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Okay guys, I'm completely torn and can't decide which car to keep as a winter project. I want the Integra, but the Civic is just a nicer platform for what I want to do. I have put both up for sale, hoping to sell 1 quickly so my mind can be made up FOR ME.

1)
YEAR: 1996
MODEL: Civic Hatchback
TRIM: CX
COLOUR: Milano Red
KMS: 400,XXX
TRANS: 5 Speed Manual

Yes, you read right... the car has 400,XXX kms, but it does NOT show it's age. I bought this car off the original owner, who babied it since new. He drove it daily until 3 years ago when he used it strictly as a winter car. The car was repainted 4 years ago and still shines like new. The only exterior blemishes are a scuff on the front bumper, a couple scratches on the rear bumper, and some rust on both rear 1/4 panels. The underbody is in immaculate condition and the car has never been involved in any major accidents (original rad support, rear firewall, front & rear rebars, doors, 1/4 panels, etc.). From what I was told and can see, the front bumper was replaced after getting bumped in a parking lot. He also had the timing belt and water pump replaced at 375,000kms.

The interior is super clean, it's almost as if he drove the car solo most of the time as the only seat that shows wear is the driver's. The OEM floor mats have always been in place so the car's carpet is extremely clean and in amazing condition. The car has been sitting since April of this year, but it started up on the first crank and I drove it home with no issues at all.

The car is bare-bones, ie. no A/C, P/S, Rear Wiper, Pass. Side Air Bag or Pass. Side Vanity Mirror). I was planning on doing a full build up, but I found a good deal on an Integra which I wanted in the first place.

The reason why the original owner decided NOT to drive it this winter was because the car needs a new clutch very soon, it slips in pretty much every gear. Other problems include:

- The exhaust manifold is cracked (a common problem with all non-VTEC EK's)
- The inside hood release handle broke off (another common EK issue)
- The driver's side window regulator is off track
- The centre climate control is cracked (probably from a bad radio installer)
- The coil try is missing
- The OEM trunk carpet is missing
- The idle valve needs replacing (I think I have a couple lying around)
- The driver's side seat is ripped.

As well, since the car has been sitting so long, the brakes are shaky. I'm trying to be completely honest so you know what to expect, but those are the pnly issues that come to mind so it's pretty amazing that it has 400kms.

I looked at a bunch of EK's in this price range, all with 250,000+ kms and nothing even came close to the condition of this one. Not to mention, they had all been in previous accidents or had 14 previous owners.

All the panels line up nice and tight on the car and it drives perfectly straight. The underbody is super clean and it does not leak anything. The car honestly looks like it has under 200,000kms.

This car is the ultimate project car, since the body doesn't even need to be touched, or with a couple hundred bucks and some used parts, the ultimate cheap daily driver.

I'm asking $2300 OBO and the car's located at Defcon/A.R.T. Motorsports in Thornhill. Come see the car in person to appreciate it, THEN make me an offer.

PM or e-mail me at vince.h@rogers.com if you have any questions or want to arrange a viewing.

I will post up pictures tomorrow afternoon


2)
YEAR: 1998
MAKE: Acura
MODEL: Integra Hatchback
TRIM: RS Special Edition
COLOUR: Milano Red
KMS: 175,XXX
TRANS: 5 Speed Manual
FEATURES: Air Conditioning, Power Steering, Dual Air Bags, Power Windows, Power Antenna, Rear Spoiler, and Power Mirrors.

Selling a clean 1998 Integra which I bought off the original owner. The car was well maintained and shouldn't need anything to certify. The timing belt and water pump were changed at 145kms and it runs amazing. The car also received a tune-up not too long ago (new wires, cap & rotor, and plugs). I just had the front end repainted (hood & bumper were chipped up, pass. side fender had a dent in it) so it all looks pretty clean. There is paint fading (like most Red Honda/Acura cars out there) on the roof and spoiler. There is rust in the rear 1/4 panels and a spot on the front of the roof.

PROBLEMS:
- The driver's seat is ripped
- The rust described above
- The power antenna is broken (stuck in the "open/on" position

The only thing I've done to the car so far is touched-up the front end and added an OEM Original Integra Type R front lip.

I'm asking $5500 OBO with the ITR front lip or $5300 OBO without the lip.

PM or e-mail me at vince.h@rogers.com with any questions. I am located in the Markham area if you want to see the car.

I will post up pictures tomorrow afternoon!