Si or EX-L?

[08habaneroredsi]

Originally Posted by Futurepr3

I totally agree....when we were working on getting the payments lower on the si at the dealer the salesman was like "well have you seen the ex..." and i immediately was like "NO"

hahaha no joke same exact thing the salesperson told me.. iwas like NO b4 he finished his sentence

[Special Ringpop]

The salesperson is just doing his or her job. I work in retail, and when I have to transition people to other products, I can't stand when people are short and temperamental with me. I don't want to kiss your ass anymore than you want to be bothered by me, but I have a job to do, too, you know?

[eh_civicracer]

for traveling the ex-l will be alot better than the si. cost of ownership the ex-l is alot cheaper. ex-l will be easier to drive than the si in manual. a standard car like the ex-l will be alot more confortible than the si.

[nayilsi]

^^^

agreed

[JeffPalmer]

si!

[gOzP]

get the Si, because later on, you'll be thinking I wish i picked the Si instead, for instance.

[Flatulator]

Originally Posted by CatScratched

Actually, I went to the dealership ready to test drive an Accord sedan just to see how I might feel about looking for a new car. I had done no research.

The salesperson spoke to me for five minutes and knew I would love the Si. He let me drive it a few hours. Suddenly, I NEEDED THAT CAR.

Take an Si for a spin. And don't be afraid to redline it. You'll be so hooked, the things you didn't like at first will be the things you come to love later.

Just don't buy the si that you redlined haha

[bsbabcock]

I'm sure I'll get flamed...
Eh, the one you redlined you certainly know the rings are seated well. hehehe :)

[hialeahzbg]

i had my mind set on the si...i went to the dealer and asked for an si...i wouldnt settle for any other civic than the si...no disrespect to the r18 but i came from a boosted gsr and even my si feels slow...i couldnt imagine driving a r18...

[Point4Dave]

Originally Posted by SiCivic83

I was already committed to the Si and didn't even look at the other models.

I got mine in February. I was set on a SI but wanted a 4 door.
Then they pointed to their only one in the showroon....and I took it.... and now I'm rebuilding it (wife got in an accident) CF Hood for sale anybody ?

[ct20]

leather/navi is nice, but you will wish you had an Si long before you get it paid for.

[WolfSong]

We happen to own an EX and an Si, both with manual transmissions.

The EX is a little better on gas, though I've only had the Si for a week so how much better is debatable. The EX-L is going to be a heavier car and with the auto tranny the gap will be much less.

I find my Si to be much more comfortable, but haven't sat in the EX-L for a direct comparison. The sports seats in the Si are very comfortable especially on long drives and commutes.

The suspension and handling on the Si are exponentially better than the EX. The EX is body roll city, while the Si actually digs in and performs like it should. The EX shifts weight way too easily and always feels nervous when pushed, the Si on the other hand is just poised and ready for the next change in direction.

Power-wise there is no comparison. I live in Myrtle Beach with 100 degree plus weather and high high humidity, so A/C isn't an option unless you want heat stroke. With the A/C on the EX struggles to accelerate in anything resembling briskness... the R18 really needs some more torque to actually work well... get the revs up a little bit and it becomes a little more responsive... but then you're burning fuel like crazy. The Si with the K20 though, is totally smooth, the A/C intrudes a little but the car is still pulling well and for everyday driving and getting out onto busy roads, it's not an exercise in guts and picking the smallest vehicle to pull out in front of. With the A/C off, the EX with the R18 becomes tolerable, but still seems to be lacking a little oomph until you wind it out. The Si on the other hand pulls pretty good until 6K and then it's like someone hits the "Weeeeeeee!!!!" button and it just streaks to the redline.

Price wise... they're pretty much in the same ballpark... so your best bet is to go drive both of them, and see which one you want.

My wife wants the Si sedan now...

[ryker]

Originally Posted by hialeahzbg

i had my mind set on the si...i went to the dealer and asked for an si...i wouldnt settle for any other civic than the si...no disrespect to the r18 but i came from a boosted gsr and even my si feels slow...i couldnt imagine driving a r18...

I went from a 25psi turbo diesel VW -- about 340ftlbs or pure torque to the r18.

I find the r18 plenty ok for normal driving and I can even punch it WOT without having to worry about tires breaking loose. So in fact the car is faster in some cases. Since with my old fast car I would have to baby high speed takes offs or look like an asshole trying to spin tires.

I sure do miss that torque of being able to just stay in 5th gear and pass a car at 55mph and by the time I pass I would be pulling hard part 90mph.. And I got better MPGs with the diesel.

[RallyeRed08]

Originally Posted by pismomonkey

Hi,

im a long time reader first time poster...


im looking into a new civic

but im stuck on the ex-l or the si

i dont know how to drive manual but im willing to learn...

whats the better choice?

I bought an 08 EX-L, in Atomic Blue.... Kept it for 3 months, then traded it in for an 08 Rallye Red SI.

I like the leather seats in the EX-L, but the engine and power are way better in the SI.

I took about a 5-6K hit to do this. It wasn't the smartest decision I've ever made, but I am happy with the SI.

Get the SI!

[eh_civicracer]

if you have more money get the accord coupe with the v6 6-speed. it will kill the si on the straight line and have loads more torque. or if you want a car with accord horsepower but not the price wait for the 4-door cobalt ss turbo charged.

[nayilsi]

Originally Posted by eh_civicracer

if you have more money get the accord coupe with the v6 6-speed. it will kill the si on the straight line and have loads more torque. or if you want a car with accord horsepower but not the price wait for the 4-door cobalt ss turbo charged.

id rather get the accord V6...simply because u can't compare the comfort and luxury feature of the Accord to a Cobolt.

[xSkY]

the accord is at another level. i wouldnt spend all that money on an accord. add a little more and leap onto the luxury side =D