2009-10 Civic Si Sedan?

[1988 Olds]

Hey guys I sold my fun car a few weeks ago to pay off some Credit Cards and eventually get myself into a newer car to drive around everyday. Currently I'm driving a 1994 4dr Acura Integra 5-speed with 242K+ and counting miles on it. It has honestly been great to me and for the most part the major parts are all pretty new (timing belt, tires, brakes ect..) but it's ugly and slow. I've been doing some research and the car I really seem to like is the 2009-10 Civic Si Sedan. The only other 2 cars I also want to check out are the 08-10 Nissan Sentra Spec V and maybe a 09-10 Cobalt SS. I've only test driven an 07 Si and really loved it so I assume a 09-10 is the same (I like the newer wheels and fog lights) and a few little things. Has anyone driven or owned any of these cars and whats thier reccomendation. Also is there any other cars that fit my qualifications....

2007+ (less then 5 years old)
50K mile or less
About 16-18K with warranty ($325ish/month)
Manual
4 Doors
Sporty ( I considered a New chevy cruze but I think it would get boring fairly fast)
Something that gets close to high 20s combined mpg. I'm getting about 27-28currently.

Thanks guys

[Godofelru]

I have had my 2007 Spec V since I bought it brand new in 2008. I currently have 45k miles on it and it's been a decent car so far. You can probably pick one up relatively cheap since they do depreciate relatively quickly. The aftermarket is kind of small on them so keep that in mind. When I was n/a I averaged 37-38mpg cruise control @ 65. Around town was mid to high 20's. Stock I was able to run a 14.8 @ 94 mph.

The car sits really high from the factory, but you can cure that easily with some lowering springs, or coilovers if you choose.

You know what the car looks like stock, but here's mine after 5 years.
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/godofelru/IMG_9284_S.jpg

[jpalamar]

08+ Cobalt SS is a decent fit for what your looking for. 3 bar MAP sensor and a tune and they are over 300HP. The GM stage 1 will put it at 290 and won't void your warranty also. They come in 2 and 4 door options as well.

I would take an Altima over a Sentra anyway. Julie had the 4 banger Altima and it felt decent.

[SpEcRv9]

I would take an Altima over a Sentra anyway. Julie had the 4 banger Altima and it felt decent.

same motor.

sentra would be more focused like the SI than any altima outside an SE-R.

but I'd go for the Cobalt T/C as well.

[1988 Olds]

Yeah my GF actually has a 2007 Altima Automatic and I do like driving it. I would defiantly have to try a 6-speed one but I don't believe it will handle as good as the other 3 cars and it's also bigger then I would like. I defiantly will drive the Sentra Spec V and Cobalt SS before making any decisions.

[jpalamar]

You will like the build quiality of the Nissan much better... but the Cobalt is by far the best performance wise.

[1988 Olds]

You will like the build quiality of the Nissan much better... but the Cobalt is by far the best performance wise.

Yeah that's the only thing keeping me for the Cobalt. My brothers GF has a regular 2008 Cobalt and I honestly feel like the interior looks cheaper then my 94 Integra.. well not that bad.. I do understand the SS is going to be a little nicer and also love them from the performance view. I defiantly value your opinion on the matter because every thread you've posted in you seem to be very helpful and not just bull**** without knowing what your talking about. I just don't know how important that extra performance is for me. I basically drive the BLVD from one end to the other right now so a car thats going to be nice driving in the city is important. I'm not sure how smooth a Cobalt or Spec V transmission are but I know the Si felt perfect.

[tigasTT]

Will u be selling that integra? Also.... im planning on selling my 08 si. If ur interested ill post pix later

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[1988 Olds]

Will u be selling that integra? Also.... im planning on selling my 08 si. If ur interested ill post pix later

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I probably won't be doing anything til August at the earliest, and I plan on keeping my Integra. I was really looking for a 09+ 4 Door that's Honda Certified but your welcome to PM me or email me at timpantano.cgf@gmail.com

[Godofelru]

Yeah that's the only thing keeping me for the Cobalt. My brothers GF has a regular 2008 Cobalt and I honestly feel like the interior looks cheaper then my 94 Integra.. well not that bad.. I do understand the SS is going to be a little nicer and also love them from the performance view. I defiantly value your opinion on the matter because every thread you've posted in you seem to be very helpful and not just bull**** without knowing what your talking about. I just don't know how important that extra performance is for me. I basically drive the BLVD from one end to the other right now so a car thats going to be nice driving in the city is important. I'm not sure how smooth a Cobalt or Spec V transmission are but I know the Si felt perfect.

The Cobalt SS is the better car as far as performance goes. There's no doubt about that. You will pay a small premium for that performance though.

The Civic has a much better transmission feel than the Spec V does stock (I almost bought a Si), but I couldn't justify the same level of performance for an almost 5k differential. In 2007 I couldn't get an Si for under 22K without Nav. I paid a hair over 18K for mine brand new fully loaded (LSD/RF AUDIO/SUNROOF) with 17 miles on it.

A $3,700 turbo kit makes a hair over 300whp @ 8 psi. If you have plans to modify the car you're more than welcome to come for a spin in my car. I'm about 15 minutes from either the WW or BF bridges.

[1988 Olds]

Godofelru - Thank you very much for the offer. I might take you up on it anyway just because I'd love to check out a Spec V without the pressure of a Car Salesman and talk to someone who really knows the car well. I also know exactly what you mean on the price difference. I can find a similiar year and mileage Spec V for 2-3K less then an Si I just don't know what I'd be more happy with.

[DaBombDiggidy]

why not try an srt? my buddy has a relatively bolt on build with stock turbo and made over 370wtq with no meth or race gas. car is reliable as well, stock suspension is garbage tho, but thats nothing a set of coilovers cant fix.

as much as people bash them ive never had a problem with my car that a dumb wasn't self inflicted mistake. even with that said it was never anything big.

[Ej6Mike]

Honda will last you awhile.

[Godofelru]

Godofelru - Thank you very much for the offer. I might take you up on it anyway just because I'd love to check out a Spec V without the pressure of a Car Salesman and talk to someone who really knows the car well. I also know exactly what you mean on the price difference. I can find a similiar year and mileage Spec V for 2-3K less then an Si I just don't know what I'd be more happy with.

No problem - let me know if you want too.

[Rado_VR6]

If you decide to go with an SI grab a Flashpro and come on in!

[tigasTT]

If you decide to go with an SI grab a Flashpro and come on in!

u own an si?

[saxon]

Get the si, holds the value best, great build quality and responds really well to mods....... Plus you cant beat a certified honda warranty

[Rado_VR6]

u own an si?

Not personally, just been tuning them a whole helluva lot lately.

[tigasTT]

Not personally, just been tuning them a whole helluva lot lately.

u tune??? how much? u have ur own dyno??

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[schaffer]

4 door sstc
Civic Si
GTi

Ion redline(It is 4 doors)