Either get the "06 Civic Si or the older RSX Type S, in either way the former would be the beter choice.

 

The 06 Si certainly looks to be shaping up to be a winner, but the EP is such an underrated car it's criminal. The K20A3 isn't much in NA form, true, but she's a great car altogether, plus you get the utility of a hatch that can swallow a lot of ****. I own an EP and I love it, but I admit, she's nothing special to look at it stock trim (of course, mine looks nothing like stock, lol). If I were buying a new car today and had to pick between the outgoing and newer Si, I would def. go for the newer one, simply because of the motor, extra gear, and LSD. But as it is, I'm proud to own the EP, and no '06 Si is going to make me feel jealous at all. (Actually, if I was going for a new car today, I'd be scrounging up all my loose change for an '06 WRX, but I digress..)

 

I drive an EP and the reason why i bought it was because i just wanted a hatch with warranty etc. completely practicle etc just a comuter of a sort. If you really want to get your performance $'s worth and can afford the NEW SI go for it. But a Rsx-S slightly used for $5K less than new would be an even better deal. choices choices. My 2Cents | USED Type-S for less than $18K would be the best bang for the buck.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NerveAgent &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">new si. 197hp, lsd, Si's Stereo system blows away the current si in terms of sound quality. Then you have the MP3 jack, MP3/WMA CD playback, etc... , Si has dual piston front brakes which are theoretically better than the single piston units in the RSX-S, 06Si has maintenance minder, the faux suede seats.

Expect 0-60 times in the 6.7-6.9 range for the Si and 1/4 miles in the 14.8-15.0@93-94mph range. The ep is slow, ugly, and looks like a mini mini van. And the k20a3? ummm yeah it sucks.
but...2 each his own, right?</TD></TR></TABLE>

...as long as we're listing the new features, I'll add a few. Optional stereo equipment includes the 350 watt dvd/nav system(with voice activation feature) w/subwoofer and amp and speed sensitive volume control. The steering wheel has audio functions and telescopes. There is a shift light indicator, aluminum racing-style pedals, Electric Power Steering(whatever difference that makes), leather wrapped steering wheel, aluminum/leather 6spd. shift stick, and the Si comes available in seven different colors: Habanero Red Pearl, Fiji Blue Pearl, Galaxy Gray Metallic, Alabaster Silver Metallic, Nighthawk Black Pearl, Rallye Red, and Taffeta White. The moonroof is a one touch wonder now, and the windows auto-up, daytime running lights. The brochure says the rev. limit is 8000 in response to a post seen above. The external temperature is also available, and there is now a "max a/c" button. And if you purchase the HFP package, you'll receive some nice butt 18" rims. Also, in point of interest, the new Si weighs 2877lb., which is 37 lbs. heavier than the 2006 rsx-s(2840) give or take the estimate's inaccuracy.

With that said, I realized I was comparing it to the 99-00 Si model, so I don't know if the EP3 already had any of the options mentioned above.


Modified by heilig at 7:01 PM 9/22/2005

 

Go ahead, get the EP3. If you really feel that it's too slow, save up a bit and boost or swap it.

Making an EP faster is much, much easier than making an FG (that's the '06 Si, right?) into a hatchback with a dash shifter.

 

Also why is LSD soo important. You can get LSD installed on a EP3 granted it will cost. You can't get anything better then a nice HB. Thats why people have been moding them for years and i am sure they will mod them for years to come. Just wait there will be another True HB just give honda some time EP3 all the way granted the 06 si is nice.... But there will be thousands on the road that look just like yours. Even with mods. For where i live finding a nice EP3 is RARE i think i have seen one maybe two.