can't decide: 2006 Civic SI or '06 Accord Coupe V6 6M

hi,

I hope this doesn't sound stupid, but for some reason I'm totally torn
between which car to buy: the '06 Civic SI, or the '06 Accord Coupe V6 w/ 6
speed MT.

I've had the Accord coupe before - a 2002 V6 model (but with AT - it had 200
hp). And I really like the '06 MT version of the V6, with its 244 hp and
200+ lb. ft of torque. AND I like the fact that it has a better sound system
than the Coupe V6 auto.

On the other hand, I'm really attracted to the Civic SI - the new '06 body,
the 350 watt sound system w/ subwoofer (it looks like it's going to be nigh
on impossible to add a subwoofer to the Accord Coupe). It's got a decent 197
hp, a 6 speed MT, and yet .....

The Civic SI has 50 less hp, only has 138 ft lb or torque or so, and it
weighs only 500 lbs less than the Accord Coupe! Plus leather isn't even an
option.

I'd really appreciate any thoughts on the way you'd go. Thanks in advance.

p.s. - I have already ruled out other makes - I've narrowed it down to the
two Hondas).

 

Personnaly, I would go with the accord. It is larger, more
luxurious, and less of a "rice" look to it, if you are not in
this age group where you need to show your virility via your
cars (if so, get a minivan.. ha-ha!).

I also suspect it handle / ride better than the SI on the
highway, and in general, and the insurance is less.

Also, it just looks sooo much nicer than the SI. And leather is
very very nice.

My 2 cents

 

I'm glad you chose a very good make to purchase your next vehicle.
Well, lets begin a breakdown of decision making shall we?

-Both vehicles weigh differently, the Accord w/ more HP/TQ probably
weighs more than the Civic but are their Power-to-Weight ratios the
same?
-The Accord also has a V6 compared to an inline 4 of the Civic, which
affects gas mileage (although Hondas have had a hot streak of
producing big HP cars with great mileage).
-Both vehicles have a 6 speed gearbox so there wouldn't be a
difference other than gear ratios and other racing associated
properties.
-They both have decent sound systems from the factory... although
given some time... someone will figure out how to put an aftermarket
system in the Accord.
-Sure, the Civic doesn't have leather for an option, but leather seats
are usually heavier than cloth equivalents in the same vehicle.

It really boils down to tastes. I have not had the pleasure of driving
the US 2006 Accord Coupe V6, as there were only Japanese versions of
the US Acura TSX to drive (badged as Honda Accord-Rs) while I was in
Japan. But I've "borrowed" a friend's Si and it has the feel of being
back in the 99-00 Civic Si. Very nostalgiac... oh... well I guess I'll
end it here as I can go on ranting about the greatness of the days of
yesteryear.

 

If you want my two cents, my advice would to also go with what Frank
said. Buy a Honda Accord, and make sure its a 4.2 cyl. I own a 2003
Accord Ex Coupe with the 2.4 DOHC i-vtec and this baby is very, very
powerful and it gets wonderful gas mileage.

The V6 sucks a lot more gas, and franky the way its designed with the 4
cyl it out performs all the american cars I have seen. Honda is the
best!

Plus the Accord looks better than the SI. :O)

 

here is a picture of the i-vtec!

http://images.andale.com/f2/103/120/13736994/1137880484438_P1060135.JPG

 

opps, forgot the V6

http://honda.jbcarpages.com/Accord/2003/Bilder/2003%20Accord%20V6.jpg

The 2.4 is much more sexier, and lighter too.

 

thanks for all the thoughts - I'm going with the Accord Coupe. I'm psyched -
I pick it up Saturday....

 

Actually at the dealer (at least in over the Houston) you can ask for
leather in the accessories. The Accord has got many luxuries over the
Civic Si, but they're both incredible cars