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That being said, it’s easily the most refined/best looking and feeling of the 3 you mentioned, and the stick is better than anything south of a Porsche. The current civic really reminds me of the old e46 in many ways. It’s just a great little car. Meanwhile the gold is disqualified IMMEDIATELY thanks to the interior “button” choices and infotainment.
That being said- god is it slow. I came from a long line of BMWs, the last two were 335is… This thing is just so fucking slow.
But hey! Besides that and the INFERNAL rev hang that nearly all manual specced cars have these days, it’s great.
If you’re used to 5 seconds to 60 (or faster), you may very well be regretting your purchase
I don’t think you even need to have gotten used to cars as fast as that. Depending on the outlet, the 0-60 can be closer to 8 seconds than 7 seconds. That’s average car slow, that’s Mazda 3/ Corolla slow. I know the Si has always been about the sports experience more than raw speed, but that’s just crazy especially since it’s been the same since like 2009.
I agree. I test drove the car and I was all giddy playing with the stick for the first time in a long time.
Nearly one year in, I regret it. It’s a great car but it just doesn’t have enough power. It looks absolutely amazing in my opinion easily one of the best looking sedans on sale by any manufacturer, including premium, the interior design is also top-notch in my opinion, including premium (for handsome styling not for materials), and everything the enthusiasts say about the driving experience is pretty much on point.
But the engine note and engine power do the opposite of “rustle your jimmies” once that new car smell wears off and you’re left to hear the engine and feel the speed…
Again, I read the reviews I did the research and I longed for the car for almost a year. I thought the speed just wouldn’t matter but it does.
Random sidebar here, but this exact car with a BMW B58 shoved under the hood powering some type of rear wheel drive tranny would be an absolute dream. Perhaps instead of getting the Cayman I want to get for my next car I will just spend an asinine amount of money shoving a straight six into this thing instead…
The SI only has one trim you silly goose.
That being said, it’s easily the most refined/best looking and feeling of the 3 you mentioned, and the stick is better than anything south of a Porsche. The current civic really reminds me of the old e46 in many ways. It’s just a great little car. Meanwhile the gold is disqualified IMMEDIATELY thanks to the interior “button” choices and infotainment.
That being said- god is it slow. I came from a long line of BMWs, the last two were 335is… This thing is just so fucking slow.
But hey! Besides that and the INFERNAL rev hang that nearly all manual specced cars have these days, it’s great.
I don’t think you even need to have gotten used to cars as fast as that. Depending on the outlet, the 0-60 can be closer to 8 seconds than 7 seconds. That’s average car slow, that’s Mazda 3/ Corolla slow. I know the Si has always been about the sports experience more than raw speed, but that’s just crazy especially since it’s been the same since like 2009.
Rude :(
I agree. I test drove the car and I was all giddy playing with the stick for the first time in a long time.
Nearly one year in, I regret it. It’s a great car but it just doesn’t have enough power. It looks absolutely amazing in my opinion easily one of the best looking sedans on sale by any manufacturer, including premium, the interior design is also top-notch in my opinion, including premium (for handsome styling not for materials), and everything the enthusiasts say about the driving experience is pretty much on point.
But the engine note and engine power do the opposite of “rustle your jimmies” once that new car smell wears off and you’re left to hear the engine and feel the speed…
Again, I read the reviews I did the research and I longed for the car for almost a year. I thought the speed just wouldn’t matter but it does.
Random sidebar here, but this exact car with a BMW B58 shoved under the hood powering some type of rear wheel drive tranny would be an absolute dream. Perhaps instead of getting the Cayman I want to get for my next car I will just spend an asinine amount of money shoving a straight six into this thing instead…