Crazy to Prefer a Non-Si?

[RS27]

There’s no question why I prefer the non-Si. I literally can’t fit in the Si coupe. The moonroof DESTROYS head room. Plus I despise spoilers so that trunk spoiler ruins the rear for me. Slicktop and Slicktrunk. Important factor Honda should offer.

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[jtrader]

There’s no question why I prefer the non-Si. I literally can’t fit in the Si coupe. The moonroof DESTROYS head room.

Yes!!! Same here. I love the SI coupe (even the spoiler) but I'd never be able to enjoy it w/ my head rubbing the ceiling. The hatch sport affords me a solid 3-4" of headroom w/ the seat lowered all the way.

 

[Design]

I'm a die-hard manual enthusiast. I say this despite having to suffer through some of the worst traffic in the US. Despite being a bit lighter and more removed, the Civic's manual gearbox is still really, REALLY good.

I'm not against automatics. Just not a fan of CVTs in general. Under the right conditions they serve their purpose. But from an enthusiast perspective, they can be a soul-sucking appliance compared to a good DCT or even a traditional auto (like the Accord's 10-spd).

 

[The Vyzitor]

I'm not against automatics. Just not a fan of CVTs in general. Under the right conditions they serve their purpose. But from an enthusiast perspective, they can be a soul-sucking appliance compared to a good DCT or even a traditional auto (like the Accord's 10-spd).

This, so much. The DSG in our GTI is a great auto... the 10-speed in the Camaro is a great trans as well. But this CVT... ugh i'm trying to find things to love about it. I am. But i feel like if this car had the DSG out of the GTI it would be a night and day difference in fun to drive

 

[blitz]

As others have said, buy what makes you happy. I think some members, and perhaps yourself, can agree that they would have done so many things (career, offer, investment, etc) differently in life to be happier.

 

[silverrascal]

I had a GTI with DSG and the transmission isn't all that. Yes, driven hard, the DSG was sublime. But daily traffic and just driving normally - it was not what I'd call smooth. And the maintenance was not cheap. I'm not saying CVT is awesome but it's fine, fairly smooth and no problem in daily driving which I do 95% of the time. If I wanna get aggressive, I put the CVT in S mode and get on it.

 

[hfpdohc]

0.2sec slower on stock vs the Si for the 0-60........thats not a deal breaker to uprade for an Si

 

[FC3L15B7]

Excellent point, however with rev match shifting on the type R is a breeze if you're planning on a long drive. Also the clutch feels much better on the Type-R than the Si, as does the transmission. Overall every time I get into my CTR I'm ready to drive it, I haven't once thought I wish it was an automatic when climbing into the drivers seat.

If you enjoy your car that's what matters, so you made the right decision for you- if you took the time to test drive a used CTR somewhere.

I don't mind not having auto rev match on the Si because I rev match manually all the time with my truck's straight-cut gearbox that I drive more than my car. Besides, it came with heated seats instead, so who am I to complain.

 

[FC3L15B7]

The Si was weird for me (in terms of looks) because I'd like a coupe if I didn't have a hatch, but I prefer the rear end of the sedan. Reminds me of the 8th gen Si sedan, or something like a current gen charger lol.

The first time I saw a Civic Sedan, I was like WOAH, what's with the 66 Charger fastback on that Civic?? haha.

But ultimately I wanted 2 doors that was faster, so Si it became.

 

[shabadoo25]

Love everything about the SI except for the manual. Wish there was an automatic option.

And I drove a manual forever, so you fanboys can save your replies on this.

 

[AquaGoat]

I got kids so Coupes are out of the question right away. And I just prefer the Hatchback Civic to the Sedan so much, that I couldn't bring myself to get a Si. Screw trunks, they're terrible.

Also, I'm in Canada so the Sport Trim on my Hatchback was nicely loaded. I got an '18 Hatchback Sport 6MT and it's got push button start, proximity keys, CarPlay/Android Auto, and a moon roof! And I hate leather so that's great.

If they made a Si Hatchback...well that might get me a little more interested, but that probably won't happen. I think it'd step on the CTR's toes a bit.

 

[James3spearchucker]

i have a 2.0 sport coupe, love the way its drives. I had a 2017 and now a 2019 crv too, great vehicle. The 2.0 civic is comparable to any car in its class easily and you don't have to worry about doubling up your oil changes.

How does the 2.0 drive? Unfortunately I have only been on a short test drive in one

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