9th Gen Civic Si Long Term Ownership Review

[@GhadSpeed]

Gotta 12’ Si, clocked at 116,000 miles. Only thing I’ve replaced is the CMC that was back at 62K miles. It’s been running solid since. I plan on driving this Civic til the wheels fall off.

[@GhadSpeed]

Wow this was a year ago. Just an update on the Si, it’s still running solid as ever, currently heading towards 145,000 miles. Recently just replaced the brake pads 2 weeks ago, other than that it’s still hitting vtec daily. Lol

[@itachiswish4705]

Picking up 2012 with 107k miles anything reconemend to check?

[@GhadSpeed]

@@itachiswish4705 it can depend on so many factors my guy. How many owners has the Si been with?

[@itachiswish4705]

@@GhadSpeed last min went with 08 civic si sedan , 1 owner.

[@GhadSpeed]

@@itachiswish4705 you in good hands. My cousin has a 07 Si and it’s got about 170K runs like a charm.

[@justaturtle6790]

You paid 14k in 2016 and I paid 14k in 2021 damn these cars have value

[@magician_aleks2726]

How many miles did u buy it at??

[@justaturtle6790]

@@magician_aleks2726 81k

[@a124as]

Look at the prices in 2023 lol

[@justaturtle6790]

@@a124as lmao 20k at a dealer for 100k miles

[@deadbacon8606]

still at 20k in 2024, I love that they keep value but hate it bc I can't buy one 😅

[@TheSelfless1]

its so sad that its gone, praying for 9th gens every where

[@dl9775]

Get a 15. They have a screen for the radio/ infotainment. And no weird plastic on the front bumper. Look for rust on the sunroof. Other than that the k24z7 is solid

[@TheJanz3n]

I'm in Canada. Noticed the sunroof was rusty when I got it. Honda wouldn't replace it under warranty even though it was out by only a Month or two.

[@marc-oliviercabot3380]

Mine is rusty too but still works.

[@jlegend7158]

I got a '13 civic si with 80k miles, runs beautifully. Let me give you a tip on fuel economy. The 2.4L engine is plenty of power to move a honda civic up hills and such. I'm careful with acceleration and can average about 50 in the city due to using 5th and 6th a lot

[@marc-oliviercabot3380]

Have a 2012 that's almost a 2013 as i bought it new in august 2012. It now has 287k miles on the clock. Only major work done is a transmission rebuilt at 265k miles. Won't talk about minor things like top plates bearings and swaybar links (once each) as it's inexpensive. As a matter of facts, i invested more on mods than on repairs. It's still on the factory engine, pushed 202/203whp at 200k miles and doesn't burn oil. A very solid car. Plan to revisit the dyno at 300k miles to see how that engine ages. Should be interesting.

[@kjw763]

let us know how that 300k dyno goes

[@janb8472]

Greetings. There are many miles but could you explain to me why the transmission failed? I am interested in purchasing one

[@brandonnhol]

@@janb8472I feel like a good preventative measure would be doing the CNC. 8th and 9th gen’s have bad CNC’s that sometimes don’t activate all the way, so this could cause synchro damage, replace that and you’ll be fine imo

[@Andee_fg4]

Picking up a 2013 si sedan soon, its full stock only has a acuity short shifter… never been wrenched on and runs like a charm at 180k . Agreed on $8k for it … ive had a 2013 civic ex for 4 years and love everything about it. And been looking for an si forever

[@Glazeman]

Got Black 2015 Honda Si Civic Coupe from a “off the corner” dealership... let’s just say after falling in love with it right away I made sure i took it to Honda for service long story short I had to return it twice once because the previous owner had very mod imaginable which caused the worst sounding clutch bearing sound and second because the warranty the dealer promised didn’t cover everything... sad as sad could be I had to return it but before I did I searched high and low in So Cal until Honda World in Westminster told me they had the exact same car for 12000! Needless to say I drove to the dealership (in the 15 civic I already had) picked up the new and me and my buddies had one hell of a race from Orange County to Ontario California! Best car ever most fun vehicle I’ve ever drove and I own 2019 c300 coupe Benz...

[@jammaldonado9820]

You didint notice the clutch noise before you brought it ?

[@RonDaG0at]

I’m 18 and just down $4k on a $23k 2015 honda civic si with 12k mile.. this is my first car, I have already experienced driving manual but not that good but I’ll get use to it. I’m having fun with this car so far.. the highest I went was 125mph.. too scare to go higher😂

[@Glazeman]

@@RonDaG0at haha nice, It’s capped out at 136 lol if you ever hit that don’t shit your self when you here the governor kick in. Lol

[@randomvideos21015]

Good review, i have 2013 civic si coupe, mine is dynotuned and has downpipe and takeda intake, very fun and practical little car, definitely worth throwing some mods at it

[@Camhill182]

I MISS MY 9TH GEN!!!

[@randomvideos21015]

how do you like your new civic si? is it much better than the 2013 you had? i was thinking about upgrading but not sure if i get a lot more car with the new one,

[@Camhill182]

@@randomvideos21015 I would much rather have my 9th gen. I really really miss it. My 2020 doesnt have any personality. it lacks everything great about the 8th and 9th gens. Keep your 9th gen.

[@dennismackeigan7487]

@@Camhill182 oh boy? Really? That makes me sad, I have a 2012 Si sedan, fullbolt on and tuned and it's loud and obnoxious and I love every second of it. Sorry about your 10th gen man, me and the GF went to Honda and just bought her a new 2020 CRV sport and the salesman was trying to sell me a new 2020 si.. I'm glad I didn't after seeing this

[@Camhill182]

@@dennismackeigan7487 dude, im glad you didnt lose that 9th gen. its such a great car. I had a connection with mine and I didnt think i would miss it as much as I do.

[@toddmccallum3879]

Got a '15 civic lx sedan..had for 16 mos. at this time..mild look mods..tinted windows, window rain guards, steering wheel wrap, carpeted dashboard cover, civic all-weather mats. Great car. Take care. U.S. Navy veteran here.

[@cherokeefit4248]

I love my 2014 si coupe. It’s awesome to drive and own. First mod I did was get quality plug and play led headlights. I also just recently replaced the spark plugs and ignition coils when I did my oil change. It feels a lot more responsive now. I’m gonna buy another 4 more ignition coils before they sell out.

[@gabrielhurley7064]

What kind of ignition coils did you get if you don’t mind?

[@cherokeefit4248]

Stock OEM Honda Plugs and coils

[@gabrielhurley7064]

@@cherokeefit4248 okay thank you at what mileage did you change them? What else did you have to replace on the si?

[@Lucasmadeabeat]

I’m looking at one for $19k with 60k miles, is it worth it or should I wait?

[@cherokeefit4248]

Hell no! I paid $16,000 Canadian at 95,000 KM last march. That would be like $21,000 and 130,000 km or so give it take. That’s highly priced and I would suggest not unless it’s all stock and not a speck of rust. And still that’s kinda way not worth it.

[@williambreeze2659]

These cars are awesome!

[@gettingfitat5015]

Love everything you did with this car.

[@demisson401]

Just got my 9th gen Si about 2 weeks ago. 2014, black. Has a rebuilt title but car drives just like new no issues. Has 59,797 on the dash right now

[@jesuscontreras2499]

You live in MA too?

[@lssi9073]

2022 Cam gets another 9th gen hell yea brother

[@acevedohiram]

Got my 2013 in August of 2016. Traded in my 08 eclipse for it after getting back from deployment. 66k on the dash when I got it. Got a 3 year warranty with it. Came in handy when the starter and clutch needed replacing. No problems since. She's still running well at 110k. She's survived multiple trips from Washington to Oklahoma and California to Oklahoma. Survived winter in Colorado with all season tires.. Only mods are flashpro and a shortram. Saving for a PRL Turbo Kit or a Supercharger kit. The altitude really drains what this car could be.

[@DMulah3]

Shouldn’t need a clutch before 100k

[@acevedohiram]

@@DMulah3 @DMulah clutch is a wearable item. How early it goes out is heavily dependent on how the car was driven. Previous owner beat on the car pretty good.

[@rjmdx3803]

Great video. I've had my 2014 Si now for about a month now and I love it. The guy I bought it from had about a day to get rid if it because he was moving across the country and couldn't take it with him. Saw the ad about an hour after he posted it, thought it was too good to be true because he only wanted $7500 so I had to jump on it fast. After having had an 8th gen Si for only 2 weeks (somebody crashed into me and totaled it. still mad about it) I wish the seats were as comfortable as the 8th gen seats, and I wish VTEC crossover was more pronounced like the 8th gen, but other than that I love my 9th gen. How many miles do you typically get out of a full tank? Its saying I'm averaging about 27mpg, which I fell like im actually getting lower than that, and I think the most I have ever gotten out of a tank was like 250 miles even with babying it. Is that around what you get out of yours? I need new tires and an alignment soon but I don't think that should affect it this much...

[@magician_aleks2726]

Did u ever find out what was wrong with it?? Im jus getting a 2014 this month. Any tips?

[@iceyhotfire]

I saw you driving on the the highway in the beginning and realized that you are in the same area as me. Sacramento/Roseville.

[@didafm]

I can confirm my 2014 si coupe is a beast in winter with Michelin X ice 3 winter tires up in 🇨🇦Alberta Land

[@thaik56]

XIce Xi3 aren't known as the best snow/slush tires though.

[@jaycartier]

@@thaik56 that goes to show the capability of the car

[@thaik56]

@@jaycartier you don't need fancy handling to showcase the capabilities of good tires.

[@brandon071194]

My dad got a 15’ with about 350k. He bought it new and he’s replaced alternator starter clutch and and suspension. All replaced with stock items and always ran on 87. Said he’d let it go for 5k

[@magician_aleks2726]

Daaaang

[@liveamazing9350]

Peeped the Cover. I’m in the Air Force and I just bought a 2012 si coupe. HUA

[@66cptsfmf-fapedres14]

Hey bro im going in the airforce for training this july 21. How many months in the AF till u can afford this car?

[@johndonovan5521]

Love my 2013 4door SI, got just under 100k on it and no major problems

[@zybzei]

How much did you get it for?

[@johndonovan5521]

@@zybzei $20k+/-

[@zybzei]

@@johndonovan5521 do you think 17k for a 2013 si sedan with 100k miles is worth it?

[@johndonovan5521]

@@zybzei in today's market that's the going price which is sad.

[@AFatOcelot]

Just bought a 13 civic lx for 15k…Fml. It’s immaculate and has enkeis worth about 1,000 on it and has a warranty till it’s 150,000 or 5 years. I love it

[@jaycartier]

bought my 2015 for 5.5k Canadian with 201k km’s (~125k miles). Given I had to rebuild it but in total costed around 7.5

[@Aurablade77]

Hey Cameron, thank you so much for your vids! I’m currently enjoying my 2015 Si Coupe and I do like that I have the last naturally aspirated Si. However, I do miss having four doors. Is the 2020 Si worth an upgrade or should I keep my 9th gen and just enjoy it? It’s completely stock and if I were to do anything to it I would maybe do an exhaust. However, I’m afraid of continuing to get it serviced at a Honda dealer if it has an aftermarket catback. Have you/do you continue to take your new Si to a Honda dealer for service with the mods that it has?

[@Camhill182]

An aftermarket exhaust wont do a single thing to your warranty. Thats a terrible myth. The 9th is great, but if you want slightly more power and a little more technology, buy a new one

[@Aurablade77]

@@Camhill182 Thanks man! Well I'm approaching 67k on it and my warranty has already passed haha, I was just concerned over doing a catback and the Honda dealer I go to for service possibly giving me a hard time about it. However, the car is worth more than what I owe on it remaining, which is why I am thinking of trading up soon (as well as when things get better....). I was thinking about the Veloster N but I also really like the new Si with the value it brings and I want an actual 4 door. With a 2020 Si I'll maybe do a catback exhaust then for better sound (Tons of options!)

[@maniac1628]

I’m keeping mine stock it’s plenty fast for me and I want to keep it original only doing some small mods like after market shifter bushings and maybe a cold air that’s it

[@rickyeligio1674]

Wish i would have gotten this car back in 2014 instead of the Fiesta ST

[@bobbyjoe90]

What’s wrong with the fiesta st?

[@rickyeligio1674]

@@bobbyjoe90 it’s a fun car for a short while but stuff easily breaks even in early mileage, my car would always overheat even when it barely had 7k miles and once i hit 70k miles i had to replace the radiator since it started leaking from all the times i overheated, and if i would have gotten an SI instead of the ST, i would have had zero issues with it and would have kept it till this day

[@MsDejavue]

I'm between the fiesta st and 9th gen si 👀

[@bobbyjoe90]

@@MsDejavue I was between the 2 aswell and ended up with the civic. Overall I would say the fiesta is more fun but far less reliable. Although both cars are very fun.

[@MsDejavue]

@@bobbyjoe90 damn I guess I can just avoid the st then 😆

[@hamezeast]

Duuude, nice vid, but here in UK my '13 turbo diesel civic does around 74mpg!

[@Gumkey]

Jesus bro

[@jakecruz-wg3ub]

Hey man I had one question where did you get the carbon fiber interior Piece from ?

[@carlossince92]

That came stock on 2013-2015 I think, 2012 had grey trim

[@oscarcazares2972]

I just got a 2016 ILX and correct me if I’m wrong but my car is based off this generation civic. K24

[@Camhill182]

Im not sure what Acura is using for their vehicles right now, but yes, they used to use the K24 in the ILX for sure

[@MistahLogi]

I love everything about my 9th gen but the seat rattles and creaks and interior noises make me want to sell it. I’ve done everything I can myself to fix the noises and nothing changed. Anybody else have this problem??

[@tooley0114]

these cars are absolutely fantastic first enthusiast cars. plus they are relative bargains. not nearly as good of a chassis as the 10th gens (speaking from experience as i’ve leased a 10th gen and driven a type r hard) but the powertrain and character mostly make up for it. owned mine since last year and as a low budget college student it is lovely having a fun car that is also practical, economical, good looking and most importantly EXTREMELY reliable. if you’re thinking of buying one, do it but watch the miles and make sure to be thorough in your pre purchase inspections.

[@mnorman8227]

looking at a one owner 13 Si only serviced at dealership. has 179000 on clock. would you shy away from it?

[@celloman78]

Why is your radio different than mine? I have a 2013 Honda Civic SI coupe.

[@robertgardner4508]

Dude they still want over $15k-$18k for these cars at used dealers with over 110k miles where I am at, or even some people who do a couple bolt ons or have stock ones try selling them private for $13k+ 😭 I'm trying to sell my low mileage truck, and get a civic si. I need something more practical, reliable and better on has. I have a 93LS400 which is a fuel hog already, and I wanted a stick shift daily forever..

[@Pete0126]

they command the value because they keep running, i have 8th gen with 200k miles , there are defiinately more fun cars for less $$ but they cost more to maintain

[@Boatfisherz1]

Stop modding these cars. They are fine stock and you get way less with momeny when you want to sell with a modded car. As a buy in the current market, I run from any Si that has mods regardless of price. Granted, the 9th gen is WAY more reliable compared to the 10th gen, but still.

[@itachiswish4705]

Picking up a 2012 civic si sedan. With 107k on clock recommend anything to check out ?? Thank you

[@Geo-Media]

Oil pump (at 150k) Water pump (at 150k) Timing chain W/tensioner (idk if spelled right) Timing chain guides Get valves tightened/re adjusted

[@mrslapside]

How are the si with oil consumption? Thanks

[@blooddrunk1432]

Have a 2013 with 0 oil consumption

[@mrslapside]

@@blooddrunk1432 wow nice

[@mrslapside]

@@blooddrunk1432 what oil u use?

[@blooddrunk1432]

0-20 from dealer. @@mrslapside

[@jadeapacheco2246]

I knew those streets looked like Northern California yeeeee Bay Area probably I’m guessing I’m in Modesto

[@kyarmen2098]

Hey man i have a 2012 civic si with 64k. When are we supposed to change transmission fluid?

[@Camhill182]

I dont remember when I changed mine. If its been 8 years, I would definitely change it to be proactive

[@demisson401]

Refer to your owners manual, however I’m pretty sure it’s 60k miles

[@sammycaraballo8280]

looking to buy a 2015 si sedan its going for 17k is that worth it? it has no accidents history id be the 4th owner and has 112k miles (CARMAX)

[@Camhill182]

That is WAYYYYY OVERPRICED

[@sammycaraballo8280]

Cameron Hill take a look at the market they have gotten more expensive not sure but im in the search for a 9th gen and they are all overpriced

[@Camhill182]

Sammy Caraballo you just have to be patient and be ready to buy the right car right when it pops up

[@hustling21_76]

Yep I'm looking at a 2014 sedan with 89k and they want 17, 999 at one point though two months ago they had a listed at 16.5k for the miles I think it's too much I was going to offer them 14 to 15 K since I'm a cash buyer

[@jaycartier]

bought my 2015 for 5.5k Canadian with 201k km’s. Given I had to rebuild it but in total costed around 7.5

[@grahams5146]

looking at a 2015 civic si. What was an estimate of your MPG in city? Conservatively and/or aggressively

[@Geo-Media]

I got a 2015 si sedan Im averaging 21 city. 28 highway And i RARELY rev past 3800-4k rpms

[@grahams5146]

@@Geo-Media ended up going with a Vw GLI. both are great cars but sometimes i wish i had the si manual

[@Justin87878]

Is premium fuel required?

[@Camhill182]

yes, the car requires a higher octane fuel because of the higher compression ratio

[@Justin87878]

@@Camhill182 Okay, planning to upgrade to the 2014- 2015 Civic SI from 06 RSX Type-S. the RPM is way too high on the highway.

[@ZambonieDude]

@@Camhill182 Can it do reg but obviously the ECU adjusts and offers less performance?

[@paulywalnuts1776]

I might mod my 10th gen Civic at some point. Give me tips man!

[@arifleming9701]

Upgrade the turbo with eBay kit+blow off valve then get a solid set of wheels+suspension (just for a beginning then you can decide whatever you feel will impact it the most)*maybe an exhaust if you feel its to your preference?

[@paulywalnuts1776]

@@arifleming9701 thanks for the tip! I'm checking it out now!

[@shangtsung1362]

TSP tune

[@THEisaacG]

why did you get rid of it for the 2020?

[@Camhill182]

Hambone it was a long story. Ill be making a video about it soon. Long story short, id have ny 9th gen back if i could

[@Luisml8]

whaat model is this?

[@kevinnorris6558]

Huh, you were planning on doing mods for the car just a few months ago and now you have a 10th gen. I’m guessing your 9th gen got totaled in an accident.

[@Camhill182]

No, ill make a video soon on why i traded it in. I wish I had it back though

[@kevinnorris6558]

Cameron Hill You prefer the 9th gen over the 10th gen?

[@Camhill182]

Kevin Norris yes, very much so

[@funnycomments6081]

When it comes to gas, do you think this car would be ideal for food delivery mainly local city driving with lots of traffic lights.?

[@Camhill182]

Absolutely

[@hellothere-xz7kf]

a old lady sold me a type r for 15k cause her son didn’t want it anymore so she sold it to me for mad cheap lol

[@Drover26]

where you going for the dyno?

[@Camhill182]

Drover26 I’m not sure yet, I’ve been looking for a shop that has experience with Hondas in the Sacramento area

[@MrSamdabeast]

Here's my review of the civic. Rev hang sucks ass

[@adammacfarlane3732]

Wow someone from Maine??? Insta follow