Lowdown on 2002 Civic SI?

[Freejack2]

Si is suck. Edmunds list the price with side airbags at $19,710. For $19,710 you can get...
1) 150hp Honda Civic LX Coupe (manual transmission also) for a TMV of $17,933. Hmm roomier, cheaper, and only 10hp less. (200hp V6 LX is $21,091 ($1381 more than the si))
2) 175hp Nissan Altima S for $17,936
3) 175hp Nissan Sentra V-Spec for $17,042
4) 157hp Toyota Camry LE for $18,943 (Though this thing is as ugly as the Civic SI)
5) 175hp Mercury Cougar Sport Ultimate $18,981
6) 200hp Chevy Camaro $17,729
7) 190hp Ford Mustang coupe $17,044
8) 165hp Subara Impreza 2.5 RS Sedan $18,683

And the list goes on and on. Don't waste your money on an ugly, overpriced, and underpowered car.

Sorry Honda, but you really screwed up on this one.

 

[Nefrodite]

low? here in san jose ca its like 1.65+ for regular. i've heard in sanfran its like 2bux. it totally depends where you live, its certainly not low. and the hybrids just kewl u can sneak up on someone at low speed with just the electric motors on and its not just about saving gas u know, having a super low pollution vehicle isn't bad at all

 

[Angrymarshmello]

nm read it wrong

 

[b0mbrman]

Originally posted by: RagingBITCH

Originally posted by: Freejack2
Si is suck. Edmunds list the price with side airbags at $19,710. For $19,710 you can get...
1) 150hp Honda Civic LX Coupe (manual transmission also) for a TMV of $17,933. Hmm roomier, cheaper, and only 10hp less. (200hp V6 LX is $21,091 ($1381 more than the si))
2) 175hp Nissan Altima S for $17,936
3) 175hp Nissan Sentra V-Spec for $17,042
4) 157hp Toyota Camry LE for $18,943 (Though this thing is as ugly as the Civic SI)
5) 175hp Mercury Cougar Sport Ultimate $18,981
6) 200hp Chevy Camaro $17,729
7) 190hp Ford Mustang coupe $17,044
8) 165hp Subara Impreza 2.5 RS Sedan $18,683

And the list goes on and on. Don't waste your money on an ugly, overpriced, and underpowered car.

Sorry Honda, but you really screwed up on this one.

You mean Honda Accord for #1. And the SI is underpowered? Correct me if I'm wrong but those things could do low-mid 15's bone stock and pretty much keep up with any of the cars listed above

IIRC, 0-60 in 7.6, 1/4 mile in 15.8, and 63mph on the slalom...for less than that price, there's still plenty of Asian, domestic, and a European or two that will best it

 

[b0mbrman]

Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
nm read it wrong

Bah...now my response looks silly

 

[Angrymarshmello]

That's ok - I didn't realize he was talking about the new ones

 

[rubenswm]

The Si isn't a bad car. personally I'm a bigger fan of the 01 Si. The new hatch is ugly as hell, but decent.
If I were you, I'd lay down the extra cash for a 6-spd RSX Type-S...or, maybe an 00-01 Integra GS-R. I own a 94 Integra LS, integras are great cars!

 

[m2kewl]

I have a '00 SI and love it - with a supercharger and mp3 player, driving it is a joy, but I have to agree that the new SI hatchback is fugly...very fugly

 

[Nefrodite]

well according to the reviews the body is way way stiffer then the other new civics, old civics, and even the old si hehe. heavy little car.

 

[clipperfan35]

Com on people, you know what you really need? A nitro funny car with big hydrolics! Bump to the beat of your music...! Yea, sports nitro car... heh heh

 

[Thegonagle]

It's like an ugly overweight base RSX with fewer features, and a very slightly de-tuned engine, for $900 less, but the difference will be moot if Acura dealers discount the RSX and Honda dealer don't discount the Civic Si, which I predict will be the case for awhile.

The RSX gets better gas mileage, too. I'm sure the final drive is higher on the RSX though.

Advantage: RSX.

 

[Nefrodite]

Originally posted by: Garfang
It's like an ugly overweight base RSX with fewer features, and a very slightly de-tuned engine, for $900 less, but the difference will be moot if Acura dealers discount the RSX and Honda dealer don't discount the Civic Si, which I predict will be the case for awhile.

The RSX gets better gas mileage, too. I'm sure the final drive is higher on the RSX though.

Advantage: RSX.

while i agree its not worth the current price, they'll probably drop it i remember the last gen si dropping to a more reasonable level eventually. especially since the current civic no longer looks better then the corollas

 

[puffpio]

Originally posted by: Skoorb

Originally posted by: mithrandir2001

Originally posted by: Skoorb Is there any reason to buy this and when are they going on sale?

It's a Honda. It costs under $20K. It should give you significantly less problems than a Ford or a VW.

Yeah but why not a Matrix XRS or Nissan SE-R Spec V, both of which have 20 and 15 more horse power respectively! Plus with the Nissan at least (not sure of Matrix) the torque is significantly higher so you don't have to rev it high to get your power.

Don't forget that out of all of them the Sentra is the only one with a limited slip differential so the handling should be a lot better too!

 

[jayglick]

well for looks, I'd say go with the Matrix. Sweet car!

 

[Nefrodite]

Originally posted by: jayglick
well for looks, I'd say go with the Matrix. Sweet car!

that and utility, i bet its got more interior space its a bloody wagon