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- Bill
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- 2019 Honda Civic Type R
Stick with the Si. Keep looking, you'll find what you're looking for.
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Did you drive the Accord manual with the 2.0 ? If so, how does the shifter compare to the SI ?I think the best way to answer your question is to ask yourself: How bad do you really want the Si and what are the reasons you want it? If it's for the sportiness and features (most importantly the LSD) you will be missing out on with the Accord sport, then hold out for the Si. My personal advice is to not make any compromises on the car you want (as long as it's realistically affordable). This is especially true if this is going to be a car you will drive a lot and will own for long time.Compromising will only result in you getting a car that was your second choice, and that you didn't really want in the first place.
I also considered getting the Accord sport with the 6MT simply because it seemed a little bit more refined than the Si but was still (somewhat) sporty. In my heart I knew I wanted the Si though and would have kicked myself in the ass if I ended up going with the Accord because I would have a car that really wasn't what I wanted. I ended up getting a 2020 si and couldn't be happier with my decision. Go with your gut!
The thing that bothers me about the SI is not having a spare tire. I don't believe the G70 has one either and I am considering that as well as a new SI. Does the Accord Sport 2.0 manual have a spare tire? And how does the Accord feel shifting gears compared to the SI ? And doesn't the Accord Sport 2.0 run on regular grade gas?I've tested the Civic Si and both Accord Sports with 6MT. I've also driven the Sport 2.0T with the 10AT. I agree with the others that the Accord Sport 1.5T isn't worth it unless you really need the space. Since you wanted the Civic Si initially, I suspect you don't need the space, so done and done!
The Accord Sport 2.0T is, IMO, a different beast. It's much better equipped than the 1.5T, and that engine is fantastic. The 6MT is excellent, and though it pains me to write this, the 10AT is great too, and a worthy choice for enthusiasts. It drives much like my 2010 TSX, but with the turbo power of my old Saab 9-5 Aero. IMO, it should have an LSD and at least two damper modes, like a proper Accord Si, but it's still a very impressive package and solid value. If it weren't so huge, I suspect the Accord Sport 2.0T would be a no-brainer for me, but I'm much more likely to go with the Civic Si to replace my Acura.
BTW, I tested the Accord Sport 2.0T with 6MT the day after I drove a Genesis G70 Sport M/T, and the Honda's engine and transmission are much better IMO. The Accord can't match the handling of the RWD Genesis with its LSD, of course, but it still has great handling for a mid-sized sedan.
I don't know about the spare tire or fuel issues, but I liked the Accord's shifter. I didn't drive it back-to-back with the Si, but my not-so-reliable recollection is that the Accord's shifter has slightly longer throws, and the clutch is a little heavier. The Si has a very light clutch, which I like. I felt perfectly comfortable driving both. I wouldn't decide between the two based on shifter feel, that's for sure.The thing that bothers me about the SI is not having a spare tire. I don't believe the G70 has one either and I am considering that as well as a new SI. Does the Accord Sport 2.0 manual have a spare tire? And how does the Accord feel shifting gears compared to the SI ? And doesn't the Accord Sport 2.0 run on regular grade gas?
Is it the same chassis though?500$ more for alot less car imo. Its the same chassis just weighs more and has more room. Less features and no lsd. Hold out for the car you want imo.