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
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
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
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..
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.
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
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.
