1996 Honda Civic Hatchback/EX?

First car, i'm thinking a non-riced out hatchback, for $3000.
Or, I can go for the EX model for the same price
What do you guys think? Any mechanics know of the usual problems or advantages both 1996 models have?

There are still of ton of sixth gen Honda Civics on the road, they are nearly bullet proof. Hatchback or EX trim level? That's up to you, but the EX certainly has more standard features. It's top of the line.

The hatchback was the base model, the EX will have more features

I personally own a 98 model, never gave me major problems. The 6th gen (96-00) was one of the best generation of Civics

I would go with EX, its has more city look and features are more useful.