Out of the box plenty of domestics are great. They just don't seem to last long.Originally posted by 02TafWhtSi
There's way to much domestic bashing going on here - where's the love for any car that is a good performer? I'll admit an American car is not my first choice when it comes to buying a fast compact but regardless - 205-hp for a neon that probably weighs only 26oo lbs or less? Thats something to watch out for and even respect!
well if u like civics and u like the specs get one....... but do your research wisley.... if u want more horsepower.. u might wanan go with the RSX type s or u might like the looks better..... hmm... i personally do not like the ford focus.... and if sone ones says " hey look at that focus" i could punch them lol all my buddy joke with me about the focus.. but personally i like the new civic SI
Thanks for the replys. I was looking for more of a owners point of view on the new SI though. Like how do you like it and how does it compare to other honda's that you've owned. I really never understood all the Hate that goes on between imports guys and domestic guys?? We all do what we do to cars because we are tuners and enthusists(s/p?) right? We kinda all have the same objective dont we? Any way, not to start a import/domestic flame war or anything but really.
Do those of you that have the new SI have good and bad points that you could state? Also, I think the SVT focus is cool and all but my car right now runs what a stock SVT will run in the 1/4. Im looking for somthing that can be EASILY tuned with for instance a super charger or turbo and bump it to 200+ whp. I realize the Foci are new to the tuners scene but we have serious fuel managment issues that is limiting tuning over the 200 whp area. Im looking for an alternative, thats all. The Neon....uhhh, no thanks. Im just not a fan. WRX's are cool but now were in the 25k range.
Well, here goes my second post....
madcow....as far as hondas, I've owned: 88', 91' CRX si's, 95' hb si, 99' si, and now a 2k2 si. I'd have to say that this new Honda is the best by far...IMO. My CRX's didn't have power steering which was nice because you could feel the road alot more than a car with power steering. The 95' hatch and 99' si had power steering.......could hardly feel the road with it(of course I ripped the powersteering out of both). Stock the new Si, has excellent steering....with a bit of over steer, the best steering wheel I've ever seen in a stock honda...rest of the interrior is excellent, nice stock stereo sound system(6-speaker), nice shifter placement, seats really grab ahold of you around corners....I'm planning on swapping the stock wheels and dropping the car, from what I've heard on numerous accounts that after doing so greatly improves the handling and ride of the hatch.....I thought the car handled pretty damn good stock....can't wait till I swap the wheels and drop it. As far as a turbo/supercharger.....doesn't look like much room to throw stuff in there, but I'm sure something will come out....only time will tell, lots and lots o' aftermarker stuff is expected to be released for the car...get the new Si and join the many happy drivers.......and get back with me when you do.
I owned a Neon....it was the WORST car EVER! It was in the shop every two months with oil leaks, transmission problems, brake problems, everything!......be smart.....keep it Honda.
Very nice ride madcow! Can't imagine you wanting to get rid of it after putting so much into it. Anyway, imo I think that Honda's just a little better of a car than Ford. Definately has better resale value and will probably last longer. (no offense) The SVT Focus and the Civic Si perform about the same from what I've read, so I guess it's just looks and style. The Si has awesome seats with the shifter mounted in a perfect spot with a pretty short throw. Other than that, they do look pretty similiar. :D Like others have said, you might want to look into the Nissan SE-R Spec V. These are pretty cool, but I test drove one and didn't like the way it felt at all. It's a 6-speed so it goes through the gears real fast. I was in 3rd gear and I hadn't even hit 60mph yet. Way too much shifting going on. Also with the 17's that it comes with made the ride a little bumpy. I guess that's the price you pay for bigger wheels though. The Si is very smooth and you can't hardly feel any bumps in the road. All in all, to each his own. It's all about what YOU like and what makes YOU happy. Don't get something because someone else likes it. You'll regret it in the long run.
i must say i agree with everybody on the neons suck theory. however, i'd still give the new turbo neon a chance. you know that thing has gotta scream. and i am definitely an import man, but are you guys hating on the old school domestics, or just the new ones. cuz i gotta say that my friend has a 73 cuda. that thing rips my head back better than anything i've ever ridden in. it doesn't have too much mods either. just headers and cams. it can roast the tires off in third. there's somethin to say about that.
Everyone's going off subject. You're suppose to be giving this guy advice on getting a Honda! :)
Right - buy a Honda, any Honda. You will not regret it. OK?
i love my si. it is the most refined best performing little car ive been in. i have been in much faster cars, but they all lacked in the refined feel of the car. ive owned a wide array of vehicles, so i have an idea of other cars. imo the new si is a great tuner car. it is a nice handling car stock, but much better now. it has good power, but that can always be improved. and it is a nice looking car, but you can change the whole looks to the type r, or when body kits become available buy those. in all i think it is an great car for the money and am suprised they arent selling the greatest, just makes it a little more rare i guess
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