Words About The "Si Coupe"
Thread Starter
Registered!!
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,151
Likes: 0
From: El Paso, Tx
Rep Power: 0 
Words About The "Si Coupe" 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
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
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 9,165
Likes: 0
From: Duluth, MN
Rep Power: 394 Re: Words About The "Si Coupe"
Originally posted by Eeeeeeh
I will believe it when I see it man
I will believe it when I see it man
Thread Starter
Registered!!
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,151
Likes: 0
From: El Paso, Tx
Rep Power: 0 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.
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.
Registered!!
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 417
Likes: 0
From: , Other, ZEBRA
Rep Power: 0 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
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
Thread Starter
Registered!!
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,151
Likes: 0
From: El Paso, Tx
Rep Power: 0 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!!!
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!!!
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 9,165
Likes: 0
From: Duluth, MN
Rep Power: 394 Re: Re: Re: Words About The "Si Coupe"
Originally posted by zen_master
That's the good one.
That's the good one.
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 10,857
Likes: 0
From: Gaithersburg, MD
Rep Power: 412 
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
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
Last edited by robbclark1; May 4, 2004 at 12:53 PM.
Registered!!
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 331
Likes: 0
From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Rep Power: 273 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.
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 5,230
Likes: 0
From: Daytona Beach, Florida, US
Rep Power: 349 Originally posted by robbclark1
the RSX base has 180hp. You should know you facts before you speak
the RSX base has 180hp. You should know you facts before you speak
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 5,056
Likes: 1
Rep Power: 344 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.
the RSX isn't a coupe, it is hatch back! and the RSX base has 180hp. They all have the same chassis.
Horsepower (SAE net)
Base: 160 bhp @ 6500 rpm
Type S: 200 bhp @ 7400 rpm
You should know you facts before you speak.
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!!!
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 5,230
Likes: 0
From: Daytona Beach, Florida, US
Rep Power: 349 Originally posted by robbclark1
you're right, my bad...
you're right, my bad...
but your right.. ill belive it when i see it
Post Whore General
iTrader: (8)
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 7,704
Likes: 0
From: Cincinnati, Ohio, US
Rep Power: 374 I'll believe it when I see it in Hondas up coming line up. The Salesperson has been there for two days. That doesn't mean he know whats true and whats not. The day Honda shows a SI coupe in their up coming lineup I WILL go put a deposit down on one.
Originally posted by Jodster
I'll believe it when I see it in Hondas up coming line up. The Salesperson has been there for two days. That doesn't mean he know whats true and whats not. The day Honda shows a SI coupe in their up coming lineup I WILL go put a deposit down on one.
I'll believe it when I see it in Hondas up coming line up. The Salesperson has been there for two days. That doesn't mean he know whats true and whats not. The day Honda shows a SI coupe in their up coming lineup I WILL go put a deposit down on one.
Registered!!
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 307
Likes: 0
From: Toronto Canada
Rep Power: 0 Well, Honda markets differently in Canada.
US Si Hatchback = Canadian SiR Hatchback
US EX Coupe = Canadian Si Coupe
I really wish they didnt do that. The sportiest model out of each category should be the Si. Its their little trademark and I think its a catchy badge. And I kinda miss the red lettering. My Si badge is chrome. "SiR" is too ricey and "EX" is just boring. And to get the "R" as in Type-R in the badge it should be something special. Not like the SiR Hatchback.
US Si Hatchback = Canadian SiR Hatchback
US EX Coupe = Canadian Si Coupe
I really wish they didnt do that. The sportiest model out of each category should be the Si. Its their little trademark and I think its a catchy badge. And I kinda miss the red lettering. My Si badge is chrome. "SiR" is too ricey and "EX" is just boring. And to get the "R" as in Type-R in the badge it should be something special. Not like the SiR Hatchback.
Nothing works better than a Chris except a Honda.
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 5,346
Likes: 0
From: Baltimore, MD
Rep Power: 347 I actually believe the rookie salesman... The salesman I talked to a long time ago said the Si hatch wasn't selling well and he said that he wished the newer models would come in...
Thread Starter
Registered!!
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,151
Likes: 0
From: El Paso, Tx
Rep Power: 0 Originally posted by Keet
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.
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.
I had told him on Saturday that I would like to trade in my EX for a used S2K after my lease is over. And right before I was leaving he ran up to my car and pointed at a yellow S2K. He told me that it was selling for under $20K but he didn't tell me what year it was. I think I might go down to the dealership right now and go bullshit with him for a while and then ask him to take me for a little test drive in the S2K because he had told me that he couldn't wait to test drive one.
Canada-R 
Member
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 139
Likes: 0
From: Kitchener, Ontario, CA
Rep Power: 0 It'll come. They can't sell the hatchbacks in North America. That is why they sent the Si to America as a coupe (6th gen), and that is why next year they will have a coupe to compete with all the sportier offerings from other companies. Because others are selling four door sporty cars, or hatchbacks, Honda will again have a niche product.
