Quote: Originally Posted by R3l0ad
I have a 97 Civic (same thing almost as a 98) I love my civic, and the 98 will have the double din slot to mount your LCD screen if you choose too!!
sorry bro, but the 96-98 are exactly the same, only a single din slot up top. You are thinking of the 99-00 cars with the double din.
I have the exact car 1998 Civic EX coupe, LOVE it. It can run great mpg on the short end of the tach, but the VTEC is great up on the high end. The EX has a 7k redline, and 7.2k fuel cut, the VTEC kicks in at 5.7k and has a special swirling intake technique that decreases the chance of knocking. Also, Civics are easy to find aftermarket parts for.
Also the stock rear 6x9's (15watt) can really push the base since they use the whole trunk as a box.