Crx del sol/civic vti?

[dabofoppo]

Iv been looking at these cars for a while im particulary interested in the del sol vti but i dont know how it compares to the civic.

So my questions for both are :What are they like to drive? What is their fuel consumption like? And what are common issues on both?

Thanks

[Gad-Westy]

I briefly drove a CRX VTi years ago. Really enjoyed it. I don't know which is which but of the del sol is the one with the rather snazzy (and way ahead of it's time!) roof, then just be aware that it adds a huge amount of weight to the car. I seem to remember it may have added 150 kg which must have an effect on handling and go.

[Haighermeister]

I have a Del sol with a B18. Cracking car. Showing its age now though as most of them are.

Fuel wise it depends on how you drive them, VTEC cars need thrashing to get the best but they reward you with a nice buzz

Just taking mine off the road to break (as they're worth more in bits) but I will miss it.

Get one cheap enjoy it roofless in the summer.

[dabofoppo]

So nice little cars then? the only thing i havent heard much about is the civic VTI no one seems to be able to say much about it.

[Haighermeister]

Which shape?

I've driven both the EK and EG VTI's. Both nice cars again.

The EK VTI is a lot more refined and easier to lice with day to day and look nicer too imo.

What shape you thinking of? I don't mind giving you info I've had 5 Civics.

[dabofoppo]

I was thinking either EG or the 2 door coupe version (em1?)

[Haighermeister]

dabofoppo said:

I was thinking either EG or the 2 door coupe version (em1?)

EM1 is a nice car. But they are a bit heavier than the hatch and the B16 isn't quite man enough for it.

The EG6 VTI is a good light car. The things to look out for is rusty rear arches and engines that haven't been serviced.

You'll struggle to find a good clean EG VTI but there are a lot of nice EM1s about. Look for rarer colours, white, champagne gold and black. There's some nice options such as leather and suede seats and mods are quite easily available.

[dabofoppo]

Cheers i think ill go for a del sol just for the roof off action.

[Haighermeister]

I would say buy mine, but I'm breaking it now. worth more in parts.

Btw, transtops are amazing but can break. Manual roof is reliable and a lot cheaper but nowhere near as fun.

If you get one and want to buy my B18 conversion, get in touch!