Words About The "Si Coupe"

Eeeeeeh · 05-04-2004

Yesterday a couple of my friends and I decided to go to a couple of dealerships to check out a few cars (350Z, G35 Coupe, S2k, and BMWs).

We ended up going to the Honda dealership first. As we are walking up to the entrance we are approached by a younger looking salesmen. He greets us and we tell him that we would like to take a look at the S2000s. He said that they have the new 04 models but they are not ready yet, but he said that he would show them to us around the back.

So we are in the back of the lot over by the garage looking at the S2K when I tell him "My car is on a lease and I would be intrested in trading mine in and trying to purchase maybe a used S2K in about 3 years." Then he paused and stared at me for a while and then said "You know, if you want to wait another year I can look into helping you trade in your Civic for the new Civic Si Coupe. It is going to have a bigger engine than the current hatchback that is out right now and the car is going to be bigger and better." Then I told him "I have been hearing that rumor of the 'Si Coupe' for a while now, I will believe it when I see it man." Then he just looked at me and smiled.

We stayed there talking for about 30 minutes. Come to find out it was his second day working, and he had already sold a car on his first day. He also showed us his GTI 1.8T and joked about the comparison of it and the S2K.

I have heard talk about the Si Coupe before, and whenever I went to go talk to the salesmen and Honda they had no knowledge of it. But this time it wasn't 'The Word Out On The Streets', I actually heard it from this salesmen. Maybe their will be a Si Coupe in the near future

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DaveyD · 05-04-2004

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Originally posted by Eeeeeeh
I will believe it when I see it man

Thats all I have to say. But you also have to think about this vehicle. Think about the 99-00 Si. Higher insurance, higher theft rate, its something I know I know I dont wanna deal with. I'll keep my slow EX.

Eeeeeeh · 05-04-2004

Yeah, it just had me thinkin' man. I mean, this news was coming outta the words of a salesmen.

But I always thought that the Civic Si was always meant to be a hatchback not a coupe (with the exception of 99-00).

But then again, I have read that sales for the 7th Gen Si have been horrible. So maybe Honda might be trying something new? Who Knows.

Lianjie · 05-04-2004

there already is a 2004 civic si coupe... even and SiR coupe.. I've seen it with my own eyes, driving around, and at the dealerships... where have you been all this time??

its called the RSX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RSX base 160hp = civic si
type s = 200hp
honda already has the coupe slot filled with the rsx, an si coupe is unlikely...besides the rsx is based on the civic anyways

Eeeeeeh · 05-04-2004

I was told that the RSX body is based on the Civics chassis because Honda did not have enough money to build it on a different platform.

Base RSX is to what the 3rd Generation Integra LS was. The Base RSX is not a replacement for the Si Coupe, It is a INTEGRA!!!

7gencivicboi · 05-04-2004

it will be so awesome if they do decide to make the new si a coupe, good buy ex here comes the si.

Giuseppe · 05-04-2004

Well if the salesman told you it was coming, then it must be.

cryption · 05-04-2004

because we believe everything a salesman tells us .... :: rolls eyes ::

zen_master · 05-04-2004

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Originally posted by DaveyD
I'll keep my slow EX.

That's the good one.

DaveyD · 05-04-2004

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Originally posted by zen_master
That's the good one.

Its true cause it is. Even more slower because its an Auto.

robbclark1 · 05-04-2004

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Originally posted by Lianjie
there already is a 2004 civic si coupe... even and SiR coupe.. I've seen it with my own eyes, driving around, and at the dealerships... where have you been all this time??

its called the RSX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RSX base 160hp = civic si
type s = 200hp
honda already has the coupe slot filled with the rsx, an si coupe is unlikely...besides the rsx is based on the civic anyways

the RSX isn't a coupe, it is hatch back! They all have the same chassis. No they don't have a high powered coupe in that slot. the S2k is a roadster and both the Si and the RSX are hatches. The prelude and the old Si were it. I will repeat, I will believe it when I see it.

Keet · 05-04-2004

Here's an idea...go back and talk to this rookie salesman, see if we can all trade in our Civics and get a Group Buy price on these new SI coupes if/when they come out. You'll see the dollar signs in his eyes and maybe get the truth out of him.

Spider883 · 05-04-2004

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Originally posted by robbclark1
the RSX base has 180hp. You should know you facts before you speak

the base rsx has 160hp

Hawk · 05-04-2004

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Originally posted by robbclark1
the RSX isn't a coupe, it is hatch back! and the RSX base has 180hp. They all have the same chassis.

http://www.acura.com/models/model_sp...asp?module=rsx
Horsepower (SAE net)

Base: 160 bhp @ 6500 rpm

Type S: 200 bhp @ 7400 rpm

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You should know you facts before you speak.

So should you!

I keed, i keed

And just for anyone who isn't aware (i thought most people knew this) Integras have always been overpriced/higher powered Civics. They've been on the same chasis sence they came out.

edit: Damnit spider beat me to it!!!

robbclark1 · 05-04-2004

you're right, my bad...