Edmunds long term Si Blog

OHSiGuy · 09-14-2006, 04:31 PM

Spent some time reading through this today...kind of interesting.

http://blogs.edmunds.com/roadtests/c...06HondaCivicSi

***Janizary*** · 09-14-2006, 11:42 PM

That was interesting. Thanks for the link.

si_civic · 09-14-2006, 11:43 PM

You're welcome

foolio_67 · 09-15-2006, 12:56 AM

Thanks, it was an alright, quick read.

***blue rocket*** · 09-15-2006, 06:37 AM

good stuff i like reading crap like that :)

phantazma · 09-15-2006, 11:43 AM

I totally agree with 3rd gear not sticking into place and then that awful grinding noise. what's up with that?

Fixer · 09-15-2006, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phantazma

I totally agree with 3rd gear not sticking into place and then that awful grinding noise. what's up with that?

Ditto here sometimes. Have to be real precise with 3rd gear otherwise it bites back.

DuH-ReL · 09-15-2006, 02:03 PM

sweet, thanks!

***Izzy*** · 09-15-2006, 02:05 PM

Oddly, I've never had a problem with 3rd. Nice read though, it's good to see people still praising the car after having it long-term. :)

[IVI] · 09-15-2006, 04:59 PM

I don't know if you guys have figured this out, but when he mentions the cruise control problem about not increasing speed sooner - I found that tapping on the increase button instead of holding it down works much better.

SIpimpin13 · 09-16-2006, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phantazma

I totally agree with 3rd gear not sticking into place and then that awful grinding noise. what's up with that?

same here, that grind has made me cringe a few times

**firmhonda** · 09-16-2006, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SIpimpin13

same here, that grind has made me cringe a few times

your avatar just made me cringe.

sfccrx · 09-16-2006, 12:01 PM

good reading, I have that same problem with third gear, I gotta slam it in or it pops out.................

GlennS · 11-20-2006, 02:44 PM

The Edmunds Long-Term Si Road Test is interesting.

Scroll down the above page to the link where you can Read the Honda Civic Si's real-time logbook entries and comment, if you so desire.

Regards,
Glenn in CT

P.S. Pehaps this is a duplicate post, but I did not see this when searching this site on the word "Edmunds."

[IVI] · 11-20-2006, 03:12 PM

The only problem is that article was written in February of this year. I wouldn't call 1,800 exactly "long-term". However, i did get an issue of Road and Track the other day and the Si is mentioned twice. Once as one of the best cars under $30,000 and again as their long-term test vehicle. Both reviews were praising.

**Tim** · 11-20-2006, 03:19 PM

The log notes are up-to-date though. I'd say that it's a pretty accurate assessment.

**Gonzo** · 11-20-2006, 03:23 PM

This is probably the link you are looking for: http://blogs.edmunds.com/roadtests/c...06HondaCivicSi

And yes this is a repeat post. You may not have looked over your search results enough, no biggie though: http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14793

Threads merged.

GalaxyGrayMark · 11-20-2006, 04:36 PM

Nice find. Thanks for sharing!

SIpimpin13 · 11-20-2006, 05:52 PM

yeah 3rd gear pisses me off sometimes

***Special Ringpop*** · 11-20-2006, 07:47 PM

I gotta be honest, I guess in the grand scheme of things I shouldn't be complaining, but the number one concerns I have about this car over time is that the paint is going to go to shit after a few years due to its absolutely unacceptable condition as it is (even with being pampered better than myself), and the interior being worn due to use.

I know some people don't have any wear and tear issues in their interior, but the floor mats are worn where my feet go for the brake/clutch, and I can see wear starting to form on the Si seats.

Blow on the Si's paint the wrong way and you'll get a scratch.

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OHSiGuy Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 638 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Edmunds Si Blog... Spent some time reading through this today...kind of interesting. http://blogs.edmunds.com/roadtests/c...06HondaCivicSi

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*Janizary* Minister of Discord Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sith Ferret dojo Posts: 6,603 Gas thread Nazi iTrader: 0 / 0%	That was interesting. Thanks for the link. __________________ • Official BMW 1-Series Thread • DX/LX/EX Gas Mileage Thread • Civic Si Gas Mileage Thread • Civic Hybrid Gas Mileage Thread

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*Izzy* Supreme Pizza! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Azusa, CA Age: 25 Posts: 11,936 iTrader: 5 / 100%	Oddly, I've never had a problem with 3rd. Nice read though, it's good to see people still praising the car after having it long-term. :) __________________

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GlennS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Connecticut Age: 54 Posts: 574 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Edmunds Long-Term Si test The Edmunds Long-Term Si Road Test is interesting. Scroll down the above page to the link where you can Read the Honda Civic Si's real-time logbook entries and comment, if you so desire. Regards, Glenn in CT P.S. Pehaps this is a duplicate post, but I did not see this when searching this site on the word "Edmunds."

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si_civic Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: B.C. ,Canada Age: 30 Posts: 4,604 A/Cst.D.F.Abate iTrader: 10 / 100%	You're welcome

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foolio_67 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kamloops Posts: 897 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Thanks, it was an alright, quick read.

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phantazma Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 142 iTrader: 1 / 100%	I totally agree with 3rd gear not sticking into place and then that awful grinding noise. what's up with that?

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DuH-ReL Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: 714 Posts: 222 iTrader: 0 / 0%	sweet, thanks!

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[IVI] Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Columbus, Ohio Age: 31 Posts: 1,634 Bryan iTrader: 0 / 0%	I don't know if you guys have figured this out, but when he mentions the cruise control problem about not increasing speed sooner - I found that tapping on the increase button instead of holding it down works much better.

09-16-2006, 12:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
sfccrx Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: in a house.................somewhere in N.W. OH Posts: 897 iTrader: 0 / 0%	good reading, I have that same problem with third gear, I gotta slam it in or it pops out.................

11-20-2006, 03:12 PM	#15 (permalink)
[IVI] Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Columbus, Ohio Age: 31 Posts: 1,634 Bryan iTrader: 0 / 0%	The only problem is that article was written in February of this year. I wouldn't call 1,800 exactly "long-term". However, i did get an issue of Road and Track the other day and the Si is mentioned twice. Once as one of the best cars under $30,000 and again as their long-term test vehicle. Both reviews were praising.

11-20-2006, 03:19 PM	#16 (permalink)
Tim Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 29 Posts: 5,170 iTrader: 10 / 100%	The log notes are up-to-date though. I'd say that it's a pretty accurate assessment.

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GalaxyGrayMark Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: I'm RallyeRedMark!!!! Posts: 245 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Nice find. Thanks for sharing!

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SIpimpin13 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Yorkville, IL Posts: 1,265 iTrader: 0 / 0%	yeah 3rd gear pisses me off sometimes

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