I finally got my SI...

My '91 Accord is finally starting to faulter, so it was time to get a new(er) car.
I found an older lady with an '99 SI for sale. Pristine! Factory floor mats -- I can't believe how awesome those things are... silly, but they are one of my favorite pieces of the car -- 50K miles, all the upkeep, perfect carfax, no mods, a LOW price, and no rip/tears/burns/scratches inside or out. I couldn't pass it up, so I finally have my SI after searching for months for an unmodified, never-abused SI. Eventhough I'm disappointed after reading about the '06 SI. But oh well-- I love the thing.
Ok, that being said. Do all SI drivers notice that the SI badge somehow creates bitterness and envy for other drivers? I have never been cut-off, had people speed up just to cut me off, raced at almost every other light, and generally envied as much as I have have in the past three weeks. I use envy, because I can't figure out what the hell else could be the problem with these other drivers!??
Three weeks, and it still amazes me. I almost got to the point where I was going to remove the SI badge just for the surprise factor.
I don't know. Maybe it's all civics, or sportier Hondas, since I sometimes get a-holes galore when driving my girlfriends EX.
It just gets annoying because I didn't get the car because it's some kind of horse-power beast, but because it is so much fun FOR ME to drive. These kind of encounters do make some kind of boost more appealing though :naughty:

when i looked back on the two si's ive owned, i just see a civic with a b16 in it with a lip and upgraded oem suspension.

overall, if it wasnt for it being the only coupe in the us that came with a b16 out of the factory, there wouldnt really be anything special about it to me, because, you can easily put a b16 in any civic chassis. what makes it special to me is that after years of the b16s existince, they finally put a b16 into a coupe.

Ok, that being said. Do all SI drivers notice that the SI badge somehow creates bitterness and envy for other drivers? I have never been cut-off, had people speed up just to cut me off, raced at almost every other light, and generally envied as much as I have have in the past three weeks. I use envy, because I can't figure out what the hell else could be the problem with these other drivers!??

I never give an Si a second thought, going down the road... but my car is pretty modified and it's usually the other drivers trying to get me to race or think I'm trying to race when I speed up to change lanes and catch my exit. ;)
Si means nothing special where an engine swap is concerned either ;)

Congrats on your purchase though... keep her in good condition, and post up some pics.

when i looked back on the two si's ive owned, i just see a civic with a b16 in it with a lip and upgraded oem suspension.

overall, if it wasnt for it being the only coupe in the us that came with a b16 out of the factory, there wouldnt really be anything special about it to me, because, you can easily put a b16 in any civic chassis. what makes it special to me is that after years of the b16s existince, they finally put a b16 into a coupe.
Exactly. It's not anything special. It's just fun for me to drive, and I refuse to purchase a newer civic (sans the 2006) because I hate the styling.
The post wasn't about the SI being anything unusual, just the idiots that it attracts. I'm fine with my civic, until I can afford my M5 :smile:

The Civic 1999 Si, is the best civic to ever come along in my opinion, I just painted my front bumper and lip and my rear bumper, to make it look new, and make the electron blue pearl paint look as beautiful as it came from the factory. Its an all around really good car, ive nailed a 15.3 in the 1/4 mile, not fast for a sporty car but very fast for an NA 1.6 liter.

Great Purchase, post some pictures.

I like the SI, but I would never give it a second look on the road. With all of the WRX's, Mustangs, Vette's, etc on the road, I don't really stop to gwark at a 160 hp civic. That doesn't mean the SI isn't a great car and a good choice for anyone.

Then again, some people can be ignorant. I have had friends that won't look once, nevermind twice at a nice Corvette with an aftermarket exhaust getting on the throttle, but will go "holy ****", if they see a Civic hatch with a fart can going through the gears. I do admit I even get a lot of looks with my civic after I added the intake. I laugh a lot because some people who look(let's say a newer V6 Maxima driven by a middle aged man) would reck me, but the way my car looks now with the fancy tire tred, glossy black steelies, and the loud intake, they think I have a track whore and will have a gaping mouth.

Yesterday I backed into a spot at Walmart next to a late 80's accord with ricer tail lights. I was goosing the throttle just a bit like I usually do when I back up, so the intake was making the ricer TF&TF sound and the driver stared at me as if I had a sports car. What I am trying to say is, sleeper is the way to go. Get a stock looking exhaust and drive responsibly. It's one thing to get the second look by a guy in another car, but you don't want the second look buy cops.

Hahah...yeah of course. When we say its a very good car, we mean for the money and the year. There are many people with such nicer cars, but not in the price range of college students or many other people.

I like 99-00 civic SI's. I have one. I have also Owned a 98 Civic DX. I like Hondas in general. There are nicer cars out there, but Honda is my hobby. I have an appreciation for other cars, but it seems like most domestic owners dont have an appreciation for hondas. I dont know why. A stock mustang obviously has more HP than a stock honda, so why would a mustang owner be so proud that they beat a slightly modified honda in a "race" which I also think is something that needs to be looked at. The term "Race" is gay.....oh yeah so you "raced" from light to light or "raced" on the highway, but does it really matter? Race at a Track so you can compare what you raced today with what you race next week. I do appreciate mustangs, but I really just dont like them. Sorry I was just ranting...

So how much did the old lady end up letting her go for? I got my 98 ex for $2k, but it had decent body damage... engine and interior are perfect though.

well congrats and good luck with your NEW SI...

i must mention it since no one seems to notice. the 99-00 Civic Si was NOT the first US civic to have a B16 from the factory. try the 96-97 Civic del Sol. the del Sol VTEC came with the B16. and everyone calls it the del slow.

edit: and it weighed 300lbs less.

i must mention it since no one seems to notice. the 99-00 Civic Si was NOT the first US civic to have a B16 from the factory. try the 96-97 Civic del Sol. the del Sol VTEC came with the B16. and everyone calls it the del slow.

edit: and it weighed 300lbs less.


but it was the first "coupe" to have the b16 in it ;)

but it was the first "coupe" to have the b16 in it ;)

not to continue being an ass, but wut do u consider the del Sol? it's a 2 door, non-hatchback, non-convertible.

edit: ah, oh-well to each his own. i consider it a coupe, others may not. oh well. like i said i only brought it up cuz no one else did. and back into my hole i shall crawl...

I only see SI drivers pullling shit like that thinking they might even be graced with running me.

i must mention it since no one seems to notice. the 99-00 Civic Si was NOT the first US civic to have a B16 from the factory. try the 96-97 Civic del Sol. the del Sol VTEC came with the B16. and everyone calls it the del slow.

edit: and it weighed 300lbs less.
The '99 Civic Si weighed over 2800 lbs? Meh.

Everyone calls it the del slow becuase it is a funny play on words and it is indeed slow. I mean, maybe fellow stock honda owners such as myslef shouldn't call it the del slow, but certianly anyone who can break into 14's has the right to call it slow. And odds are, if you are the average joe who likes fast cars, you will probably start out with something faster than a Del Sol.

if you like fast cars, you shouldnt start out with a honda to begin with ;)

I think everybody just needs to realize that when comparing honda's you must compare them with other hondas to determine if they are fast. I agree my car is not one of the fastest cars made and that stock mustangs are "faster", but they also have twice the engine as I do...and if I wante a mustang, caprice, camaro.....I would buy one. Why did they ever make the Ford Topaz?

I think everybody just needs to realize that when comparing honda's you must compare them with other hondas to determine if they are fast. I agree my car is not one of the fastest cars made and that stock mustangs are "faster", but they also have twice the engine as I do...and if I wante a mustang, caprice, camaro.....I would buy one. Why did they ever make the Ford Topaz?
its not fair to compare them to other hondas only.
I'll compare you 2 cars rough specs only one is used one new tell me whats better but under warr still.

over 300 HP
30mpg highway
pure sex
cheap to maintain
also can be auto.
13s 1/4 time


not even 200 hp
3Xmpg highway
gimp
15s 1/4 time


Hondas just dont stand up their is no debate. If you factor in insurance my area it is cheaper to have a 99 GT stang then a 99 SI. If you like your car thats great please dont put it on a pedastal it didnt earn.

I didn't put my car on a pedestal it didn't earn....what are you talking about....can you explain your point above in more words and use some grammar so everybody can understand exactly what you are talking about. Use some periods and comma's and more words.

In response to what I think you meant...Its kind of like comparing a Bike to a Car. A Honda CBR 600 is faster than any stock mustang, they dont even compare......different size engines....and they are real easy to maintain....pure sex, I guess.....your post didn't really make much sense.

I didn't put my car on a pedestal it didn't earn....what are you talking about....can you explain your point above in more words and use some grammar so everybody can understand exactly what you are talking about. Use some periods and comma's and more words.

In response to what I think you meant...Its kind of like comparing a Bike to a Car. A Honda CBR 600 is faster than any stock mustang, they dont even compare......different size engines....and they are real easy to maintain....pure sex, I guess.....your post didn't really make much sense.
No you called your car fast my grammer was on a level way above most all posts on this enitre forum. I'm not a stickler and no one else complains about it.

You said its ok to call it fast next to another honda well it still is slow. If you want to say maple sap is fast next to forming of the earth sure but in the context of life both are slow.

Using motor size is the oldest and most played out ricer excuse next to my neons drained my battery. You tried to negate my fair comparssion of two cars both sports cars in the same price range by bringing a bike into the mix.

Your car isn't fast its ok deal with it. As I said if you like it fine more power to you but still its nothing worth bragging about.

over 300 HP
30mpg highway
pure sex---------------what? how is a mustang pure sex?
cheap to maintain------.......and a honda is not?
also can be auto.------wow....are automatic transmissions only available on mustangs?
13s 1/4 time--------totally different car.


not even 200 hp-----ok....??? your point
3Xmpg highway------.......totally irrelevant
gimp----------------would that mean that it breaks down all the time?...or just that it only has 4 cylinders and not 8
15s 1/4 time--------it is a honda

Your point is totally retarded.....its like saying oh well I could buy a ferarri and it would be faster than your honda....It doesn't matter....we are talking about hondas....on the honda forum....people in this forum are generally big fans of hondas........you dont really appear to like hondas. I dont care that you dont like hondas. You are totally irrational in comparing your car to a honda (assuming you are talking about mustangs)

QUOTE FROM Ace$nyper
"You said its ok to call it fast next to another honda well it still is slow. If you want to say maple sap is fast next to forming of the earth sure but in the context of life both are slow.

Using motor size is the oldest and most played out ricer excuse next to my neons drained my battery. You tried to negate my fair comparssion of two cars both sports cars in the same price range by bringing a bike into the mix.

Your car isn't fast its ok deal with it. As I said if you like it fine more power to you but still its nothing worth bragging about."

I never said or even implied my car was fast.....I never bragged about my car being fast.....I dont even think you can read....

This is what I said earlier-
"I think everybody just needs to realize that when comparing honda's you must compare them with other hondas to determine if they are fast. I agree my car is not one of the fastest cars made and that stock mustangs are "faster", but they also have twice the engine as I do...and if I wante a mustang, caprice, camaro.....I would buy one. Why did they ever make the Ford Topaz?"

over 300 HP
30mpg highway
pure sex---------------what? how is a mustang pure sex?
cheap to maintain------.......and a honda is not?
also can be auto.------wow....are automatic transmissions only available on mustangs?
13s 1/4 time--------totally different car.


not even 200 hp-----ok....??? your point
3Xmpg highway------.......totally irrelevant
gimp----------------would that mean that it breaks down all the time?...or just that it only has 4 cylinders and not 8
15s 1/4 time--------it is a honda

Your point is totally retarded.....its like saying oh well I could buy a ferarri and it would be faster than your honda....It doesn't matter....we are talking about hondas....on the honda forum....people in this forum are generally big fans of hondas........you dont really appear to like hondas. I dont care that you dont like hondas. You are totally irrational in comparing your car to a honda (assuming you are talking about mustangs)

sweet chirst I give up your just another bandwagon em1 faggot.

TEh Si is teh BEsTeST CA-R Eva-R lets all get them. go to club si or clubcivic ppl there will agree.

I have more track time and more time under the hood then you will in 4 life times.

take your em1 and meet a fucking wall oh take out a scion while your at it.

Just because I dont think a honda turboz si all stock will trounce a F-14 doesn't mean i'm some anti honda person. I am logical you are a stupid fucking fanboi that is all.

I've spent more modding alone then you have on have on your ego ricer box I still can't take out a BONE STOCK C5 around PIR and i'm a damn good driver.

just because this is a honda fourm dont be so close minded other cars are out there and way better other cars are worse.

I just gave the blunt truth for what you paid *giving KBB* for your em1 id be able to hold .1 more on skid get same milage and around 2 sec faster ET.

Drop the fanboi tude your not impressing anyone with your slow pos oh wait but becaues your faster then a 18 sec HX your the shit.

for my comparsion i was using the 06 SI and the c5 vette but stats and price would be the same for a 99SI to a LS1 Fbody.

well that was fun I await your flame because I doubt it'll get through your skull the wild vtak on a stock car has made you retarded.

let me add to that post. Just minus the fun I had.

If you compare to cars in its class the hondas just dont stack up there is no way around it.

They have just as or higher insure rates then other cars its classed with.

Compare the civic to "sport compacts" the TSI/GST/GSX trouces it the SER *well older ones* are faster.

The Si fails vs real sports cars and falls even farther behind compared to cars like the mustang and the camaro.

The only reason to get this is the fact you like hondas more then XXXX that is THE ONLY reason all others are void.

I own a honda *still =(* was a good DD till i found the SCCA. I now daily my truck as its cheaper to fuel and insure then my hatch.

You are such a queer.

haha ace snyper, let em go man..this is a honda thread let em have their fun :]

my 88 formy is pretty fun to drive..and its cheaper than a civic also..

but i guess civics do hve some good points

cheap to get, alright gas mileage...my fucking 88 formy is crazy gas drinker..specially after the trans shop fucked up my torque converter... -_-


meh, whatever, lets just beat up on the ricers on the street, not forums..u cant beat a group of a lot of people :P

n neway, stangs are pretty xp compared to civics..

my formy was 3K.. :] now thast cheap.

You are such a queer.
I have been defeated :disappoin