Hi people,
Does any of you know much about the new 8th generation Civic Si? I am thinking about getting the 2009 Civic Si Sedan or the 2009 Nissan Altima.
Which one is better in terms of reliability and longivity?

thanks

 

They are both very different vehicles. It depends on what you need it for to decide what would be better for your needs..

Both vehicles are equally reliable, IMO.

 

2 of my close friends have an 08 Civic SI sedan. They are very nice and easy to modify. One just put the comptech supercharger on and the car is very quick. It's a honda so it will last forever.

 

I will take the civic si. I love that K20 soundtrack + the slick 6MT + awesome handling + many things else..lol...engine-wise, I'd imagine most mods that work on rsx-s, will work on the si too.

 

Both are comparable in regards to reliability, and maybe the edge goes to the Honda in terms of longevity.

One thing where the Si will destroy the Altima is in resale value. No contest there.

 

go for the SI sedan, when i was shopping around the dealership i went to offered to even throw in the navi package for free.....

 

For that price you should also check out the Mazdaspeed 3. If it was only the 2 you mentioned I'd go with the Si.

 

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i dont like the new facelift

 

Of the Si, or the Altima?

The Civic looks nice, but the Altima looks , IMO.

Of the two, I say Civic as well.

 

I give a slight edge to the Civic for reliability. And as pointed out, resale value on the Civic Si is much better. Either way, you can't go too badly. If you choose the Altima, plan to keep it for a long time.

 

+1 for the SI

 

Get the SI.

 

I saw one guy putting down 300whp/320wtq @19psi with stock top mount intercooler. Then again consider something with more traction like a Subaru WRX and mod it up.

 

I love my SI.

 

I had a 06 Si and loved it. Not much torque but a screamer t be sure. I never had any problems with mine in two years.....

 

19psi.....

+1 for civic, reliability, best resale value, imo a very nice car for the price. should be fun as well.

 

I like both. But The 8th gen are one of my favorite civics to date.

 

I would skip both and get the Mazdaspeed3.

 

wow! overwhelming polls for the Civic Si! I think I will lean toward that instead
I test drove the MS3, it is a very "powerful" car. I am not into F.I. this will be my daily driver. I have a C6 at home =) No need for F.I. for daily drive, otherwise I would have gone for WRX.

Love this forum, thanks much!

 

Ooooo nice on the C6. Then yes on the Si then for sure.

I luv me some Sam Adams Ocotoberfest!!

 

how tight is the suspension? and do you plan on driving it in manhattan? also, street parking or garage parking?

 

You plan to steal it? Or rob him?

 

The inclusion of having the C6 changes the perspective. If this was going to be your only car I'd get the Altima over a Civic, the civic is nice but the altima is one class up. If you were comparing the civic to a sentra, then I'd say civic all the way. But seeing how you have a vette, I'd get the civic in this case.

 

Personally, I love the Civic Si Sedan. Its really fun to drive, feels quick, handles great and the manual tranny is typical honda slick. I think it has one of the best designed interiors and the exteriors are quite nice as well.

I almost came close to giving up my Challenger dreams to go ahead and get a Si. I like them that much.

 

hard suspensions in manhattan are pain in the butt.

and depending on how badly you need a car, it may not be great purchase to spend $400 a month to park a Civic in a garage.