5,000 Miles in The 2022 Honda Civic Si - Long Term Ownership Update (POV Binaural Audio)
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- How is the 2022 Honda Civic Si after 5,600 miles? Let's take a drive and discuss what I like and dislike about the car.
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Great review. Sick and tired of the so called reviewers doing a 0 - 60 and basically calling it a wrap. Except for savagegeese, of course
Of course!
@TedWard, bro ur spazzing out over fuel economy? Wait until you drive something called a Tesla model S. BOOM mind blown~ Seeya
@@fulloddskurt5600 Your loss buddy... TRUST me~ 🤣🤣
@@fulloddskurt5600 epitome of a telsa owner. They really dont understand that they dont take em seriously. Frail white dudes be driving around inna plaid (wich i hope he means the plaid not the basic model s cuz ima be dying) and race dailys in the street and thi k theyre cool. Teslas are cool or whatever but in the end. Gas powered engine are easier to revive. Electric are not the future.
@@battosaijenkins946teslas are cute toys i guess
The reliability is a heavily understated trait of these cars. Not having to constantly worry about (and often pay for) repairs is a godsend.
It’s a luxury.
Funny when we were all kids, I was gravitating towards more expensive vehicles. Now when we work like 50+ hours, I’m like no. There’s other priorities than just besides cars lol.
@@worldofz00 It's miserable that we can't enjoy basic hobbies now a days.. God bless America! 🤪
I think the engines are pretty stout but as a complete car I think Toyota is still superior, the fit and finish on Hondas are always a bit sketchy, especially on the lower end models as he pointed out with panel gaps and rattles.
Its most important thing when im looking to buy a car.
Every RUclipsr that buys a Civic Si: “I love this car, it’s amazing. It’s just right. It’s the perfect balance of fun and practicality and price!”
Also every RUclipsr 6 months after they’ve bought the car: “Let me tell you about my plans to buy a Type-R.”
To be fair, that's just natural progression anyway. These cars are nice and slow unlike the type R which is a little quicker than this. Lol. But nothing will ever justify 60k for a fwd honda. I do believe that in my case, it will make a great DD but I know it's gonna be slow as well
@@rev6925 It's 100hp more in the Type R for double the money of a new Si IF you find one on the used market. I personally can't justify it.
The people who buy Si are the same people who buy Type Rs. Si is just 15k cheaper.
I was on a highway in Upstate NY once and managed to get 44.2 MPG on my WRX (according to the computer). I didn't really think it was possible given that my car is rated 21/27 highway. Also, I myself would rather have an Si for daily use as the Type R's 20 inch wheels will get destroyed by the potholes in my area.
Those skinnnnny tires are definitely a strike against the type R as a daily. So far I haven't destroyed any wheels or tires on this car but I did purchase the insurance so I don't have to worry if I bash into a pot hole this winter.
im on long island and I dream about your roads upstate every day lol, whenever we do a big cruise day we always go up to Poughkeepsie but yea the potholes any where in NY are absolute monsters, me and my Abarth are rattling 24/7 haha
the only way I see that being possible is if you stayed at 50-55mph
ive got a few buddies with va WRXs and best ive seen them get is about 32-33
yeah the best I've gotten was 33
As someone using the new Si as a platform to learn manual on, your series of videos from your point of view help immensely in working out the smaller details of the manual mentaility. Thanks for the great stuff you've been doing so far, I look forward to your thoughts on the vehicle even further into it's lifespan.
You are a very genuine car reviewer when it comes to cars that's for normal people. I think your pov perspective really makes the review more immersive, coupled with your honest opinions, i feel like i am owning the car with you for about half hour. Good video as always.
im nearing 10k miles on my 22 si. love it completely and it gets over 40mpg premium on the highway. i cruise at 75 for about 60 miles. it is my first manual and is very easy to learn on.
Thats amazing
This’ll be my first manual too. I’ll be learning on it as well! I just gotta find somewhere that isn’t going past 5K over MSRP.
just signed for mine and I will also be learning on it!
For those of you getting a manual for the first time...dont take it in for an oil change/state inspection/maintenance/repair until you confirm the only people who will drive your car are experienced with manuals. I have a buddy who tried to teach his girlfriend to drive manual on his less than 2 year old GTI and she trashed the clutch in less than an hour, doh!🙈 However don't let this scare you away from getting a manual, you should pick it up quite easily just driving it after watching an online tutorial. (I taught myself to drive manual by buying a 78 Datsun 280Z and having no way to get it home but drive. After about 2 stalls at stoplights I was good to go.😁
I at least have a basic understanding of shifting because of riding a motorcycle for years and my dad being a mechanic for 40+ years will be teaching me. He's the only one that will be driving it other than myself. Haha It's great advice so I appreciate it. I'm a little nervous but way more excited! It's gonna be a fun journey.
People don't mention enough that the CIVIC SI, is probably one of the most reliable car ever made. Yes there are flaws just like on any other vehicule, but it's definetly a car where you'll most likely never have to worry about repairing it. It's -cheap, -effective and -reliable. It's suuuuper inexpensive. Love the video!!
I’m still daily driving My 2008 Si.. not a single thing has broken
I think hybrid car is the best option, here the anual circulation for those cars are more cheaper ( even brand new) than a normal petrol car, main problem is Honda civic ( this SI doesnt exist in europe) is very expensive 42k euros in portugal.
Wow, this is the first time I've ever been first on a video/RUclips comment section. Feels awfully empty in here 🤣
Congratulations!
like skiing on fresh powder
I ate a Taco
Shows the little amount of bots are here on car review channels lol finally
Dude this car is such an underdog. It’s the best daily I’ve owned since my CU2 TSX.
The front door to fender overlap is intentional, it is so that the air doesn't catch on the door edge and cause more drag/wind noise.
8:20 - what did you expect from a BMW, a BMW SUV driver at that...to park in a designated spot? Come on man, it's his God given right to park on that crosswalk, dagnabbit! :)
I'm ready to buy a Civic SI but I'm not paying anything above MSRP 😤 and everywhere I look they are tacking on 12% markup its annoying as fuck
several PA dealerships are at 5k markup
Ya same 28k msrp is already pushing it for a civic anything over that is crazy. I paid 35k for my f150 new no way I'm justifying close to that for a civic
I have a Volvo V60 2013 diesel with 210,000km, zero faults in my time. Bluetooth audio, two-zone AC, best seats ever, 47mpg highway… Love it! 🥰
Picked mine up today in platinum white pearl.
I went from a Volvo S60R daily driver to a 9th gen Civic. Your experience is identical to my experience, the difference was night and day between the two cars. Fit and finish on the Civic wasn't as good, agreed, but owning a Civic was life changing. I'll never own another European car again! I did miss the higher quality fit and finish, but if a car doesn't WORK AS A CAR and you're in a constant state of anxiety of what will break next, it's of no use to me AS A CAR to do car things.
volvo's are usually also known for their reliability though, at least the old ones
@@jg54sayaka11 Volvo reliability is all hot air. I've owned a bunch of them (redblock and whiteblock) and while they are safe and the rustproofing is the best in the business, the reliability is total crap. 164s had PCV issues, the early 240s wiring harnesses disintegrated, the PRV motors are known crap, 16 valve Redblock heads would warp, and don't even get me started on the S60R's $4500 dollar suspension jobs and the SPA/Geely stuff. Great...if your goal is to be broke.
You may be eating those words later because these honda 1.5L suffer from misfires, fuel injectors issues, and head gasket problems. Do your research before calling Volvo unreliable. Honda isn't the company it once was. You think the misfire he talked about was just some freak thing. OH it will be back
@@v60polestar88 Bruh this is the hardest triggering I’ve ever seen in my entire life! 😂😂😂😂 Best of luck with the Stockholm Syndrome and reading lessons.
@@webwebwebby0 Honda's aren't that reliable either. It's a myth. I've owned several Accords in my days and NONE were reliable. Had an 03 Accord that needed a new tranny. An 06 Accord that needed a new radiator. An 05 Accord that needed $4K in suspension and another $3500 fixing an oil leak not to mention $400 spent on a different oil leak. It was constant repair-repair. Got rid of it for a 13 Accord 4cyl this time and it has that weird annoying loud sound when you start it which is another $1500 to fix. Nah, Honda and reliability is mythical garbage talk.
Great video! I just got my 11th gen Si about a month ago, close to 1500 miles on it, amazing fun little machine. You always hear about people talk about the "grip" and how the car "hugs the road." this car hugs the road like no other. Obviously I'm still having plenty of fun with it, got to hit above advertised top speed and only at 33.8 mpg because of things like that but that in itself is a testament. Like you said having that kind of fuel economy and not even having to try is amazing. Haven't driven stick since 2010 but this car makes it super easy, just like ridin' a bike.
Rattles are so hard to chase down. Some days, cars are noisy, but when you NEED them to make the noises, they stop. This leads to the dealership saying "UNABLE TO REPLICATE CONCERN". It's a judgment call of whether or not continuing to troubleshoot it is warranted.
I also have over 5,000 miles on my Si. It's a lot of fun to drive. I've been driving a rental suv on vacation and I really made me realize how good my SI is. Anyways pros, shifter is wonderful, I got a low profile shift knob and it is the most chunky shifter I have felt (I've driven a Focus RS, and 2011 wrx with a short throw shifter) and the SI is the best I've felt. Handling is great, even on all season tires I was surprised how well it hooks up and grips in the rain. I also really like the interior and sound system. Front end looks great in my opinion. Plenty of aftermarket parts, and the platform seems good enough for me to add tasteful mods(right now i have a prl stage one intake, resonater delete, and shift knob, and I plan to add a conservative tune and some cosmetic stuff).Cons, the screen sometimes is terrible, it's slow and Android auto sometimes breaks. Clutch is hard to tell when it's disengaging, it seems like it's inconsistent. It is very light which is nice. Back end spoiler isn't my favorite. Rev hang is a little annoying especially when full throttle.
How is the road/wind noise when driving on city streets and on the highway?
@@cliff8669 Coming from a 2011 wrx its nothing. But wheels are noisy for sure. Wind noise isn't too bad in my opinion.
@@manbeartr0ll325 Thank you for taking the time to reply. I've heard that changing out the all season tires for summer tires helps on the road noise. I have a 2020 Jetta SEL and I'm used to a quite ride.
@@fulloddskurt5600 I personally don't have a tune, but from what I have heard a tune would remove revhang. Specifically Ktuner. Hondata doesn't remove rev hang from what I understand.
@@fulloddskurt5600 Mine is sonic grey pearl. I would have liked black/white more though.
I love the civic. I have a '17 hatch and i am thinking of upgrading to the '23 SI.
Personally I have one on order rn, dealer updated me recently saying car should be in mid August. Very excited
Do you ever calculate the MPG manually? My 2018 Accord overstates MPG by 3-4mpg compared to what I calculate by hand - regardless, this Si still gets pretty amazing mileage. My 2009 Civic Si sedan normally got 29-31mpg (it was rated at 29mpg).
I always calculate it manually. It'd report 35 mpg where in reality I was getting 30-32
I always manually calculate my mpg on every car. The computer is always off by 2 mpg.
that rev hang is nuts
It's been really cool watching your journey - thanks for sharing. I got my black Si the week the first wave hit dealerships here in Ohio.. It's been a real treat ever since with zero issues - 4800 miles in so far. I work from home so no commute - mostly use it as a family hauler (family of 4) and grocery getter. It makes normal mundane driving very fun - drivin' around town, weavin around cars. It's a super reasonable fun car. Thanks again!
I have 70,000 miles on my tuned daily 2018 si. I had air conditioning compression leakage issues ...it was all under warranty... Upgraded the brakes to cross drilled and got some LED headlights
Civics should *NOT* have misaligned panels. I've owned a 6th gen and 8th gen and none of them had that issue.
Love love love my Si 1000 miles yesterday. So fun and that manual is so perfect just the best part I think. These are hard to find and you will pay over msrp but remember if you have a used car you will also get more selling it yourself or on trade. And if you buy new the rates are much better new. And just yesterday I saw a 22 Si on carvana w 3000 miles priced 2500 over what I paid for mine new 3 weeks ago.
Congo for your great ride. This is luxury in my country.
Love this video bro thanks so much for this review
I want one so bad its my goal to get one as a daily drive I have a first gen manual Xterra and the MPG is so bad I just can't wait to have a fuel efficient manual car again!
Thank you for reviewing the auto blipper. The one in the type r was pissing me off, glad it has been improved
Try the Mini SE next. I think you might just love it. Even bigger fuel savings.
"A shame the doors in the back aren't red trim."
Tedward: Get out of the vehicle mom.
😂
Looks like a perfect fun daily driver that is a gas saver! Production shortages and inflated car market with all the adjusted markups, this make it hard to get one. I live in WA state and they have if fully loaded with HPD that is priced right there with the new Acura Integra. For sure, I can’t imagine how much price markups the Type R will get once it comes out
I had to pay a 3,500 markup…..but I probably got 5-6k more than I should have for a 2017 brz. Net-net this is affordable and good. I fully expect mark ups for the integra…..you’ll end up paying 6-8k more for some creature comforts and a hatchback. Not a good use of $ for me.
dealers around my area (SoCal )want 5/7/10 gs more so i put a deposit down on an Integra with no markup, i feel like honda forced me into an acura.
@@ivanvillarreal8804 it will be interesting to see if the Acura dealer honors that. Hopefully, for your sake they will. The Honda dealers are marking the cars up because demand outpaces supply…..it’s hard to imagine that the majority of civic si enthusiasts won’t also know that the integra is essentially the same car (and drive up the price), but perhaps you’re gonna get quite lucky.
Si vs Integra should not be a thing....but it is. ELS stereo, heated seats, adaptive dampers, and more cargo are nice to have, but not sure they are $6k+ nice to have. Then the Elantra N exists at $33k and seems bargain when u consider warranty, maintenance, and performance out the gate.
Each time I'm behind one of these, I can't help but crack up the size of the taillights.
My 2020 si to me for what u pay is the best car in the market i cant get out of it i find myself just sitting in my car
I feel like you learn a lot about a car as you drive it more (all the little things count!).
My family has had a 2008 honda civic since I was young, and I never really knew the spec sheet properly (just the base model). Yesterday I found out that it had an open diff by sorta tripoding onto a friends steep driveway and just hearing wheelspin
Even though it's a base model, it's a hella lot of fun to drive, reasonably weighted steering, weighs just over 1100kg and has enough torque. Enjoy what you drive people!
My sister had a 2008 civic. It's the reason I got a 2020 Si.
I love my 8th gen. I am excited for the type R
My buddy's 2018 Accord suffers from similar rattles in the door panels. Recently the headliner developed a rattle as well. Dealership fixed it but then it came back shortly after. Also had a check engine light, O2 sensor went out right after the warranty expired.
Just hit 2200 miles on my Civic Sport and only fill up once a week with a 50 mile round trip each day (at least)
It would probably go slightly longer but I don't let it go below a half tank.
entry level cars arn't always a bad thing some actually save you a quite bit of money just to get you a to b and just be proud of getting into without out an old vehicle like mine which its purpose is to help me get into the work force on wondering whats gonna go wrong next
1:55 Channel trivia: Acura hat debuted at Florida Daytona oval track NSX Type S event ?
Very Impressive! Yes that was a gift from Acura at Daytona and I've kept it with me ever since.
I wonder if Tom still has that Ford Police Interceptor hat?
It doesn’t bother you whatsoever that the front half of the car has a completely different interior than the back half because you don’t sit back there then immediately go on to comment about the immense importance of having a rear seat center armrest. Call me flummoxed.
I daily drive a Golf 7 Variant 1.6 TDi which is really weak with the 110hp but its enough to have fun and drive economically. At like 50-60mph I get around 67mpg of diesel on that.
At like 100mph I get a consumption value of 39,22 mpg.
Really like the gray!
Out here in CA it's gouge city the 2022 Civic Si is over $40K with "mark-up and accessories" I have looked around the country and they also are marking up anywhere from $3K to $10K over MSRP. If I am paying over $40K for a Civic Si... I am re-thinking this and considering a 2023 Type-R instead... YOLO
I'm afraid what the Type R mark ups are going to look like
@@TedwardDrives Right I thought that too... :-(
@@TedwardDrives exactly ☝️. That’s the issue with the playing the “for that price I’d buy this instead”. @Aaron Bell if you think Honda dealers won’t add even bigger premiums to the 23’ Type R I think you’re going to be disappointed. When I was shopping 22’ Civic Si’s back in January and was getting quoted $5k over I thought for that much I’ll just wait and get the new Integra …..fast forward to when the Integra hit the ground and all 3 of my local Acura dealers have market adjustment on those as well bring them to damn near $40k or above 😡🤦🏻♂️
Or you could buy the new Acura Integra
@@Dachapon1122 Why same deal mark-ups with the same engine and EVEN more.. ;-)
What an awesome machine Honda put together
Incredible that gas is still so cheap in America.
I'm in Canada and my 09' CVT Sentra is costing $103 to fill up.
fuel is what a dollar more in canada then the us lol
My '13 golf tdi is $70 to fill up....offensive since 17 months ago it was $30
93 is $6.8999 in the Chicago land area. I drive a lexus gx460 and is300 f sport. It’s $80 just to fill up the little IS.
“Let’s jump onto a faster road” jumps on rt 16 right down the street from me 😳😳😳😳😳
I'm not sure if it was wholly intentional or just a hilarious coincidence, but I was served a 30-second ad between 1st and 2nd gear shifts.
Do yourself a favor and have a friend drive while you sit in the back. You'll find every single source of trim jiggles from there
Been waiting for the next SI vid. Him and topher are the best. My lease is up on my accord sport and thinking of getting this because of mpg and cheaper. Do you think it’s too much of a down grade
I really appreciate this long-term review/updates. It is very useful and realistic.
12k mile update incoming
@Tedward I can't wait! I was shopping between Si, Gti, and Wrx but you certainly convinced me on the Si.
Sure, just a civic. But if Honda can't get body panels right, stop making cars.
I really enjoy your videos. Best of luck...
Mine has about the same mileage and I think the car is phenomenal so far but I do have a few rattles on the front dash at times. The high gloss bezel above the A/C is particularly annoying but I think it's fixable. Be sure to check your seatbelt, where it connects to the floor- the actual belt is sharp at the point where its sewn to itself, and as a result, the stitching on the seat can be pulled out and/or worn down. Also, make sure your legs or anything sharp, doesn't rub against your wheel when you get in and out of the car. Wheel scratches easily..do not use this wheel with long nails. Lol where did you get that sunshade?
The sunshade is actually from my Mom's old e90 M3. It fits pretty perfectly and says BMW across the front hahaha
As a daily driver, you want something with good gas mileage if you are driving a lot. I drive a 2021 kia forte gt. Its 201 HP and I have gotten 43mpg. I love it! Its fast enough for me. great MPG. cheap to maintain. These types of cars are the best cars to daily drive.
Honestly i would of gotten a BMW 2 series. More fun, pretty much the same mpg and rwd but hey, your choice
40mpg damn thats good i get 34 on my SI here in LA
Into the 40’s MPG is damn good. I’ve seen like 37-38 at the most in my 6-speed Mazda3. Averaging like 33 overall.
Honda is cheap by not putting red colored inserts in the rear door panels and rear seats. It looks unfinished.
Speaking of reliability, you think you could drive a 2017 V6 Accord?
Coupe 6-6 more specifically!
V6 accord coupe owner here! I’m in love with this car. It’s so practical when it needs to be yet so much fun when I want that too
@@defaultname19315 I'm 18 right now and would love to own one of these as my first car in the future! I can only imagine how smooth that V6 is
@@jv6miata I agree with you
I used to own a 14 V6 Coupe. I loved that car, the biggest problem I had was the interior squeaked and rattled like crazy. Also it was an automatic which was a terrible transmission. It was really slow to shift and it would constantly up shift to highest gear possible even if you were trying to use the paddle shifters in a back road. It wouldn’t let you hold a gear you selected. If you can find one in manual, it is much better.
I have about the same number of miles on mine. I feel like this is the right car for this moment if you still want to have fun and have reasonable running costs. Gas prices are getting crazy and electric isn’t quite there and still commands a premium price for a good one.
I just hit 1700 miles on my si. Best car I've ever gotten to daily
Absolutely love these types of videos ^_^
I got a rattle in my ear on my 22 civic and it was the seatbelt height adjuster, I moved it from high to mid and it went away.
Still have the car? If you haven’t upgraded to a Type R yet, would be cool to do another small update.
Have been super interested in these lately.
The panel gaps would annoy me. I get that it isn’t a Porsche, but doesn’t Toyota do a better job compared to Honda?
You know you can make your own 91 right? It's literally just a 2:1 blend of 93 and 87. I put eight gallons of 93 and 4 gallons of 87 in my car.
Some random reactions. My boxster has the same problem with the passenger seatbelt (rattling), so I belt it when there’s no passenger with me. Don’t hear anything from my 3 months / 3,600 miles in my si.
I find it plenty quick for real world street driving. Agree with the plaudits for this car. For those who love manuals, this one is terrific (in some ways better than my Porsche)
Had a focus RS and agree with the cockpit observations by tedward. The interior on the ford was awful compared to the Si. The seat pan angle was not adjustable and uncomfortable. Ride quality was horrible. Was heroically fast, but you only had fun when demolishing the speed limit. You can enjoy this Si without having to hoon. Oh yeah, it also had an ad hoc problem where it was beyond rev hang (sometimes elevated as much as 1,000 rpms upon upshift…..ford called it normal so I sold it.
Reliability is relative….I’ll bet on the Si vs other options.
Having said that - I may go back to a brz in a couple years. Would likely not do a CTR……that’s likely $50k and I don’t see the value there.
I’m running Nokian Z/Line AS tires on my 13 Accord Coupe 6MT and they are an amazing performance AS tire coming in at less than $150 per tire. I’ll of course be getting some winter tires as well when time is closer. I recently bought the car and it’s been amazing to drive besides the slight rev hang the car has as well. I can get 28 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the hwy with the AC on! Can’t beat that for a 2.4 NA engine. How has the cruise control been without the ACC slowing you down?
Gets really close to my CT200h fuel economy of 43 MPG, but without the cost risk of replacing a battery pack at $5000 by dealer.
30yr/m cross shopping between the new:
- GR86/BRZ
- MX5 Miata
- Civic Si or Integra but Int doesn't seem worth the additional price
- Old Lexus 560 or even 570
- Old Lexus 430 or even 400.
This will be my only vehicle living in upstate NY so I do get hot summers and cold, snow covered winters.
No family or kids just me and soon a dog (Cane Corso breed).
Also considering the option of purchasing one of these cars and then add an old/cheaper 4x4 vehicle for winter.
Someone decide for me
No kids & cold winters would push me to the BRZ for something fun year round in the snow. If you got a 4x4, the Miata is an easy choice.
Can't suggest between sports cars vs suvs. Between gr86, mx5 and civic, rawness it's mx5 = gr86 > civic, creature comfort civic > gr86 > mx5.
Mjata is always the answer
The Civic Si gets its own video!! Yay!! No Rolls Royces or super cars in sight!
I have one too. Nearing 20k yea I know but my MPG is 36.6 on 93. Mostly HWY miles to and from work 40 miles one way.
Watching these videos makes me want to own a manual, but I've never learned how to drive one.
It's not that hard, just takes a little observation and practice.
@@alexp6409 Definitely seems doable. I've watched plenty of videos teaching how to do it just have never tried it myself. I think I'd just love the opportunity to actually just sit down and learn it in a car for real. Unfortunately I don't own or manual nor know anyone who does.
Don't buy the typeR, not recommended.
it overheats,
it's over weight
and over priced from all the luxury it doesn't really need.
And it overlapses most of the things you already have
-minus how happy you feel about the purchase.
Si is the sweet spot of honda's current lineup.
The car hasn't been released, so none of that is known yet.
The track model Type R has fog lamps. That pretty much is a symptom of the disease with the stuff they chose to put on that car. For me though, the lack of the ability to divorce steering weight from drive mode is a no-go. Also my fat rear doesn't fit in the blood red seats. Talking about last gen.
I'm really hoping Honda bring the hatchback into the Si trim.
So I totally enjoy hypermiling cars and make it a challenge to see how good I can get. I think the worst modern vehicle I've driven in terms of fuel economy is probably the Chrysler Pacifica. I don't think I could get over 20mpg in that thing no matter how hard I tried. I have just over 6000 miles on my Kia K5 and I'm enjoying how fuel efficient the 1.6T is. I just went on a 150 mile trip this weekend and averaged over 35 mpg. I hit an avg of 40.1 mpg at one stretch but on my way back it dropped to 35.
I wish I had empty road drives like everyone getting 40+ MPG. My commute has a lot of traffic and stop lights, and the best I can get, with extreme babying it, is 32.5 MPG.
Maybe if you drive like a granny and slipstream trucks in traffic dense areas you'll get closer to 40mpg. I was able to do that the other day in my 2013 5 speed Lancer (dense but not stop and go traffic). Traffic is boring so might as well make an mpg game out of it lol
@@darrenmathias9384 the only way I can get to work on time is to accelerate slightly quicker than the rest of traffic, or at least on par. On the commute there’s Probably over 20 lights, which means a lot of stopping and a lot of traffic. On a nice highway commute I can get over 38, but unfortunately my route is full of lights. AND somehow I hit almost every single one of them.
I love this car but can't seem to want to upgrade from my 2014 si coupe. The fog lights, the 2 doors, the engine (though obviously a bit less fuel efficient). Plus there's something that pisses me off about them not matching the back seats. My 2014 has a complete red seat interior, front and back. That's lazy to me. But I like this a lot better than the 10th gen. If there's one thing I have learned being a Honda guy, it's waiting for the refreshed model to come out. In the case of most Hondas it's usually a superior vehicle. So I'll wait the 2 years and see what they deal me.
Edit: punctuation
I almost bought one of these but ended up with a Ford fusion SE instead. If the civic SI was a little bigger I probably would have got one. I need the space with my.3 year old lol.
Thumbs up man I agree with a lot you stated here. Hoping to pick a’23 up soon. I’m sold on it.
The first rattle sounds are coming from the passenger for on mine 2022 civic hatchback , the same with front body panels, don’t aligned, it seems like is not in place, but that how it is told me the dealer, thanks for clarify that here.
All the little problems it has, they go away on their own. And never really bother you consistently enough that you'll want to see a mechanic. The car fixes them.
I got 40 mpg in 6th gear on a 50 mph backroad this things a jack of all trades, fast “enough”, handles amazing, rockets out of corners, and if you are a new driver it will treat you great, if you are experienced it will be a delight!!
Funny you keep the seatbelts clipped in because of the noise. I have that problem with my 2010 accord its so annoying
Lol my 2017 SI had 155k miles. Took her everywhere.
Hello Ted my mother in law got a new pilot and had a similar issue as you with body panels not being aligned as well as the door being too close to the quarter panel when opening so it was literally taking the paint right off the door. She brought it back to selling DLR voiced her complaint and they actually repaired al that shit. So maybe worth a try if it really bothers you
Ive been interested in this Si due to a possible move to Cali to be house poor, but life rich. 😎 Sold my 911 and Spec Miata, leaving me with my e90 2011 335i msport 6 speed. Figured I would sell it when it came time to move. A few days ago it spun a rod bearing and I’m not going to fix it. Could not find a dealer that had a Si in stock who would sell it for less than $5k over sticker. Some are asking 10! So I found a dealer selling an Integra A-spec at MSRP plus $600 worth of stuff for $2000. I test drove it and have to say I was disappointed, especially after positive reviews from you, Savage Geese, Every Day Driver and just about everyone else. For me me the clutch pedal had less feel then my sim rig and the engine was such an appliance. Which you kind of hinted at here. I went there in a borrowed F10 M5, so that probably did not help. With no immediate date for the move, I’m going to spend 7k more for a 16 F80 M3 6 speed. I don’t think you have ever reviewed one. I think if I did go this route, I will go with the Acura. HATCHBACK! Plus some really nice amenities. D
How does adaptive cruise control work in the Si if it’s a manual?
my 2017 type r used to misfire a lot but I found out it was bc my tune was messed up and I wasn't putting the right gas in it
I’m a V8 rear wheel drive American Muscle Car guy, but have to say My wife and I have owned 2 daily driver Honda Civics. Absolutely the best cars we have ever owned. I’m keeping my V8 no doubt, just wish Honda made a V8 sports car that’s affordable.
I’d take the SI over the Type R all day though. The Type R is embarrassing unfortunately. One suggestion to all 4 & 6 Cyl fans, please keep the exhaust quiet, they sound horrible otherwise.
How did you manage to get this car at MSRP? Negotiating is almost non existent in regards to these cars and the type R is 15 to 25k over unless you know someone.
its a shame you guys didnt get the mk8 fiest and them mk4 foucs out in america. yes they're 3 cylinders but they good little cars. my fiesta st line is great, only 100bhp (going to map it to 165bhp soon) but it sounds great, is decent on petrol too and they are a really nice cabin to be in. a mk4 foucs st could have been a perfect daily driver for you
Honda should have made McLaren V10 in 1993.
I have to say this as a fact not an opinion : Honda has one of the best interiors for usual cars.
Lol I hear ya with the fuel economy. I also had a M3 and gotta say I love driving the Si. It’s a fun economical vehicle. Instead of Governments pushing EV’s They should be encouraging people to purchase small sedans like the Si for commuting.
Why are manufacturers struggling to make body panels line up correctly.? That’s bullshit to me.
They probably loosened the acceptable spec for the panel fitting production stage to meet costs. The Si and sedans come out of Canada as they have for a long time. The R will be built in Indiana with other hatchbacks. If you look qt cars like the Mustang, it is even worse many times. Maybe it's the stamping?
@@AnonAnon-qi4ts Honda may not be producing the type R in Greensburg. Would be great if they did, but I don’t blame them for not trusting American quality control. I live about 50 miles from the Greensburg, IN plant. Looks like a nice place from the highway.