First Car... What Should It Be?

[ProJEK]

Dear Abby,
I have a '98 Civic HX Coupe sitting in my garage waiting to be sold by my brother. The car needs about $1000 worth of repairs (big dent, tire, and timing belts). I was planning on swapping with a B18C5 eventually. The car is worth ~$6,500 on KBB. The lowest he will go is $4,500. However, recently the Integra has caught my eye. I'd ideally want a Type-R, but I'm only 18 and that can wait, at least a few years. Wouldn't it be practical to just get an Integra? I want speed, handling, the whole package, but at a reasonable price. I'm lookin' to spend less than $6000 (preferably for a GSR). Am I being unrealistic, or will I have to settle for a 1989B.C. Legend for that price? Please help.

Yours Truly,
Mr. Confused

[Justin Klemgold]

GSR's for less than 6k are rare or have high mileage and need some work. Heck, even LS's for that much are rare.

[Azcheron]

u could pick up my GSR a 98 with like 8k worth of mods already in it for around 8k.....let me know