I have been trying to decide weather to go with the SI or a WRX. I live in Colorado and I do go up to the mountains on a regular basis. I was wondering how the SI handles in the snow? I have owned six cars with only one not being a Honda and all of my Honda's were not good cars in winter driving conditions.

 

with studded snows, just about any car is good in the snow

 

i couldnt get out of my subdivision with 6 inches of fresh powder on the ground, but after i got onto the main road i was fine. and yeah i have been driving in snow since i was 16. and yes my car is stock. hope this helps

 

sure... its FWD and has LSD

it should be fine

 

I live in chicago and i had no problems over the winter. the streets in my area are plowed pretty quickly though. but i still managed to get through the fresh stuff with the stock all-seasons

 

Like any FWD car in the snow turn your VSA off and dont come to a full stop. Any car is good in the snow if you are a capable driver.

 

With the optional PE2 summer tires my car struggled a bit but after throwing some EX wheels on with A/S tires it was fine.

Basically...
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I would rather go with the WRX

 

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but of course the rex will handle better in those weather conditions
each car has its strengths and flaws
its your decision on which car balances the scale in your favor

 

i would go with the sti the car is made for that kinda stuff you dont see to many hondas in rally racing

 

thanks for the comments. has anyone drove an SI up in the mountains while it is snowing?

 

all hondas other then the s2k does good in the snow. I dont know how you had any problems in em, but if you couldnt drive others in the snow, you wont like the SI in the snow. You should go with the WRX

 

The honda civic si is a great car all season round considering the fact that it is front wheel drive and not rear. It is a great competitor and its vehicle stability assist (VSA) system is very responsive and competitive to other systems being that it creates a safer environment for the driver while behind the wheel.

 

bro straight up if u know cars, you're going to get the wrx sti.... i'd take that car over any honda vehicle any day.. stock handling is superior.

 

A WRX will clearly handle the snow better than any Civic. Unless you're planning on driving like a moron in the snow, you'll have no problem with an Si and good all seasons or snows.

 

honestly if you dont run snows on it it sucks bad

 

why do people think i want an STI? I know that the STI will out perform the SI but i am looking to get a WRX wagon

 

People can shoot there opinions from both sides. When it comes down to it, YOU need to decide what you think youll feel more comfortable in, and if its actually what you want.

If you go with the WRX wagon, grats

If you go with the Si, grats

 

The Si will handle the snow fine with the right tires. I live in the northeast as an avid skier and I have never had a problem driving any of my FWD hondas From CT to VT,ME in the snow. And trust me, the Si will be a hell of alot more rewarding to drive any other time than a WRX wagon. All wheel drive will get you going faster, but will it help you stop?

Just my .02