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Car Forum / Honda Cars / February 2006

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Newbie Civic Questions

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Puraz - 13 Feb 2006 16:26 GMT
A friend of mine is selling her Honda Civic 30th anniversery SI Coupe.
I don't know a lot about cars, but I'm a very quick learner. I'm trying
to look up specs for that version of the Civic, and I can't seem to
find them anywhere. I want to know what's special about the 30th
edition compared to the regular version.
Also, this maybe a stupid question, but what's "SI" stand for. I know
it's the best model in the Civic class.

Another question: It's a on a lease that I am going to be taking over
for 13 months, so what should i look for? The buying price after the
lease is 10,000$ CND, is that decent for a 2003 civic model? or am i
going to be paying way too much?

Really appreciate any info you guys can throw my way.

--Puraz
T L - 13 Feb 2006 18:41 GMT
SI means it comes with a VTEC engine.  A little more zip than a regular civic.

I assume the lease payments are inthe neighbourhood of $375 a month, so the
calculation for cost of the vehicle is:

13 months x 375 (plus taxes?) = about $5000

PLUS

Lease buyout @ $10000

= $15000

These are selling in Winnipeg (where I live) for about 15000 - 18000.  So
depending on the condition, it looks like it could be a good deal.

t

>A friend of mine is selling her Honda Civic 30th anniversery SI Coupe.
>I don't know a lot about cars, but I'm a very quick learner. I'm trying
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>
>--Puraz
Dave L - 13 Feb 2006 22:32 GMT
> SI means it comes with a VTEC engine.  A little more zip than a regular
> civic.

But what does it *really* mean?  The "Si" designation may come with VTec
now, but the "Si" badge has been around before VTec.  Could it be "Sport
Injection"?  Thought I saw that years ago but not sure...

-Dave
Bob Jones - 14 Feb 2006 00:10 GMT
>A friend of mine is selling her Honda Civic 30th anniversery SI Coupe.
> I don't know a lot about cars, but I'm a very quick learner. I'm trying
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>
> --Puraz

It might be helpful if you find out what the mileage is.
Puraz - 14 Feb 2006 04:56 GMT
Thanks for responding..

The current milage is about 70,000k. The milage allowed on the lease is
94,000.. i think 24000k is enough for me.

It's been driven by a girl, not sure how hard she was on the car.. and
i'm not going to make any assumptions. It comes with momo racing
shifter, and a few other bells and whilstles.. but I can't find the
specs about the car anywhere.. IE, Horspower, MPG, brakes.. blah blah..

The lease is $330 a month, for 14 months (from march). I'm debating
whether i should invest 15000$ into this car. it will be my first car,
and i'll be learning starndard on it. I've ridden bikes for years, so i
know the concept, i won't burn out the cluch, but i'll need practice..

thanks again for the input..
Dufus Systems - 14 Feb 2006 06:53 GMT
"Puraz" <pbhadha@gmail.com> wrote in news:1139892978.904718.304950
@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com:

> Thanks for responding..
>
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>
> thanks again for the input..

Search for it (one like it I mean) on Autotrader.com. They have the specs
to most newer cars sold through them. Do a nationwide search and it's the
best way to get an idea what people are asking for the car. Better than
Kelly blue book in my opinion.
Dufus Systems - 14 Feb 2006 07:05 GMT
"Puraz" <pbhadha@gmail.com> wrote in news:1139892978.904718.304950
@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com:

> thanks again for the input..

Looks like the going rate is about 16-16.9K US

160 HP K20 motor 132 ft/lbs torque. Ugly little mothers.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=195515403&dealer_id=72918
&car_year=2003
&search_type=both&make=HONDA&sponsorModel=&model=CIVIC&distance=0&address=
20180&advanced=&certified=&bkms=1139900213475
&max_price=&min_price=&first_record=76&end_year=2003&start_year=2003
&isp=y&pager.offset=75&lang=en&cardist=2282
Dufus Systems - 14 Feb 2006 07:09 GMT
> Looks like the going rate is about 16-16.9K US

Actually I see some on Autotrader for 13.5K US 2003 46K miles. Didn't look
hard enough.
T L - 14 Feb 2006 13:01 GMT
In canada, only the SI-R hatchback has the K20 2.0L DOHC 160HP engine.  The
SI that the OP is referring to is a coupe (I think), and would come with a 1.
7L 128HP SOHC Vtec.

>> Looks like the going rate is about 16-16.9K US
>
>Actually I see some on Autotrader for 13.5K US 2003 46K miles. Didn't look
>hard enough.
Dufus Systems - 14 Feb 2006 13:42 GMT
> In canada, only the SI-R hatchback has the K20 2.0L DOHC 160HP engine.
>  The SI that the OP is referring to is a coupe (I think), and would
> come with a 1. 7L 128HP SOHC Vtec.

1.7 SOHC Ugh! Wow good to know. Those middle year civics, 2001-2005 aren't
particularly desirable in my mind. Was looking at a new Civic SI the other
day, it was all I could not to reach for my checkbook. It was HOT. Looks
like the dealer's getting more than list for it though.
T L - 14 Feb 2006 16:16 GMT
can't even get them here, order it today and you get it in august.

>> In canada, only the SI-R hatchback has the K20 2.0L DOHC 160HP engine.
>>  The SI that the OP is referring to is a coupe (I think), and would
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>day, it was all I could not to reach for my checkbook. It was HOT. Looks
>like the dealer's getting more than list for it though.
T L - 14 Feb 2006 19:15 GMT
Its just a higher trim level than EX or DX....

>>A friend of mine is selling her Honda Civic 30th anniversery SI Coupe.
>> I don't know a lot about cars, but I'm a very quick learner. I'm trying
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>
>It might be helpful if you find out what the mileage is.
 
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