Should I buy a 2000 Honda Civic Si?

Evilwayz249 · #1 06-12-2002, 05:23 PM

Some people say go with the Spec V and some say go with the Civic Si. What do you guys think? I want to do lots of mods to this car and im not sure what car would be better. I know that aftermarket parts for the Civic are everywhere and the spec v is just starting out. I want to do lots of body work and engine work on it. Also, people tell me no matter how much money i put in the civic the spec v will always be faster. What do you guys think i should do. Also what types of aftermarket parts should i start out with. Thanks

Also, if i get the civic what engine swap would get the most out of my engine. Thanks.

h82lose · #2 06-12-2002, 06:33 PM

Well the spec v has a couple of things going for it such as more torque and hp but from dyno runs that I have seen it really only produces like 141 hp and I forget the torque. It also has a lsd, nice rims,torque, fresh body style, nice seats, torque, 4 doors, 6 speed transmission and torque. What do you want in a car? Autocrosser, dragster, or just screwing around in town?

1320B4U · #3 06-12-2002, 06:46 PM

If your going to mod the car a lot, Y buy such a new car? The spec V is the most V-8 like 4 banger, lots of low end torque, 2.5L displacement (I cant think of a bigger 4), and a whopping 6200rpm redline. Does it even have any type of valve timing (ie. VTEC, VVT-i, VANOS)? Or is it simply big displacement. That car makes me sick. And you want the new small minivan civ Si? Or the '99 style? If I were going to do major mods, I would just buy a clean body/no accident/high mileage '92+ Civic Coupe(my fave) and build it up. So many body parts its not funny, GSR or Type R engine, or get a built one. Get a LSD equiped tranny, willwood or the likes big brakes, and a high end coilover set up, that would be a nice Civ.

xivera · #4 06-12-2002, 09:15 PM

From a tuner's point of view, I'll say this...

The 2000 Civic SI has LARGE support from the aftermarket as opposed to the SE-R Spec V. However, Nismo may make its presence known in the U.S. to support some Nissan cars (including the Spec V).
Or, is that unfounded?

CivSiGuy · #5 06-12-2002, 09:59 PM

I have an Si, my friend has a SpecV.. GET THE SPEC V

It's alot more car for the money and the aftermarket for it is coming up strong

xivera · #6 06-12-2002, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by CivSiGuy
I have an Si, my friend has a SpecV.. GET THE SPEC V It's alot more car for the money and the aftermarket for it is coming up strong

This is true...

Si2000 Vtec · #7 06-13-2002, 06:13 PM

Are you looking for a nice car or a fun car? My dad has a Spec-V and my Si is way funner to drive... however, his Spec-V is twice the car like CivSiGuy said... I'd still take my Si over it anyday just because the fact it's smaller, more agile, small displacement fun, and mine is faster

Evilwayz249 · #8 06-13-2002, 10:09 PM

i still dont know what car would be better for me...so far its the si. anyone ever have any problems with the si???

CivSiGuy · #9 06-13-2002, 10:30 PM

I've had no problems at all w/ my Si other than the wiper fluid jets to be powerful enuff to shoot fluid in thru my sunroof

Rice-Rocketeer · #10 06-13-2002, 11:56 PM

This is why I don't like hanging out with ppl who concern themselves *solely* with speed. They'll say ignorant things like "the Spec V will always be faster". U can make an Si kick anyone's ass, depends on how much money you want to spend on it. And for you to convert the Spec V into the same street demon, you'll basically mutilate a brand new car.

But I'm sure the Spec V has more cushyness and extras to it. Again, depends on what you want.

Melt · #11 06-14-2002, 12:15 AM

Quote:

First post by 1320B4U -- Does it even have any type of valve timing (ie. VTEC, VVT-i, VANOS)?

Yes, the SE-R has CVTC (not sure what it stands for)

Quote:

First post by CivSiGuy -- GET THE SPEC V It's alot more car for the money

I disagree, until Nissan brings out a SE-R Coupe or Hatch, the SI will be more car and a better car at that. Also you must take into account that, when dynoed the SE-R only produces 141 HP. The SI produces more than that.

Also you need to take looks into account. To me the SE-R looks like :apuke: :bathroom:

The si, on the other hand, looks fucking badass, especially the blue.

THE4TH · #12 06-14-2002, 01:29 AM

i hear ya on the windshield fluid...
mine pretty much comes in the sunroof...
but i have never had any problems with my si..
i like it... never been in the v but it sounds nice.. u prefer the si look over the v tho...

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