Shadoq
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Hey everyone.
Bottom line up front:
Did anyone test/cross shop a GenX Civic SI with a GenX Civic Hatch?
Optimally comparing the 6MT Sport Hatch with a 6MT SI.
If so, why did you go with one over the other?
Is there any real "felt difference" in the power and handling between the 2?
-From reading I've done, both are underrated on power, hatch more so it seems.
-Most reviewers noted little difference between Normal and Sport Modes on the SI.
Is anyone actively working on/developing a different exhaust for the SI?
-The styling of the factory one is nice enough but I'd rather have a dual pipe a la the Hatch sport. -Most reviewers noted how quiet the SI is.
-I'd like to hear my car, granted without waking up the entire neighborhood's population of small children, ducks, and squirrels
The long version:
I'm in the market for a new car.
I currently own a 2016 Ford FiST w/ Recaros, Nav, blah blah(didn't want all the whiz bangs beyond the Recaros but that is what the dealer had...). Nothing wrong with the car, enjoy driving it every day.
I am getting custody of my 2 little people (one is 2 years, one is 9 months) sooner rather than later. Unfortunately both car seats will not fit SAFELY(will fit, just not comfortable with how cramped it is for them) in the back seat with where my driver seat needs to be(I'm 6' 2 ish and 200+). So we're off to a different car.
-No Minivans(Just hell no)
-No automatic transmission(last Auto I owned I almost fell asleep at the wheel on the way to work and put it in a ditch).
-No trucks(bad rear seat kid seat hookups, autos only in my price range with lots of miles)
-No SUVs(all the manual SUVs are gutless IMHO, why no new Manual Turbo Forester XT Subaru?)
Want:
-Sporty or Sports Car
-22-28K price
-Manual
-Turbo or responsive NA
-Must carry 2 little people, one stroller, and a little more cargo on average day
What I've looked at:
-Mazda 3-Back Seat too small
-Focus ST-Not enough rear space with my seat back. MPG bad as AWD w/o AWD benefits.
-Elantra Sport-Hyundai Re-sell value or lack there of.
-MazdaSpeed 3- Most on the market are modded/high mileage. Back seat smaller.
-VW GTI-Like it. Concerned about enough cargo room and maintenance costs.
-Subaru WRX(15'+)-Like it. Miss my STIs. Concerned about enough cargo room in trunk.
-CivicX Hatch Sport-Like it. No Moon Roof makes me sad
-CivicX SI-Like it. Haven't been able to see one/test drive one in person. Wonder if trunk is big enough?
Would appreciate any help anyone can provide!
Thanks!
Bottom line up front:
Did anyone test/cross shop a GenX Civic SI with a GenX Civic Hatch?
Optimally comparing the 6MT Sport Hatch with a 6MT SI.
If so, why did you go with one over the other?
Is there any real "felt difference" in the power and handling between the 2?
-From reading I've done, both are underrated on power, hatch more so it seems.
-Most reviewers noted little difference between Normal and Sport Modes on the SI.
Is anyone actively working on/developing a different exhaust for the SI?
-The styling of the factory one is nice enough but I'd rather have a dual pipe a la the Hatch sport. -Most reviewers noted how quiet the SI is.
-I'd like to hear my car, granted without waking up the entire neighborhood's population of small children, ducks, and squirrels
The long version:
I'm in the market for a new car.
I currently own a 2016 Ford FiST w/ Recaros, Nav, blah blah(didn't want all the whiz bangs beyond the Recaros but that is what the dealer had...). Nothing wrong with the car, enjoy driving it every day.
I am getting custody of my 2 little people (one is 2 years, one is 9 months) sooner rather than later. Unfortunately both car seats will not fit SAFELY(will fit, just not comfortable with how cramped it is for them) in the back seat with where my driver seat needs to be(I'm 6' 2 ish and 200+). So we're off to a different car.
-No Minivans(Just hell no)
-No automatic transmission(last Auto I owned I almost fell asleep at the wheel on the way to work and put it in a ditch).
-No trucks(bad rear seat kid seat hookups, autos only in my price range with lots of miles)
-No SUVs(all the manual SUVs are gutless IMHO, why no new Manual Turbo Forester XT Subaru?)
Want:
-Sporty or Sports Car
-22-28K price
-Manual
-Turbo or responsive NA
-Must carry 2 little people, one stroller, and a little more cargo on average day
What I've looked at:
-Mazda 3-Back Seat too small
-Focus ST-Not enough rear space with my seat back. MPG bad as AWD w/o AWD benefits.
-Elantra Sport-Hyundai Re-sell value or lack there of.
-MazdaSpeed 3- Most on the market are modded/high mileage. Back seat smaller.
-VW GTI-Like it. Concerned about enough cargo room and maintenance costs.
-Subaru WRX(15'+)-Like it. Miss my STIs. Concerned about enough cargo room in trunk.
-CivicX Hatch Sport-Like it. No Moon Roof makes me sad
-CivicX SI-Like it. Haven't been able to see one/test drive one in person. Wonder if trunk is big enough?
Would appreciate any help anyone can provide!
Thanks!
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