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Old Apr 1, 2004
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Trading for SI?
Thinking about trading my 2002 EX coupe for a 2002 SI. Both have about 45000 miles. Any thoughts from anyone?
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Probably more of a personal preference. I'd stick with the coupe, but if you like the SI, go for it.
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I say go for the SI. If you do, you will be a membet of the K20A3 family! Go for the SI, mang! More power for ya!
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depends

you like the new body style? SI

you want more power, engine swap.

the new SI's arent really THAT fast, compared to the old SI's. they are just too heavy. However, swap in a new set of cams, Hondata, V-AFCII or turbo it (itd be good since the K20A3 has lower compression ratio than the A2 and K20's react good to turbos) and you got yourself a faaaaaast mini-mini van/hatch
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id go with the si
true outta the factory they may not be as "fast" as some people expected it to be; but its got the better engine. and IMO thats all that matters. that and the fact that it will be easier to get more performance out of aftermarket parts
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yea go for it the SI is not bad, all you need is TURBO that K engine and you will be good.
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Go for the Si...More potential
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oh yeah i forgot, the suspension on the SI, even tho the body is kinda high, makes it a great car for handling corners. the brochure says "euro-tuned suspension" thats gotta mean somethin!!!. plus, lower it, slap on some bolt-ons and it ought to be pretty peppy!
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If you get the Si make sure you drop it first. It becomes a totally different car when its dropped IMO.
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More than happy with Trade in.
I love my 03 SI.
Just check with insurance company, It will go up tad bit.
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Swap the engine for like 2 maybe 3 grand, put in a nice suspension, a few engine blot-ons and you've got a very nice car.
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how much more money do u hab to pay?
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IMO if your gonna change cars... leave the civics in the dust get somethin else....
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What else can you get for 16k new? seriously? tell me? The si is a great car for the money. Power everything, sunroof, seats, immobilizer, k-series, etc... just needs a drop and some wheels.
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I'd wait to see what kind of power the 05 civic coupe is going to come with. Should be a new design, and probably get more power.
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Originally posted by 2k1sohc
I'd wait to see what kind of power the 05 civic coupe is going to come with. Should be a new design, and probably get more power.
Go ahead and keep on believing that.
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Si's suck, same engine in a base RSX and he is running same quarter mile times as me.
What a waste
Buy a Type-S
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Originally posted by taikahn
What else can you get for 16k new? seriously? tell me? The si is a great car for the money. Power everything, sunroof, seats, immobilizer, k-series, etc... just needs a drop and some wheels.
mazda 3...........
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Originally posted by littlePman
mazda 3...........
horrible quality seats... altezza lights... gross styling ... I liked it till I saw it in person. The sedan is better than the hatch though.
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Originally posted by 1320Racing
Si's suck, same engine in a base RSX and he is running same quarter mile times as me.
What a waste
Buy a Type-S
"Buy a type-s". Yeah ok whatever. You give me the money and I'll go buy a Type-S... The RSX is not an option for me. I don't like them, not caring what type of engine might be in it. Again, you give me the money and I'll go buy one. Might be fun to drive. Until then, stick to answering the question at hand, boner :P
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Oops forgot to mention...as far as worrying about what my quarter mile times are, I wouldn't be buying a Honda or Acura if I were worried about quarter mile times. I would probably check out the Enzo or the new McLaren...again ..if you're buying.
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...the Enzo or the new McLaren...
for drag? God no.
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Originally posted by 1320Racing
Si's suck, same engine in a base RSX and he is running same quarter mile times as me.
What a waste
Buy a Type-S
Yea sure,
Type S cost alot more than Si.
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Then buy the engine and swap it into your civic
An SI is a waste of time
Their slow
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rsx type s aspec
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depends on what it will cost you. i like the 04 but a cheap 02 would be great too. you might want to wait and see what comes out though, its almost time for a model upgrade.
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Si isn't too much of an upgrade of your EX. I think that it is a waste of money going from EX to Si. Go for something bigger for your EX or just save up for... yeah, the Type-S.



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