The time has come!

Preylude2an8th · 08-10-2006, 06:09 PM

Hey you guys, I'm just wanting to get everyone's opinion if I could. The time has come for me to get my new car. Saturday, I'm gonna go put a deposit down and specially order my 2007 Civic Si. BUT, it's gonna be about 2 months before it even gets here!

Anyway, I'm totally LOST on what color and accessories I'm gonna get. I don't want black and I'm pretty sure I don't want red (my last car was red, attracts too much attention). My dad talked to his salesman buddy at the dealership today and he said there will be some additional colors in '07, don't know what they are yet though, i'll find out saturday. Also, I think I might just get it with ONLY the HFP front lip and not the sides and rear. I saw someone's car on here that had this and I really liked it. I'm gonna get the fogs too I think, but NOT the Navi. I'm undecided on the HFP wheels (18in.) though.

Anyways, don't really know why I posted all this, I'm just SUPER excited right now and wanted to hear your feedback on what color you guys think is the best, that's my main concern.

Another thing I wanted to know is, what other cars were you guys considering along with the Civic? I dunno, the only thing that makes me hesitant on the Civic is I heard the ebrake rubs against your leg and it makes it uncomfortable, I don't want to be uncomfortable. Other than that, I'm in LOVE with this car.

Sorry for the long post everyone. Any opinions are more than welcome.

Spargo · 08-10-2006, 06:30 PM

Your other options in this youth oriented market:
Scoin Tc, Hyundai Tiberon, VW GTI, Saturn Ion Redline, Chevy Cobalt SS

The si is the only one worth getting and has the most bang for the buck.

Haby Red is my personal favorite but to each his own, black is a second choice, but dito, since you don't like either I'd say Fiji Blue or Tafeta(sp?) White, the grays are boring for such a fun car.

I haven't felt the e-brake thing, and frankly it doesn't sound life threatening :P

The car is an absolute riot and you're in for the ride of your life, ignoring all the numbers, the g-pad ratings, the 0-60s, the top speed, or the technology such as the lsd, or 197hp, or deliciously fun redline, the feel is what its all about, because most of the time thats what will effect you the most. You might loose or win some straightline drag from a light with a friend, but it doesn't really matter, what does is that feel when you whip it into a corner and it just takes it, when you hit i-vtec's turn on point and the engine lets you know its alive and screaming. You've absolutely made the best choice. top that off its honda quality and engineering, they spend more on engine r&d than ANY other company, not in its class, ANYONE. God I love this car.

Also good luck avoiding navi, save the 1800, grab an after market for less than half, and enjoy the padding the extra grand in your pocket offers you (not that you'll need it the seats are exquisite.

And remember as far as the waiting it will just be that much better when you get it.

Enjoy.

-Adrian

Tom1222 · 08-10-2006, 06:52 PM

Haby red was my first choice also but I didn't want to wait and my dealer had a Silver one come in and it looked great to me so I nabbed it

They are fun cars and don't worry about the E-Brake rubbing against your leg unless you are 350 lbs and 6'6" you shouldn't have anything to worry about.
I am 6'2" and 250lbs and my leg doesn't even come close to the E-brake.
It's just how some people are sitting in their cars.

Overall a very comfortable car for me and fun to drive. Why wait for an 07 if you can have a killer deal on a 06? If you can find them. They are very rare. When I called around this area nobody had any Si's and the dealer that I got it just had this car come in 2 days ago and I snatched it from him.

augydog · 08-10-2006, 06:56 PM

I drove a VW GTI, liked it, but it just wasn't me. Drove 160 miles just to see a Si, drove it and knew that was it. Couldn't work out a deal, so came back home and ordered one from my local dealership.

Mine is black with Navi. Absolutely LOVE the navi. It is so much fun to talk to it and it answers back and does what you tell it. Tell it to play Cds, XM, FM, whatever. Ask it what time it is, Where is the next Gas station, etc. Would not have a car in the future without it!

E-brake, don't even know its there, I'm 6'0 no problem at all.

I would get the mud flaps, fogs, self dimming mirror, thats it.

augydog

Preylude2an8th · 08-10-2006, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom1222

Overall a very comfortable car for me and fun to drive. Why wait for an 07 if you can have a killer deal on a 06? If you can find them. They are very rare. When I called around this area nobody had any Si's and the dealer that I got it just had this car come in 2 days ago and I snatched it from him.

Thanks for the replies so far you guys, it's final. I'm getting the Civic. It'll be my 3rd Honda, haven't ever owned anything else (except my Suzuki Streetbike), so might as well stay with the best car company out there, right? I mean sure, if I wanted a race car, I'd get...oh, I dunno, a Z06?

Anyways, it's already august and I'm just now going to be placing my order. I expect to get it sometime in Oct., which the '07s will be out by then, so why not? Plus, it's likely all and any quirks will be worked out of the car by then (oil leaks, rattles, etc.)

I'm 6ft. 2 190lbs, so after hearing your responses, I now am fully confident that this is the car for me! I do like hearing diff. peoples responses/opinions, so please, keep them coming!

MaKo · 08-10-2006, 08:15 PM

Go with the Taffeta White or Fiji Blue. Really the best colors on this car I believe. I took a NHB as that was what was available at the time. If I were to order now though, I would go with the Taffeta White. It's a sweet color on this car, especially with nice tint.

Save your money and go for after market wheels. The HFP wheels are not worth the dollar the dealer charges and they are heavy. Get the fogs, summer-tires, and door edge guards. Navi is a nice toy, and I really enjoy mine, but not necessary if your trying to keep the price down.

Sam388 · 08-10-2006, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Preylude2an8th

Hey you guys, I'm just wanting to get everyone's opinion if I could. The time has come for me to get my new car. Saturday, I'm gonna go put a deposit down and specially order my 2007 Civic Si. BUT, it's gonna be about 2 months before it even gets here!

Anyway, I'm totally LOST on what color and accessories I'm gonna get. I don't want black and I'm pretty sure I don't want red (my last car was red, attracts too much attention). My dad talked to his salesman buddy at the dealership today and he said there will be some additional colors in '07, don't know what they are yet though, i'll find out saturday. Also, I think I might just get it with ONLY the HFP front lip and not the sides and rear. I saw someone's car on here that had this and I really liked it. I'm gonna get the fogs too I think, but NOT the Navi. I'm undecided on the HFP wheels (18in.) though.

Anyways, don't really know why I posted all this, I'm just SUPER excited right now and wanted to hear your feedback on what color you guys think is the best, that's my main concern.

Another thing I wanted to know is, what other cars were you guys considering along with the Civic? I dunno, the only thing that makes me hesitant on the Civic is I heard the ebrake rubs against your leg and it makes it uncomfortable, I don't want to be uncomfortable. Other than that, I'm in LOVE with this car.

Sorry for the long post everyone. Any opinions are more than welcome.

Wait two months and check out the Mazdaspeed3. That's the deal.

si_civic · 08-10-2006, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam388

Wait two months and check out the Mazdaspeed3. That's the deal.

HIDEOUS! Why would you want a mini-station wagon (even if it has 250hp)

blech.

Preylude2an8th · 08-10-2006, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam388

Wait two months and check out the Mazdaspeed3. That's the deal.

Ummm...no. Sorry, but I don't like Fords, I mean Mazdas.

MaKo, thanks for the input man, i'll take all that to heart when I go to order it saturday. The door edge guards.. I know they serve a good purpose, but do they take away from the looks of the car at all?

Tom1222 · 08-11-2006, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Preylude2an8th

Thanks for the replies so far you guys, it's final. I'm getting the Civic. It'll be my 3rd Honda, haven't ever owned anything else (except my Suzuki Streetbike), so might as well stay with the best car company out there, right? I mean sure, if I wanted a race car, I'd get...oh, I dunno, a Z06?

Anyways, it's already august and I'm just now going to be placing my order. I expect to get it sometime in Oct., which the '07s will be out by then, so why not? Plus, it's likely all and any quirks will be worked out of the car by then (oil leaks, rattles, etc.)

I'm 6ft. 2 190lbs, so after hearing your responses, I now am fully confident that this is the car for me! I do like hearing diff. peoples responses/opinions, so please, keep them coming!

You wont be sorry! I have 3 Hondas in my Garage. The Si, a Honda 1800 VTX and a Honda Lawn Mower. (Best Mower I have ever owned)
Great company that makes GREAT engines.

GlennS · 08-11-2006, 12:43 PM

...and a Honda Lawn Mower

I've got a pressure washer with a Honda engine--it rocks too. :-)
(Makes me wish all my yard equipment was Honda-powered.)

At least my EX coupe is. ;-)

Preylude2an8th · 08-11-2006, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom1222

You wont be sorry! I have 3 Hondas in my Garage. The Si, a Honda 1800 VTX and a Honda Lawn Mower. (Best Mower I have ever owned)
Great company that makes GREAT engines.

Sweet, my dad has a 1800VTX too. That thing is bad to the bone, he let me ride a few days ago.

stoby9 · 08-11-2006, 02:17 PM

i have a Honda 4 stroke weedwacker...that thing is insane powerful!
it doesn't have that 2 stroke smell and the best part is the nasty look i get from the guy across the street as i casually start it up on the first pull every single time...he spends more time trying to get his started than he does actually using the thing. i also have a craftsman mower that has a Honda engine. it's nice too....very quite for a lawnmower. maybe someday i'll be able to afford a "real" Honda mower.

aki · 08-11-2006, 02:24 PM

I highly recommend Galaxy Grey. I don't think I would've bought an Si honestly if it didn't come in that color. White's a bit played out but looks very nice, black's cool but a pain to wash (my 7thgen civic was black), I really don't like silver (looks more like light grey), never been a fan of Hab red.

I'd say GG, then white. Car never looks dirty too =)

08-10-2006, 06:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Preylude2an8th Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: St.Louis,MO Age: 22 Posts: 61 iTrader: 0 / 0%	The time has come! Hey you guys, I'm just wanting to get everyone's opinion if I could. The time has come for me to get my new car. Saturday, I'm gonna go put a deposit down and specially order my 2007 Civic Si. BUT, it's gonna be about 2 months before it even gets here! Anyway, I'm totally LOST on what color and accessories I'm gonna get. I don't want black and I'm pretty sure I don't want red (my last car was red, attracts too much attention). My dad talked to his salesman buddy at the dealership today and he said there will be some additional colors in '07, don't know what they are yet though, i'll find out saturday. Also, I think I might just get it with ONLY the HFP front lip and not the sides and rear. I saw someone's car on here that had this and I really liked it. I'm gonna get the fogs too I think, but NOT the Navi. I'm undecided on the HFP wheels (18in.) though. Anyways, don't really know why I posted all this, I'm just SUPER excited right now and wanted to hear your feedback on what color you guys think is the best, that's my main concern. Another thing I wanted to know is, what other cars were you guys considering along with the Civic? I dunno, the only thing that makes me hesitant on the Civic is I heard the ebrake rubs against your leg and it makes it uncomfortable, I don't want to be uncomfortable. Other than that, I'm in LOVE with this car. Sorry for the long post everyone. Any opinions are more than welcome.

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08-10-2006, 06:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
Spargo Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 43 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Your other options in this youth oriented market: Scoin Tc, Hyundai Tiberon, VW GTI, Saturn Ion Redline, Chevy Cobalt SS The si is the only one worth getting and has the most bang for the buck. Haby Red is my personal favorite but to each his own, black is a second choice, but dito, since you don't like either I'd say Fiji Blue or Tafeta(sp?) White, the grays are boring for such a fun car. I haven't felt the e-brake thing, and frankly it doesn't sound life threatening :P The car is an absolute riot and you're in for the ride of your life, ignoring all the numbers, the g-pad ratings, the 0-60s, the top speed, or the technology such as the lsd, or 197hp, or deliciously fun redline, the feel is what its all about, because most of the time thats what will effect you the most. You might loose or win some straightline drag from a light with a friend, but it doesn't really matter, what does is that feel when you whip it into a corner and it just takes it, when you hit i-vtec's turn on point and the engine lets you know its alive and screaming. You've absolutely made the best choice. top that off its honda quality and engineering, they spend more on engine r&d than ANY other company, not in its class, ANYONE. God I love this car. Also good luck avoiding navi, save the 1800, grab an after market for less than half, and enjoy the padding the extra grand in your pocket offers you (not that you'll need it the seats are exquisite. And remember as far as the waiting it will just be that much better when you get it. Enjoy. -Adrian

08-10-2006, 06:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tom1222 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana USA Posts: 3,125 Tom Smith iTrader: 6 / 100%	Haby red was my first choice also but I didn't want to wait and my dealer had a Silver one come in and it looked great to me so I nabbed it They are fun cars and don't worry about the E-Brake rubbing against your leg unless you are 350 lbs and 6'6" you shouldn't have anything to worry about. I am 6'2" and 250lbs and my leg doesn't even come close to the E-brake. It's just how some people are sitting in their cars. Overall a very comfortable car for me and fun to drive. Why wait for an 07 if you can have a killer deal on a 06? If you can find them. They are very rare. When I called around this area nobody had any Si's and the dealer that I got it just had this car come in 2 days ago and I snatched it from him.

08-10-2006, 06:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
augydog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 158 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I drove a VW GTI, liked it, but it just wasn't me. Drove 160 miles just to see a Si, drove it and knew that was it. Couldn't work out a deal, so came back home and ordered one from my local dealership. Mine is black with Navi. Absolutely LOVE the navi. It is so much fun to talk to it and it answers back and does what you tell it. Tell it to play Cds, XM, FM, whatever. Ask it what time it is, Where is the next Gas station, etc. Would not have a car in the future without it! E-brake, don't even know its there, I'm 6'0 no problem at all. I would get the mud flaps, fogs, self dimming mirror, thats it. augydog

08-10-2006, 08:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
MaKo Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tampa Bay, FL Posts: 305 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Go with the Taffeta White or Fiji Blue. Really the best colors on this car I believe. I took a NHB as that was what was available at the time. If I were to order now though, I would go with the Taffeta White. It's a sweet color on this car, especially with nice tint. Save your money and go for after market wheels. The HFP wheels are not worth the dollar the dealer charges and they are heavy. Get the fogs, summer-tires, and door edge guards. Navi is a nice toy, and I really enjoy mine, but not necessary if your trying to keep the price down.

08-11-2006, 12:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
GlennS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Connecticut Age: 54 Posts: 574 iTrader: 0 / 0%	...and a Honda Lawn Mower I've got a pressure washer with a Honda engine--it rocks too. :-) (Makes me wish all my yard equipment was Honda-powered.) At least my EX coupe is. ;-)

08-11-2006, 02:17 PM	#13 (permalink)
stoby9 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 80 iTrader: 0 / 0%	i have a Honda 4 stroke weedwacker...that thing is insane powerful! it doesn't have that 2 stroke smell and the best part is the nasty look i get from the guy across the street as i casually start it up on the first pull every single time...he spends more time trying to get his started than he does actually using the thing. i also have a craftsman mower that has a Honda engine. it's nice too....very quite for a lawnmower. maybe someday i'll be able to afford a "real" Honda mower.

08-11-2006, 02:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
aki Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: tehインターウェブ Age: 29 Posts: 3,995 Resident Si Sedan Hater iTrader: 4 / 100%	I highly recommend Galaxy Grey. I don't think I would've bought an Si honestly if it didn't come in that color. White's a bit played out but looks very nice, black's cool but a pain to wash (my 7thgen civic was black), I really don't like silver (looks more like light grey), never been a fan of Hab red. I'd say GG, then white. Car never looks dirty too =)