Finally, the Grand Ma GT's replacement

**Mr. Luos** · 01-09-2012, 11:47 AM

Got the title in my name today, got the emissions done, and got the plates.

1996 Civic EX
1.6L vtec
Sedan
214,400 on the body
110K on the motor
5 speed

Needs polishing.
Body is a little rough by my standards, but nothing major. Interior is about perfect.

**35th-ANV-SS** · 01-09-2012, 11:56 AM

It took you as long to get this as it did for me to ship you your fans

**Mr. Luos** · 01-09-2012, 12:06 PM

I was getting more and more frustrated with the 'tards on craigslist. How could I trust someone to have maintained a vehicle if I couldn't count on them to call me when I wanted to give them money??

This one kinda fell into my lap, guy wasn't really planning on selling. He had never listed it for sale, but saw a thread on the local forum I started about needing something. Got in touch, and it was what I needed. I know it has been maintained, so I paid a little more than I wanted too, but this will probably easily go another 150K miles.

**2001camaroSS** · 01-09-2012, 12:09 PM

That's a great pick up. Glad you found something that will be reliable and is great on gas.

**Smittro** · 01-09-2012, 12:10 PM

My aunt has this car in silver, her and my uncle got it new..

Honda had to replace the trany..

Other than that it's been a good car for them.

**Bamfin06Tbss** · 01-09-2012, 08:31 PM

Looks good, time for some stickers to add some hp to that beast!

**35th-ANV-SS** · 01-09-2012, 08:33 PM

Just now seeing the pics as I can't access them from work since work blocks most photo hosting sites.

Good looking DD there. Looks relatively clean.

**0rion** · 01-09-2012, 08:45 PM

rice.....errrrr..... I mean nice.

Glad you got a daily. It fits pretty much what you were looking for. Should get some miles out of it.

**Mr. Luos** · 01-11-2012, 07:31 PM

Originally Posted by 0rion

rice.....errrrr.....

Gotten nothing but shit from friends concerning that....

Snowed a little today, seemed to do pretty well. Even on the almost worn tires.
Really liking the $30 to fill it from empty....

**2001camaroSS** · 01-11-2012, 07:36 PM

how does it work as far as comfort for you daughter?

**JacobLS1** · 01-14-2012, 02:16 PM

I like it better than the GAGT..

**Mr. Luos** · 01-14-2012, 08:35 PM

Originally Posted by 2001camaroSS

how does it work as far as comfort for you daughter?

Barely. Wheelchair fits, but it is cramped.

Originally Posted by JacobLS1

I like it better than the GAGT..

I miss that car honestly. But this will likely be more reliable and get 10MPG better around town. Better as a DD for sure.

**2001camaroSS** · 01-14-2012, 08:42 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Luos

Barely. Wheelchair fits, but it is cramped.

At least it functions. Thank God for the TBSS for any long rides!

**Mr. Luos** · 01-14-2012, 09:07 PM

TBSS is heading out to a friends shop here soon for some mods.....gotta deal with the limited space a touch longer.

**5.0THIS** · 01-15-2012, 12:53 PM

Arent you concerned about the safety aspect of an older civic considering your daughter will be in the car so much?

**Mr. Luos** · 01-16-2012, 05:11 PM

Originally Posted by 5.0THIS

Arent you concerned about the safety aspect of an older civic considering your daughter will be in the car so much?

*can't tell if this is a stab at the TBSS or not.....*

Most of the time I have Sara I will be driving the TBSS. For class/work/etc I will be driving this little thing around.

**5.0THIS** · 01-16-2012, 10:32 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Luos

*can't tell if this is a stab at the TBSS or not.....*

Not a stab at all. Question didnt have anything to do with your TBSS, just the fact that an older civic isnt exactly a really safe vehicle to take a hit in.

**Mr. Luos** · 01-17-2012, 08:43 AM

Originally Posted by 5.0THIS

Not a stab at all. Question didnt have anything to do with your TBSS, just the fact that an older civic isnt exactly a really safe vehicle to take a hit in.

I thought maybe it was a stab at the fact mine has been in the shop for the last 5 weeks....

Fucking paint work sucks.

Sara won't be riding in it all that much really, just when needed. Bought the TBSS for her stuff, so it will continue to be used for that.