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Uberu · 03-18-2007, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dt98gsr

Yes I thought about it. I'm more interested in a N/A coupe. Not to mention a WRX in my price range has a fair amount of miles on it.

Starting
MSRP Trim
Level

$21,090

Civic Si thats directly off of Honda's website...so a used WRX or even a new one aren't that far off from the price of a new Si which you said youcould afford

Drftpretty · 03-18-2007, 06:04 PM

Yea, or get a cheap ass car and actually have money in your pockets.

den9 · 03-18-2007, 06:15 PM

wat euro cars were u lookin at?

dt98gsr · 03-18-2007, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SGMsubI

Starting
MSRP Trim
Level

$21,090

Civic Si thats directly off of Honda's website...so a used WRX or even a new one aren't that far off from the price of a new Si which you said youcould afford

I considered the WRX, but like I said before I am looking for a 2dr NA car. Don't get me wrong I like WRX's, I just can't really afford a new one and I'll be honest it would be nice to have a brand new car.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drftpretty

Yea, or get a cheap ass car and actually have money in your pockets.

Not to say I wouldn't be happy with a used/inexpensive car but there is something to be said about a brand new car with a full warranty.

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Originally Posted by den9

wat euro cars were u lookin at?

I looked at a bunch of different euro cars most of them just for the hell of it, but mainly VW's and specifically a MKIV or MKV GTI.

My dad used to have a VR6 and I loved it and I love VW's and tons of other Euro cars, I just don't know if I can afford to mod one the way it should be modded (or the way I would want to) nor do I know if I could go euro in general. I love my Honda.

dt98gsr · 03-18-2007, 08:26 PM

Any other opinions...

Blkmax · 03-18-2007, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TurboTagTeam

You suck.

And I would go with the RSX as long as you get a type S. THe interior is awesome, the exterior is great, and there is a ton of aftermarket support.

yeah mike, whats up with that intake. i didnt know that you became an engineer/custom fabricator overnight, usually takes a lot of schooling and experience. good luck with that.

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Originally Posted by dt98gsr

I believe you are right the Si runs on a drive by wire system and the Type S doesn't, but I'm not positive either. I understand what a DBW is but what does it really change?

When you drove the si, did you notice that there was kind of a hestistation when you hit the gas pedal? I only drove an si once through the lot of my old work (at an acura dealership), and thats what i really noticed. The type-s was always fun and easy to drive.

dt98gsr · 03-19-2007, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Blkmax

When you drove the si, did you notice that there was kind of a hestistation when you hit the gas pedal? I only drove an si once through the lot of my old work (at an acura dealership), and thats what i really noticed. The type-s was always fun and easy to drive.

No I didn't notice a hesitation at all.

dt98gsr · 03-19-2007, 01:57 AM

Any more input? I'm still trying to make a final decision.

On Sale · 03-19-2007, 05:56 AM

go with the si. i see rsx's all day. i rarely see a new civic. let alone an si with mods. so i would go for the si. they have teh sexiest sound too!

JSeoul · 03-19-2007, 08:05 AM

If you can find a 06 Type-S brand new still, then I say get it. I was fortunate to get mine with only 12 miles on it in October. I actually like the interior of the new SI. But the exterior is nasty...until you mod it.

And if some way you are getting a subaru, go all out with the STI. I personally don't think you'll go 4-door, but i guess we will see. GL with what you go with and in the end, Hope your happy with it. Thats all that matters.

P.S. - This is a pretty sexy pic.

dt98gsr · 03-19-2007, 11:03 AM

Thanks again for the input guys. I am hopefully going to another Honda dealer today or tomorrow0 that has a couple of used '06 Type S's and a few brand new Si's so this time I will actually be able to look at them side by side and take both of them out for test drive.

I think that will really help me make my decision, but we'll see.

the mike · 03-19-2007, 11:11 AM

Don't buy a new car. My last 3(before the wagon) were new and you wind up upside down monetarily of you decide you don't want the car in a year or two. Find a nice lower mileage version of either one. Maybe a demo.

whitezenki · 03-19-2007, 11:16 AM

new cars and there payments, while seemingly good now, will prolly haunt you for quite some time.

that said, if i had the chance to buy a new car in that price range it would be the Civic Si, and it would be the only FWD i ever want to own. I think they are gorgeous, and as you said, they drive nice as hell

1988 Olds · 03-19-2007, 12:27 PM

I vote for the Type S

grimm · 03-19-2007, 12:49 PM

not sure if someone stated this already but...
-if you get the civic i'd keep it stock until the warranties were up (this could be good or bad)
-new cars aren't worth the extra money IMHO

foss · 03-19-2007, 03:21 PM

what about a mkv gti?
out of those two id go for the rsx, you can always find one with the right price and mileage and paint it.

Blkmax · 03-19-2007, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dt98gsr

No I didn't notice a hesitation at all.

then maybe i just wasnt used to it, i dont know. whatever you choose, they're both honda's, so you cant go wrong

dt98gsr · 03-19-2007, 09:10 PM

Well I went to two dealerships today. One to test drive a '06 RSX Type S again and then I went down the street from that dealer to a another Honda dealer to check out the new Si again and take that for another test drive.

I liked the RSX and thought it was pretty comfortable and drove/ handled pretty well (pretty much exactly how I already felt about it). I then went to the Honda dealer to check the Si out and drive it again. Honestly it was more comfortable, accelerated a little quicker with an extra person in the back and it would be my first brand new car.

Based on my two test drives of both cars and what I already new I decided on the New Si in Galaxy Grey Metallic with the full HFP under spoiler kit (full lip kit). It should be in my driveway by the end of the week!

And yes this is replacing my teg, sadly I will most likely be trading it in.

Blkmax · 03-19-2007, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dt98gsr

And yes this is replacing my teg, sadly I will most likely be trading it in.

are you trading it in with or w/o the wheels? If they are going up for sale let me know. Good luck with the si!

dt98gsr · 03-19-2007, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Blkmax

are you trading it in with or w/o the wheels? If they are going up for sale let me know. Good luck with the si!

If the car gets traded in which like I said will most likely end up happening (as much as I hate to say it), the Slipstreams will be put up for sale. They were on the car for under six months and only saw good weather. There is no camber wear and in general not much tire wear to begin with. I will post them up if and when everything is official.

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2006 Magnesium Metallic Acura RSX Type S	16	50.00%
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03-18-2007, 08:26 PM	#25
dt98gsr Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Heart of Jersey Member #2949 My Ride: '98 Integra GSR (Gone) '07 Si Coupe (Daily) '08 s2000 (New Project!) iTrader: (1)	Any other opinions... __________________ Dave@Canibeat.com '07 Si Coupe & '08 s2000 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

03-19-2007, 01:57 AM	#28
dt98gsr Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Heart of Jersey Member #2949 My Ride: '98 Integra GSR (Gone) '07 Si Coupe (Daily) '08 s2000 (New Project!) iTrader: (1)	Any more input? I'm still trying to make a final decision. __________________ Dave@Canibeat.com '07 Si Coupe & '08 s2000 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

03-19-2007, 08:05 AM	#30
JSeoul Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Member #2712 My Ride: 2006 Acura RSX Type-S iTrader: (0)	If you can find a 06 Type-S brand new still, then I say get it. I was fortunate to get mine with only 12 miles on it in October. I actually like the interior of the new SI. But the exterior is nasty...until you mod it. And if some way you are getting a subaru, go all out with the STI. I personally don't think you'll go 4-door, but i guess we will see. GL with what you go with and in the end, Hope your happy with it. Thats all that matters. P.S. - This is a pretty sexy pic. __________________ **SURJE.Motorsports InnovativeMotorWorks** \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. BBMessenger PIN: 24A39C04 Last edited by JSeoul; 03-19-2007 at 08:07 AM.

03-19-2007, 11:03 AM	#31
dt98gsr Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Heart of Jersey Member #2949 My Ride: '98 Integra GSR (Gone) '07 Si Coupe (Daily) '08 s2000 (New Project!) iTrader: (1)	Thanks again for the input guys. I am hopefully going to another Honda dealer today or tomorrow0 that has a couple of used '06 Type S's and a few brand new Si's so this time I will actually be able to look at them side by side and take both of them out for test drive. I think that will really help me make my decision, but we'll see. __________________ Dave@Canibeat.com '07 Si Coupe & '08 s2000 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

03-18-2007, 06:15 PM	#23
den9 Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: doylestown Member #1198 My Ride: turbo diesel iTrader: (0)	wat euro cars were u lookin at?

03-19-2007, 05:56 AM	#29
On Sale Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #869 iTrader: (5)	go with the si. i see rsx's all day. i rarely see a new civic. let alone an si with mods. so i would go for the si. they have teh sexiest sound too!

03-19-2007, 11:11 AM	#32
the mike TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 08075 Member #19 My Ride: 1991 Toyota Previa!!! iTrader: (1)	Don't buy a new car. My last 3(before the wagon) were new and you wind up upside down monetarily of you decide you don't want the car in a year or two. Find a nice lower mileage version of either one. Maybe a demo. __________________ My speed is only limited by my grip. Offramp Touge.

03-19-2007, 11:16 AM	#33
whitezenki Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South Jersey Member #3121 My Ride: 1992 Nissan 240sx iTrader: (0)	new cars and there payments, while seemingly good now, will prolly haunt you for quite some time. that said, if i had the chance to buy a new car in that price range it would be the Civic Si, and it would be the only FWD i ever want to own. I think they are gorgeous, and as you said, they drive nice as hell __________________ The Pirates of Death and Destruction set out to annihilate and humiliate through Brutal Carnage. You gonna drive it, or buy it a dress? To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

03-19-2007, 12:27 PM	#34
1988 Olds Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Member #201 My Ride: 2012 Chevy Cruze iTrader: (0)	I vote for the Type S __________________ 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Surpeme Classic To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Dynoed at 237hp and 292lbs at the rear wheels. Hmm ran 13.52 @ 103.42 11/10/06 1994 Hunter Green Acura Integra DB7, Stock

03-19-2007, 12:49 PM	#35
grimm Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Member #3058 iTrader: (2)	not sure if someone stated this already but... -if you get the civic i'd keep it stock until the warranties were up (this could be good or bad) -new cars aren't worth the extra money IMHO

03-19-2007, 03:21 PM	#36
foss Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Allentown Member #3889 My Ride: Another gay MK3. iTrader: (1)	what about a mkv gti? out of those two id go for the rsx, you can always find one with the right price and mileage and paint it.

03-19-2007, 09:10 PM	#38
dt98gsr Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Heart of Jersey Member #2949 My Ride: '98 Integra GSR (Gone) '07 Si Coupe (Daily) '08 s2000 (New Project!) iTrader: (1)	Well I went to two dealerships today. One to test drive a '06 RSX Type S again and then I went down the street from that dealer to a another Honda dealer to check out the new Si again and take that for another test drive. I liked the RSX and thought it was pretty comfortable and drove/ handled pretty well (pretty much exactly how I already felt about it). I then went to the Honda dealer to check the Si out and drive it again. Honestly it was more comfortable, accelerated a little quicker with an extra person in the back and it would be my first brand new car. Based on my two test drives of both cars and what I already new I decided on the New Si in Galaxy Grey Metallic with the full HFP under spoiler kit (full lip kit). It should be in my driveway by the end of the week! And yes this is replacing my teg, sadly I will most likely be trading it in. __________________ Dave@Canibeat.com '07 Si Coupe & '08 s2000 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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