Test derove Si. Not impressed

[SI_honda_2k17]

Frankly ... what is the best method of break in ??? I have heard "drive it like you stole it" is a legit break in and results in higher trims since you push the limits and extremes right off ...

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[JNRS]

Just follow the manual. You will at least feel better knowing that you followed the break-in procedure if something does go wrong.

 

[gtman]

During the break in period don't drive it like you stole it obviously. But don't drive it like a slowpoke at one speed either. Over the years I've found that varying your speeds and throttle without any long WOT runs is the best way to break the car in.

 

[COOL COUPE]

The worst part is it's a guarantee that Honda put 87 Octane in my new car - Correct? Unlike my Mazda Speed 3 which was "required" to be 91 or above ... The Si is "recomended" to be 91 or above. I am waiting until I get to half a tank then refilling with 93... best I can do!

 

[NHWhite2019SI]

As someone that came from a 2017 Civic EX-T 6MT, I didn’t appreciate what the SI offered until I drove the EX-T for a year. While the EX-T was quick, the SI is in deed faster and being able to take a sweeping corner at 85 mph in the SI (love that LSD) sold me that I made the right choice trading in the EX-T. The stares and thumbs up I get from the SI is intoxicating. Honestly, the only thing I miss from my EX-T is the volume control on the steering wheel being touch sensitive. That ultimately maybe why the OP wasn’t impressed. He/she started with the “filet mignon” when he/she should have started with the “baseball steak” and then tried the SI.

 

[gtman]

I don't know what's not to like about the Si. I drive a tuned and somewhat tweaked EX-L. And while I'm faster than a stock Si, I have no chance against one in the twisties.

The Si isn't meant to be a straight line champ. It's a balanced machine that excels when things get curvy.

 

[captlwr]

Do any of you guys have a 2019 Civic Sport with the 2.0L Non-turbo engine? I'm curious as to "where" it was built becuz the 1.5L Turbo in my 2018 HB Sport Manual was built in Thailand and Transmission in India - what about the non-turbo 2.0L engine???

 

[DallasCRX]

The 2.0 in the Sport models are built here in Alliston, ON, or in Anna, OH.

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