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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 09:40 AM
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Which is better, I'l rather go with the sedan because a lot of girls have coupes
their not Si but still.
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 09:47 AM
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Go with the sedan, it has lot more room than the coupe
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 10:04 AM
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coup!!!! it looks way cleaner sedan is for old lady's!
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 10:41 AM
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depends on your needs. if you'll be driving alone or with one person majorit of the time stick to the coupe.

if you've got a fam or bring alot of people often, stick with sedan.

ive got a coupe. i love it.
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 10:55 AM
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4 door all the way..
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by =honda4life=
depends on your needs. if you'll be driving alone or with one person majorit of the time stick to the coupe.

if you've got a fam or bring alot of people often, stick with sedan.

ive got a coupe. i love it.
Yeah. If you need the room get the sedan if you don't then the coupe.
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 11:27 AM
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I stick with coupes because I feel they look better, even though I've seen some Sedans that were so sick!... Plus not many people can carpool with me cause my seat is far back and saves me the hassle of cleaning my rear floor mats lol..
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 11:54 AM
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Mine is for a coupe and the was before my daughter, now we wish we had gotten the sedan cause I'm now stuck with the car seat in the tiny back.
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Califasgirl
Mine is for a coupe and the was before my daughter, now we wish we had gotten the sedan cause I'm now stuck with the car seat in the tiny back.
Yeah it all depends on use.. if I were in your situation the Sedan would be best.. Plus to be honest, I probably would have gotten a Sedan if they made them in '06-'07 lol..
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 12:39 PM
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go with a sedan. a lot more options for modding and way cleaner!!
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 01:14 PM
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go with the coupe if you're 17 years old....otherwise sedan FTW!
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by peeta
go with a sedan. a lot more options for modding
How so?
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by canteengreen
i like old ladies!
o ya?
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 03:01 PM
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How so?
Probably referring to aesthetics like the coveted jdm conversion.
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 03:07 PM
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It all depends on your situation and if your married,etc.Another thing you have to take into consideration is that coupes are a tad bit less expensive than sedans.
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 03:26 PM
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For what it's worth, here's the pros and cons, IMO:

Coupe:

Cheaper
Lighter
Sportier-looking

Sedan:

Stiffer body
Better weight distribution
Practicality is truly astounding.

The coupe's back seat isn't exactly small. It's just less accessible than in the sedan.

Also, if it's going to be mostly you driving it, without anyone else...consider the coupe. I will say that the interior layout of coupes is very relaxed and luxurious - My other car is a 2006 Accord coupe and the difference between that and the Accord sedan is night and day in terms of the overall aesthetics from the driver's seat. You sit further back, so you can enjoy more of the sunroof...the sedan versions of both Accord and Civic are very upright and businesslike.
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 04:03 PM
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^^ very true...
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 04:04 PM
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i heard once that the sedan has slightly better handling, but i'm not sure how valid of a statement it is
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 04:17 PM
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^A sedan body is more rigid than a coupe body from what I have read, because four smaller holes in the body makes for a stiffer chassis as opposed to two larger ones.

Also, the sedan's weight distribution is slightly better, even though it's a little heavier.
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 04:18 PM
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That comes from the minor extension in the wheel base and marginally better weight distribution. The difference in weight between the sedan and coupe is only 30 kg.
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 05:12 PM
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Funny how many people swear by the sedan. And I have nothing against a Sedan Si.....but answer me this.........AND BE HONEST......

How many of you Sedan owners would have gotten the Si Coupe if Honda had never even made or released any kind of design concept for the SEDAN Si?? Tell the truth now.
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Type Ram
Which is better, I'l rather go with the sedan because a lot of girls have coupes
their not Si but still.
If this is your deciding factor for a car....you shouldn't buy a car.
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by RICO_
Funny how many people swear by the sedan. And I have nothing against a Sedan Si.....but answer me this.........AND BE HONEST......

How many of you Sedan owners would have gotten the Si Coupe if Honda had never even made or released any kind of design concept for the SEDAN Si?? Tell the truth now.
I like the SI sedan much more than the coupe.

What you're asking is if the SI sedan didn't exist at all, period, would you buy a SI coupe? I'm sure the answer would be mixed.

Some could afford an older STI or Evo
Some can't and would stick with the cheaper SI
Some would have an RSX-S
etc
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by K5^
o ya?
lmfao!
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by RICO_
Funny how many people swear by the sedan. And I have nothing against a Sedan Si.....but answer me this.........AND BE HONEST......

How many of you Sedan owners would have gotten the Si Coupe if Honda had never even made or released any kind of design concept for the SEDAN Si?? Tell the truth now.
wasn't even interested in the 8th gen until i saw the si sedan. i already own a rsx type-s and a prelude Si so i have no need for another coupe.
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