Need Some Help - Decisions...

[Nihsnek]

Hello,

I am fairly new to the Si world, yet I have been on ******* for awhile. Anyways, I need some advice from some knowledgable people(aka: you guys).

So, my current price range is around $7,---ish...looking for less than that though. I'm looking for a reliable and decent beginner "tuner" car. I would like to advance my knowledge on cars, so I have began reading and I hope to learn more with an appropiate car.

I'm *thinking* something like a '99/00 Honda Civic Si(or older) would be acceptable. Also, I have my eye on the 7th Gen. Civic Si's(2002-'05), as they are very unique.

What do you guys think of the '02 Si's? I haven't seen many around, maybe 4 total. I like how it looks, but don't know what to think of the shifter location(lower dashboard)...it seems...different. Also, how is the tuner market/community for these models?

Anyways, here's a couple of other cars I've had my eye on, any recommendations or advice would be appreciated,

-'97-'01 Prelude(most likely a manual model, heard autos have had many problems)
-Acura RSX
-'94-'01 Acura Integra
-Nissan 240sx('91-'98)
-'98+ Subaru Impreza 2.5RS
-'02-'05 Mitsubishi Eclipse
-1995-1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse
-2000-2006 Toyota Celica(or an older model)

I'm sure i'm missing tons of cars, but this is off the top of my head.

Also: Sorry if I come across as a "noob" to some of you guys about cars, i'm just getting into them and trying to learn/search before I ask.

-Thanks in advance for any replies

-Nihsnek

[Shiba-Kun]

From what you listed, I think I'd go w/ the RS.

I like the look of the coupe, it's AWD, and it's easily upgraded w/ a turbo if you want extra power.

Just my $0.02.

[tofuspeedstar]

IMO with your price range (7k as I read) isn't going to net you a 99-00 Si nor an 02-05 Si, maybe the latter if it has high mileage. But if you want a normal car to enter the tuner world I would suggest the 94-00 Acura Integra..some GSR models can be had within your price range, come with good power, and have an endless amount of parts available for it.

Just my .02