Really surprised with my new car....Si
05-01-2011, 12:55 AM
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Really surprised with my new car....Si
Well guys the Hummer was killing me with the 14-16 MPG as a DD. I sold the Hummer and picked up a 2011 Civic Si Sedan with 22 miles on it. So far the car is great. My wife has always wanted one and vthe timing was perfect.
The Si's are getting hard to find for some reason. When we bought this is it was one of the last ones in the area. To top it off, they had a thing going on that landed me 0.9%APR for 60 months!! Also got a 7 year 100K mile bumper to bumper warranty with no deductible. I'm saving over $200 a month just in gas!!!!!
The Si's are getting hard to find for some reason. When we bought this is it was one of the last ones in the area. To top it off, they had a thing going on that landed me 0.9%APR for 60 months!! Also got a 7 year 100K mile bumper to bumper warranty with no deductible. I'm saving over $200 a month just in gas!!!!!
05-01-2011, 01:10 AM
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Looks good congrats....only downside to those cars that I know of is the use of premium fuel only on the Si's other than that its pretty much a car that is rock solid reliable like my Camry...84000 miles and the only thing thing that I had to replace out of normal maintenance was a brake switch..
05-01-2011, 01:16 AM
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Yeah, I have to run 91+. I still save $45+ every time I fill up. I didnt want to ge a plain Civic. The seats in the Si are great. Its a 6 speed so I still get to have some fun in it. All 197HP.....
05-01-2011, 12:19 PM
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Now I just have to find a huge wing and a 6 1/2in exhaust........Oh, does anyone have any NOS stickers or any other performance brand stickers??? I hear they add 5HP per......
05-01-2011, 07:18 PM
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Civic Si is like the BMW 3er of front wheel drive cars.
There's decent aftermarket parts (non-rice) for this car if you're interested.
like this
http://www.hondata.com/reflash_06_civicsi.html
There's decent aftermarket parts (non-rice) for this car if you're interested.
like this
http://www.hondata.com/reflash_06_civicsi.html
05-01-2011, 08:41 PM
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Dang, for the money, I would've been mighty tempted to get a Mazdaspeed 3 (260 HP) but hey, the Si is also a nice car - just not as fast or spacious. (but probably more reliable)
The 2012 Si are going to have more low end torque. However, I think your gen's shape is a bit nicer and hey, that interest deal is sweet!
The 2012 Si are going to have more low end torque. However, I think your gen's shape is a bit nicer and hey, that interest deal is sweet!
05-01-2011, 11:09 PM
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Dang, for the money, I would've been mighty tempted to get a Mazdaspeed 3 (260 HP) but hey, the Si is also a nice car - just not as fast or spacious. (but probably more reliable)
The 2012 Si are going to have more low end torque. However, I think your gen's shape is a bit nicer and hey, that interest deal is sweet!
The 2012 Si are going to have more low end torque. However, I think your gen's shape is a bit nicer and hey, that interest deal is sweet!
The Si is pretty fun in the twisties. Plus I dont have to worry about turbos and what not. And yes, the 0.9% apr was hard to pass up.
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05-01-2011, 11:13 PM
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Civic Si is like the BMW 3er of front wheel drive cars.
There's decent aftermarket parts (non-rice) for this car if you're interested.
like this
http://www.hondata.com/reflash_06_civicsi.html
There's decent aftermarket parts (non-rice) for this car if you're interested.
like this
http://www.hondata.com/reflash_06_civicsi.html
05-02-2011, 01:23 AM
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A set of sweet rims it's a cool car dude. The Hummer will go to a good home and probably not be driven as much. My mate has a super charger on his and uses 28 liters per 100k's which is the worst economy of any car I have ever seen. It should be banned from the road. 
05-02-2011, 10:30 AM
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We looked at them, I just didn't like the interior or the huge front end. Plus the cost to own the Si is about $12K less than the Speed over 5 years.
The Si is pretty fun in the twisties. Plus I dont have to worry about turbos and what not. And yes, the 0.9% apr was hard to pass up.
The Si is pretty fun in the twisties. Plus I dont have to worry about turbos and what not. And yes, the 0.9% apr was hard to pass up.
It is lots of fun to drive and is super-reliable so even though I am an old-time Mazda guy (still have my 89 GT Turbo), I appreciate Hondas (especially the Si) as well.
05-02-2011, 03:36 PM
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Those are some of the smoothest shifting six speeds there are...even counting very high end cars. Honda knows a thing or two about manual transmissions. I had a 1992 Civic Si and it was a great little car.
05-04-2011, 08:35 AM
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Just bought my daughter one for getting to school/hospital etc. Great quality car she loves it. I was suprised how well put together the car is and glad we got it for her.
