2006 Honda Civic Si Advice?

Question

I am a college student now, and am getting a car in the next 6 months or so. Right now I am driving a hand-me-down '95 Maxima. I am really leaning toward the 2006 Civic Si (new) because of its performance/price/appearance.

The only problem is, I have not driven a stick shift in my life, and the Si is only offered in manual. I am familiar with how MT cars work (I know when to shift and how to let off the gas/clutch), but have never actually driven one.

My parents have had MT cars in the past, so I am sure they could help me out. Is it not wise to learn on a new car? Thank you, and advice is appreciated.

Second, (not that I am a crazy driver), but does the 06 Civic Si throw you back in the seat when under hard acceleration? I want a car that can be aggressive if necessary. Thanks for any help.

Answer 1

Actually, the '06 went back to having the shifter on the floor. I'd buy one if I had the money. Yeah, they say only $18G, but good luck finding one at even close to that price. There aren't many, so there will be alot of dealership fees. I have had two Civics, a '97 EX that got totaled, and an old Si that I currently own. I learned to drive a manual in an old 1-ton International in a field eons ago, but never touched one until I got my Si. It only took about a couple of days to catch on.

Also, I trest drove a new Si back in 1999 when my other civic was totaled. My '97 Ex handles alot smoother than the '99 Si. The suspension was alot stiffer, so there was a rougher ride.

For some history on the Si. Back in the day, the only difference between and Si and other Civics was Si is fuel injected, and the other civics were carburated. I guess that shows how old my old Si is. "Si" is the designation for "Sport Injection". The stock civics had 50some horse power and the Si has 90some horse power. And the Si wasn't limited to the Civic. There was an Si Prelude and CRX

Answer 2

I definitely wouldn't practice on a new car. I would have someone teach me on their car first. You don't want to ruin the clutch/tranny. Grinding gears, yuk. The Si is a good choice though, I think the Acura RSX though is way better looking, and the price and performance is pretty good. I mean you can go for an automatic RSX and lease it, and I think in a year or 2 years or something they offer you a newer car, so you can get a manual transmission the second time. I think Toyota and Mitsubishi does that too. The cool thing about Si's though is that they have LSD and they have iVtec, but they look just like the base-modeled Civic's and they aren't that great looking. I think it's a pretty big change from a Maxima though. I would think of a '07 Toyota Camry, or even an Acura TL.

Answer 3

ok so yea...the "stick" on the si's i thnk is still mounted weird on the dash...BUT you will be the coolest kid on campus if you are actually able to get a '07 Si...

I have had two Honda's, both manual transmission. and i loved them. The first was a civic and it was the first time i ever drove stick so yea i was nervous too, but it's easy once you get used to it bro. Also, check out www.tuner-junction.com it's a sweet car tuning site, maybe you can meet up with some fellow honda owners there or look into the car a bit more!


Also. The Si should put youback in the seat a bit. DOHC and Vtec will scare you at first i'm sure. : )

i still have my second honda, 1995 accord EX...and i love it!

Answer 4

I wouldnt practice on a Brand New Car, i would buy or try it on a little bit older modell like i did, I learn on an 86 Nissan Pickup. Also, I would like to know if you seen the civic in person? Because no offensive to you civic owner but the new one is nice on the exterior but not so nice looking on the interior. If you havent seen it in person, I would go check it out. If you are looking for an aggresive car, i wouldnt go with the civic either. I would go with something a little bit better but it all depends on the price range your looking at. The civic is a pretty nice car if you like the way it looks. I just dont like the way it looks but you might. I really cant tell you much more about the civic because i never been agressive on it my neighbors civic and you only you can go and find out if its aggressive but you may want to go and take one for a spin. Good Luck

Answer 5

Get it and make a list. 1) Cold Air Intake 2) Header 3) Exhaust System 4) Stage 2 Brian Crower Cams with spring kit 5) TSX 2006+ Throttle Body (bigger than the SI) and works without modifying anything 6) Hondata Flash Pro to tune everything on the ECU And you get a low to mid 13's N/A car, who knows if better.

Answer 6

Instead of burning out the clutch on your parents car, go to a driving school. The Si is an excellent car. Docile when you want it to be, but stomp on the gas and the VTEC kicks in, making it a tire burner.

Answer 7

I do love the civic si's i just was drooling over one yesterday (we just bought a new oddessy for my mom)

i cant have a coupe though..(i have a baby)..and i sure as hell cant drive 5spd very well(i know how..but its hard)...

but dayumm..them civics are SOO SICK!

my advice..buy some cheapy 5spd or borrow someones 5spd car for a month or so..you'll get the hang of it quick..its just a matter of timing, gas to cluth..and shifting..

and above the civic SI red/black interior is sexy! very comfortable! i love the gauge face too (red..says SI) it looks like the integra type R interior..its a suede fabric..very nice

but id suggest to you before you buy a civic..buy an integra ls/gs/gsr 5spd..you can get them fairly inexpensive anf there much faster. :) and look more agressive

Answer 8

you won't be the coolest kid on campus by any stretch, but i think girls care less about the type of car and more about how nice it is, so get all the options you can, and they will be impressed. it doesn't 'throw you back in your seat', but the acceleration isn't bad for a honda.

Answer 9

Yes it is ok as far as performance goes and there is less of a chance of screwing up a new trans as opposed to an already used and possibly busted one

Answer 10

they are overpriced, stick is not that difficlut to learn, just takes practice. i honestly would look into getting something else. we have a civic hybrid, its gutless but they gas mileage kicks butt!