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Freq18hz · 05-20-2008, 05:58 PM

Ok #1, who cares what other people think about your car?

#2 I had a WRX when they first came out, and getting a thumbs up from other drivers was cool and all, but honestly who gives a F***?

#3 I have been more critical about the SI than most people on here, but come on lets face it, its a really nice car. Especially for the money.

I just drove a 135i the other day, and got back into my car and was glad I own the SI. Sure the 135 was fast, but it just felt like a bucket of bolts.

I think the BIGGEST problem with Civic's on this forum, is that everyone is jumping to modify them, and is using really crappy parts. Just because AEM, Injen, etc make parts that fit, and made good parts in the past, doesn't mean they are good now.

My car is back to stock now, and I am loving it. I've traded tons of cars over the years, and even my RSX-S which had a MUCH WORSE gear grinding problem than the SI's will ever have, truthfully was probably still a great car.

I'm no honda lover, but the SI is awesome. Its factory tuned for the street, and is more fun to drive than most cars costing twice the price. The handling is incredibly crisp, the clutch and tranny (when not acting up) are smooth as butter compared to other cars, and the overall experience is awesome, and fun to drive.

All BS aside here's the truth:

Your civic's will never be the fastest cars on the road. But realize that people try to race you, because they RESPECT your car. When I first got my SI, I had big block V8 trying to race me all the time.

Honda's are incredibly well built, and all the nitpicky issues people are having with them aside, they are fantastic cars that can be driven hard for 100k miles without a tune-up.

Just 2 cents from a guy who has owned just about everything.

-Freq

05-20-2008, 05:58 PM	#16 (permalink)
Freq18hz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 881	Ok #1, who cares what other people think about your car? #2 I had a WRX when they first came out, and getting a thumbs up from other drivers was cool and all, but honestly who gives a F*? #3 I have been more critical about the SI than most people on here, but come on lets face it, its a really nice car. Especially for the money. I just drove a 135i the other day, and got back into my car and was glad I own the SI. Sure the 135 was fast, but it just felt like a bucket of bolts. I think the BIGGEST problem with Civic's on this forum, is that everyone is jumping to modify them, and is using really crappy parts. Just because AEM, Injen, etc make parts that fit, and made good parts in the past, doesn't mean they are good now. My car is back to stock now, and I am loving it**. I've traded tons of cars over the years, and even my RSX-S which had a MUCH WORSE gear grinding problem than the SI's will ever have, truthfully was probably still a great car. I'm no honda lover, but the SI is awesome. Its factory tuned for the street, and is more fun to drive than most cars costing twice the price. The handling is incredibly crisp, the clutch and tranny (when not acting up) are smooth as butter compared to other cars, and the overall experience is awesome, and fun to drive. All BS aside here's the truth: Your civic's will never be the fastest cars on the road. But realize that people try to race you, because they RESPECT your car. When I first got my SI, I had big block V8 trying to race me all the time. Honda's are incredibly well built, and all the nitpicky issues people are having with them aside, they are fantastic cars that can be driven hard for 100k miles without a tune-up. Just 2 cents from a guy who has owned just about everything. -Freq