im looking for my first car and i want a sporty looking car on a $4,000 budget :( Ive been looking at integras, civics, and MR2s, then i found a Del Sol.I like it but i dont like it. it looks like a miata which is the ultimate chick car, but i kinda like it. is it a girly car or not?
Update:1997 del Sol S 130,000 miles on body
about 90k on transmission
skunk2 megapower catback exhaust
air intake
rare 1996-1997 front bumper
rare 1-piece headlights
aftermarket tail lights
holley airmass header
14" steelies w/ civic hubcaps
oem spoiler
rare uncolored stripe seats.
blue stripe seats
manual transmission.
ground control coilovers
kby gr2 front and rear struts.
showa rear struts.
rhino front camber kit.
FREE lifetime alignments from firestone
cracked windshield.
nearly no rust. only a bit on the trunklid.
pioneer cd player
sony xplod speakers
oem del sol cd player oem del sol speakers
extra removeable top
oem extra headlights and clear corner lights
one extra oem tail light.
extra oem 93-95 front bumper
one extra oem bumper reflector
exedy stage2 clutch
d16y8 transmission
would these things make it more desirable or "MANLY" ?
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Some do consider convertibles to be girly, but I don't find the Del Sol falls into that category. It looks like a pocket rocket to me.
Girly Hubcaps
no it's not girly unless you make it that way.....in response to the other guys about the fords......don't do it to yourself!!! found on road dead.....fixed or repaired daily???
and no, you won't be able to find a gsr for 4000....maybe just the motor, but where you gonna put it on your bike???
you can't go wrong with a honda....i have 3 right now....a 94 coupe and 2 crx's....and if the motor in that del sol, is a b16a, you're already ahead of the game in the racing aspect.....that is the easiest swap and also one of the more inexpensive.....but it also moves and can take a beating.....bottom line, is you'll have one hell of a fast car only problem is you won't be able to pick up more then one friend..lol
If it is in good shape, and has some performance modifications and real wheels (no wheel covers) then it isn't that girly.
Make sure it is a manual too, automatic Hondas make the owner look pathetic in my book. And in my opinion not as many females drive stick as males. Keep the interior stock or make it look more racey, but don't just put seat covers on it. That looks cheap and immature. If you change the interior change a lot and get name-brand stuff. Mugen is a good company too work with with Hondas.
if you are questioning yourself about buying a vehicle, don't buy it...plain and simple...the vehicle you buy should be something that you saw,you loved you bought no questions about it...I know some guys that drive del sol's they are ok i guess but lack versatility...one passenger, not very good for the winter(i live in canada) , can't strap a canoe on it, little trunk space...but by the sounds of it you are looking for a car with image...id take the civics...no one will ever say bad things about them,very reliable, and much more versatile...not to mention will be cheaper on insurance...happy shopping
A stock del sol is very weak. I'd get a Integra GSR for $4000.
I don't know, personally I think they are a bit sporty and look pretty cool, but if you are on a budget, make sure you do a bunch of research before deciding....
Good Luck : )
They're sporty. My friend had one, made some mods, and that thing flew! He beat tons of people in a race because they underestimate it. Its very light, and can be powerful.
Yes If it's stock now if put a bodykit or lipkit on it it would look less girly.
It depends on what you do with it but yes it is you should go with the new toyota celica it has god like abilities