Type S vs Si

muzi_a · 23rd February 2012, 22:14

Hi Everyone

looking to buy a honda civic, just wondering whats better for a young person (age 21) a type s or an Si....? i can notice that the si is 5 door and the type s is 3 door but what do you think is better?

thanks

scoosh-89 · 23rd February 2012, 22:17

Its your own preference to be honest.

The types will be more sporty with different bumpers and will have a stiffer suspension.

If you don't need rear doors then i would go with the type s.

Spyke · 23rd February 2012, 22:30

Im 22, TypeS all the way

judderman · 23rd February 2012, 22:45

I'm 22 also, I have a Sport 5dr... If I could have afforded the S though I would have rocked that instead!

muzi_a · 23rd February 2012, 22:55

thanks for your input everyone....much appreciated!!! how do you all think the car handles etc? (seeing as i'm talking to real people might as well get your opinions ha lol )

mpn_daedalus · 23rd February 2012, 23:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by scoosh-89

Its your own preference to be honest.

The types will be more sporty with different bumpers and will have a stiffer suspension.

If you don't need rear doors then i would go with the type s.

Couldn't have put it better myself.

For practicality, get the five door. If you want a more sporty look, got for a Type S.

The only reason I got a five door over a Type S was because I car share to work with 2 other lads. A 3 door would have been hassle.

Handling wise.....to be honest my 2.2 understeers like a pig. Eibachs and FRS will sort that out though

Spyke · 23rd February 2012, 23:24

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Originally Posted by mpn_daedalus

Handling wise.....to be honest my 2.2 understeers like a pig. Eibachs and FRS will sort that out though

Really? i have always thought it to be pretty good in terms of understeer... Cheap tyres? Or maybe my previous cars just understeer VERY badly

judderman · 23rd February 2012, 23:28

My derv feels like it understeers very heavy front end, good tyres just needs eibachs and FRS when I get the money!

The Vision · 23rd February 2012, 23:47

type s 1.8 petrol

judderman · 24th February 2012, 00:29

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Originally Posted by The Vision

type s 1.8 petrol suck

Even the owners don't rate them - 2.2 FTW!

coste1l · 24th February 2012, 00:42

type s ftw i have eibachs and frs it still understeers rarb in the shed awaiting fitting to hopefully help

sent from my phone

Alsone · 24th February 2012, 01:54

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Originally Posted by judderman

Even the owners don't rate them - 2.2 FTW!

I rate mine.

Only criticism is lack of low down urgency compared to many other cars on the market now. However, that's made up for by VTEC fun.

Horses for courses.

judderman · 24th February 2012, 15:26

Haha sorry mate I edited your post to be funny. Wasted humour I know.

Is the Vtec in the 1.8 not set to be economical then cuts out when you floor it? Thats what capticard told me?

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Stevo! · 24th February 2012, 15:31

Agree with Spyke, Im 19, Type S all the way

total_k-os · 24th February 2012, 16:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spyke

Really? i have always thought it to be pretty good in terms of understeer... Cheap tyres? Or maybe my previous cars just understeer VERY badly

Yes, very bad understeer, especailly if there is the smidging of ice.

When I have other things sorted with getting house etc this year... then FRS etc.

Apart from that its a great car, and fast!

total_k-os · 24th February 2012, 16:13

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Originally Posted by Stevo!

Agree with Spyke, Im 19, Type S all the way

19 also!

5 door all the way!

But then I have a toddler and associated gubbings that comes with them!

Either, personal preference & what you need the car for.

Gp_kho · 24th February 2012, 17:32

type s mate ive had 2 5door civics and to be honest they didnt last long they got chopped in within a year or less,but just depends if you drive alot of people about 3dr is a pain for to get in and out for rear passengers

l_harris121 · 24th February 2012, 17:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by judderman

Is the Vtec in the 1.8 not set to be economical then cuts out when you floor it? Thats what capticard told me?

Yep...see the wiki page.
Vtec in a 1.8 is different to the R, it does not work in the same way.

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fatmarky · 24th February 2012, 20:18

Get an S. mate...you won't regret it

Xrv750 · 24th February 2012, 21:13

get a S Gt if you can, gets you electric folding mirrors, fog lights, sunroof, and dual zone air con.cruise control &auto wipers &lights

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muzi_a Join Date: 21st February 2012 Location: london Posts: 22 Thanks given: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Type S vs Si Hi Everyone looking to buy a honda civic, just wondering whats better for a young person (age 21) a type s or an Si....? i can notice that the si is 5 door and the type s is 3 door but what do you think is better? thanks

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scoosh-89 Supporter Car: 2007 CTR GT, NHB Join Date: 13th July 2010 Location: Ayr Posts: 1,061 Thanks given: 100 Thanked 140 Times in 136 Posts iTrader: (8)	Its your own preference to be honest. The types will be more sporty with different bumpers and will have a stiffer suspension. If you don't need rear doors then i would go with the type s. Last edited by scoosh-89; 23rd February 2012 at 22:19.

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Xrv750 Supporter Car: 2008 2.2 Type S GT Red Join Date: 16th July 2011 Location: Glasgow UK Posts: 314 Thanks given: 21 Thanked 32 Times in 32 Posts iTrader: (0)	get a S Gt if you can, gets you electric folding mirrors, fog lights, sunroof, and dual zone air con.cruise control &auto wipers &lights Last edited by Xrv750; 25th February 2012 at 06:45.

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Spyke Supporter Car: 2008 Milano CTS Join Date: 5th October 2011 Location: Bristol Posts: 306 Thanks given: 20 Thanked 39 Times in 38 Posts iTrader: (0)	Im 22, TypeS all the way

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judderman Bantersaurus Rex Car: '56 2.2 Sport Vivid Join Date: 24th June 2011 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 1,572 Thanks given: 211 Thanked 115 Times in 111 Posts iTrader: (11)	I'm 22 also, I have a Sport 5dr... If I could have afforded the S though I would have rocked that instead!

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muzi_a Thread starter Join Date: 21st February 2012 Location: london Posts: 22 Thanks given: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	thanks for your input everyone....much appreciated!!! how do you all think the car handles etc? (seeing as i'm talking to real people might as well get your opinions ha lol )

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judderman Bantersaurus Rex Car: '56 2.2 Sport Vivid Join Date: 24th June 2011 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 1,572 Thanks given: 211 Thanked 115 Times in 111 Posts iTrader: (11)	My derv feels like it understeers very heavy front end, good tyres just needs eibachs and FRS when I get the money!

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judderman Bantersaurus Rex Car: '56 2.2 Sport Vivid Join Date: 24th June 2011 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 1,572 Thanks given: 211 Thanked 115 Times in 111 Posts iTrader: (11)	Haha sorry mate I edited your post to be funny. Wasted humour I know. Is the Vtec in the 1.8 not set to be economical then cuts out when you floor it? Thats what capticard told me? Sent from my GT-S5830 using Tapatalk

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Stevo! Supporter Car: 2013 1Series MSport Plus Join Date: 4th January 2012 Location: Croydon, UK Posts: 1,787 Thanks given: 207 Thanked 228 Times in 222 Posts iTrader: (2)	Agree with Spyke, Im 19, Type S all the way

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Gp_kho Supporter Car: 9th Gen EX GT 1.8 Join Date: 2nd October 2008 Location: Cowdenbeath,Fife Posts: 5,696 Thanks given: 421 Thanked 839 Times in 831 Posts iTrader: (2)	type s mate ive had 2 5door civics and to be honest they didnt last long they got chopped in within a year or less,but just depends if you drive alot of people about 3dr is a pain for to get in and out for rear passengers

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fatmarky Supporter Car: 2011 cts gt alabaster Join Date: 10th April 2011 Location: swansea uk Posts: 803 Thanks given: 59 Thanked 78 Times in 77 Posts iTrader: (1)	Get an S. mate...you won't regret it