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Which one makes more sense? '98 Civic 1.6 VTEC (rebuilt engine) vs. '99 Prelude 2.2 VTEC
I need some advice on which of these two cars would be a more logical choice. (Just a quick note: car prices are quite high where I live, which explains the price tags below).
Option 1: 1998 Honda Civic 1.6 VTEC
- Mileage: 300,000 km (but the engine was fully rebuilt 1,500 km ago)
- Price: ~$14,000
Option 2: 1999 Honda Prelude 2.2 VTEC
- Mileage: 300,000 km
- Price: ~$16,000
My Situation: I’m planning to use it mostly as a daily driver, though I could potentially turn it into just a weekend car. I have absolutely no track intentions—the performance of both is more than enough for my current needs.
My heart leans a bit more toward the Prelude, but to be totally honest, I don't know much about the long-term reliability, maintenance, or quirks of either of these cars.
What do you guys think I should do? Any advice or things to look out for would be greatly appreciated!
u/KimBuNim — 2 hours ago