My First SI Drive.

acb384 · 03-10-2008, 01:13 AM

Hello all,

Current Accord/Future Civic nut here,
I have had 90, 96, and 03 Accord EX sedans. They have all been great, of course, but the 8th gen Accord generation is just TOO BIG!
I want to get a new car this spring and its between a 6speed TSX and the SI sedan (used or certified.)
I test drove my first SI yesterday. It was a Certified NHBP 2dr at Fox Honda in Grand Rapids, MI. My question is since I would be looking for a sedan what are the major differences between the coupe and the sedan...aside from the extra doors? (I.E. Handling, interior etc.)

So far the SI is in the lead to be my new car.

bizzybearfigiblue · 03-10-2008, 01:19 AM

tons of threads here with info on each car... but here u go...

the sedan has slightly better handling due to it's better weight distribution...
the weight is only 59lbs heavier than the coupe...
the sedan can get more JDM goodies than the coupe (not good if ur trying to save money)...
interior is pretty much the same except the little change pocket on the driver's side right below the VSA...

other than that not many differences... since they are so similar it really comes down to personal preference of coupe vs sedan...

WiseGuyLX · 03-10-2008, 01:22 AM

They're both the same when it comes to performance. The only difference is like you said the doors, spoiler, grille (check honda site for specific differences). The Sedan has more room and is a little heavier but not much to make a difference. The handling I believe is pretty much the same. One is not better than the other, just different

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nayilsi · 03-10-2008, 01:53 AM

YouTube - Review: 2007 Honda Civic Si Sedan

heres a review.

Sedan doesnt handle better than the coupe...it handles equally well...according to Honda...NOT ME.

the coupe sits lower than the sedan....and hence it makes up for the 1% better dist the sedan has.

im out...b4 a war starts......

Whocares05050 · 03-10-2008, 01:57 AM

Go with the TSX

nayilsi · 03-10-2008, 02:04 AM

TSX is more about luxury...than brute force.....

Si is quicker and has better handling....hence a VERY stiff ride....and the tranny and interior quality can get tough for sum..

It is up to you to decide.

jennerz22 · 03-10-2008, 02:13 AM

go for the Si sedan. I love it so much more than my 8th gen coupe.

david3558 · 03-10-2008, 02:27 AM

I wanted the coupe at first, but I'm glad I got the sedan, well at least for my needs!

Detox · 03-10-2008, 10:29 AM

go w/ fg2

or the fa5

tite681 · 03-10-2008, 11:22 AM

You might wanna go with the TSX if this car will be your daily driver. The ride in an Si can be a little stiff to some people.

Leonard1818 · 03-10-2008, 11:22 AM

LOL.

That's a tough call seeing that your buying used either way... It's all up to you I suppose. You should do as I've suggested to others in the past....

Make a list of what you WANT in a car and compare what the TSX has to what the Si has in conjunction with your list... whichever fits the bill the best, wins.

Leonard1818 · 03-10-2008, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tite681

You might wanna go with the TSX if this car will be your daily driver. The ride in an Si can be a little stiff to some people.

I've put a good bit of miles on a TSX and while it is a bit smoother, I emphasize "a bit". It's no TL...

acb384 · 03-10-2008, 06:54 PM

Sedan fits my needs...I just wondered since I was only able to test drive a coupe.
As for a stiff ride...I have HFP suspention on my accord sedan and its still to soft and sloppy. I think the tsx would still be a little on the soft side.
I dont care about leather or power seats.
I can get a homelink rearview mirror for the civic.
I thought the tranny issues were all the honda 6 speeds so a 6 speed tsx would be the same right..?
I like the interior layout....there are places where it seems cheaper that the accord/tsx but its not that bad.

so far leaning to the SI sedan. It will depend on what i can sell mine for and whats available. I would really like to find one with navi (tsx or SI)

shutter13 · 03-11-2008, 07:45 AM

coupes have more exhaust options

sedans and coupes both rock tho, u cant go wrong

dont go TSX unless you wanna... grow up..

s0opa_Si · 03-12-2008, 08:48 AM

tsx! or si!

do you want luxury or something trim a tad down?

with the tsx you dont have to do a retro

bizzybearfigiblue · 03-12-2008, 11:39 AM

u can do a simple head swap on the TSX and get more hp faster than modding an Si...

just have to tune it...

phatmax_666 · 03-12-2008, 11:58 AM

Depending on your needs the coupe or the sedan ! I have no family yet (21 years old) and I'M still a student !!! I took the coupe for style and not utility !

jonSi · 03-13-2008, 11:31 PM

I just bought one. Its awesome!

acb384 · 03-17-2008, 10:03 PM

I think I like the looks of the sedan better than the coupe.
my roomate likes the sedan looks over the coupe as well.

Oh well. My mind is pretty much made up to go SI but I have to sell my Accord and then find the right Civic.

CivicSi1Day · 01-30-2010, 11:40 AM

I vote for Sedan

03-10-2008, 01:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
acb384 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 114 Chad iTrader: 0 / 0%	My First SI Drive. Hello all, Current Accord/Future Civic nut here, I have had 90, 96, and 03 Accord EX sedans. They have all been great, of course, but the 8th gen Accord generation is just TOO BIG! I want to get a new car this spring and its between a 6speed TSX and the SI sedan (used or certified.) I test drove my first SI yesterday. It was a Certified NHBP 2dr at Fox Honda in Grand Rapids, MI. My question is since I would be looking for a sedan what are the major differences between the coupe and the sedan...aside from the extra doors? (I.E. Handling, interior etc.) So far the SI is in the lead to be my new car.

03-10-2008, 01:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
bizzybearfigiblue Senior Member Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 18,267 iTrader: 4 / 100%	tons of threads here with info on each car... but here u go... the sedan has slightly better handling due to it's better weight distribution... the weight is only 59lbs heavier than the coupe... the sedan can get more JDM goodies than the coupe (not good if ur trying to save money)... interior is pretty much the same except the little change pocket on the driver's side right below the VSA... other than that not many differences... since they are so similar it really comes down to personal preference of coupe vs sedan...

03-10-2008, 01:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
nayilsi Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Should have bought an Si Posts: 11,890 iTrader: 0 / 0%	YouTube - Review: 2007 Honda Civic Si Sedan heres a review. Sedan doesnt handle better than the coupe...it handles equally well...according to Honda...NOT ME. the coupe sits lower than the sedan....and hence it makes up for the 1% better dist the sedan has. im out...b4 a war starts...... Last edited by nayilsi; 03-10-2008 at 02:11 AM.

03-10-2008, 02:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
nayilsi Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Should have bought an Si Posts: 11,890 iTrader: 0 / 0%	TSX is more about luxury...than brute force..... Si is quicker and has better handling....hence a VERY stiff ride....and the tranny and interior quality can get tough for sum.. It is up to you to decide. Last edited by nayilsi; 03-10-2008 at 02:24 AM.

03-10-2008, 10:29 AM	#9 (permalink)
Detox Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hummelstown PA Posts: 481 Save Varlamov! iTrader: 0 / 0%	go w/ fg2 or the fa5 Last edited by bizzybearfigiblue; 03-11-2008 at 01:07 AM.

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03-10-2008, 01:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
WiseGuyLX Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Long Beach, CA Age: 22 Posts: 1,396 Wisdom dSLR Squad #76 iTrader: 11 / 100%	They're both the same when it comes to performance. The only difference is like you said the doors, spoiler, grille (check honda site for specific differences). The Sedan has more room and is a little heavier but not much to make a difference. The handling I believe is pretty much the same. One is not better than the other, just different .

03-10-2008, 01:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
Whocares05050 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SOFLA Posts: 17,003 iTrader: 15 / 100%	Go with the TSX

03-10-2008, 02:13 AM	#7 (permalink)
jennerz22 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: MO Posts: 893 Jennifer iTrader: 2 / 100%	go for the Si sedan. I love it so much more than my 8th gen coupe.

03-10-2008, 02:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
david3558 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Diamond Bar, CA Posts: 1,782 David iTrader: 9 / 100%	I wanted the coupe at first, but I'm glad I got the sedan, well at least for my needs!

03-10-2008, 11:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
tite681 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hella SF Posts: 4,652 ButchMX! iTrader: 5 / 100%	You might wanna go with the TSX if this car will be your daily driver. The ride in an Si can be a little stiff to some people.

03-10-2008, 11:22 AM	#11 (permalink)
Leonard1818 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: OH Posts: 7,178 Leonard iTrader: 4 / 100%	LOL. That's a tough call seeing that your buying used either way... It's all up to you I suppose. You should do as I've suggested to others in the past.... Make a list of what you WANT in a car and compare what the TSX has to what the Si has in conjunction with your list... whichever fits the bill the best, wins.

03-10-2008, 06:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
acb384 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 114 Chad iTrader: 0 / 0%	Sedan fits my needs...I just wondered since I was only able to test drive a coupe. As for a stiff ride...I have HFP suspention on my accord sedan and its still to soft and sloppy. I think the tsx would still be a little on the soft side. I dont care about leather or power seats. I can get a homelink rearview mirror for the civic. I thought the tranny issues were all the honda 6 speeds so a 6 speed tsx would be the same right..? I like the interior layout....there are places where it seems cheaper that the accord/tsx but its not that bad. so far leaning to the SI sedan. It will depend on what i can sell mine for and whats available. I would really like to find one with navi (tsx or SI)

03-11-2008, 07:45 AM	#14 (permalink)
shutter13 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,423 iTrader: 0 / 0%	coupes have more exhaust options sedans and coupes both rock tho, u cant go wrong dont go TSX unless you wanna... grow up..

03-12-2008, 08:48 AM	#15 (permalink)
s0opa_Si Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,981 U MAD? iTrader: 3 / 100%	tsx! or si! do you want luxury or something trim a tad down? with the tsx you dont have to do a retro

03-12-2008, 11:39 AM	#16 (permalink)
bizzybearfigiblue Senior Member Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 18,267 iTrader: 4 / 100%	u can do a simple head swap on the TSX and get more hp faster than modding an Si... just have to tune it...

03-12-2008, 11:58 AM	#17 (permalink)
phatmax_666 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Montreal, Quebec Age: 23 Posts: 166 Max iTrader: 0 / 0%	Depending on your needs the coupe or the sedan ! I have no family yet (21 years old) and I'M still a student !!! I took the coupe for style and not utility !

03-13-2008, 11:31 PM	#18 (permalink)
jonSi Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 20 Jon iTrader: 0 / 0%	I just bought one. Its awesome!

03-17-2008, 10:03 PM	#19 (permalink)
acb384 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 114 Chad iTrader: 0 / 0%	I think I like the looks of the sedan better than the coupe. my roomate likes the sedan looks over the coupe as well. Oh well. My mind is pretty much made up to go SI but I have to sell my Accord and then find the right Civic.

01-30-2010, 11:40 AM	#20 (permalink)
CivicSi1Day Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tampa, DC Posts: 193 Andrew "Moe" iTrader: 0 / 0%	I vote for Sedan

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