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My new Si
ksm1998, 12/09/2017
2017 Honda Civic Si 2dr Coupe (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have owned many cars and was not really in the market for a new car, but Honda was having a lease special (only $199!!!) for a 2017 Civic Si and I couldn't resist. Let's just say I am very happy. I got it in Lunar Silver and I actually think it is a really good looking coupe. The rear wing does interfere with rear vision a bit, but certainly not a deal breaker. The car is a joy to drive, with great damping to soak up bumps and not be too harsh considering it is a sports car. It is quick enough to be fun, but not so quick that you're breaking the law in just 2nd gear. There is the expected turbo lag (and/or boost threshold) issue, but keep it under 3000rpm and you will get nearly 40mpg out of this 1.5 liter. As with most Honda manuals, this is a joy to shift. It is not quite Miata slick or nearly as precise as the S2000s I have owned, but still fun. It is not like the long, rubbery throws of VWs, BMWs and Audis I have owned. I am 6'1" and my head nearly hits the roof. Tons of leg room, but if you are taller than me, your head may poke through the sunroof (or get the sedan which had a bit more headroom). Seats are not leather, but are heated and I prefer that (GTI is the same). Leather is too cold in the winter and too hot in the summer. Stereo system sounds good and infotainment system works well. Who needs navigation when you have Android Auto? I thought I wouldn't like the lack of a volume knob, but the steering wheel volume button works quickly to turn volume up or down. This car will not be my daily driver (especially because it is a lease), but I will be missing it on the days I am not behind it's wheel.
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Civic SI is awesome!
Grimey, 09/23/2017
2017 Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
I had a 2012 Toyota Avalon, tired of the luxury scene and was looking for something fun to drive. I read Car and Driver's review of the Civic SI and went to drive one...loved it. Their review was spot on. Obviously it’s not a luxury car, it's a sports car, so you have to enjoy being "involved" with your car as you drive the SI. 6-speed is all you get and the only option is whether you want summer or all-season tires...summer tires cost a little more ($300). Mine has the all-season 18" wheels and they're great. As for complaints, I do agree with the other reviewer’s comment on the cup holders directly behind the shifter, but as long as your drink isn’t taller than a Coke can, there’s no problem. The electric parking brake took a drive or two to get used to but otherwise I like it. The brake hold option is awesome in traffic so on that one, great job Honda! Personally, I only have 2 issues I’d like Honda to address: 1) Honda does not offer a leather or synthetic leather option...they should. I do not like the material Honda chose for the doors or the center console. The fabric is like a weird, soft burlap material that gets a sheen on it from friction or body oil/sweat. In fact, every new car I test drove at the dealership already had weird white/shiny marks on the door’s arm rest and center console from previous drivers. What I’ve found is that the material is hard to clean and I’m not sure if it’ll stand up to the test of time. In the future, I'd much prefer an upscale soft plastic or leather/synthetic option to replace this odd fabric choice. 2) No auto-dimming rear view mirror. For a car that sits so low in traffic at night with headlights blaring behind you, it's a necessity and should be standard or included with a leather/synthetic interior option. Otherwise, for $23-24K, you just can't beat the quality and value in this little package. By the way, I was going to go with the coupe, but I really needed four doors and the sedan is only 17 pounds heavier so the choice was easy. Usually there’s much more of a weight penalty when you choose 4 doors...Since I've got a large family, the sedan works much better & I’m extremely pleased with the roominess of the back seat. I’m 6’4” and while I’m driving there’s still room for a full sized adult in the back seat. As for the engine, the performance is incredible for a 1.5L Turbo. I drive highway mostly and see at least 38 MPG with a heavy foot (75 MPH average). Honda, pay attention here...fix these small things and if you can’t offset or relocate the cup holders, consider making them deeper to accommodate Yetis & the like. After that, this car is near perfect. I know some buyers may not want a leather or synthetic interior, but at least make it an option and give your buyers a choice. I would have happily paid an extra $1100-1500 for it. Thanks for reading and happy driving!
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A surprisingly sporty sedan
Captain Flounder, 01/08/2018
2017 Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
My primary vehicle is a 2016 Mazda Miata. It's a great 3rd car but a horrible 2nd car. I needed a fun to drive vehicle that could hold a car seat and not break the wallet. I looked at the GTI (loved it), Acura TLX, Audi A3/4/5 sportback, and BMW 4 series Gran Coupe before finally driving a 2018 Honda Civic Si. I would be in a GTI right now but couldn't negotiate an acceptable deal. That turned out to be fortuitous because I am now driving a 2017 Honda Civic Si and loving it. It is a truly remarkable vehicle for the price. First, the awesome stuff. As the owner of a Miata, I really like the handling of the Civic. It is a firm but not punishing ride. The steering is remarkably accurate and communicative. Impressive. I only have about 200 miles on the car and can already tell the tires are the weak link in the ride/suspension/handling realm. Seats are excellent, firm and supportive without being confining. The power is adequate, quick enough to be fun but not fast enough to hurt yourself. Fuel mileage is remarkable! 70+ mph = 40 mpg. I was not expecting that at all. The vehicle is also remarkably roomy. Lastly for the positives is Honda's lane watch. A small camera on the passenger side mirror that activates with the turn signal. You now can see on the ride side in high clarity what is going on next to you. I love it! I wish all my vehicles had this feature. Now for the less positive things. The clutch is horrible. WAY too light. When you add the engine's propensity to hang onto RPM under load it makes for a less than stellar shifting experience. Hopefully I will get used to it. The audio system is more than adequate but there are NO knobs for volume. Nor are their knobs or buttons for turning on the a/c or fan. Argh! Honda got so many things right with this vehicle it is maddening that these small details were not addressed. Overall though, I am impressed with the vehicle. You will be hard pressed to find something else at the same price point. That makes dealing with some of the less positive aspects totally doable. Well done Honda. I look forward to many trouble free miles driving this fun little sedan.
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Majority Upgrade, A Few Issues
Brian, 08/03/2017
2017 Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My lease came sure on my 2014 So, and enjoyed the car, so I upgraded to the 2017 version. The engine is noticably more powerful, and the exterior styling has been improved (the car looks a whole lot meaner, in my opinion). I have the same complaints from my 2014, and a couple new ones: STILL AN ISSUE: 1. Cupholder placement. I know drivers that prefer manual are a dying breed, but if you're going to make a manual-only Civic, don't put the cupholders in front of the shifter; 2. Touchscreen. Honda's interface has been upgraded (?) but it's still terrible. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay can only control a piece of the system. The rest has to go through what Honda built. Painful. NEW: Parking Break. Part of the appeal of driving stick is the feeling of greater control over the car. The parking break button takes some of that away; 2. Break Hold. Seemed like an unnecessary, but nice feature for stopping on hills. Actually a huge pain in the ass. If you unbuckle your seatbelt when Break Hold is activated (for example, when grabbing a ticket at the parking garage), the parking break is activated. Very annoying when you're not expecting it.
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Good car, great mileage, low maintenance
Peter Wilson, 01/17/2020
2017 Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought a 2017 Honda Civic Si back on July 2017. Great commuter car and great on gas. No issues for the first 2 years besides usual oil changes. After the 2 years, brakes are starting to squeal and battery died after 2.5 months. For a new car, would've expected the battery to last longer but have read from other owners that the OE batteries Honda uses are pretty wimpy.
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The right automobile for me!
Greg Zeller, 10/01/2017
updated 12/02/2024
2017 Honda Civic Si 2dr Coupe (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have had this car only 1 month. It has good power and I drive it mostly in Sport mode. Ride is somewhat stiff which is what I want and expect for a sporty car. Fuel mileage has been about 32 for the first 2 fill ups. The seats are great. Very good support and they fit my body and height. My previous 2 cars were a Prelude and an Acura RSX-S. The turbo has a totally different power range than the VTEC engine of course. Prelude was my all time favorite car. This comes real close and being just fun to drive every day. My Si in now 3.5 years old. I have less than 20,000 miles. I love this car. 5/18/2023 Love the car. 2 door is no longer available. Glad I got it 23,000 miles . So fun to drive. 11/27/2024 I still love this car. Just rolled over to 28,000 miles. Very reliable and so fun to drive.
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3rd Civic Si, and our 15th Honda since 1985!
Jeff From Up North, 08/23/2017
updated 08/23/2018
2017 Honda Civic Si 2dr Coupe (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is the latest Civic Si, I've owned a 1985, and a 2002. I traded in my 2016 Accord coupe for this. So happy I did! Amazing value, nice bells and whistles, but it's still a civic. In the 17000+ miles I've gone, I'm getting 34-35 mpg! Not too powerful, but Sporty and Very Fun to drive!
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Ext/cvt or Si/6sp manual ??
Jon F. Askim, 04/18/2019
2017 Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan w/Summer Tires (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought a new 2017 Civic EXT with the CVT transmission. I loved it except for the automatic transmission it seemed there was a 2 or 3 second lag time from when I stepped into the gas until the car went down the road quite quickly. After a couple of emergency accelerations I decided the automatic had to go. When I took the car for the 20000 mile service I drove an SI model. The S I had 30 more horsepower and a manual transmission. When I left the dealership I owned the Si . Now with 20,000 miles on it I am still very much in love with this car. The CVT transmission is not for me.
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A Blast to Drive From Day One!
Paul, 12/21/2018
2017 Honda Civic Si 2dr Coupe (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
If you enjoy a fun car for 2 or less, this is a good choice. My other car is a Miata-X5 . . . I wanted to enjoy my driving experience to the max! My everyday car is the Si . . . I have been a loyal Honda fan since 1992, and will only drive manual transmission cars. My gas mileage is averaging at 40+ mpg. Couldn't be happier. Have owned the car for more than a year!
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Love the Honda Civic Si
Neal Arrington, 07/27/2017
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2017 Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan w/Summer Tires (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It is a great car that is fun to drive. Handles terrific. As fast as a car should be without being to fast. Roomy and comfortable.
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Great but not perfect!
masmcg, 10/26/2017
updated 05/02/2018
2017 Honda Civic Si 2dr Coupe (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is a lot of fun to drive. I considered the ST before buying the SI. The deal breaker was the MPG. Let's be honest here, how often are you going to race? 0-60 is poor. The gas mileage is great. I average 38 between highway and town. The car has plenty of torque to pass once the car is rolling. Lack of clutch feel is the only real complaint. I hope for a larger displacement engine in the future with a turbo. Satisfied with this for now. Not to mention is is cheaper than the 2 biggest competitors, will hold value better, and cheaper on gas. Financially speaking, its the only logical choice if you still want to save money. Most likely will have better reliability too.
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Hot Little Honda SI
Charlie P., 01/28/2018
2017 Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan w/Summer Tires (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
If you want performance at a bargain price plus the fun of being part of the driving experience it is hard to beat. Just drive a Honda SI and you'll see what I'm talking about
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Honda Civic SI does not disappoint
Bruno, 07/28/2022
2017 Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Honda Civic Si handles great, and the acceleration is amazing for a 4 cyl. It also has a sport mode option that adds an additional 20+hp which is amazing. The clutch is smooth and the racing seats hug the driver like a glove. The back seats are surprisingly comfortable with plenty of leg room. My only gripe is the seats are not leather.
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