Is the '17 Si limited production?

[Unibrow Tail Lights]

I just remembered that a salesman told me that the '17 Si would be limited production which would of course add to its appeal. Less vehicles, higher resale, plus more unique. I thought he was just pulling facts out his a** but was just wondering if it could be true?

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[Canteenboy]

I believe all manual transmission cars are limited production in today's market.

 

[grumpyguy6]

I believe all manual transmission cars are limited production in today's market.

Sure seems that way...

 

[coopermidnight]

There are far fewer of them than any of the regular coupes, sedans, or hatches, but I don't think it counts as "limited." It's only limited in the sense that you'll probably have to do some driving to get the color/# doors you want. If I had to guess, I'd say it's probably harder to find than a 6-speed EX-T... but maybe easier to find than a 6-speed Sport, based on all the complaining I see on this forum This is compared to the Type R, which probably isn't considered limited either, of which only a few thousand will even exist in the US for this model year.

 

[Unibrow Tail Lights]

I believe all manual transmission cars are limited production in today's market.

Ahh makes sense. I see you're in LA. How's driving stick over there? Also, any tips for driving stick in traffic? This is my first manual.

 

[coopermidnight]

Ahh makes sense. I see you're in LA. How's driving stick over there? Also, any tips for driving stick in traffic? This is my first manual.

I have much more relaxed driving conditions than LA, but I can add some input. For slow-moving traffic, definitely get comfortable with your clutch's catch point. You can ease out into first gear (either partly or all the way) without hitting the gas at all.

 

[Unibrow Tail Lights]

Oh okay! That was the first thing my friend who was teaching me told to do. He told me once the car starts moving or is at 1 MPH then I could slowly let the clutch out. Just didn't know it was a technique for traffic

 

[neteng101]

The dealer I bought my car from has 6 Si sedans and 3 Si coupes in inventory. Limited production?

Its much harder to find an EX + Sensing hatchback. Or even just an EX hatchback - none in stock!

 

[Canteenboy]

Ahh makes sense. I see you're in LA. How's driving stick over there? Also, any tips for driving stick in traffic? This is my first manual.

I drive at non peak hours so traffic is not bad. The Si is super easy to drive so I don't think you will have any issues.

 

[styxrogan]

sure seems that way... damn hard to find a manual on autotrader...these cars arent selling well. my hometown dealer has 3 of em just rotting on the lot

 

[1.5CivicEX-T]

Didn't someone "guestimate" there will be 26k Si's built for 2017 going off 2015 numbers? That seems a lot for the 2017 model year which is about to end. But if it spills over, that's a buttload and not "limited" at all. Which is good for buyers. There are tons more already than EX-T manuals. Prices for the Si may stay high during the summer months. I imagine they will drop once fall hits. Still not sure when 2017 model production ends and 2018 begins. That could be a factor as well.

 

[joe007]

It's not limited production, they will make them to meet demand. Of course, they can screw up and underestimate demand, which may mean shortages, for a while anyway.

 

[zroger73]

I just remembered that a salesman told me that the '17 Si would be limited production [...]just wondering if it could be true?

Yes - Si production will be limited...to the number they actually produce. We don't know that number and neither does a dealership employee. Honda will know, though.

Didn't someone "guestimate" there will be 26k Si's built for 2017 going off 2015 numbers? That seems a lot for the 2017 model year which is about to end.

Still not sure when 2017 model production ends and 2018 begins.

Honda built 413,931 Civics in North America in 2015. 6.3% (26,077) were Sis. Last year (2016), Honda sold 431,479 Civics in the US and Canada. 2017 represents short model, calendar, and fiscal years for the Si since it didn't go on sale until May 13.

Current model year production ends and next model year production begins typically in August September. History suggests that the 2018 Civic (including the Si) will be quietly announced next month about two-and-a-half months from now and go on sale in October.

 

[JDM_DOHC_SiR]

I just remembered that a salesman told me that the '17 Si would be limited production which would of course add to its appeal. Less vehicles, higher resale, plus more unique. I thought he was just pulling facts out his a** but was just wondering if it could be true?

Anything to make a sale and if this was one of the guys left over from the Fuller Honda crew, I can totally believe the crap they are spewing out to people

 

[DrwMDvs]

Current model year production ends and next model year production begins typically in August. History suggests that the 2018 Civic (including the Si) will be quietly announced next month and go on sale in October.

So... if my car is just now showing up on the build sheet, is there a chance it could be a 2018? Probably not, as turn around once it's on the sheet is probably 2 months or so.

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