliability depends on how well you install your parts, and how you treat your car.

If you want to wrench on your car all the time get a Honda. If you want a reliable car get a Ford.

Honda's are great cars to tune. There are TONS of aftermarket parts available for Honda, and the VTEC engines can really produce a lot of power for their displacement. Plus, no Mustang on the planet is capable of delivering the reliablity of a Honda. SO, if you want to wrench on your car all the time because it's a shit heap, get a Ford or Chevy. If you to want to work on your car for enjoyment, get a Honda. Or a Toyota. Or Nissan.

Show me a list of aftermarket parts (N/A) for a Honda that will make a lot of power as you say.

well a boosted honda would be quick, other than that no thanks, and yeh the mustang is a good choice the older 5.0s are super cheap and so are aftermarket parts

If you go the honda route, get something with a B18 or K-series motor, they are really your best options for tuning. I'm looking to get either a FA5 07-08 or a 2001 Integra GSR. Can't beat japanese reliability, and the parts are cheap as hell if it actually break down.

If you want a reliable DD don't modify what ever you get. If you want a strait line car get something light with a V8 (foxbody shitstang). It you want something that can pull a corner and keep traction avoid the mustang like the plague.

For 4 grand you can get a stock civi, and leave it alone until you have another 4 grant to throw at it. Or get a FB mustang and try to keep it going. They are really a heap of shit only good for drag cars.

Show me a list of aftermarket parts (N/A) for a Honda that will make a lot of power as you say.

There really isnt any unless you want to start digging into the motor.. Once you start getting into turbo or superchargers though things can get fun. As for Ford being unreliable and breaking down, I gotta disagree with that. Hell I dont even like Chevy's and I have to disagree with that. From first hand experience I can say Fords are bullet proof, as are some Chevy's.

If you want a reliable DD don't modify what ever you get. If you want a strait line car get something light with a V8 (foxbody shitstang). It you want something that can pull a corner and keep traction avoid the mustang like the plague.

For 4 grand you can get a stock civi, and leave it alone until you have another 4 grant to throw at it. Or get a FB mustang and try to keep it going. They are really a heap of shit only good for drag cars.

For 4K you could probably pick up a fox cheap, get the motor where it makes good power, and then sink the rest into your suspension work. All cars can handle. All cars can go fast in a straight line.

Sooo, spend 4K on a mustang that handles and makes good power? Or spend 8K on a civic that's still slower the the 4K mustang.....

The only real big deciding factor between these two cars IMO.... is gas mileage. Everyone can throw money at tneir car and make it faster and corner better, but can you afford the gas to take it out all the time?

Just keep in mind you will never really push a more noticeable amount of power with bolt ons. They are just marketing gimmicks put on by auto part manufacturers to take advantage of the new "ricer crowd" and do absolutely nothing on paper!

You have to venture into internal engine components and/or forced introduction to get more power.

I miss my 97TSI. Spent alot of money on that car. Pretty dam quick for a heavy ass 4 banger. But that 4g63 is proven.

Lexus is300, it has a shit ton of after market parts available, from a 2jzgte engine swap to turbos and body kits... Although the car is hard to findand a bit expensive. Currently saving for one, hope to grab it for 12-13k..

plus, its one sexy car.

Please do not rice out a civic...
I agree with the guy above about mustangs. I fucking love mustangs.