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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 07:35 PM
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i have a 2000 ls integra with exhaust, intake, and a few others things. i'm thinking about getting a new Civic SI because the car is new and i dont want to dump alot of money into the teg. is the civic si worth to buy? should i jsut keep the integra for a while
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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 08:16 PM
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SI>>>LS if it was a GSR I would keep the teg. SI very nice int. and with a drop and OEM R kit looks pretty sick. It also has a pretty solid 2.0 that does well with boltons. My friend owns the EP3 and I've grown to really like the car.
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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 09:13 PM
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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 11:34 PM
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keep the teg. wait until the 06 civic comes out. from what i hear the si will be a coupe.
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Old Jan 25, 2005 | 01:21 AM
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Old Jan 25, 2005 | 07:45 AM
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Not only could it be a coupe, but the hp is supposed to go up quite a bit. Rumors of the first gen rsx motor to be put in! I would wait a little longer. We're supposed to see the new Si later this year, so I would wait, AND if there's not a big change then get the 05 Si because prices will drop big time. happens every time a newer model of the same car comes out.
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Old Jan 25, 2005 | 08:12 AM
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keep the teg, have you seen the new CRX?? now that will be filthy, i own an ep3, love it, buh from what i've seen wit the crx, they look dope...
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Old Jan 25, 2005 | 08:32 AM
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If the 2000 teg is in good shape with low miles, I would personally keep that.
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Old Jan 25, 2005 | 03:12 PM
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keep the integra...the mini-mini van is ugly! and has no power...might as well have a single cammer in it.
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Old Jan 25, 2005 | 03:35 PM
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drive the SI, see how much you like or dislike it. then decide
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Old Jan 25, 2005 | 03:56 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1SLOWlsTEG &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i have a 2000 ls integra with exhaust, intake, and a few others things. i'm thinking about getting a new Civic SI because the car is new and i dont want to dump alot of money into the teg. is the civic si worth to buy? should i jsut keep the integra for a while</TD></TR></TABLE>


I already placed my order for a 2005 Civic Si and received a call yesterday confirming the VIN number. She will be leaving the Swindon Plant in England soon, and should be state-side by mid-February. It's Taffeta White w/side airbags.

I know the hatchback design is not a favorite amongst the majority out there, but if this is a car you like, my suggestion is to get one now while you can. I looked at several different options within Honda's (Civic Coupe Ex, Accord Coupe V6 6-speed w/Navi), Acura's (RSX type-S, TSX), and Toyota's (Celica GT-S, Solara SE Sport), but in the end, the Civic Si was my choice. Unlike many, I am happy with everything it has to offer (exterior/interior design, layout, hp rating, and especially the high-mounted shifter). Since I am not going to make any modifications, the way the Si arrives from the factory, is the way she's going to stay.

Whatever the reasons for lack-of-sales, it is obvious there aren't many Sis out there, nor are there many being produced - I for one, like that. If you are happy with what the car has to offer right out of the box (without thousands of dollars in mind for upgrades), get it! Also, there was only one recall on the Si, and the only issue with that was to change a washer on the belt buckle, if necessary. If you purchase a new one, this will already have been addressed. The irony here is, once the '05 Civic Si is gone for good (this is the last model year for the hatchback), everyone will suddenly want what they can no longer get. Also, the ones who say they don't like it, after seeing it up front and personal, it suddenly grows on them.

Cars are emotional buying experiences... if the '05 Si hatchback doesn't stir you for what it has to offer, then don't do it! However, despite all the postings and spy shots of the rumored Si Coupe for '06, if the '05 Si hatchback does appeal to you (and is what you want) then by all means get one and enjoy it like I soon will!

Whatever your decision, all the best...
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Old Jan 25, 2005 | 04:34 PM
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Great post above me.

Absolutely, if the car doesn't do it for you, then it's not the right one. Reguardless of what it is.
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Old Jan 25, 2005 | 06:41 PM
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ive had my EP3 for 2 weeks and totally love it. yeah, i didnt like the car all that much when it first came out, but as some time has gone by, the model grew on me and now i own one. the low number of production is another reason i love it. having a car that you dont see everywhere you look adds to the fun factor for me and i can overlook some of the downsides that many other people see.
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Old Jan 25, 2005 | 07:33 PM
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Old Jan 26, 2005 | 01:51 AM
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the si looks fugly to me. i would buy a rsx base model. Same engine, looks way better, and is only a little more dough.
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Old Jan 26, 2005 | 02:48 AM
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I really enjoy my Si and I happen to like the hatch, I didnt want to waite for the Si to go back to the coupe. I think bang for the buck they are a great car. I have had mine for about 6 weeks now and can tell you with just a little tuning in the suspension and some better tires this car will be an even bigger blast to drive! There are also some great bolt ons, all the way up to the Jackson race supercharger, which with the tuning can produce 220ish whp.
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Old Jan 26, 2005 | 06:42 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Eee Pee &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Great post above me.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Thanks Eee Pee!

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Absolutely, if the car doesn't do it for you, then it's not the right one. Reguardless of what it is.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Agree 100%...
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Old Jan 26, 2005 | 09:31 AM
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integra will rip the new SI all over the floor. those things r ******* big and nasty. its like racing with a mini mini van.
keep the integra.
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Old Jan 26, 2005 | 10:29 AM
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test drive.

all will be answered.
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Old Jan 27, 2005 | 06:16 AM
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get an si man...a 92-95 that is
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Old Jan 27, 2005 | 06:27 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1SLOWlsTEG &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i have a 2000 ls integra with exhaust, intake, and a few others things.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Although the EP3 Si is ugly and one of the most unpopular Hondas ever sold in USDM, I think that when you drive it you will see that it offers significant improvements in design and driveability over your G3 Integra.
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Old Jan 27, 2005 | 08:24 PM
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Get the EP!!
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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 09:03 AM
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Buy my EP3!
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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 09:08 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bootleg R &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">integra will rip the new SI all over the floor. those things r ******* big and nasty. its like racing with a mini mini van.
keep the integra.</TD></TR></TABLE>


HAHAHAHA ^^retarded ricer
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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 09:09 AM
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ahah dont hate cuz ur EP3 GOT FLAMED BY ME

and ur 17 second rsx s too!!!
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