03 coupe EX or 03 SI
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03 coupe EX or 03 SI
which one would u get?
i was going with coupe EX and never thought about si..
but im interested in si now
so im wondering which one ppl choose..
si is prolly a lil more expensive but if performance and etc beat coupe so much
then ill spend $1 or 2K more..
which one would u choose?
actually i kno si perform better but dont kno how much more it does..
and IMO coupe looks better than si..and heard many times that 7th get si is
not good..
give me advices..thanks
i was going with coupe EX and never thought about si..
but im interested in si now
so im wondering which one ppl choose..
si is prolly a lil more expensive but if performance and etc beat coupe so much
then ill spend $1 or 2K more..
which one would u choose?
actually i kno si perform better but dont kno how much more it does..
and IMO coupe looks better than si..and heard many times that 7th get si is
not good..
give me advices..thanks
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I don't know man. The SI does have a stronger engine. So of course it's going to perform better. As far as modding that engine...I have no idea because I never looked into it. I don't own an SI so my knowledge of the aftermarkets for it is weak.
As far as appearance. It's the coupe hands down. They just made that SI look too round'ish and the headlights totally kill it (too far up on the hood). And as for overall design....Bleh....Even the shifter is up high (where it should never be IMHO), and seems a bit strange. I test drove it and could not stand it.
So my vote would be coupe. Even if the engine does blow. Later on you can just swap or turbo charge it anyway to compensate.
BTW, I am not trying to hate on the SI's or anything, just giving my opinion as to what "I" think of both cars. Everyones tastes are different.
As far as appearance. It's the coupe hands down. They just made that SI look too round'ish and the headlights totally kill it (too far up on the hood). And as for overall design....Bleh....Even the shifter is up high (where it should never be IMHO), and seems a bit strange. I test drove it and could not stand it.
So my vote would be coupe. Even if the engine does blow. Later on you can just swap or turbo charge it anyway to compensate.
BTW, I am not trying to hate on the SI's or anything, just giving my opinion as to what "I" think of both cars. Everyones tastes are different.
Re: 03 coupe EX or 03 SI
Originally posted by slamtank
which one would u get?
i was going with coupe EX and never thought about si..
but im interested in si now
so im wondering which one ppl choose..
si is prolly a lil more expensive but if performance and etc beat coupe so much
then ill spend $1 or 2K more..
which one would u choose?
actually i kno si perform better but dont kno how much more it does..
and IMO coupe looks better than si..and heard many times that 7th get si is
not good..
give me advices..thanks
which one would u get?
i was going with coupe EX and never thought about si..
but im interested in si now
so im wondering which one ppl choose..
si is prolly a lil more expensive but if performance and etc beat coupe so much
then ill spend $1 or 2K more..
which one would u choose?
actually i kno si perform better but dont kno how much more it does..
and IMO coupe looks better than si..and heard many times that 7th get si is
not good..
give me advices..thanks
Its really just personal preference and yes you will get more performance from the Si thats what it was made for. And one more thing, the Si is not on the same generation as the regular civics. So the Si is not the 7th gen this year...
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great respond. compare to d17
i had 02 ex. traded in for si. love everything about it.,
better interior( seats are sweet ). nice shifter. better engine. stock sidemarkers, cleared headlights.4 wheel disk brakes.better tires.
great respond. compare to d17
i had 02 ex. traded in for si. love everything about it.,
better interior( seats are sweet ). nice shifter. better engine. stock sidemarkers, cleared headlights.4 wheel disk brakes.better tires.
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Rep Power: 432 Originally posted by RoadRunner
i would take a new SI because of the loads of JDM parts that you can get, and i just love hatchbacks. thats my 2cents worth
i would take a new SI because of the loads of JDM parts that you can get, and i just love hatchbacks. thats my 2cents worth
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Originally posted by Sivion
Even the shifter is up high (where it should never be IMHO), and seems a bit strange. I test drove it and could not stand it.
Even the shifter is up high (where it should never be IMHO), and seems a bit strange. I test drove it and could not stand it.
its VERY comfortable now. no worry about shifter problem
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Originally posted by PrcCivic
Its really just personal preference and yes you will get more performance from the Si thats what it was made for. And one more thing, the Si is not on the same generation as the regular civics. So the Si is not the 7th gen this year...
Its really just personal preference and yes you will get more performance from the Si thats what it was made for. And one more thing, the Si is not on the same generation as the regular civics. So the Si is not the 7th gen this year...
oh yeh..think its 3rd or 4th
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Rep Power: 0 hm..ima stick with coupe..
i just decided a minute ago..
dont be angry for i choose coupe when u say si is great..lol j/k
i trust u wont..
oh do u see that?
si is great..si is si is is si si is is si si si is is si is..lol
i just decided a minute ago..
dont be angry for i choose coupe when u say si is great..lol j/k
i trust u wont..
oh do u see that?
si is great..si is si is is si si is is si si si is is si is..lol
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Rep Power: 0 SI is all around a better car. aside from looks. but there's a difference in quality, way nicer seats, noticably quicker, improved handling, uglier in many eyes. hah anyway. if you want the better car but ugly duckling get the Si, if you want the better looks, and a car that's just a bit worse in almost every aspect, get the EX. But even to mod an EX to perform as well as an Si (new brakes, turbo or new engine, or lots of work on the D17, and suspension) would be a lot more than the difference in price. to make the interior as nice. well you can't. but you can try with seats, steering wheel, short shifter. but the quality is just not there.
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Rep Power: 432 Originally posted by NitehawkVTEC
SI is all around a better car. aside from looks. but there's a difference in quality, way nicer seats, noticably quicker, improved handling, uglier in many eyes. hah anyway. if you want the better car but ugly duckling get the Si, if you want the better looks, and a car that's just a bit worse in almost every aspect, get the EX. But even to mod an EX to perform as well as an Si (new brakes, turbo or new engine, or lots of work on the D17, and suspension) would be a lot more than the difference in price. to make the interior as nice. well you can't. but you can try with seats, steering wheel, short shifter. but the quality is just not there.
SI is all around a better car. aside from looks. but there's a difference in quality, way nicer seats, noticably quicker, improved handling, uglier in many eyes. hah anyway. if you want the better car but ugly duckling get the Si, if you want the better looks, and a car that's just a bit worse in almost every aspect, get the EX. But even to mod an EX to perform as well as an Si (new brakes, turbo or new engine, or lots of work on the D17, and suspension) would be a lot more than the difference in price. to make the interior as nice. well you can't. but you can try with seats, steering wheel, short shifter. but the quality is just not there.
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Rep Power: 304 When I got my EX, I wanted an Si, but the cost was more, the insurance was more, and I'd have had to wait longer for it. I ended up with the EX which I like, but to be honest I wish I had the Si.
Then again if I really was going to do it again, I'd have gotten a used M3 for the same money.
Then again if I really was going to do it again, I'd have gotten a used M3 for the same money.
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why would you say that.
why would you say that.
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Rep Power: 432 Originally posted by alienmeatsack
When I got my EX, I wanted an Si, but the cost was more, the insurance was more, and I'd have had to wait longer for it. I ended up with the EX which I like, but to be honest I wish I had the Si.
Then again if I really was going to do it again, I'd have gotten a used M3 for the same money.
When I got my EX, I wanted an Si, but the cost was more, the insurance was more, and I'd have had to wait longer for it. I ended up with the EX which I like, but to be honest I wish I had the Si.
Then again if I really was going to do it again, I'd have gotten a used M3 for the same money.
maybe couple bucks..
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Simply because they aren't selling well at the dealerships. The market buying them is too small for an easy sell imo. Plus, it seems like dealers are having to offer great deals to sell them. So, I feel like if they are having a hard time selling them new, one will have a hard time selling used.
Simply because they aren't selling well at the dealerships. The market buying them is too small for an easy sell imo. Plus, it seems like dealers are having to offer great deals to sell them. So, I feel like if they are having a hard time selling them new, one will have a hard time selling used.
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Rep Power: 432 Originally posted by THEANTIRICEST
I have an 02 white si with 15,600 miles on it you interested? $16500 firm, but it does come with some extras.
I have an 02 white si with 15,600 miles on it you interested? $16500 firm, but it does come with some extras.
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I'd go for the coupe unless you just really like the si.
I bet the si will be a dog to resell privately down the road...
I'd go for the coupe unless you just really like the si.
I bet the si will be a dog to resell privately down the road...
VTEC kicks in on the D17!!! Watch out!!!!......J/k!!!
Personally i think the Civic Coupe is a great deal, for someone who is going to college, its
nice and dependable and has some power...The Si is also nice, from what i read, the K engines are producing more power with boltons. All in all, u cant go wrong with both cars, its ur choice, Sport or Economy $2K diff....?? Thier both nice cars, i like the coupes they look sweet with body kits, i think thier a nice, and priced nicely!!
get the SI I wish i did.
check out these EP's
http://forums.clubsi.com/showflat.ph...b=5&o=&fpart=1
http://forums.clubsi.com/showflat.ph...b=5&o=&fpart=1
check out these EP's
http://forums.clubsi.com/showflat.ph...b=5&o=&fpart=1
http://forums.clubsi.com/showflat.ph...b=5&o=&fpart=1
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get the SI I wish i did.
check out these EP's
http://forums.clubsi.com/showflat.ph...b=5&o=&fpart=1
http://forums.clubsi.com/showflat.ph...b=5&o=&fpart=1
get the SI I wish i did.
check out these EP's
http://forums.clubsi.com/showflat.ph...b=5&o=&fpart=1
http://forums.clubsi.com/showflat.ph...b=5&o=&fpart=1
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I'm too young to drive a minivan. j/k
If you want to modify the car for performance, Si hands down. Engine responds well to mods and the cars are very cheap. But if you can't get passed the looks of the car and still want performance fix up the coupe if you have the skrilla to do an engine swap but more importantly do your homework, y0.
If you want to modify the car for performance, Si hands down. Engine responds well to mods and the cars are very cheap. But if you can't get passed the looks of the car and still want performance fix up the coupe if you have the skrilla to do an engine swap but more importantly do your homework, y0.
