Hey Guys,

I'm new to this forum, but I desparetly wanted to get some opinions because I don't know a whole lot about cars. I'm looking at getting a 2008 Civic si sedan or a 2006 (or another year) RSX, or perhaps a 2008 CSX Type S.

Any comments or opinions?

Thanx,

Robin

 

i would buy the RSX (thats what i always wanted)

 

hah.... sneaky honda... this model is just an asian version. i can see em everywhere in the phils last time i went there. only major diff you'll notice between us and asian version are the head and rear taillight. everything else is probly the same

 

Go for the rsx...

 

It depends on what you want the car for. If you are a family man then I would say the SI. If you want a fun quick car, RSX all the way. Best of luck though.

 

02 Civic si, then boost it on a jackson racing s/c

 

if i was spending 20-25k...
240 an do a ka-t and have 15-20k left over
05 wrx and mod it
cobra mustang

 

well to start off id would go with eaither the si or the rsx, now from there is alot of preference, as these cars are very similiar.
Engines in both are basically identical(different cams and minor things like that). My brother is the owner of an 06 rsx-s and i and 06 civic, i have also driven many fg2s.
Now for some nit picking. i hate the si cluster as my hand blocks the gages. The new civic is a rattle box. but the ride feels smoother than the rsx.
Rsx-s has no lsd, si has lsd and also in 07 they put vsa in the si's. Both cars are very comfortable and both shift smooth. To me the rsx-s is slightly faster, not much, but it sure pulls a bit harder.
si as a stock 8k redline as 06 rsx has 84k
also your plans on what you want to do plan a big role. are you going for a heavily modded car, if so rsx-s is better for options along with tuneing ie kro.
Dont get me wrong, the si has basically the same potention, it just doesnt have the aftermarket backing as the rsx-s does, but give it another year, and i-pro or k-pro whatever hondata wants to call it will be out for the si.

So with all of this being said, id go with and 07si not 06, but if you geta deal on and rsx-s then go for that.
Now go do some test driving, that is the best thing you can do.
Hope all goes well for ya, and remember get what you want, do get it cause its there because you'll always being thinking man, i wish i had that car.

best of luck

 

Honda Civic Si:
197Hp, 139 lb-ft, 6speed (potential 3rd gear issues), $26,680

Acura CSX-S = Honda Civic Si Sedan with nicer interior appointments and a 5 speed instead of a 6 speed, $34,770

Acura RSX Premium:
155hp, 139 lb-ft, 5 speed manual or auto, $26,999

Acura RSX-S:
201hp, 142 lb-ft, 6 speed, $31,900


The choice is really up to your wallet. though it should be known, the 6 speeds from both the Si and the RSX-S have had issues in the past with 3rd gear. cause and solution are unknown, but if you don't mind really shifting hard, or being very good with the clutch, it shouldn't be much of an issue.

All very good cars. My brother has had a RSX-S (totaled it after 3 accidents), and now has a 2005 RSX-Leather with the SMG... still a very nice car. I'm personally leaning towards getting a 2008 Si down here after the start of the new year as my personal car for the summer (work provided vehicle for winter ftw!)

 

rsx-s at least the 05-06 have second gear problems.