The first Civic we bought was a '98 EX(5 spd) for my daughter. It was a quality car, a lot of fun to drive, and with the windows and sunroof open, it was almost as good as a convertible. Long story short: she handed it down to her younger sister and, after a disastrous bout with a VW we bought a MY01 S2k for her. We've never looked back. I now have an S2k as well and it's more fun and a whole lot better quality than the early roadsters (MG, Corvette) that I had. We sold the Civic to a family friend, he's loving it for its economy, reliability, and fun; but we still have both S2ks and wouldn't go back. (My wife drives a MY08 Civic and it's just fine for her - reliable, economic, and no hassle. She doesn't want "fun" in a car.)

EDIT: the early Civics were a lot more fun/sporty than the current ones. The current crop are more like "mini-sedans".

 

I used to own a 2008 FA5. I installed everything I could short of going forced induction. All bolt-ons plus Hondata.

Found an old thread with my car: http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/suspension-...t-hfp-pics.html

I do miss my Civic for the sake of convenience but I love my AP2.

 

I have an 8th gen now and every day I drive it I get more and more depressed. If everything goes to plan I'll be in an AP2 next week!

 

Went from this 97 ex with a TON of ctr parts...

to...
This 2001 S2 recently painted rio...


Missed my civic so I bought a 98 civic hatchback, should be building it real soon

 

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If you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay for the paint job?

 

I did all the work myself. Spraying 2qts base 1qt pearl midcoat and nearly a gallon of clear, I spent about $700.

 

i went from a 98EX to a 06 s2k.

like, the cars aren't even in the same universe. the civic was a gutless fwd econobox. reliable, and great on gas, but pretty uninspiring to drive. i had it decently modified suspension-wise, but the s2000 blows it away in every way possible (except gas mileage) in bone stock form.

 

I went from an EP3 to a Z33 to a CT9A to an AP2, but from what I remember, the S2000 is definitely a much stiffer ride than a Civic. The Civic is nimble and quick but still comes short of an AP2 any day~ except cargo room.

 

Went from a 07 Si to an AP1, I missed alot of the size of the civic, as well as its DD ability. Went to an AP2 and got some of the DD ability back but overall the S is much more fun... and sexy