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Old Mar 19, 2004
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Civic SI or Base RSX?
I am debating the two cars... I need some input. The Type S is probably too much for me, so dont suggest it haha. I got qouted 374/mo for the SI w/ 500 down. I know they use same motor... 160 HP... which car is heavier etc? Handling too...? Thanks for your advice....
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RSX, because its Lighter and doesnt look like an egg.

Base RSX, 2694 LBS
Civic Si, 2782 LBS

Thats 88 LBS or 1 Girlfriend :P
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IMO the RSX is way more attractive as far as exteriors go, but the shifter on the SI is really comfortable and the seats are nice too, they both have many pros and cons
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The RSX looks much better, and I'm sure it performs better too. Its a little bit more expensive though.
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Personally I would go for a Si hatch, just because it looks unique.
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SI, or move up to a RSX-S
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As i said, rsx-s is going to cost me more. DAMN i am loving the SI.. ive been comparing them all night, i just drove the SI twice, and will drive the rsx tommorow. I do not like the quality of the interior on the RSX... way too many hard plastics.. but ill give it a chance.
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civic si
fix it up "type r" style


http://www.kingmotorsports.com/project_civicsi.asp
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damn if i was in your situation i wouldn't know which to get either.

flip a coin...lol
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just get whichever one you want.

test drive, research, do some deep thinking of your own,
because your paying for it, and your gonna be stuck with it.
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Im leaning more and more towards the SI.. those seats are NICE.. i hate the acura's plasticky interior
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SI rally style fun
and sweet when done up get the SI
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Originally posted by MangoEX
Im leaning more and more towards the SI.. those seats are NICE.. i hate the acura's plasticky interior
its not leather...its called vynel/vinel/vinel/vineil

whatever..iuno how to spell it.

hook on phonix no goot for i.
me fail english?! that umpossible!
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an 88lb girlfriend? we talking legal age here? :-p
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Originally posted by MangoEX
an 88lb girlfriend? we talking legal age here? :-p
Lol... either that or a really anorexic one!
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SI....gotta lov those seats
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since you just said that the Type S is out of your price range then why bother gettin a rsx .... i'd go for the si. i love the seats and the way the shifter is
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Test drive both and pick the one you feel is best for your needs and wants. Nuff said!
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i would go for the rsx with leather and stick...since ur not gettin the $1000 extra auto tranny get the leather cuz it costs almost the same a lil less...my homie has an rsx with leather and 5 spd...hes payin 375 a month...
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RSX. NO doubt it looks alot sexier.
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The seats that are in the SI can be put in the RSX. I have converted to a full ep3 (si) interior in my 01 em2, it isnt that hard. You should be looking at price and performance specs, then mods if you are going to modify it. I think the SI can be had for a lot less than the RSX, simply due to demand. Here are some forums you can go to to look around.

www.ephatch.com - SI

www.clubrsx.com - rsx
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at first i never liked the si, but when you look at it they really dont look to bad. rsx isnt bad to but like you said, has a plasticy interior.
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rsx looks way better than the si
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the two cars are so even it comes down to which styling you like better, and which interior.......that should be the difference
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RSX, unless you're talking about a 2000 SI which I don't think you are.. The RSX looks A LOT better I think.
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^^^^^ Indeed, I say the RSX too. It's the best car i've ever driven
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Originally posted by Civryder02
since you just said that the Type S is out of your price range then why bother gettin a rsx .... i'd go for the si. i love the seats and the way the shifter is
The base RSX 5-spd and Civic SI are within a few dollars of eachother... although the honda dealer was willing to go below invoice on the si...
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The Sis dont sell at all, you should be able to get one well below invoice. Go to another honda dealer and tell them of the other dealers offer. They will beat it. Then go back to original dealer and see if they can beat it. Its an easy way to save 500-700 bucks.
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