Used 2012 Honda Civic Si Si Review
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EPA estimates are way off
pstanger, Roberts, WI, 09/15/2012
2012 Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
I was hesitant to commit to the 2012 SI because the EPA estimates are not very impressive.
But I took a gamble figuring if I was disappointed, I could easily trade due to the high resale value.
I have just under 6000 miles on it so far in about 6 weeks.
In mixed driving my worst tank of gas was 32 mpg.
Best so far was over 37 (with a bit of neutral coasting at exit ramps, etc).
As the … car "breaks in", it really feels like it's getting quicker.
It's great fun to drive.
Much more torque than my '08 EXL.
Interior noise is not quite, but is acceptable.
My '08 interior is a bit classier.
But I'm getting used to the '12.
A terrific car, but not without its faults.
Nick Beversdorf, Rhinelander, WI, 10/10/2018
2012 Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
After driving my 2012 Civic Si 4-door for nearly four years, I have yet to actually get tired of driving it. Whether it's the couple-mile commute to work, driving on some back roads or flying down the interstate, the car is and has always been a joy to drive. But there are a few slight issues that prevent it from getting a perfect five stars, and the chief "issue", if you could even … call it one, would be the engine. There's nothing wrong with the Si's 2.4L engine, but it seems it could use some extra power. Off-the-line acceleration is a little lacking, but once you get past 2,000 rpm it becomes much more responsive. Passing power is phenomenal, especially when you downshift. That isn't to say the car feels under-powered in any way, it just seems that a few extra horses would have gone a long way to improve performance. Actual driving is wonderful...shifting is slick with the short-change six-speed manual and the steering is perfectly balanced...you never feel like the car will skid or slide on dry road (and it has never done that in my experience). Feel free to take this car and a winding road and feel how it stays firmly planted on the road, even at higher speeds. At that, it does have sport suspension and you WILL feel every bump and crack in every road and street you drive on. That's par for the course with most sporty cars, but it's especially jarring in this one (for what it's worth, I've only ever driven the car with all-season tires). As sporty and fun as this car is, it's still an incredibly practical car. It gets decent highway mpg and phenomenal city mpg thanks to the aforementioned manual transmission, and there's plenty of space in the front and back for passengers, although three adults in the back would be a squeeze. There's a decent amount of trunk space as well. Premium fuel is recommended, I'm sure you can get away with regular but if you want the best performance and fuel efficiency, you'll should stick to the more expensive gas. Maintenance-wise the car has been mostly perfect. Besides the usual tire rotations, oil changes, etc... the only issue has been rust in two of the tires' TPS causing a slow but steady leak over time. It's not a deal breaker by any means, but two out of the four tires is somewhat concerning. At that, if you see this car for sale, seriously consider buying it. While not perfect, you'll love it the second you get in the driver's seat.
A step up from the last gen Si
flamike772, Miami, FL, 10/26/2012
2012 Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
I totaled my 2009 Civic Si Sedan, I was T-Boned by a full-size SUV doing 40+ MPH, the Civic Si held up superbly, so I knew I wanted another one.
So now I have had my 2012 Civic Si Sedan for a bit and can comment on it over the 09. It's a big step up, not only in looks, but in power, the torque is very noticeable and the ride is smoother. Not as sporty as the 09 but grippier than a … regular civic, my Wife enjoys the ride more and its more comfortable on the road.
The upholstery... the '09 has softer plush-ier fabric, but I actually prefer the new fabric due to pet hair and it seems easier to clean as well. I miss the higher redline of the 09, but the '12 feels less of a "chore" to drive.
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Travis, Sioux Falls, SD, 09/14/2016
2012 Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
This car kills batteries like crazy & the dealership can't figure out what the problem is. They will just keep replacing the battery until the 3yr warranty is over & then it's on you. Make sure to have a jump box charged & ready with you to start this car monthly. If you let it sit more that 2-3 days the battery wont start it. The clutch makes a howling or grinding noise when … accelerating from a stop in 1st gear. (started at about 20,000k mi) We were able to make this sound happen with a Honda Tech in the vehicle & they still are unwilling to fix the issue without saying we'll have to pay the tab. The rubber rotted out around the windows in 2 years & we had to fight with them to get it replaced. They said it was from being out in the sun too much in Arizona! In two years please! Then don't sell your crap cars in AZ. We bought this car brand new from Honda 4 years ago it has 40k on it now. Never buying Honda again its our first & last.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2012 Honda Civic Si Si
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Wide variety of powertrains
- Pro:comfortable and composed ride
- Pro:good fuel economy
- Pro:spacious interior
- Pro:available coupe body style.
- Con:Excessive wind noise
- Con:cheap interior plastics
- Con:busy-looking dash with navigation
- Con:small trunks in Hybrid and Natural Gas models.
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