The last of the bulletproof Civics. Later generations (especially the 7th gen) had some pretty major issues, especially the hybrid and automatic transmissions.
Just picked up one a few days back a 99 DX hatch and the plans I have are endless but the idea to make it an overall good looking classic will remain ❤
My first car, and current car for the past 5-6 years now is a 2000 honda civic dx and do i LOVE driving this thing. Also, the surprising amount of compliments ive gotten for HAVING the car. Granted, it doesn't happen ALL the time but even with the dents and scrapes, ive had people come up to me and asked if i was selling it, telling me they just admire the car and, just recently, had a fellow honda driver stop to take pictures of it while parked 🤙 Edit: i had to get a whole new engine due to it BEING my first car and neglecting it for years....BUT the body only has a little over 76,000 miles....yeah 76,000 miles 😎👌
I have the same car for a year then swap a manual 5speed then I waited another year then I swapped a b series’s b16a2 from a 2000 si. I honestly enjoyed my slow d series It thought me a lot of how to drive
@@malachilatroy paid my guy’/ friend of mine but I helped to. I just wanna say this swapping engines is a experience based skill ‘ takes a while for everything to run normally ‘ I still drive it to this day. My reasons for the swap my motor/engine the head gasket blown’ reason 2 my auto transmission was leaking so I switch to manual d series transmission from a 1996 honda civic EX for a cool 1100 dollars My second reasons for swapping to B series engine is the valve seals was leaking and I also wanted to experience Vtec while driving a honda So again the swap this cost me 2200 for the engine and the swap it self ’ including ecu trans and axels clutch But the Clutch-master and slave was from the old swap ‘ if you do this swap now in 2022 it will cost a cool extra 1000 dollars’ My guy is one of those OG Street racers who drives An EG Honda Civic hatchback swapped with a H22 motor with a B series transmission with turbo’
I bought one in California, & upgraded almost everything to EX spec. Then the “99-00 EX driver seat” with knobs actually ruins the cushion-absorption over bumpy roads! So I switched back to the original & use an aftermarket thigh booster from China.
Multiple Mazda owner followed by gtis and now wanting to go back to simple and family to park next to the 84 crx in the garage. Now if only I can find a clean auto unit for the wife.
I just got a 2000 dx manual in February up in Michigan there are some dents but just like yours only 1 spot of rust on the outside. My only gripe is there is no rpm Guage so going to need a new cluster but I have so many plans for it and am excited
I started with a 2000 civic HX, 1.6l VTEC-E, 5spd that got 50mpg~. Couldn't ask for a better first car. Me being a dumbass, I swapped the entire drivetrain to B series and threw on a big turbo. Now I get 20mpg on 93, but at least it makes cool noises and can accelerate :)
Found a Honda Civic hatchback color deep sea blue everything looks super clean 155k miles on it for 3k thing is it’s automatic should I get as my first car
Is this a good buy? They are selling a 98 Hatchback with 121 thousand miles with auto transmission. I've always wanted to buy one. They're selling for 2,800. Guys what do you think? Should I go for it.
I’d like to buy a old civic like this but problem Is I have a Mercedes I’m currently financing and I’m not sure If I could afford a car payment and a fun car on the side ya know??
That’s one hell of a price if it’s vtec. I would keep the d16y8 and boost it to 200-300hp ! You got about 400k plus more out of that engine if taken care of ! Nice find
1996-2000 cars that look like 2002-2008 cars ! In France and Europe we have shitty cars like twingo 1-2, saxo/106 (well the 75hp is so fun for 850kgs), polo, golf etc.. this civic looks fancy compared to them !
I know there’s a station wagon hatchback Civic pretty old but it’s four doors and I think 4 wheel drive too I think can’t remember the year but saw an interesting video of one
Bro I've owned Mazdas,Honda's, Toyota's, VW's,Mitsubishi's ect... if you are a car enthusiast then just enjoy all Automotives!
ok?
As a guy diving a 2016 BMW, I still nerd out on 90s Hondas
1998 DX Hatchback was my first car. Thing was bulletproof! I miss it.
The last of the bulletproof Civics. Later generations (especially the 7th gen) had some pretty major issues, especially the hybrid and automatic transmissions.
I have this same car but the dx special edition. All original interior and no rust. So happy to find a review on it
Those dead switches are for heated seats and coin holders. I road in the higher trim model of this car.
Do you know what the trims was?
I think it was DX, LX, EX.
@@ericdunn3276 Acura EL and was optional on EXL
Perhaps, just not in the US.
my first Manual car was a 92 eg hatch and that thing had 0 power and was a great first manual car. Upgraded to a wrx within 6 months.
Sounds like a downgrade
@@9mmshort254 😂
Just picked up one a few days back a 99 DX hatch and the plans I have are endless but the idea to make it an overall good looking classic will remain ❤
My first car, and current car for the past 5-6 years now is a 2000 honda civic dx and do i LOVE driving this thing.
Also, the surprising amount of compliments ive gotten for HAVING the car. Granted, it doesn't happen ALL the time but even with the dents and scrapes, ive had people come up to me and asked if i was selling it, telling me they just admire the car and, just recently, had a fellow honda driver stop to take pictures of it while parked 🤙
Edit: i had to get a whole new engine due to it BEING my first car and neglecting it for years....BUT the body only has a little over 76,000 miles....yeah 76,000 miles 😎👌
I have the same car for a year then swap a manual 5speed then I waited another year then I swapped a b series’s b16a2 from a 2000 si. I honestly enjoyed my slow d series It thought me a lot of how to drive
You did the labour or you payed for it?
@@malachilatroy paid my guy’/ friend of mine but I helped to. I just wanna say this swapping engines is a experience based skill ‘ takes a while for everything to run normally ‘ I still drive it to this day. My reasons for the swap my motor/engine the head gasket blown’ reason 2 my auto transmission was leaking so I switch to manual d series transmission from a 1996 honda civic EX for a cool 1100 dollars My second reasons for swapping to B series engine is the valve seals was leaking and I also wanted to experience Vtec while driving a honda So again the swap this cost me 2200 for the engine and the swap it self ’ including ecu trans and axels clutch But the Clutch-master and slave was from the old swap ‘ if you do this swap now in 2022 it will cost a cool extra 1000 dollars’ My guy is one of those OG Street racers who drives An EG Honda Civic hatchback swapped with a H22 motor with a B series transmission with turbo’
@@civicfanboys2325 Oh okay. Thanks man
Loved the case of modelos reference because most civic guys/girls are hispanic.
I got a civic hatch 🇵🇷
I got civic 🇵🇭
@@Reyes_king_ it’s either Asians or Hispanics 😂
@@tylerortiz5173 well I live in so cal most ppl I’ve seen with civic hatch are Hispanic Asian and blacks
@@Reyes_king_ true
I've done a restoration on my fathers 1997 Honda Civic EK1 it's beautiful never parting wth it
I have this exact car but in silver. Bought it stock from a harvard professor with only 100k miles on it.
Is this car good for moms?
@@shinkishimoto6914 with one kid, yes! But be careful these Honda’s are kinda fragile to a newer car !
I bought one in California, & upgraded almost everything to EX spec. Then the “99-00 EX driver seat” with knobs actually ruins the cushion-absorption over bumpy roads! So I switched back to the original & use an aftermarket thigh booster from China.
I agree on your view on honda's as a mazda fan boy as well.
Multiple Mazda owner followed by gtis and now wanting to go back to simple and family to park next to the 84 crx in the garage. Now if only I can find a clean auto unit for the wife.
I just got a 2000 dx manual in February up in Michigan there are some dents but just like yours only 1 spot of rust on the outside. My only gripe is there is no rpm Guage so going to need a new cluster but I have so many plans for it and am excited
get one from the junk yard and just shove it in your tool
bag or backpack 👀👀
Where in Michigan brody
My mom and I test drove a green 97 DX hatchback. It was loud, and it felt like we were going 90 when we were going 60.
I started with a 2000 civic HX, 1.6l VTEC-E, 5spd that got 50mpg~. Couldn't ask for a better first car. Me being a dumbass, I swapped the entire drivetrain to B series and threw on a big turbo. Now I get 20mpg on 93, but at least it makes cool noises and can accelerate :)
When you switch to b series do you have to change the transmission as well?
Why did the mpg drop so low?
@@malachilatroy the HX model was specifically made for saving gas
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I actually own a 1996 civic dx with a 5spd manual as my current car rn.
Love modelos my friend 😊
Found a Honda Civic hatchback color deep sea blue everything looks super clean 155k miles on it for 3k thing is it’s automatic should I get as my first car
Try the Kia Rio 5 Hatchback 2018-2023 I feel it resembles the Civic in terms of Size and possibly more
Love this!
Is this a good buy? They are selling a 98 Hatchback with 121 thousand miles with auto transmission. I've always wanted to buy one. They're selling for 2,800. Guys what do you think? Should I go for it.
This is the exact car I have, other than the color. And yeah I'd say it makes a good first car.
There not cheap any more, legend cars 👍
Turbo it and put on the aem gauge 2 in it and make it tuned the car
Hey Zach I also have an FB RX7 specifically an 84 GSL, and I love and want an EK hatch if I could find one
is it worth buying one that has 185,000 miles for 4,600?
No, I got 1 for 1 grand, 205,000 miles
@@M.A.I.-MelanatedAiImagery i got one with 117k for 1,500
185,000 $150
I just bought a 98 for 1300
I’d like to buy a old civic like this but problem Is I have a Mercedes I’m currently financing and I’m not sure If I could afford a car payment and a fun car on the side ya know??
I’m trying to buy a spoiler for mine but I don’t want to buy one that doesn’t fit, have any recommendations?
I had this car it was in mint condition no rust at all. until we got hit and run the guy never got caught sadly
Is $4,800 bad for a DX hatch with 51k miles?
Manual+ very clean interior
I dont see why not. Prices are high right now so that seems reasonable. The only true price is what someone else would pay for it.
That’s one hell of a price if it’s vtec. I would keep the d16y8 and boost it to 200-300hp ! You got about 400k plus more out of that engine if taken care of ! Nice find
Way too much, bought a stock 5speed for $2k with just 135k miles
Is 3k a good deal for a 2000 dx hatch with 147,miles?.. I have know a 2004 Honda civic ex, should I switch?
you paid less but have double the mileage😅
1996-2000 cars that look like 2002-2008 cars ! In France and Europe we have shitty cars like twingo 1-2, saxo/106 (well the 75hp is so fun for 850kgs), polo, golf etc.. this civic looks fancy compared to them !
If u want to review a real hatch i have a slammed EF hatch its manual
Email me!
Slammed. Lol what else do you do with it besides drive around to a carmeet and make noise?
Garzea i mean i was daily driving it up until 2 months ago when it started knocking i sold it to my buddy last week and hes swapping it
Would the backseat fit a baby carrier easily or do you think the room would be hard
It would fit if you slide the passenger seat forward a little
What are the black covers underneath the skirts? Do they protect the sills? I've noticed some cars have them, some don't?
My dad's 96 Corolla had them. They were mudguards.
is it worth it to buy one for $3,700 with 89k miles? you would think there’s problems with it right??
Any civic hatchback or civic in general is extremely reliable. Anyone can sell one for 1500 even if the engine is out or anything else.
Need 3 round holes back bumper
Thats my dream right there
Too bad Civics are one of the highest to insure thanks to high stolen rates :/ I would consider an EP3 as my first car if you could actually insure it
Are all of the dx automatic or do you have to put them in?
I guess it's an option.
I have a 2000 hatchback. I love it
Are they always automatic or do you have to change it
@@Wafflescars1 there is original manual. Mine is
Me too just got it two weeks ago with 230k. I was peddling my schwinn for Two years. I got it cheap. I plan on driving it two years or ... maybe more
so did the lower trim models come with ac and power steering?
No
Needs to be lower ahah but the Civic is good to go to young drivers 1 here in Portugal stock or a little bit moded is about 2k
Put on the gold rims on it 😊
Did the hatchback come as a four door, or that was just the sedan?
I know there’s a station wagon hatchback Civic pretty old but it’s four doors and I think 4 wheel drive too I think can’t remember the year but saw an interesting video of one
The hatch was called a 3 door - was not available as a four door as far as I have researched
Go to the Philippines we have allot of civics without rust
Put on the b18c engine
It’s a ek3 hatchback
Strut bar part
Put on the hspec streets
Idk who still watching dis vid but wha does the D4 and D3 mean oh and the number 2 at the bottom
Wanna review my 300zx if you're ever in the st louis area?
Yes! Shoot me an email!
You should have reviewed a 5 speed though lol
you can always manual swap and change the clusters
Dope brother 👌🔥
What about Suzuki’s
Put on the badge on it civic mugen
The sticker for it arp automotive racing products
Hi Zach, my name is Zach
Ngl but my car is actually this car but it's not really used that much anymore
Aem series 2
Ek3 hatchback
It’s from ek lifestyle
Miata shifter is the best
I was interested until I saw the automatic
you can always manual swap it and change the clusters
@A B alot like depends on where the parts you get it from but mostly gonna cost like in the a thousand range
@A B you're certainly welcome and probably
Suzuki and Honda
876 streets little sticker
Turbo it and make it back fire
Ayo
Ek lifestyle ja and Suzuki nation ja
Nee mid wing