Car Around 15-20 Laks

n00b · January 9, 2014

First i must thank admins for accepting my AutoLanka forum user account.

So, Here is the story. I'm looking for a car (sedan/saloon) around 15-20 laks (Japanese/European). It will be my very first vehicle. I don't have expert knowledge in the area. But i was thinking of getting Civic EK3.

Need your opinions.about EK3.

Current Price range.
Models available.
Things i should look before buying.
Fuel consumption (Manual vs. Auto)

... also about other vehicles i can get for that price range,

Thanks.

Edited January 9, 2014 by n00b

n00b · January 12, 2014

On 1/12/2014 at 6:45 AM, Reckless said:
Good cars with a reasonable price tag sell like hot cakes machan, You have to be fast to get one of those.

Yeah!

LashNeo · January 17, 2014

Looks like the Black SIR is up for sale again. saw it appearing in A/L classifieds today....

Komisiripala · January 17, 2014

Yup. It's back on sale.

The Don · January 17, 2014

On 1/17/2014 at 1:26 PM, Komisiripala said:
Yup. It's back on sale.

Whats the story?

Bracket · January 17, 2014

What happened?

Bracket · January 17, 2014

Onna noob chance eka

n00b · January 17, 2014

On 1/17/2014 at 2:39 PM, Bracket said:
Onna noob chance eka

Lol Its fishy. There is something behind that car. Komisiripala's friend bought it neh ? Maybe he can tell about it. When i call the previous owner. he said he was using it only for two weeks o.O

Edited January 17, 2014 by n00b

MkX · January 18, 2014

On 1/17/2014 at 2:42 PM, n00b said:
Lol Its fishy. There is something behind that car. Komisiripala's friend bought it neh ? Maybe he can tell about it. When i call the previous owner. he said he was using it only for two weeks o.O

That's something to worry about. Two owners try to sell the same car with in few days after they bought it? So with original sale now it's waiting 3rd sale with in a month may be?

maheshw · January 18, 2014

why this is pop up frequntly ? what is the story behind this? Komisiripala any idea?

n00b · January 18, 2014

On 1/18/2014 at 4:48 AM, MkX said:
That's something to worry about. Two owners try to sell the same car with in few days after they bought it? So with original sale now it's waiting 3rd sale with in a month may be?

Seems the deal was cancelled. BTW How car made in 1996 get EA number plate ?

Edited January 18, 2014 by n00b

Komisiripala · January 18, 2014

Let me clear the air here.

1. Macroxx had an issue. Not the car. Since it's personal I'd rather not discuss the why of that here.

2. Car is 300/301 re-registered to ea. why ppl do that is beyond me. Waste of money.

3. Car was once in a bad state, neglected needing attention. But was bought by a friend of another forum member, restored and later sold. All running repairs on it now are up to date.

4. Present owner has a long commute to work. And didn't know jack about fuel figures of an sir and would frankly prefer a manual shift.

So there's nothing wrong with the car noob. You have my word on that

MkX · January 18, 2014

So its not a technical issue then. If you have the money go check it out. There are only 2 SiR I've seen. This one and the white one.

Komisiripala · January 18, 2014

There's two blue ones in mount itself. One an auto, the other a manual. Both English plates.

n00b · January 19, 2014

On 1/18/2014 at 10:21 AM, Komisiripala said:
Let me clear the air here.
1. Macroxx had an issue. Not the car. Since it's personal I'd rather not discuss the why of that here.

2. Car is 300/301 re-registered to ea. why ppl do that is beyond me. Waste of money.

3. Car was once in a bad state, neglected needing attention. But was bought by a friend of another forum member, restored and later sold. All running repairs on it now are up to date.

4. Present owner has a long commute to work. And didn't know jack about fuel figures of an sir and would frankly prefer a manual shift.

So there's nothing wrong with the car noob. You have my word on that

Hmm will see

n00b · January 19, 2014

I found several automatic EK3s for sale. Going to see some today.

1998 EK3 (Gx-xxxx) auto (multimatic)

2000 EK3 (Hx-xxxx) auto

How much do they worth ? Also how to identify original Vi, Non of them advertised as Vi, LEV etc. ?

MkX · January 19, 2014

If they are not advertised as Vi, the chances are both Exi. You can identify 2 VTEC solenoids in engine, S1 S2 & D switches in steering wheel (99/00 model). And you can see model is embedded in blue colour plate in engine bay. It says "Type Vi"

n00b · January 19, 2014

On 1/19/2014 at 12:17 PM, MkX said:
If they are not advertised as Vi, the chances are both Exi. You can identify 2 VTEC solenoids in engine, S1 S2 & D switches in steering wheel (99/00 model). And you can see model is embedded in blue colour plate in engine bay. It says "Type Vi"

Ya, Visited 2000 EK3 today. It was LEV Non VTec :/ Hmm. S1, S2 modes available in Vi also ? I thought its only on Vi-RS.

Komisiripala · January 19, 2014

S1 s2 only on the rs variant. I could be wrong. Check the blue engine tag men. Safest way. If you're buying a Multimatic check the gearbox on a cold start.

n00b · January 19, 2014

On 1/19/2014 at 1:50 PM, Komisiripala said:
S1 s2 only on the rs variant. I could be wrong. Check the blue engine tag men. Safest way. If you're buying a Multimatic check the gearbox on a cold start.

What's the reason for checking on cold start ?

Reckless · January 19, 2014

On 1/18/2014 at 10:21 AM, Komisiripala said:
Let me clear the air here.
1. Macroxx had an issue. Not the car. Since it's personal I'd rather not discuss the why of that here.

2. Car is 300/301 re-registered to ea. why ppl do that is beyond me. Waste of money.

3. Car was once in a bad state, neglected needing attention. But was bought by a friend of another forum member, restored and later sold. All running repairs on it now are up to date.

4. Present owner has a long commute to work. And didn't know jack about fuel figures of an sir and would frankly prefer a manual shift.

So there's nothing wrong with the car noob. You have my word on that

Komi, any idea about the number of owners this car has had?

Komisiripala · January 20, 2014

On 1/19/2014 at 1:52 PM, n00b said:

What's the reason for checking on cold start ?

This has been explained in detail before noob. Run a search on "ek3 gearbox, multimatic" you'll find the threads. In summary: if box not maintained well, o rings would have wasted and the filters clogged, so oil won't pressure Ona. Cold start, because it hasn't come to running temperature and viscosity. Hence you're have a jerk when engaging drive on a cold start that goes away when oil heats up.

This issue can be fixed but will cost you around 35,000. Cvt boxes have to be maintained more frequently than normal four speed autos. Oil replacement every 15,000km and only Honda cvt-ATF

Komisiripala · January 20, 2014

On 1/19/2014 at 2:48 PM, Reckless said:

Komi, any idea about the number of owners this car has had?

3 in the book. More in reality. No idea how many. It has been raced too.

Honestly, with a car like that it's like checking the virginity of a whore, no? Previous owner (to current one) did a full body strip down, paint and rebuilt the engine. Pretty much what I did with my car, without adding performance parts.

maheshw · January 20, 2014

On 1/19/2014 at 1:50 PM, Komisiripala said:
S1 s2 only on the rs variant. I could be wrong. Check the blue engine tag men. Safest way. If you're buying a Multimatic check the gearbox on a cold start.

Vi Rs Its S1 & S2

Vi \ VTI E & S