question

**Milkman** · 08-31-2006, 11:07 PM

noob here just joined.

Just need a quick answer,

Which is cheaper to insure (for a 17 year old):

02 civic Si
+00 trans am
+00 camaro z28

thanks

**bad-ss** · 09-01-2006, 02:23 AM

Originally Posted by Milkman

Which is cheaper to insure (for a 17 year old):

A civic, Good luck on your next car

**sunsetorangess** · 09-01-2006, 10:26 AM

Lol youd be surprised, I would call a few local insurance companys too get a quote.
J

**StangKiller615** · 09-01-2006, 11:22 AM

The F-bodys are defiently higher. Insurance companys frown when they hear a 17 year old wanting an Camaro/ Trans Am. Look at it like this High performance vs. grocery getter.

**third_shift|studios** · 09-01-2006, 11:25 AM

sigh...

**ntimid8r** · 09-01-2006, 11:32 AM

Honda's are in the top 5 stolen cars list across the nation, so they're aren't necessarily cheap to insure for that reason. I think it will be fairly close between that and a performance car. You'll have to get the quotes to find out.

**third_shift|studios** · 09-01-2006, 11:33 AM

the only reason i can see them being high, is because so many idiot ricers have "raced" them and gotten in over their heads then BLAM another one bit the dust.

**Milkman** · 09-01-2006, 01:19 PM

the reason I'm asking is because I'm only 17 so I can't get a car loan myself yet, but for now my dad can buy me a car and pay for the insurance. I gave him a small list of cars to look out for, but he's not too happy about a camaro/trans am. He thinks that the insurance cost will be less for the civic, but at a second thought I'm not sure because a lot of them hondas are mad tyte and drftin an shiet and losing control. He asked me why do I need 8 cylinders for, it's just going to burn gas (even though I have to pay for gas with money out of my own pocket.) I don't what should I do because for me to get to work takes about 16 miles one way, and I'm trying to save my $$ for something else at the moment, so no, mods for the civic is not my plan. He never said anything about me driving it like a dumbass because I can control myself and I don't get sudden urges, it's just this car is going to be more expensive, but it's a beast

I don't know what I'm going to do yet.

**MISFIT** · 09-01-2006, 01:34 PM

Trans Am/Camaro actually gets better gas mileage (Stock) then the Civic Si.

Civic Si is quick for what it is, but is a cheap car, loud road noise, and handles sub par. Also eats gas.

FBody if driven normally gets better gas mileage, is sportier, roomier, and is a v8 and demands respect from alot of other cars....

downside to the fbody, once you begin modding, you wont stop, and the amount of poontang you get, may cause premature heart failure.

IMHO The Civic Si is a girls car....

**Sarge** · 09-01-2006, 05:09 PM

Probably the 2000.....really...

**86 IROC-Z** · 09-01-2006, 09:04 PM

If you're looking for a car that has really cheap insurance, make it meet these points:
-Domestic
-4 doors
-4 cylinder engine
-A minivan

Lighter cars(smaller, like the civic, focus, etc) have the highest death rates among teens, the insurers look at this so heavier cars(larger, four door cars or minivans) are much cheaper. I know a minivan isn't 'cool' like an F-body or even a civic, but I drove one for almost 2 years before I got my Iroc.

**hotrodd** · 09-01-2006, 09:23 PM

That's the main prob. The civic is a chicks car.

**Milkman** · 09-01-2006, 11:53 PM

Originally Posted by MISFIT

FBody if driven normally gets better gas mileage, is sportier, roomier, and is a v8 and demands respect from alot of other cars....

according to msn autos the civic gets 26/30 mpg and a Z28 gets 18/27

how many miles do you guys usually make off a tank?

**86 IROC-Z** · 09-02-2006, 07:14 AM

2000 Honda Civic 2002 Pontiac Firebird (5.7)
Side-by-Side

EPA Fuel Economy

Fuel Type Premium Premium
MPG (city) 26 19
MPG (hwy) 31 28
MPG (combined) 28 22

http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/sbs.htm

The gas mileage isn't that different, especially the highway mileage, and you would probably expect lower gas mileage if you're a teenager anyway.

**SSwt00SS** · 09-02-2006, 11:20 AM

Originally Posted by Milkman

according to msn autos the civic gets 26/30 mpg and a Z28 gets 18/27

how many miles do you guys usually make off a tank?

depends what has been done to the car, and how much the right foot is used...

**third_shift|studios** · 09-02-2006, 11:29 AM

dude, get a cavalier, they are great cars for skipping around in and taking to college. It'll be a great beater car when you pick up a 2009 camaro.

**Milkman** · 09-02-2006, 11:40 AM

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**nosfed** · 09-02-2006, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by Milkman

I'm not sure because a lot of them hondas are mad tyte and drftin an shiet and losing control.

I hope that the mods see this and ban you immediately for wasting this forum's time.

**joerockhead** · 09-02-2006, 12:55 PM

If your pops is asking why you need the 8 cylinders, then you better look for a 4 banger. You dad has no idea about muscle cars.

Bet he drives a Volvo.

**tonyjnjz** · 09-02-2006, 01:03 PM

i went from a 1999 z28 6 speed to a 2003 acura rsx-2 to a 2001 lpe z28 ...........the z28s are CHEAPER ....must have somthing to do with stolen rate/cost to fix/ those cheap ass thin sheet metal panels on the rice dent from tennis balls........buy the camaro....civic si sucks