The Calm Before the Storm - An Si Timeline

[zroger73]

November 15, 2016 - The prototype was revealed.
April 6, 2017 - The production version was revealed.
May 13, 2017 - The Si went on sale at US dealerships even though none were available to purchase.
May 22, 2017 - There are still no 2017 Civic Si at dealerships available for purchase, although there are VINs showing up on dealer websites indicating that the vehicles have been manufactured and either are or soon will be in transit to dealers.

It sure has been quiet around here this morning. Is this the calm before the storm?

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[JDM_DOHC_SiR]

Pretty much ....it's going to happen soon

 

[Shankmeyster]

Don't think so. The Si is still underwhelming from what people have seen and no hatch is probably going to = lower sales of them. I know I for one do not like the current gen coupe styling and I don't want a sedan, therefore I have ordered a Sport manual hatch.

 

[Froz3nTundra]

Don't think so. The Si is still underwhelming from what people have seen and no hatch is probably going to = lower sales of them. I know I for one do not like the current gen coupe styling and I don't want a sedan, therefore I have ordered a Sport manual hatch.

This was my issue, I like the trim of the SI better, but I like the Hatch better. I went with the Sport Manual and had it about a month and a half ago.

If they were going to make an SI Hatch I probably would have paid more and waited until the summer.

 

[TypeSiR]

Yes! Enjoy the calm. It'll be a blast to drive knowing the vastly improved chassis. Rave reviews expected from looking at previous reviews on lower trims. Good times ahead. Have a blast with it if you're inline for one.

For the record, I love my EX-T sedan (bought used) after flashing the ECU; it'll be even better with the incoming chassis mods (strut bar & sway bar). The Si is a no-brainer for slightly more than the EXT. Being a cheapskate, I'll look for a used one in a couple of years if situation allows.

Have fun.

 

[ne0guri]

I joined to post this... not sure if any of you have seen these videos on YouTube? Been lurking for awhile and haven't seen anyone post these yet.

Sedan -

Coupe -

 

[HondaSquatch]

Can't wait for pictures to start coming through. This is the only SI photo I have seen that wasn't of the red or blue ones that Honda has been showing. I found it on instagram, the profile said the guy worked for Car and Driver.

 

[skycrapper]

Great videos. Car looks great

 

[JDM_DOHC_SiR]

 

[zroger73]

Jason Fenske (Engineering Explained) hinted that the Si will be driven tomorrow, May 23 - a day earlier than expected for press drives.

 

[cdmta]

https://twitter.com/TempleofVTEC/status/866842777572659201/photo/1

 

[warrendeath]

Should be called Calm Before The Storm...The Complete Mishandling Of A Car...Ha

 

[zroger73]

Should be called Calm Before The Storm...The Complete Mishandling Of A Car...Ha

That's what it feels like.

In reality, it's marketing psychology at its best - feed tidbits of information in a metered fashion to keep people talking, generate interest, and keep the momentum going. Honda knows exactly what they are doing. A few shoppers will give up and end up buying from the competition either because they are impatient or because they don't like what they've seen, but that's normal and expected. Even bad publicity is still publicity and draws attention to the brand.

Just look at what is going on. Most of us are starving for information - spending large amounts of time scouring the internet for news and tracking which dealer will get which models in which colors. Many of us are waving wads of cash at Honda just waiting on the Si we want to arrive so we can finally get behind the wheel.

 

[warrendeath]

That's what it feels like.

In reality, it's marketing psychology at its best - feed tidbits of information in a metered fashion to keep people talking, generate interest, and keep the momentum going. Honda knows exactly what they are doing. A few shoppers will give up and end up buying from the competition either because they are impatient or because they don't like what they've seen, but that's normal and expected. Even bad publicity is still publicity and draws attention to the brand.

Just look at what is going on. Most of us are starving for information - spending large amounts of time scouring the internet for news and tracking which dealer will get which models in which colors. Many of us are waving wads of cash at Honda just waiting on the Si we want to arrive so we can finally get behind the wheel.

Yep. Probably why multiple dealers think I'd be dumb enough to put down a 2k deposit just for 'information'.

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