Either SI or nothing...?

backwoods · 11-15-2005, 03:20 PM

Is it worth getting a new 06 even though i cant afford the si? How do the lx's ride, handle, perform? Im really interested in them just need some help deciding.

skittleslegend · 11-15-2005, 03:23 PM

I test drove the EX and loved it. Lot's of room, very comfy ride...was a little strange though. I kept speeding even though I didn't realize it. Took a few minutes of concentration to get used to it but after that, I had a blast. It should be worth mentioning that I had the test drive by myself. No salesmen, no gf, no distractions....til she frickin called. I was so pissed....what were we talking about?

lol

***Janizary*** · 11-15-2005, 03:26 PM

Though I am getting the Si, I drove an EX just to get a feel for the car. Compared to my 2000 EX it was much more comforable, better ride, much better acceleration and handling. I have not driven the LX, sorry.

skittleslegend · 11-15-2005, 03:33 PM

Wouldn't they both be about the same? Or is there a difference in powertrain and suspension?

backwoods · 11-15-2005, 03:33 PM

SO basically all trim levels are actually nice for once.....?

skittleslegend · 11-15-2005, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by backwoods

SO basically all trim levels are actually nice for once.....?

No...the DX being the budget eye-sore it is...

backwoods · 11-15-2005, 03:37 PM

I have already made a mistake of buying a dx bfore wish i woulda got the lx

***Janizary*** · 11-15-2005, 11:41 PM

LX (compared to EX) lacks one set of disc brakes and runs on steelies. I don't think there are any other handling differences.

White06 · 11-16-2005, 12:07 AM

I bought an EX and I love mine. I could afford the Si but I didnt want to wait or really spend the extra money in gas and insurance. The LX is a nice car dont let the Si ruin you having a nice civic. Trust me you will enjoy modding your LX!

backwoods · 11-16-2005, 01:05 PM

what size wheels ar estock on the lx 15's?

***Janizary*** · 11-16-2005, 04:54 PM

16" steelies according to the hand out.

grancuda · 11-16-2005, 05:47 PM

I wouldn't waste my time/money on the Si, I don't know what all the hype is about, I read the specs on the car and I am not impressed. I bought a '06 EX Standard Coupe and it does great for what it is. I saw somewhere that the Si does 15.2 or something 1/4 which is nothing to be proud of. I don't think it is at all worth the additional initial purchase price/gas mileage/insurance money for the marginal gains that the Si gives you. If you want a performance car buy a performance car, not a Civic, not that there is anything wrong with the Civic, I really like mine.

**CameronJr9** · 11-16-2005, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by grancuda

I wouldn't waste my time/money on the Si, I don't know what all the hype is about, I read the specs on the car and I am not impressed. I bought a '06 EX Standard Coupe and it does great for what it is. I saw somewhere that the Si does 15.2 or something 1/4 which is nothing to be proud of. I don't think it is at all worth the additional initial purchase price/gas mileage/insurance money for the marginal gains that the Si gives you. If you want a performance car buy a performance car, not a Civic, not that there is anything wrong with the Civic, I really like mine.

I'm going to have to step up and actually agree. I bought my Civic because I owned one prior to this and loved it...for it's gas mileage and price. Now that the Civic has been redesigned, I also bought it for it's looks and practicality. Sure, you can buy the Si, put a few thousand in it for performance and styling mods...but you're still not going to have nearly the best car out there.

11-15-2005, 03:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
backwoods Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 23 Posts: 15 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Either SI or nothing...? Is it worth getting a new 06 even though i cant afford the si? How do the lx's ride, handle, perform? Im really interested in them just need some help deciding.

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*Janizary* Minister of Discord Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sith Ferret dojo Posts: 6,604 Gas thread Nazi iTrader: 0 / 0%	Though I am getting the Si, I drove an EX just to get a feel for the car. Compared to my 2000 EX it was much more comforable, better ride, much better acceleration and handling. I have not driven the LX, sorry. __________________ • Official BMW 1-Series Thread • DX/LX/EX Gas Mileage Thread • Civic Si Gas Mileage Thread • Civic Hybrid Gas Mileage Thread

11-15-2005, 11:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
*Janizary* Minister of Discord Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sith Ferret dojo Posts: 6,604 Gas thread Nazi iTrader: 0 / 0%	LX (compared to EX) lacks one set of disc brakes and runs on steelies. I don't think there are any other handling differences. __________________ • 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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*Janizary* Minister of Discord Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sith Ferret dojo Posts: 6,604 Gas thread Nazi iTrader: 0 / 0%	16" steelies according to the hand out. __________________ • 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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11-15-2005, 03:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
skittleslegend Senior Member Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stowe, Vermont Age: 23 Posts: 7,825 iTrader: 1 / 100%	I test drove the EX and loved it. Lot's of room, very comfy ride...was a little strange though. I kept speeding even though I didn't realize it. Took a few minutes of concentration to get used to it but after that, I had a blast. It should be worth mentioning that I had the test drive by myself. No salesmen, no gf, no distractions....til she frickin called. I was so pissed....what were we talking about? lol

11-15-2005, 03:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
skittleslegend Senior Member Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stowe, Vermont Age: 23 Posts: 7,825 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Wouldn't they both be about the same? Or is there a difference in powertrain and suspension?

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backwoods Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 23 Posts: 15 iTrader: 0 / 0%	SO basically all trim levels are actually nice for once.....?

11-15-2005, 03:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
backwoods Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 23 Posts: 15 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I have already made a mistake of buying a dx bfore wish i woulda got the lx

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White06 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: IL Age: 23 Posts: 263 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I bought an EX and I love mine. I could afford the Si but I didnt want to wait or really spend the extra money in gas and insurance. The LX is a nice car dont let the Si ruin you having a nice civic. Trust me you will enjoy modding your LX!

11-16-2005, 01:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
backwoods Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 23 Posts: 15 iTrader: 0 / 0%	what size wheels ar estock on the lx 15's?

11-16-2005, 05:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
grancuda Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 33 Posts: 17 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I wouldn't waste my time/money on the Si, I don't know what all the hype is about, I read the specs on the car and I am not impressed. I bought a '06 EX Standard Coupe and it does great for what it is. I saw somewhere that the Si does 15.2 or something 1/4 which is nothing to be proud of. I don't think it is at all worth the additional initial purchase price/gas mileage/insurance money for the marginal gains that the Si gives you. If you want a performance car buy a performance car, not a Civic, not that there is anything wrong with the Civic, I really like mine.