2006 Honda Civic Si

[carbonmotion]

This is the car that I would get if I had that kind of money in 2006 (I probably won't)

http://i.tnpv.us/pv/2005/02/10/HON2005021047916_pv.jpg

Wa Wa? Rice Power R0x0r!

[Mav451]

Meh, I believe a thread was started about this already last week. And what the heck? A guy from Michigan actually liking Hondas? Wow.

[Counterfit]

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Target Acquired (http://scion.com/drive/gallery/drive_tc_gallery.html)!

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[blackfox]

I believe the previous thread (mentioned and linked above) was about the 2005 civic, for what difference it makes...(I believe the '06 model was mentioned, however)

There is something about this forum and Civic Si's though...personally I find them rather uninspiring. I prefer the offerings from Mazda and Scion in that pricerange...

[carbonmotion]

Meh, I believe a thread was started about this already last week. And what the heck? A guy from Michigan actually liking Hondas? Wow.well just because im from michigan doesnt mean i automatically like ford... sheesh. we actually have quite a big liberal population here... I mean we're a liberal state.

[Counterfit]

I believe the previous thread (mentioned and linked above) was about the 2005 civic, for what difference it makes...(I believe the '06 model was mentioned, however)

There is something about this forum and Civic Si's though...personally I find them rather uninspiring. I prefer the offerings from Mazda and Scion in that pricerange... If I had to choose one, I'd go with a Mazda 3. If it HAD to be a Civic Si, it would be the 2006 over any of the others, I can't stand the older styling.

Not like I'd buy a FWD car if I had a choice though ;)

[saabmp3]

Why not buy a 2006 acura? It's like buying a 2009 Honda Civic. Or I guess you could get a 2003 acura, it'll be like the 2006 Civic.

BEN

[Toreador93]

Us Michiganders (or Michiganians, whichever you prefer) like our FWDs. I use to have a RWD beast of a Cadillac, and after 3 winters I got sick of the fishtailing. The Civic isn't bad, a little too ricey for me. I'd also look at Mazda, and the new Volvo S40, which is inexpensive for a volvo, or any good European car for that matter.

Also, I do prefer Ford, mostly because they know how to let their foreign accuisitions (Volvo, Mazda, Jaguar, etc.) run their own damn companies (yes, I'm pointing my finger at GM's takeover of Saab). :mad:

[saabmp3]

(yes, I'm pointing my finger at GM's takeover of Saab). :mad:


Yeah!! My old Saab had the key on the steering collum. What the heck!!! Atleast on my 2001 it's back to it's rightful place. Now they just need to get rid of the damn OnStar, crap quality plastic, thoughtless design for a radio, (I could go on and on). But it's still a saab, I love em!

BEN

[carbonmotion]

Yeah!! My old Saab had the key on the steering collum. What the heck!!! Atleast on my 2001 it's back to it's rightful place. Now they just need to get rid of the damn OnStar, crap quality plastic, thoughtless design for a radio, (I could go on and on). But it's still a saab, I love em!

BEN

saabs blow, real men drive VW

[cr2sh]

saabs blow, real men drive VW

you must be in denial. the qc problems, endless electrical issues, and now (in 2005B) we see poor designs.

I agree.

Acura.

:)

woot.

[blackfox]

(yes, I'm pointing my finger at GM's takeover of Saab). :mad:
I know, it is so depressing.

What I would give for a pristine Saab 99. One of the most underrated cars ever.

As it stands, I am looking for a good condition, low mileage pre-GM 900 S, as I prefer the body style and eschew the GM meddling. Unfortunately, I have to go back pretty far...although the Viggen model a couple of years back was pretty sweet, I admit.

BTW have you seen the new Saab SUV, the 9-7 (aka rebadged Trailblazer for $12,000 more...arrgghh...sigh)

My apologies for highjacking the thread to Sweden.

[Counterfit]

Why not buy a 2006 acura? It's like buying a 2009 Honda Civic. Or I guess you could get a 2003 acura, it'll be like the 2006 Civic.

BEN Of course, the TSX is actually a European Accord... :p

[iGav]

Of course, the TSX is actually a European Accord... :p

Never knew that, I assumed they'd use the same mainstream model in both markets.

Best looking Honda by far is the Euro Accord, but then what do you expect when it's a rip of an Alfa 156. :eek: :rolleyes: :p

[carbonmotion]

you must be in denial. the qc problems, endless electrical issues, and now (in 2005B) we see poor designs.

I agree.

Acura.

:)

woot.

TDI nuff said

[saabmp3]

I know, it is so depressing.

What I would give for a pristine Saab 99. One of the most underrated cars ever.

As it stands, I am looking for a good condition, low mileage pre-GM 900 S, as I prefer the body style and eschew the GM meddling. Unfortunately, I have to go back pretty far...although the Viggen model a couple of years back was pretty sweet, I admit.

BTW have you seen the new Saab SUV, the 9-7 (aka rebadged Trailblazer for $12,000 more...arrgghh...sigh)

My apologies for highjacking the thread to Sweden.

A saab 99 would be a sweet ride, my dealer had one, but it was in such bad condition that I couldn't justify buying it. GM bought saab before the viggen line was ever introduced. Sorry to tell you :(.

Oh yeah, the VW comment, I've driven a couple, I do like them. Still, they don't have the reliability of a saab (:-p).

BEN

[carbonmotion]

A saab 99 would be a sweet ride, my dealer had one, but it was in such bad condition that I couldn't justify buying it. GM bought saab before the viggen line was ever introduced. Sorry to tell you :(.

Oh yeah, the VW comment, I've driven a couple, I do like them. Still, they don't have the reliability of a saab (:-p).

BEN you want absolute reliability , buy honda or toyoya... their built like tanks. otherwise everything else has massive quality problems

[Mav451]

Hah that reminds me of one of those "best commercials you've never seen" shows.

One of the commercials featured was a European Toyota commercial. Basically, the scene opens with 2 guys driving in the desert. They spot a pretty girl in a red dress on the side of the road. When the guy in the passenger seat notices its a Toyota he tells the driver to keep going and not slow down.

When they pass the girl, the girl takes off her mask >> its really a man. Apparently it was some kind of trap. The guy in the passenger seat says "Toyota's never breakdown."

(pretty bold statement hehe).

[carbonmotion]

Hah that reminds me of one of those "best commercials you've never seen" shows.

One of the commercials featured was a European Toyota commercial. Basically, the scene opens with 2 guys driving in the desert. They spot a pretty girl in a red dress on the side of the road. When the guy in the passenger seat notices its a Toyota he tells the driver to keep going and not slow down.

When they pass the girl, the girl takes off her mask >> its really a man. Apparently it was some kind of trap. The guy in the passenger seat says "Toyota's never breakdown."

(pretty bold statement hehe). scientifically toyota assembly lines use a tried and true process called poki yoki that virtually eliminates faults

[bartelby]

Also, I do prefer Ford, mostly because they know how to let their foreign accuisitions (Volvo, Mazda, Jaguar, etc.) run their own damn companies

Yeah, That's why Ford bosses told Jaguar bosses to cease production of Jags at the Browns Lane plant in Coventry (the original factory and home of Jaguar!!).

[blackfox]

A saab 99 would be a sweet ride, my dealer had one, but it was in such bad condition that I couldn't justify buying it. GM bought saab before the viggen line was ever introduced. Sorry to tell you :(.

Oh yeah, the VW comment, I've driven a couple, I do like them. Still, they don't have the reliability of a saab (:-p).

BEN
Yeah, I know about the Viggen and GM, but it is one of the few products that seemed worthwhile. Excellent performance and fairly stylish.

I am keeping my eyes peeled for a decent 99, btw. It is continuing my love of Swedish autos (on my second Volvo in a row). Before that, a VW.