I paid 7000$ for my 08 no accident and one owner with 100k. I will have to do the 100k service like Plugs filter and valve adjustment and she is mint. Has new clutch as well!
Owned my 08'SI for 5 years now its an amazing daily driver. Bought it with 11k km's now has 150k kms. It still runs the exact same way the day I bought it! Good ol' Honda quality. If anyone is getting this car I highly recommend it. Also mod wise the HFP suspension and better tires is well worth it.
+MonopolyMan M Is there any known problems with the Civics from 07-09? I read somewhere that the engines on them crack and Honda has given people warranties because of it. How reliable is the speedometer? It looks like it would be hard to get used to it since it's digital and all that lol
+Grim never had or seen any of those issues. search the 8th gen civic forums. only known problem is the 2ND/3rd gear grind when shifting. changing ur trans fluid to synthetic helps
***** Ah, alright. I will keep this car in mind when I get the chance to get one. I was also worried about Civics being #1 in stolen cars too but I think a manual transmission keeps most of them away in the U.S. lol
+Grim yeah insurance can be high. haven't really seen too many members get them stolen. I mean they are fairly cheap and I'd rather steal a BMW or Mercedes lol.
***** lol yeah, I might have to get a insurance quote before I decide. I live in a fairly good area so I'm not too worried about it since my neighbors have pretty nice cars so they should be more tempting
Loyal Honda fanatic for life! And without bias, I will tell you that the Si is THE single best "value sports car" you can get your hands on. Thanks for showing!
I don't know why, but I love watching people shift gears and hearing the engine rev. That is truly incredible because not everyone does a great job at showing the shifting being done so well as you did. Truly great video, I love Honda Civic Si. The reason why I'm here is because it might be my next car of choice. Based off what I just seen, I'm sold, but time will tell. Thank you for creating my now favorite video of an Si.
+Alex Cuellar brings in a lot more money now in 2015 I am pretty sure Saab Kyle quit his full time job if this makes you like 5000$ a month this more than enough to live very fairly well hell most people don't even make 3000$ a month
This was a great tour of the car, Kyle. These cars are awesome. One of my friends had one of these for a few months before he had to get a 4WD for work. I have some videos of it on my channel. He had a Skunk 2 exhaust and Weapon R intake on it and it would SCREAM! He could grab 4th in it, which I thought was quite insane. lol I miss that car!
There's a 2007 civic si about 9 miles from me for $7400 with 157K miles. I only had about $2300 then (about 3 weeks ago) and I was gonna finance it but decided I should wait and save up till the car market calms down and maybe I can get myself a 9th gen instead of an 8th gen lol. A 8th gen still sounds amazing tho, I would love to have one.
@virusghost101 I just bought a 2011 Si coupe a few months ago. Basically the only differences are the fog lights on the front end, as well as a honeycomb style grille, and different wheels (still 17 inches). The 11 also has a USB hookup for your iPod and I believe some of the color schemes may have changed.
I seriously feel like owing your first Honda, whether it's a manual or not and even if you don't intend to mod it is the American dream! Like if you feel the same!! And yes, I do know that Honda's are Japanese made vehicles.
Haha yes after having previous 3 civics I saw I just had enough to pick up the 2014 si model. The car is beautiful and really is an eye-turner on the streets. It has an aftermarket exhaust and cool air intake right now but that's pretty basic, the car is good enough as it is stock!
I feel the same when I owned a '01 Accord 5-speed. Wrecked it but still talk about it to this day. Its okay. Family has a '07 CR-V. Love the K24 in that thing.
We have both cars in the family. I would personally recomend the si if it's your first car. The s2000 is a much stiffer ride and the blind spots are pretty bad when the top is up. However, If you don't mind some rattle and a harsh ride go with the s2k :) it's so much fun.
The WRX might sound like the obvious choice, but it takes a lot of work to do anything with those flat-4's (as in they're harder to work on than a standard inline 4). The Mazdaspeed3 is similar to a hatchback WRX, only not AWD and less powerful. Both the GTI and Genesis coup are great competitors, but the Genesis can be easy to mod, and is rear wheel drive. So in my opinion, NONE of those cars beat the SI, but the Genesis comes close to a second choice.
@smo1231 absolutely! i just bought an 07 si coupe for this exact same reason.. I wanted something that was powerful (within reason of course)/reliable and fuel efficient.. i was torn between the GTI and the SI, and decided to go with the SI so I wouldn't have to replace a turbo at some point. From my experience over the last 3 weeks, I can guarantee you that you'd be satisfied if you bought a civic.. it's really a great car to own
Hey saabkyle04 you have a really nice collection of Honda/Acura vids. Keep them comin maybe u can do a Honda pilot new and old. When you get time of course. :)
You have to be faster on the clutch when shifting in those high RPM's. You didn't let off fast enough, and you were still on the gas when you shifted, so your RPM's went up in the middle of the shift which means you were burning your clutch a little.
In my opinion(and many others), this eighth gen civic si looks much better than the new one. It has a more sporty look as opposed to the somewhat grandma looking 9th generation. Obv the engine got a power boost from 197hp 2.0 to 201hp 2.4 with much more torque but some criticism from honda owners cause it redlines at 7k instead of 8k. And obviously the subtle things like the vtec indicator as well as a new screen by the speedometer they call the I-mid system. Gas mileage also a little boost...:)
My mom has a black FG2 and my only complaint is the visors inside are broken on both sides, (we got them up, which was hard, and are leaving them like that forever) and the Si badge on the back is now silver because the paint came off, I think it may have melted.. it started bubbling? Love the car though. Paint on ours is fantastic other than where idiots hit the doors with their doors.
if possible, could you do a video of a Mugen Civic? that would be cool, and pretty please do a GTI video, of the mk4 models, especially the R32 if you can find it...thanks or well any GTI other than the 2010
@masterfongv2: He has it in neutral for most of the video, so the engine can run without transferring energy to the wheels or stalling. He has the parking brake on, so the car won't roll.
you sir did a great job with this video. you have one steady camera hand. this makes me wish i had bought the 4 door instead of the 2 door coupe. :D GREAT JOB!!!
Hurley Lee, your Camry I'm guessing is Automatic? Si's only come Manual. Automatic shifts for you. Manual doesnt. Maybe that's why. Cause letting off the gas in a manual slows it down a bit. Camry still a great car though.
Whoever's driving's gotta shift faster, especially your 1-2, 2-3 shifts at higher revs. you're letting the clutch slip every time you hear the revs going down before the next gear picks up.
These are awesome little cars. Quick, great handling, nice looking, and they're pretty comfortable as a DD. If you're looking to buy one, watch out for: -Clunky gear changes into 2nd and 3rd - 06-08 cars are known to have weak synchronizers -Suspension noises over bumps, particularly from the front end - This isn't a big deal but can be annoying -Cloudy paint on the hood, trunk, roof, or tops of the fenders - Avoid this like the plague! The only fix is repainting those areas Other than that, you can't go wrong with an 8th gen Civic Si! My 2008 is at 95k and has treated me very well ❤
NTDave agree on everthing you said! but weird i have'nt seen a faded paint on these cars and i live in canada where it snow alot and people daily drive this car even on winter lol. You also forgot about the notorious 3rd gear grind on the 06-08 models but its easy fix, just adjust the clutch pushrod under the clutch. the clunky 2nd and 3rd gear for me is fixed by changing my tranny fluid to amsoil synchromesh, its still there from time to time but it sure fixed mine lol. Anyways great and fun cars.
thanks for the video, im looking at buying a new car for the next couple years. spmething good on gas but not too grannyish :P i think so far what ive seen civic is the way to go.
Can you explain that a little bit? I have a 2011 Si. Mine hangs sometimes but not always. If it does its only for a second and i wasn't really trying. But if im focused it shifts perfect.
@colinknight13 I'm thinking the exact same thing. I'm not too crazy about the 02-05 civic si. The only thing I'm concerned about is the position of the shift nob. It seems to be a little far out to the right. I don't know I'll have to test drive one to see for myself
@BlueBalls3690 an inline engine is one the has the cylinders/cams lined up with the body of the car (going from front to back). BMWs, audis, and the S2k all follow this set up. The valves in the k20 are perpendicular to the body of the car (going from left to right). I may just not be completely informed as to what an inline engine is.. and if that's the case then explain it to me.. but I thought it meant that the engine was turned in the engine bay so the longer side goes from front to back
The SI is my favorite. Besides, I drive Manual anyways. I hate Automatic. Manual is the only option for the SI and Type R. I have a 2016 lx coupe in silver. I turned mine into an SI. Great video. I know it's old and late.
Nice video! What camera did you use? I'm looking for a new camera that can pick up good audio/bass to get some clips of my car, judging by this video your cam performs pretty well for what I need!
I'm debating on trading my 08 Nissan Altima Coupe 3.5 for a Honda Civic Si because gas is ridiculous. Would you guys recommend the Si as a decent replacement for the Altima?
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Definitely one of the best looking FWD cars ever made.
Gonna love your honda
Damn right
@@mhjejay023 *Gotta
@@carlos6457 true
Agreed still looks decent in 2023
that is my favorite body style of the Honda Civic Si ever!! so saving up for one!
You can get them for fairly cheap now :D
Awesome!! If I ever buy a Honda Civic, it will be the SI Sedan 2007 to 2011 and 2013 to current.
I paid 7000$ for my 08 no accident and one owner with 100k.
I will have to do the 100k service like
Plugs filter and valve adjustment and she is mint.
Has new clutch as well!
Nice and Awesome!! the last one I was looking was with 90,000 and $16,000.00 price tag.
King Kangaroo --> I'm curious why you omitted 2012 from your range? Is there something bad or off about that model year?
Owned my 08'SI for 5 years now its an amazing daily driver. Bought it with 11k km's now has 150k kms. It still runs the exact same way the day I bought it! Good ol' Honda quality. If anyone is getting this car I highly recommend it. Also mod wise the HFP suspension and better tires is well worth it.
+MonopolyMan M Is there any known problems with the Civics from 07-09? I read somewhere that the engines on them crack and Honda has given people warranties because of it. How reliable is the speedometer? It looks like it would be hard to get used to it since it's digital and all that lol
+Grim never had or seen any of those issues. search the 8th gen civic forums. only known problem is the 2ND/3rd gear grind when shifting. changing ur trans fluid to synthetic helps
***** Ah, alright. I will keep this car in mind when I get the chance to get one. I was also worried about Civics being #1 in stolen cars too but I think a manual transmission keeps most of them away in the U.S. lol
+Grim yeah insurance can be high. haven't really seen too many members get them stolen. I mean they are fairly cheap and I'd rather steal a BMW or Mercedes lol.
***** lol yeah, I might have to get a insurance quote before I decide. I live in a fairly good area so I'm not too worried about it since my neighbors have pretty nice cars so they should be more tempting
Loyal Honda fanatic for life! And without bias, I will tell you that the Si is THE single best "value sports car" you can get your hands on.
Thanks for showing!
5:50 *_That song really brought me back to the past!_*
I don't know why, but I love watching people shift gears and hearing the engine rev. That is truly incredible because not everyone does a great job at showing the shifting being done so well as you did. Truly great video, I love Honda Civic Si. The reason why I'm here is because it might be my next car of choice. Based off what I just seen, I'm sold, but time will tell. Thank you for creating my now favorite video of an Si.
Pretty, 06 and 07 civics are my favorite. Always Red or Black too.
It doesn't matter what car you review, you just make the best car reviews.
You have the best job in the world
This isn't his job, it's more of a hobby that does bring in a little extra money.
+Alex Cuellar brings in a lot more money now in 2015 I am pretty sure Saab Kyle quit his full time job if this makes you like 5000$ a month this more than enough to live very fairly well hell most people don't even make 3000$ a month
Alex Cuellar definitely a full time extremely well paying job now!
This is the most 2010 stereo demo I’ve ever heard
I fucking love 8th Gen SI's
FA5 TILL I DIE! (:
I agree best looking bodystyle
Going to look at a red 2007 si Monday. This totally makes me excited.
I just picked one today same color 1 owner 120k .. love it
You put together fantastic car tours
This was a great tour of the car, Kyle. These cars are awesome. One of my friends had one of these for a few months before he had to get a 4WD for work. I have some videos of it on my channel. He had a Skunk 2 exhaust and Weapon R intake on it and it would SCREAM! He could grab 4th in it, which I thought was quite insane. lol I miss that car!
This year SI sounds better than the new one I had this model it's great...
This is the best acceleration i ever heard
you wont go wrong with either, but i love the inside of the si. very comfortable along with stylish
Nice review, basically showing what we wanna see. Makes me wish I had it...
There's a 2007 civic si about 9 miles from me for $7400 with 157K miles. I only had about $2300 then (about 3 weeks ago) and I was gonna finance it but decided I should wait and save up till the car market calms down and maybe I can get myself a 9th gen instead of an 8th gen lol. A 8th gen still sounds amazing tho, I would love to have one.
Can't wait to get mine! Nice work on the review.
I just love the red ambient glow.
The only thing I would change is the horn
@virusghost101
I just bought a 2011 Si coupe a few months ago. Basically the only differences are the fog lights on the front end, as well as a honeycomb style grille, and different wheels (still 17 inches). The 11 also has a USB hookup for your iPod and I believe some of the color schemes may have changed.
You can honk them so fast it's such a great conversation piece i love Honda horns. You just karate-chop each side of the steering wheel really fast.
OtsesNdarB especially if you’re asian ;)
Brilliant, now people don't have to visit your dealership to find out more about it!
1:08 every time i hear the startup, it makes me miss my old '06 si coupe :P
My mom has the exact same car, but it's silver and a 2009. I got my permit three months back and just started driving it. Stick shift freaking rules!
The interior of this car looks so modern for an 07!
i test drove one the other day and i love it
Red+It's a Honda Civic SI=killer insurance rates up here in Canada. Too bad cause these cars are awesome. Love the revvy VTEC sound of them.
Dashcam Dumbasses red doesnt affect it
I seriously feel like owing your first Honda, whether it's a manual or not and even if you don't intend to mod it is the American dream! Like if you feel the same!!
And yes, I do know that Honda's are Japanese made vehicles.
Haha yes after having previous 3 civics I saw I just had enough to pick up the 2014 si model. The car is beautiful and really is an eye-turner on the streets. It has an aftermarket exhaust and cool air intake right now but that's pretty basic, the car is good enough as it is stock!
I feel the same when I owned a '01 Accord 5-speed. Wrecked it but still talk about it to this day.
Its okay. Family has a '07 CR-V. Love the K24 in that thing.
We have both cars in the family. I would personally recomend the si if it's your first car. The s2000 is a much stiffer ride and the blind spots are pretty bad when the top is up. However, If you don't mind some rattle and a harsh ride go with the s2k :) it's so much fun.
love this car, great review kyle!!
Again who's Kyle??
Can't wait to get mines! Black rims and black tints
I have an 08 gotta say it's a totally different drive than my 5.0 love them both.
The WRX might sound like the obvious choice, but it takes a lot of work to do anything with those flat-4's (as in they're harder to work on than a standard inline 4). The Mazdaspeed3 is similar to a hatchback WRX, only not AWD and less powerful. Both the GTI and Genesis coup are great competitors, but the Genesis can be easy to mod, and is rear wheel drive. So in my opinion, NONE of those cars beat the SI, but the Genesis comes close to a second choice.
I'm getting an 06 Civic for my first car, base model. Seems like a lovely first car.
@smo1231
absolutely! i just bought an 07 si coupe for this exact same reason.. I wanted something that was powerful (within reason of course)/reliable and fuel efficient.. i was torn between the GTI and the SI, and decided to go with the SI so I wouldn't have to replace a turbo at some point. From my experience over the last 3 weeks, I can guarantee you that you'd be satisfied if you bought a civic.. it's really a great car to own
Hey saabkyle04 you have a really nice collection of Honda/Acura vids. Keep them comin maybe u can do a Honda pilot new and old. When you get time of course. :)
You have to be faster on the clutch when shifting in those high RPM's. You didn't let off fast enough, and you were still on the gas when you shifted, so your RPM's went up in the middle of the shift which means you were burning your clutch a little.
very good video, in fact, better than automotive review I've seen.
the transmission on the 2005-2011 Honda Civic
Transmission
5-speed automatic
5-speed manual
6-speed manual
CVT
In my opinion(and many others), this eighth gen civic si looks much better than the new one. It has a more sporty look as opposed to the somewhat grandma looking 9th generation. Obv the engine got a power boost from 197hp 2.0 to 201hp 2.4 with much more torque but some criticism from honda owners cause it redlines at 7k instead of 8k. And obviously the subtle things like the vtec indicator as well as a new screen by the speedometer they call the I-mid system. Gas mileage also a little boost...:)
Great tour/ drive video as always.
Great vid! Nice car!
Nice car i have a fiji blue 2008 SI coupe. Love it.
I love that Instrument Cluster.
KYLE! can you please do a review on a acura rsx type s? been watching you for years love the channel!!
My mom has a black FG2 and my only complaint is the visors inside are broken on both sides, (we got them up, which was hard, and are leaving them like that forever) and the Si badge on the back is now silver because the paint came off, I think it may have melted.. it started bubbling? Love the car though. Paint on ours is fantastic other than where idiots hit the doors with their doors.
This is so clean. wonder where it is now
It's that good that even he couldn't resist it :P
Very nice review! ;)
Love the car, really love the color, really dont care for rear door decals, but guess I`m getting old ,lol. Your videos are terrific,thanks a bunch.
if possible, could you do a video of a Mugen Civic? that would be cool, and pretty please do a GTI video, of the mk4 models, especially the R32 if you can find it...thanks or well any GTI other than the 2010
This guy loves to push EVERY button
you're reviews are alrighttt! :)
Best Civic made, in my opinion.
Great video as always! I really like those Si sedans!
@masterfongv2: He has it in neutral for most of the video, so the engine can run without transferring energy to the wheels or stalling. He has the parking brake on, so the car won't roll.
you sir did a great job with this video. you have one steady camera hand. this makes me wish i had bought the 4 door instead of the 2 door coupe. :D GREAT JOB!!!
love ur videos man
my mom had one of these. really nice
I was torn between a 350z and a SI coupe, while i like the Si in prettymuch every way the 350z is faster and is more fun to drive.
My V4 Camry was a fender in front of a si civic when we were racing. I was pretty sure I would lose but I didn’t.
Hurley Lee, your Camry I'm guessing is Automatic? Si's only come Manual. Automatic shifts for you. Manual doesnt. Maybe that's why. Cause letting off the gas in a manual slows it down a bit. Camry still a great car though.
Guy in the si gotta bang gears like an auto to win plus si low on torque
Whoever's driving's gotta shift faster, especially your 1-2, 2-3 shifts at higher revs. you're letting the clutch slip every time you hear the revs going down before the next gear picks up.
I don't understand why people waste their money replacing the stock exhaust on this car. It already sounds amazing from the factory.
My dream car ima get it when it comes down to 4k
Jesus Fernandez, me too. Love the SI. Check out the new Type R. Its wicked!
If i have the similar year regular civic will the sway bars swap directly onto mine from the Si to increase cornering ability of my reg civic?
These are awesome little cars. Quick, great handling, nice looking, and they're pretty comfortable as a DD.
If you're looking to buy one, watch out for:
-Clunky gear changes into 2nd and 3rd - 06-08 cars are known to have weak synchronizers
-Suspension noises over bumps, particularly from the front end - This isn't a big deal but can be annoying
-Cloudy paint on the hood, trunk, roof, or tops of the fenders - Avoid this like the plague! The only fix is repainting those areas
Other than that, you can't go wrong with an 8th gen Civic Si! My 2008 is at 95k and has treated me very well ❤
NTDave agree on everthing you said! but weird i have'nt seen a faded paint on these cars and i live in canada where it snow alot and people daily drive this car even on winter lol. You also forgot about the notorious 3rd gear grind on the 06-08 models but its easy fix, just adjust the clutch pushrod under the clutch. the clunky 2nd and 3rd gear for me is fixed by changing my tranny fluid to amsoil synchromesh, its still there from time to time but it sure fixed mine lol. Anyways great and fun cars.
comment man comment man The faded paint seems to be an issue in places with a lot of sun. Glad to hear your Si has been good to you though ❤
Best car reviewer on UA-cam. Can you make a review of the 2011 land rover freelanter 2
Pound feet of torque. Thanks for that
I own this its a Beautiful car if you're looking for the best bang for you're buck. 200hp and under 30k. You can't go wrong
thanks for the video, im looking at buying a new car for the next couple years. spmething good on gas but not too grannyish :P i think so far what ive seen civic is the way to go.
Can you explain that a little bit? I have a 2011 Si. Mine hangs sometimes but not always. If it does its only for a second and i wasn't really trying. But if im focused it shifts perfect.
Man, I wanted to hear that VTEC kick in!!!!!!!!!
Nice car! Does the steering wheel telescope out?
great sound of engine
@colinknight13
I'm thinking the exact same thing. I'm not too crazy about the 02-05 civic si. The only thing I'm concerned about is the position of the shift nob. It seems to be a little far out to the right. I don't know I'll have to test drive one to see for myself
Love the Honda'a alarm clock sound!!
Found a 2010 si with 109k miles for 7k . good deal?
nuocmat go check it out, but otherwise yes definitely
well, I know 1 year has passed, but these cars tend to have steering column and transmission issues, always check them if possible
@BlueBalls3690
an inline engine is one the has the cylinders/cams lined up with the body of the car (going from front to back). BMWs, audis, and the S2k all follow this set up. The valves in the k20 are perpendicular to the body of the car (going from left to right). I may just not be completely informed as to what an inline engine is.. and if that's the case then explain it to me.. but I thought it meant that the engine was turned in the engine bay so the longer side goes from front to back
YES!!! Love this car!
thanks for the video kyle
6:15 can't wake up
+Timothy Fergins wake me up inside
+Dauge Yo i cant wake up
+david rosa wake me up
+Primalspeed 3 inside
Primalspeed 3 save me
The SI is my favorite. Besides, I drive Manual anyways. I hate Automatic. Manual is the only option for the SI and Type R. I have a 2016 lx coupe in silver. I turned mine into an SI. Great video. I know it's old and late.
Nice video! What camera did you use?
I'm looking for a new camera that can pick up good audio/bass to get some clips of my car, judging by this video your cam performs pretty well for what I need!
The chime at 0:52 is similar to the 2014 Honda City.
Lucas Calma, yes, I agree.
@13randonLee
the aux jack is in the center console in the sedan, it's right under the radio in the coupe
My dad told me that he'll get me a Honda Civic SI when I get my driver license :) I'm so excited lol.
I'm debating on trading my 08 Nissan Altima Coupe 3.5 for a Honda Civic Si because gas is ridiculous. Would you guys recommend the Si as a decent replacement for the Altima?
North Carolina Represent!
great vid
Whoa, wait a second... SaabKyle said "what's going on" instead of "how's it going"!? :P
His old reviews he said that, he didn't have his standard review format yet :p
Man the being me to life song is like in all of his old Honda videos at least the old ones
nice car man, i wish i had one
That is such a sweet car
beautiful car, im saving up for this
the 2006-2011 Honda Civic (SI only) was assembled in
Alliston, Ontario, Canada
Sumaré, São Paulo, Brazil (from January 2008-present)
Any advantages of an 07 over an 06? Looking at both those years....