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100% agreeIf it came in a hatch, and if I didn't have the Sport already, I'd buy one. Would certainly not trade up for one, even if they had a hatch.
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100% agreeIf it came in a hatch, and if I didn't have the Sport already, I'd buy one. Would certainly not trade up for one, even if they had a hatch.
LOL! Me too!I'll be waiting for the reviews and a test drive before deciding. I swore I'd never buy a 9th SI but ended up with one anyways.
+1I would be SO pissed if I get one and they release a hatch next year...
Agree with all the boring things you say are important. Another thing I don't hear often mentioned are Honda interiors. They may not be the most luxurious, or use the nicest materials, or be the best at anything in particular but they do so many things so well that few others can compete. Use of space, logical layout, feel of moving parts, durability, comfort, etc... they aren't perfect but they're hard to beat.After the initial underwhelming stats reveal last week it didn't take me too long to realize that I might still be very interested in this car. After all, what's the competition? I've considered a GTI in SE trim but I do a lot of miles and by the end of a 3 year lease I would not be entirely confident that the GTI wouldn't give me headaches. Some other vehicles I've considered: the BMW X1, Honda Accord Touring, Civic Hatchback, Mazda 3 and CX5. I could go on and on and I've had the capacity to get something new for a while as I extended my lease last August cause the new Si wasn't out yet. But ultimately the Si checks more boxes than the other vehicles and gets almost all the crucial ones right. We could all wish for more hp number but how is it actually gonna put that power down? If it's, say, at least 0.5s 0-60 faster than my 10th gen I probably would've taken that regardless of the actual hp/torque numbers. And if it's not, oh well. Even my current Si scoots quickly enough. Forget the numbers and just drive, then ask yourself if you like it.
Dependability, great gas mileage, a nice stereo and resale value are boring things that are important to me. The fact the new Si should outclass my current car in virtually all areas sounds fantastic because I really like my Si. Really looking forward to hearing how the stereo is. I thought the 9th gen stereo sounded worse than the 8th gen by a quite a bit. Hopefully the headlights will be nicer this time as well! I'll consider a blue sedan, like in the press shot. I'll probably buy in about six months because I just re-fi'd the car and it's always good to keep a loan at least a few months.
Hey man, you're only as old as you feel. Don't ever trick yourself into thinking you have to stop enjoying the art of driving after you stop being a twenty-something.Maybe I'm having a mid-life crisis or I'm going through my second childhood.
Ah, is that why you crossed the border? Happy to have your inputs on this side.I was locked and loaded for the Type-R, but now that I've seen the Si, my practical side has won out.
For the type of driving I do, which includes an occasional roll down a dirt road, Auto Cross, commutes in the snow, and errands on beat up city streets where my current civic bottoms out, the Si makes more sense.
But it's about the smiles per mile, so I might get swayed the other way.
Agreed. It's a shame that VW is doing away with the GTI Sport in 2018. That's the model that is perfectly aligned with what I want. The only thing stopping me is reliability, don't mind maintenance or things breaking here and there...just don't want a car that'll create a bunch of headaches.That said while I plan to test drive and enjoy the Si. I still feel like I'll probably need a tune and Catback to properly enjoy it compared to the GTi and ST. I have a feeling that I'll be missing the extra grunt.
Everything about the GTI Sport is becoming standard on the base GTI, or an option.Agreed. It's a shame that VW is doing away with the GTI Sport in 2018. That's the model that is perfectly aligned with what I want. The only thing stopping me is reliability, don't mind maintenance or things breaking here and there...just don't want a car that'll create a bunch of headaches.
I was completely on board with the CTR; but there are a couple things stopping me atm, dealer ADMs and was doing a lot of reading regarding the tire wear (people were lucky to get 6000 miles on their FK8 Continentals). I do a lot of driving on a daily basis and would hate to be spending money on 3 sets of tires per year.
I'm slowly warming up to the idea of the Si (changed my vote to "Maybe") except I don't like the fact that it's a sedan, really want a 4 door hatch hot hatch. I'm willing to test drive it but since the GTI won't be available in a Sport for 2018 my time might be limited. Decisions, decisions...
I know the power is the same across the board; but I thought in order to get the LSD, Golf R brakes and LEDs you had to step up to the SE? Don't want a sunroof...another problem point on the Si for me.Everything about the GTI Sport is becoming standard on the base GTI, or an option.