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Old 03-07-2005 | 12:33 AM
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2006 Honda Civic SI Coupe !!! RX-8 In Trouble ?!!

Guys, check out the 90-95% accurate production concept 2006 Honda Civic SI coupe coming out this summer! The previous SI hatchback version could do 0-60 in 7.5 seconds. This new 200hp version that utilizes the RSX-type S engine would make this a new pocket rocket at under 20 grand, and could potentially do 0-60 in under 6.5 seconds. This would definitely give the RX-8 a good run at an amazing value.

http://world.honda.com/news/2005/4050210.html
Old 03-07-2005 | 12:37 AM
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these two cars are not even in the same realm. way different target markets. this should more likely be posted in the rsx or neon forums.

on a side note, i like this one. it looks like a scion tc/g35 hybrid.
Old 03-07-2005 | 12:37 AM
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Eh, sure it's looking like it's going to be a deal, but it's not going to make me envious. They're still driving an FWD car. I'll take a slower and nicer RWD car over that any day.
Old 03-07-2005 | 12:44 AM
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I will definately have my girlfriend trade in her civic..hehe
Old 03-07-2005 | 06:25 AM
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Old 03-07-2005 | 06:38 AM
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More power doesn't mean faster. Its still a step backward from the old 90's civics. Stupid honda, why did you give up the wishbones...WHY!!!!!
Old 03-07-2005 | 08:28 AM
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Still a ricer!!! And I feel the final product is going to look a little different than that.
Old 03-07-2005 | 08:43 AM
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Still a ricer!!! And I feel the final product is going to look a little different than that.

yeah it might actually have door handles
Old 03-07-2005 | 08:55 AM
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More power doesn't mean faster. Its still a step backward from the old 90's civics. Stupid honda, why did you give up the wishbones...WHY!!!!!
yeah stupid honda...spent 10 years advertizing the wishbone only to change their suspension to cheap mac strut setup......on top of that the ivtec took what was a very exciting engine and made it bland......older vtec's were a lot more intense at higher rpm....again stupid honda
Old 03-07-2005 | 08:56 AM
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well--we don't know the weight of this car yet--so its a little too early to start ballclutchin the Si.
Old 03-07-2005 | 08:57 AM
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And I hope they paint that hood....lol
Old 03-07-2005 | 09:17 AM
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DANG! I'm going to sell my car NOW so i can save for this beauty of a civic!
Old 03-07-2005 | 09:23 AM
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It looks sharp, but when has a concept/preproduction ever looked like the actual car on the lot? Anyway, everyone seems so focused on straightline performance, everytime I drive my rotory I am amazed at how fun it is to wind it up, I hope to never have to drive a conventional piston engine again.
Old 03-07-2005 | 09:36 AM
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actually it doesnt look horrible...but why would you want to drive one? FWD, come on now. Besides its Honda. Like mentioned before, two different groups the two items go for.
Old 03-07-2005 | 09:51 AM
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That pre-production model looks nice... They should make that the next RSX; a baby TL. The current si is a dud with the tc eating away at them. I hope the MS 3 has some big *****.
Old 03-07-2005 | 09:56 AM
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^^hehe big brass ones at that:D
Old 03-07-2005 | 11:14 AM
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ooh i should be shaking in my boots that the car i drive becomes obsolete because honda came out with a new car. Who honestly would think their car would suck because a new one has a potential to do something better...just enjoy your car and stop worrying about other people and other cars. So you got dusted at a light, BFD,let me guess now you're gonna be depressed for months, seriously get over it...sorry i just hate hearing people complain about how since theres a better car out there they wasted their money or they feel obsolete. if you're happy with your carr why the hell do you have to worry aout other peoples cars. Same thing goes for significant others, if you love your girlfriend you're not going to think of her as obsolete as soon as some new hottie walks into the room.
Old 03-07-2005 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by MazdaspeedFeras
ooh i should be shaking in my boots that the car i drive becomes obsolete because honda came out with a new car. Who honestly would think their car would suck because a new one has a potential to do something better...just enjoy your car and stop worrying about other people and other cars. So you got dusted at a light, BFD,let me guess now you're gonna be depressed for months, seriously get over it...sorry i just hate hearing people complain about how since theres a better car out there they wasted their money or they feel obsolete. if you're happy with your carr why the hell do you have to worry aout other peoples cars. Same thing goes for significant others, if you love your girlfriend you're not going to think of her as obsolete as soon as some new hottie walks into the room.
^^^ True Dat!!
Old 03-07-2005 | 12:06 PM
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ugly car, if your budget is under 20 grand and you want performance, even if it is a neon or whatever, the srt-4 is what you want. That or grab something used like a 'stang etc... I also totally agree with MazdaspeedFeras, who cares anyhow, just enjoy your 8 and to each his own or whatever.
Old 03-07-2005 | 01:31 PM
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err... not even the same market. The rx-8 is a little more upscale, much nicer looking and refined. That looks to be geared directly to the import, younger crowd.
Old 03-07-2005 | 03:50 PM
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look nice.!! but like a tc to me.!! as well!!!!!! does anyone has the pic of inside?! 6.5sec.. haha..!!! srt-4 do much better then she does..!!! and it's also around that 20grands.!!! so.. actually the best value around this pirce is not civic ..it's srt-4 I think!!!!
Old 03-07-2005 | 03:50 PM
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What picture are you guys looking at?That car is ugly,It looks like it should be in the movie I-Robot or something.If someone bought that over a RX 8 then its time for a some medication because you just went insane...
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Old 03-07-2005 | 04:02 PM
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You guys are missing the point. The point is that normally aspirated HP is going up, both from larger (6 and 8 cylinders) and smaller displacement (4 cylinders) engines. This is either good or bad news for Mazda and the rotary. With rising gas prices that will only continue into the future, the good news is that the rotary may finally be paired with an electric motor (hydrogen is not an option for the near future) and the bad news is that Mazda may elect to put an end to it.
Old 03-07-2005 | 04:07 PM
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I got mine, who cares about anyone else?
Old 03-07-2005 | 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Reactionary
You guys are missing the point. The point is that normally aspirated HP is going up, both from larger (6 and 8 cylinders) and smaller displacement (4 cylinders) engines. This is either good or bad news for Mazda and the rotary. With rising gas prices that will only continue into the future, the good news is that the rotary may finally be paired with an electric motor (hydrogen is not an option for the near future) and the bad news is that Mazda may elect to put an end to it.
The rotary engine is/was not ment to be compared to a piston engine......It is made for ppl that respect its originality.....


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