Which to buy? 09 Si or 06 Type S

[jbark]

So I have the option to get either. Both are black and coupes.

09 civic si
85,000 miles


06 rsx type s
100,000 miles

Both are the same price per month with the si having a 12 month longer loan. I'm leaning toward the rsx. Usual milage for 7 year old car and rarer. But what would you guys choose.

[Shipman]

Personally I love the styling of the rsx, and for some reason they dont come off as ricer as newer si's. I can honestly I have never seen a newer si that Ive liked. The rsx has a better style right off the bat and I think has more tasteful amounts of body mods. And the civic has a lot of miles, even if it is a honda that will go forever. I definitely say rsx hands down. Plenty of people on here know I would pick one up if I had the extra money.

[saxon]

si will hold its value much better over the course of time

personally id rather a 4 door si as i think its the best of both worlds with better looks

[RLProfessional]

If I had to go with either..the Acura. But both are both not my flavor.

[Diablo2424]

Neither for me, but if you're into them, I'd say go with the RSX. At least at the end of the day you're driving an Acura, just don't rice it out, I've seen too many of those ruined...

[thevidon]

I had a 2007 Civic Si. Loved that car man - the shifter is amazing (assuming the car stays in third gear). It was my DD so I wasn't modding it but I have a friend down Maryland making like 650whp on his turbo kit. Pretty sick numbers.......

[AWD GS]

go with the honda. like another said it will hold its value more. also if your getting a loan for either car, the honda is still a better deal. you dont want to end up in the red trying to resell a car whos value is going to drop especially given that its already 7 years old

[mg23]

The si will hold is value better, have always like the styling of the rsx's though

[jpalamar]

I think on loan on a car with 80k plus miles is retarded.

[rquinn19]

Sounds like the dealer is selling you a payment instead of a car. In case you didn't you should've negotiated prices before you start talking credit. It's hard, but it provides the best result for you.

[mcperson2k]

I like this RSX more but I think the civic is a better buy personally. As far as car for car anyway, not really thinking about the money aspect. Id take a 4 door si over a coupe any day though like a couple others here have said. and a RSX is not rare...

[Tires2theSky]

seems like you would be better off telling everyone the price of both the cars. It gives us something to compare to as opposed to saying 12 months longer on the loan. That way people with experience with either or both cars can tell you if you are getting a good deal on them or being ripped off by the dealer. At first glance I would go for the Si with the lower mileage but if your payment is $400 a month for the extra 5g cost its not worth it.

[Brianb351]

Originally Posted by jpalamar

I think on loan on a car with 80k plus miles is retarded.

^this exactly

[nsn240]

Agree with the above poster on the loan... I'd take the 09 civic if those were my only two choices.

[schaffer]

why is it between these two cars?

[jbark]

The loan is only $200 a month for those interested and well those were the two on the lot I was considering but im going to look at a mazdaspeed 6 Saturday. I loved my wrx and well this is quicker and I've always liked them.

[rquinn19]

Originally Posted by jbark

The loan is only $200 a month for those interested and well those were the two on the lot I was considering but im going to look at a mazdaspeed 6 Saturday. I loved my wrx and well this is quicker and I've always liked them.

Did they even tell you how much their selling you the car for? Like I said before it seems like they're selling you a payment. They probably asked you right off the bat, "What do you feel comfortable paying a month?"

[jbark]

Civic is 12,950 and the RSX is 10,950.

[jbark]

Mazdaspeed is 11,295

[AWD GS]

whats the interest rate on them? if its anything over 6%, walk