Hey everybody,
This is my first post here...have been following these forums for a while and love all of the posts.
I just got the new issue of Road & Track (sorry don't have a scanner) and they gave it a pretty good review. The 0-60 time was 6.8, the 1/4 mile was 15.1 and the skidpad was .85g. The handling is awesome and overall they loved the car. Their only gripes were with the hand brake rubing against the knees of taller drivers and the lack of torque below 5000 rpm. they basically proclaimed it the best Si ever made.
On a different note,
I have to say that I am super impressed with the new SI. Currently, i drive a 2002 RSX Type S and I was considering the new SI for my next car but I hate to say that i decided to order a domestic instead. I am 34 and I have always owned Honda/Acura's (except for a short 3 year stint with a 99 GTI VR6 golf) and they have never let me down. My RSX is such a joy to drive but I think I have grown tired of the lack of torque from 4 banger hondas/acuras. It was never an issue before but i think the massive torque from my VR6 Golf spoiled me . So...it is bitter sweet that I say that I have a 2006 Mustang GT on order.
I do so love the new SI and everything about it but my current 3 1/2 year experience with the K20 engine in my RSX has grown a little tired. From what I understand, the new SI sounds amazing and far more throaty than the RSX but I do so crave bottom end torque. I woud have even considered ordering the SI and modifying it to build some low end torque but I do not want to void the warranty on a brand new car.
it's sort of a catch 22 for me- I really love the new look of the mustang and it's power/handling but in my heart I will always be loyal to Honda and Acura. If Honda had thrown in the 2.4 litre, I would have have bought an SI. Why Honda? WHy? You make great handling cars with some of the best engines in the world but a little more bottom end would be nice
This is my first post here...have been following these forums for a while and love all of the posts.
I just got the new issue of Road & Track (sorry don't have a scanner) and they gave it a pretty good review. The 0-60 time was 6.8, the 1/4 mile was 15.1 and the skidpad was .85g. The handling is awesome and overall they loved the car. Their only gripes were with the hand brake rubing against the knees of taller drivers and the lack of torque below 5000 rpm. they basically proclaimed it the best Si ever made.
On a different note,
I have to say that I am super impressed with the new SI. Currently, i drive a 2002 RSX Type S and I was considering the new SI for my next car but I hate to say that i decided to order a domestic instead. I am 34 and I have always owned Honda/Acura's (except for a short 3 year stint with a 99 GTI VR6 golf) and they have never let me down. My RSX is such a joy to drive but I think I have grown tired of the lack of torque from 4 banger hondas/acuras. It was never an issue before but i think the massive torque from my VR6 Golf spoiled me . So...it is bitter sweet that I say that I have a 2006 Mustang GT on order.
I do so love the new SI and everything about it but my current 3 1/2 year experience with the K20 engine in my RSX has grown a little tired. From what I understand, the new SI sounds amazing and far more throaty than the RSX but I do so crave bottom end torque. I woud have even considered ordering the SI and modifying it to build some low end torque but I do not want to void the warranty on a brand new car.
it's sort of a catch 22 for me- I really love the new look of the mustang and it's power/handling but in my heart I will always be loyal to Honda and Acura. If Honda had thrown in the 2.4 litre, I would have have bought an SI. Why Honda? WHy? You make great handling cars with some of the best engines in the world but a little more bottom end would be nice