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So the 2008 Si sedans are on the lots?
Whatever car I get, I will get sturdy rubber mats in back from weathertech or the like.
The other cars I am considering have leather seats which are easier to clean. Short of an aftermarket leather job, is there a good way to cover the rear seats or should I just steer clear till the kids are a bit older?
I was very impressed. i thought it would be weak in the low end but it's got plenty of power and thankfully my wife will rarely find it up at 6000+ rpms
Great sounding engine as well. I hated the color but it's a kind of beige metallic (gold?) The color is growing on me but it's a lot nicer than a black car for the summer and cleaning black is a pain.
The pick-up of the 177 hp Se-R is great, especially compared to my 140 hp Civic. My brother loves my Civic, but said that it does not have enough power, so he test drove the Se-R and loved it. Now he owns it. :mad:
Neither my brother nor myself drive a stick shift nor do we want to learn how. But the Se-R does have to option of Paddle Shifters for a manual-like drive.
I know that the Se-R and regular Civic should not be compared, but why does Honda not make a Automatic version of the Si to compete with the Automatic Se-R?
In comparison the manual Spec-V Se-R has 200 hp, so why does Honda not make a similar less powered automatic option of the 197 hp Si.
My Civic lease will be up in 2009 and I do love the look- both exterior and especially interior of the Civic compared to the Se-R, but it will be hard to pass up on the extra power. I would love an automatic 175 hp Honda Civic Si and even convince my brother to trade in his Se-R, as we all know the Si blows away the Se-R.
Honda please consider an automatic version of the Civic Si to compete with the Sentra Se-R and maybe even the Mazda 3- which I test drove with my brother and had much more power than my Civic as well. Give us non-race inspired drivers some extra power in an automatic version!
Thanks,
Michael
P.S.- the seats, rims and spoiler on the Si are awesome and not something that can be bought for the regular Civic, but maybe some automatic only drivers want that race inspired feel.
Because it's not made for
...non-race inspired drivers...
You can't have your cake and eat it, too!
...the seats, rims and spoiler on the Si are awesome and not something that can be bought for the regular Civic...
Why not? :confuse: Honda dealers have an accessory department.
I went with the EX in the end but changed it up a little by getting rid of the chrome grille and putting a spoiler on. I also put fog lights on. Makes it look a little sportier.
If all the posers need is a wing, a body kit, and seats, I think that could all be effectively taken care of at the dealer and not necessitate a new model, especially given the number of sales gained, the premium fuel requirements, higher purchase cost, etc.
I don't know, I kind of feel that if someone wants a specialized piece of equipment, they should know how to properly operate it.
very well-said, i agree completely. No more needs to be said (though much more could be said...)
All I have to say is that I am having a lot of fun driving the Sentra Se-R AUTOMATIC! The paddle shifters are a good addition as well, once you learn how to use them. It is much easier than having to use your right hand to shift with an outdated manual car.
Continuously variable transmissions are the wave of the future. Race inspired cars engineered automatic with the paddle shifters to add a genuine touch. Check out this article:
http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/automoblog/- entries/2006/11/30/post.html
All that I am asking is for Honda to consider an automatic version of the Si- with downgraded horsepower as in the Se-R. If it is working for Nissan why not try it with Honda?
Maybe some positive feedback from someone?
FYI- I do currently lease a Honda Civic EX and do not want to switch to Nissan when my lease is up!
To this date, no automatic, not even Audi's highly regarded DSG can match a true manual for versatility and control of a vehicle.
Best Regards,
Shipo
Continuously variable transmissions are the wave of the future.
I haven't heard that since oh about 1989 (yikes is that 20 years ago) when the Subaru Justy came out. I think it will be true for hybrids and very low power/low demand situations.
Race inspired cars engineered automatic with the paddle shifters to add a genuine touch
A sequential manual transmission is different than a slushbox. It is more like a motorcycle transmission than a torque converter.
All that I am asking is for Honda to consider an automatic version of the Si- with downgraded horsepower as in the Se-R. If it is working for Nissan why not try it with Honda?
Given the discounts I see on the automatic SE-Rs, I would argue it is not working so well for Nissan.
You have to buy what makes you happy. I guess I don't understand why you would want to take a specialized vehicle, designed for a specific task, and dumb it down, slow it down, and make it less fun to drive as opposed to just learning how to drive it properly.
Agreed 100%! I'd love to have a sport bike, but I've never been taught how to shift a motorcycle. I don't go around whining, "Why can't motorcycle manufacturers make sport bikes with automatic transmissions?" That would be ridiculous! It'd take all the "sport" out of a "sport bike." Now this will ruffle some feathers, but I feel the same about convertible sports cars/sport coupes. Why take a great car and ruin it by chopping the top off??
Don't be afraid of that. Its not hard to learn. The hand operated clutch on a motorcycle is super easy to get used to and modulate. You just roll on power as you let out the clutch.
I feel the same about convertible sports cars/sport coupes. Why take a great car and ruin it by chopping the top off?? And an automatic, convertible sports car/sport coupe has got to be the most poseriffic thing in the world! (Mustang V6s excepted since they aren't about performance, anyway; but the GT and above, yes.)
Sometimes, the car is about being a convertible and not about being sport. The Sebring, old school MBZ SLs, etc are in this category - they are fun but hardly sporty. Sometimes, the convertible part is part of what makes the car sporty (MGs, Triumphs, Boxster, Miata).
You sounds like an expert. I just got a si 2 wks ago. It is my first manual car and it is pretty hard for me to learn. But now I begin to enjoy driving it. 4th gear is my favorite, the car has lots of power.
But at the light, I am always slower than others. Can u share some secret how to get off the line quick? Thanks,
Mike
Also of note, with regards to getting off the line with a manual transmission equipped car, there is "Quick" and then there is "QUICK". The first one requires more finesse than the second, and comes with familiarity with the car. As you learn to "feel" the car, you'll get better and better at matching the RPMS, throttle application, and speed of clutch engagement to achieve whatever kind of launch you want. As for the really fast launch, mash the throttle, side-step the clutch pedal as the RPMs are heading beyond 5,000 miles, and hang on.
Best Regards,
Shipo
Come on. The Si only has like 8 lbs/ft of torque. How much damage could happen?? :P :shades:
I bought a red 2006 civic si on December 26th, and by early March at 18,000 miles the clutch went out. Cost me 1650.00 to fix. My third gear is all jacked up, pops out and grinds. My hubby has a 07 si and his 3rd gear does the same. Apparently the dealership claimed i raced the crap out of the vehicle and said it was under 'wear and tear'... love the car but i HATE the service.. a new car off the lot and 2 months later a new clutch.. see a problem there?
One thing I do notice though is my average of 31 mpg! Admittedly I do mostly highway driving (about 80%) but still, I wasn't expecting to actually beat the EPA figures. I don't drive like a grandma either...who does in an Si?
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dvoros@lccc.edu
Has anyone researched this issue to see how wide spread this problem is? I would appreciate any assistance.
Thank you
Just take it to the dealer and have them check things out.