[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/classic-cars\/cult-classics-honda-civic\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/classic-cars\/cult-classics-honda-civic\/","headline":"Cult Classics – Why the Civic just isn\u2019t worth it","name":"Cult Classics – Why the Civic just isn\u2019t worth it","description":"If you\u2019re not aware, Honda have an underground Civic fanbase of loyalists and enthusiasts that love Civics more than anything. From modding out their 1996 EJ9 to polishing their stock first gen Civic, or swooning over the latest R-type, the Civic fan club is full of incredibly passionate people. But even so, we just don\u2019t get it. Here\u2019s why we think Civics just aren\u2019t worth it. They don\u2019t look special enough Old Skylines still look fierce, old Subarus still look […]","datePublished":"2018-03-27","dateModified":"2018-03-29","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Honda_CIVIC_TYPE_R_EK9_right-Feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Honda_CIVIC_TYPE_R_EK9_right-Feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/classic-cars\/cult-classics-honda-civic\/","about":["CLASSIC CARS","LATEST CAR NEWS","Modified Cars","OLD SCHOOL CLASSIC","TUNED\/MODIFIED CARS"],"wordCount":741,"keywords":["Civic","civic type r","classic","Honda","honda civic","honda civic type r","modded","Type R"],"articleBody":"If you\u2019re not aware, Honda have an underground Civic fanbase of loyalists and enthusiasts that love Civics more than anything. From modding out their 1996 EJ9 to polishing their stock first gen Civic, or swooning over the latest R-type, the Civic fan club is full of incredibly passionate people. But even so, we just don\u2019t get it. Here\u2019s why we think Civics just aren\u2019t worth it.They don\u2019t look special enoughOld Skylines still look fierce, old Subarus still look fantastic but old Civics seem to just look…old. Cars like the Nissan Silvia S12, Ford Sierra, BMW E30 etc. were at least designed to look a bit special but Civics on the other hand, well they\u2019re just ordinary looking cars, which is exactly what they were designed to be. Don\u2019t get us wrong, they are fun and functional daily drivers and the ever-changing design of each new generation continues to revitalise and bring a fresh feel to the name, however, they\u2019re just reasonably priced family cars at the end of the day.People won\u2019t turn their heads if an EK Civic drives past like they would if a Supra or an NSX passed them. But as we always say, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and afterall, when you buy a car you don\u2019t buy it for other people to look at.You can buy cooler cars for the same moneyEven though one of the main reasons people love these cult classics is that they\u2019re cheap to buy and cheap to buy parts for, you\u2019re still going to end up spending a considerable amount on them. So the question is, if you\u2019re going to be spending that money anyway, why not just buy something better? With enthusiasts spending \u00a35,000-\u00a310,000 (probably more if you want real speed) you could just buy an old bimmer, like the 330 and tinker with that, or even something like a Fiesta ST. It doesn\u2019t stop there either, other cars like the Subaru Impreza and the RX-7 are also roughly available within the price range, with an RX-7 being on the high end of the budget. You can even get a cheap Skyline! So why buy a Civic?They\u2019re uncool.Imagine in 15 years time, first gen Nissan Notes become really popular for modding and motoring enthusiasts alike. You\u2019ll see them from time to time with lowered suspension and extreme wheel camber. You\u2019ll hear the sound of the subwoofers and the exhaust system as they trumpet past you. How strange would that be? Well, that\u2019s not too dissimilar to what\u2019s happened with these Hondas.These cars were never intended to be RICE\u2019d out with racing steering wheels and carbon fibre wrapped bonnets, but rather to be used to take the family out on Sundays or to economically commute to work in. Sure, you could say that if you follow that logic the original Mini shouldn\u2019t be cool, nor should the Golf GTI Mk I and II. However, the key difference here is that Civic models like the EG, EK and especially the 7th gen models just blended in with the rest of the cars on the road during that period. They did nothing daring, took no crazy leaps in terms of tech or aesthetic design, they just excelled at being good, reliable cars.The reputation has been ruined by bad moddersIt\u2019s very unfortunate that the low cost of buying and modifying some older civics has attracted some people with poor taste. Oversized spoilers, strange coloured wheels and poorly done DIY paint jobs are commonplace for this cult classic which has somewhat distorted the image of classic Hondas. Seeming as one of the reasons people love to mod these cars is that parts are relatively cheap and it doesn’t take too much money to make the car fast, people often buy them to experiment on. But we all have to start somewhere I guess.So there we have it, that\u2019s why we think Honda Civics should just be left for the elderly that still own them and are not worth buying to mod the hell out of. With other alternatives available and the Civics just looking quite uncool, we would say that it\u2019s just not worth it.Make sure to let us know your thoughts in the comment section below! "},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Classic Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/classic-cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Cult Classics – Why the Civic just isn\u2019t worth it","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/classic-cars\/cult-classics-honda-civic\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]