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  1. jordan747_400

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    #1 jordan747_400, Aug 15, 2005
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    I went to the GM test drive event out here...For those that dont know, they set up autocross-like courses and allow you to drive 150 Cars (GM and competitor vehicles). The workers were really laid back at my event so I was lucky enough to get to completely flog several of the vehicles. Out of many more vehicles, I got to drive the new Corvette, a CTS-V, the Cobalt SS, BMW 3 and 5 series, Mercedes C230 and E320, Pontiac GTO, and a funky Hydrogen powered Opel test vehicle from Europe!

    So what was my favorite car? Unfortunately it was the Honda Civic SI type R :( That little thing was possibly the most enjoyable car that I have ever driven! The car was so easy to toss around...pretty massive amounts of grip and the little understeer (even oversteer sometimes), was pretty amazing for its FWD setup. The steering was sporty and reassuring...making it all too easy to immediately find the limit of the car and just play on it. On the tight autocross type course that I had it on it just excelled in the corners...faster, by far, than any other car I drove on that track. Everything about the car was perfectly responsive...steering, brakes, gas pedal...everything! The funky dash mounted shifter had a relatively short throw compared to other cars Ive driven and was a breeze to use...not nearly as clunky and notchy as the Cobalt SS and other cars in that price range that I drove. The interior was great...love the racing inspired seats! I was also able to get a fantastic driving position...not something possible on almost every American car Ive driven (I like to sit really close to the wheel and pretty upright).

    So I hear they are having a sale on these cars right now at Honda dealerships...something like 17,800 takes a new one off the lot. I can assure you guys that a car as fun as this is a STEAL at that price...especially considering its everday practicality.

    Dispite the bad reviews Ive seen, and my own terrible bias against Asian and American cars, The Honda Civic SI type R gets an A+ from me :)
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  2. UroTrash

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    #2 UroTrash, Aug 15, 2005
    They can't more 'em. I talked to a saleman in Charleston while I was getting some service done and he said people think they look like little mini-vans!

    After he said that I thought: yeah, he's kinda right, they do look like miniture mini-vans!

    I'd love to have one, I love them.
     
  3. CMY

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    #3 CMY, Aug 15, 2005
    But let me guess.. you can't find one that'll pass PPI?

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  4. waltk88

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    #4 waltk88, Aug 15, 2005
    Where did this event take place? The Civic Type-R is not sold in the US. The hottest Civic model available for sale here is the 160hp Si hatchback.
     
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    #5 UroTrash, Aug 15, 2005


    Opps, that would be it. Never mind.
     
  6. MarkPDX

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    #6 MarkPDX, Aug 15, 2005
    I hear Civicchat.com is looking for a moderator.












    :D
     
  7. TimN88

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    #7 TimN88, Aug 15, 2005
    If you liked the civic then test drive a mini cooper or RSX.
     
  8. Dino Martini

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    #8 Dino Martini, Aug 15, 2005
    I like that civic SIR, its friggen sweet
     
  9. 911Fan

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    #9 911Fan, Aug 16, 2005
    You've probably driven a Mini by now. If so, how do they compare?
     
  10. judge4re

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    #10 judge4re, Aug 16, 2005
    Hmm, seems like I have a new student.

    You'll do well young grasshopper.
     
  11. jordan747_400

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    #11 jordan747_400, Aug 16, 2005
    Yes, I think I drove the Si hatchback...but since its a Civic I believe its against the law not to add my own Type R badge to hit for hte extra 50 hp :)

    Hehe in all seriousness, sorry about that! Would have sworn I drove the R version. That said, if I liked what I drove as much as I did, I cant imagine how much better the R would be!

    I haven't driven a mini yet unfortunately...Ive been dying to since they came out.
     
  12. frank4cars

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    #12 frank4cars, Aug 16, 2005
    From the passenger seat, this feels almost exactly like a Cooper S. Styling clearly goes to the Mini, but practicality (and reliability) goes to the Honda. And just for the record, it was badged Civic SiR i-VTEC DOHC. It might have been Canadian. Anyway, wait til the end of the month, your newer favorite might be a Mazda. :)
     
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    #13 wax, Aug 16, 2005
    Jordan - some folks might not know about certain requirements you have. Will it hold your rather large equipment, er, um, instrument?

    Man, that just doesn't sound right.
     
  14. whart

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    #14 whart, Aug 16, 2005
    Bring back the Amphicar!
     
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    #15 MarkPDX, Aug 16, 2005
    Did I just hear somebody mention the amphicar?

    Bwahahahahahahaha
     
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  17. jordan747_400

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    #17 jordan747_400, Aug 17, 2005
    Tight fit, but its cozy :)
     
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    #18 RussianM3_dude, Aug 18, 2005
    I can't believe they did not bring the RSX-R in North America or ANY RSX in Europe. So silly those Japanese, instead we get the Subaru Tribeca - The Bride of Franken... Oops I mean Aztec.
     
  19. brunner

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    #19 brunner, Aug 18, 2005
    We do have the Clio V6, though ;)
     
  20. rob

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    #20 rob, Aug 18, 2005
    Honda's rule.
     
  21. LexusEnthusiast

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    #21 LexusEnthusiast, Aug 18, 2005
    If i were you, and liked this Civic, I'd wait a year or two and pickup the hybrid Civic SI that Honda is developing. It will have more power, and be even more fuel efficient than this Civic already is.
     
  22. NY550

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    #22 NY550, Aug 18, 2005
    i totally agree with you on that one.
     
  23. JaguarXJ6

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    #23 JaguarXJ6, Aug 19, 2005
    Jordan isn't looking to buy a car 2-3 years from now, guys. He's been looking present day for a car. But hey, what do I know. ;)

    And, he currently has a Mustang daily driver.

    Sunny
     
  24. infraredline

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    #24 infraredline, Aug 19, 2005
    Got links?
     
  25. LexusEnthusiast

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    #25 LexusEnthusiast, Aug 19, 2005
    http://www.hybridcars.com/civic.html

    There is one, but it's stating the release of the regular Civic for October 2005. Honda will most certainly release an SI Hybrid as well, either as a 2007 or 2008 model year.
     

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