2007 Honda Civic SI Review - The Guilt-free Sports Sedan (8th Gen)

[@djnoguchi]

If you own one of these, don’t make the mistake of selling it. I sold mine and tried an NC miata and CTR. Both were great cars but neither satisfy me like the Si. Happy to say I’m back in a 8th gen, found a 2011 with 32k miles. I hope to keep this one for many decades.

[@nightmaster6381]

Agreed. Sold my 8th gen and cant fint a worthy used one. Absolute piles of $#/+! going for $10,000 with all kinds of miles and body damage. You definitely got lucky 👌

[@NoNeXiStEnT007]

How much you buy that 11 for? I've had my FA5 for 13 years now I bought it brand new

[@djnoguchi]

​@@NoNeXiStEnT007 I paid $15k, it's a white FA5. Blue book is around $13k.

[@dogshmog]

Congratulations on the great find. I have a 2011 Si sedan with 9,500 miles. I love this little car. I've had very fast cars, a land cruiser 200, multiple modern vehicles trucks and cars alike, and nothing compares to the guilt free reliable fun this little guy delivers.

[@jamespuckett1770]

@@djnoguchi i paid 6k for a white 2007 fg2 with no major issues love every minute i drive it no gear issues i got it all in good shape i got lucky af ill never sell this car

[@SilverScarletSpider]

This car is really nice. There’s a reason why some folks swear by the 8th gen Civic Si compared to the 9th gen and Impreza WRX’s of the same year.

[@kevinwhiting8391]

You have to drive one to understand it that years Civic SI had class-leading handling write out the f****** box you got good at driving these little cars you can whip them around

[@jamespuckett1770]

@@kevinwhiting8391 facts i say this all the time theyre quick af under 65 after that tho they start to feel a little underwhelming but can still hang for sure plus the styling imo is just awesome The coupe specifically looks so good and i love how you can just see how the car has elements about it that are race bike inspired like the 2 tier and digital gauge cluster and the much higher rev limit

[@kevinwhiting8391]

Even newer Hondas don't drive like this little 8th gen the little Coupes are so fun to drive and you can smoke people with cars that cost twice as much with a little work

[@kevinwhiting8391]

@@jamespuckett1770 yeah that 5-speed helps the old four speeds there is nothing past 65

[@jamespuckett1770]

@@kevinwhiting8391 im with you too kany people look at the specs on paper instead of actual experience. For example my previous car was a 2008 acura tl type S and the car was slightly faster 0 to 60 but after totalling it and went and got an 8th gen Si and i actually enjoy my fg2 way more than my type s even though the Tl pulled a little harder on the highway but like i said under 65 id say about as quick

[@chrisgleeton6823]

I owned one of these (well, the coupe) from new in 2008. Yes, most modern cars will be quicker than the Si, but the Civic Si isn't necessarily about outright velocity or acceleration, but rather the experience, the purity of the drive. It has one of the all-time best naturally aspirated 4-cylinders ever made, and arguably the best feeling manual transmission ever put into a fwd car (as long as your 3rd gear synchro isn't poopy). Bringing a K20 motor up to redline is one of the most joyful things that an auto enthusiast can experience.

[@cowboysoule804]

Yes yes yes bro. Thank you for the epic description.

[@jamespuckett1770]

The honda ap1 s2000 broke the world record for highest horsepower output per displacement in a naturally aspirated vehicle [over 100/liter] and still holds that record today and the civic Si is the 2nd runnerup [about 100/liter]. This car is also much quicker then this guy makes them out to be. Losing horsepower through age is super marginal this guy just cant shift or drive for shit. Bone stock you can hit 6.2 and with wider and stickier tires and performance motor mounts can already get you sub 5 second 0 to 60 the power curve from this car is steep so 0 to 60 time only tells half the story of how fast the si is thats why theres cars with 5 second 0 to 60 times that have the same quarter mile time as the Si Not to mention this car especially the coupe is super stylish and aggressive and it will become a collectors car for sure like the supercharged and turbocharged cobalt SS and the neon srt4

[@kevinwhiting8391]

@@jamespuckett1770 197 hp and 2.0 litres in the si

[@joshuap9580]

honda fixed my 3rd gear, and repainted my 2007 Si. of course that was back in 2010 or so.

[@jhh7185]

It was our “type r” in the guise of Si. 8,300 redline? I cry every night bc my fa5 was rear ended.

[@robbymalcolmson1381]

6 months ago I went from a 9th gen 2014 Si, to my 8th gen 09 Si and I have absolutely no regrets.

[@darrenfigueroa2484]

@@driverman9528 ew. Get an Si

[@kevinwhiting8391]

@@darrenfigueroa2484 the r18 only has 11 pound feet of torque less than the SI Das 140 horsepower.. R18 is a good engine..

[@dannyboy768]

Kevin Whiting no, TF, it’s not 😂

[@zurielvalladares5947]

I had an fg2, i sold it and got an 2013 Accord cause I wanted a 4 door. That was a year ago. Next weekend im picking up a FA5. This cars are so good

[@zircoben]

@@zurielvalladares5947 did you get the fa5? How is it?

[@Hubblereach0]

175k on mine and it's still going strong. Owned it from 100k and it's been a hard life and nothing has gone wrong. Except for the stock paint haha

[@iheartgs400]

Just recently picked one up myself a 2010 Si Coupe. 3rd time I’ve owned this car and the way the gearbox and engine is simply magical. Still feel the 8th Gen is really the best Si by far.

[@lcurr977]

I LOVE my 06 si Coupe. 7 months of ownership 0 issues except minor oil burning. It just feels so good to drive. It puts a smile on my face and I always take the long way home.

[@adamyo9003]

I had a nighthawk black 07 Si coupe and it is still my favourite car I’ve ever owned and I miss it every day. That K20, the trans/clutch combo and the Vtech were amazing. I put 300,000 kms of northern Alberta driving through several winters and it never complained. The only repair I had to make, outside of regular maintenance, was an O2 sensor. I’ll always remember the time I hit 240km/h when driving to Whitehorse to see my girl for a week. At 180+ km/h, the car just felt like it sat down and embraced the road. Sadly, I lost the car after I hit my second deer with it. I still drove it for a while after, but insurance declared it a write-off. Best car I ever owned.

[@ne0nicecream]

ive had a 2007 si sedan for 12 years and counting (200k miles). 3rd gear had to be replaced, the weather stripping is crumbling, the paint is dogshit, my doors wont stay open...and yet I can't bring myself to readily attempt to get a new car just yet. You did a really good job at capturing how fun this car, and how true and down to earth the driving experience is. I'll really miss this one when it's time is up.

[@Itsdjsigi]

Nice bro, how much maintenance did you do on it during the lifespan of the car?

[@mikemoore3119]

Any word on how to fix the door closing issue

[@yukonstriker1703]

​@@mikemoore3119new door 'checks'

[@yukonstriker1703]

​@@mikemoore3119new door checks

[@larsenation]

I seriously couldn't understand why this channel has few subscribers. Great content!! Love all the way from a fellow Civic owner here in India :)

[@Imdraco_]

I love when vtec kicks in bro

[@Realistick]

Likewise, bro

[@noratown]

Damn, this is making me miss Honda again. Nothing like the sound of these engines.

[@cowboysoule804]

No, nothing in the world like them. That's why a '97 6K mile U.S. Type R sold for $80K a few months ago at auction. This makes the Type R the fastest appreciating car in the history of the world........ sink that one in for a sec......

[@user-zd8vg1nl5g]

@@cowboysoule804 it’s funny because people who don’t know what a type r is they think it’s just another shitty Honda, but the boys know 😎

[@jonmcclane7433]

I love my 8th Gen coupe. It’s a Unicorn, it only has 22k miles on it. I put a Catback Exhaust & a Cold Air intake on it, and did a Hondata Reflash to get rid of the Rev Hang. Replaced the factory wheels with some Enkeii’s. She runs and sounds fantastic. Not fast by today’s standards but certainly fast enough to have fun and she pulls pretty hard.

[@aoucelloutus3573]

Stock they are not the fastest thing around, but with FP and some boltons, its a pretty fun car, add boost and totally different beast. K20 engines have so much potential its crazy.

[@dylanmontano6314]

what should i do ? i want to make my si fast

[@egle7837]

Intake headers exaust.

[@ejayhay]

found a 2007 si coupe for $4,200 and this video is making me wanna buy it even more

[@ginsunh]

I’m on my second (‘11 sedan). These cars are are perfect daily drivers. Crazy fun, neutral handling to the very limit, 8,000 RPM, 32+ mpg, 200,000+ miles, perfect shifter, TONS of space. Get ready for Bring a Trailer examples rising in price.

[@zircoben]

Loved this video, surprisingly good production value (where are the subscribers at?) and the focus on an older car that 95% of youTubers forget about. Subbed, keep it up! 😁

[@rick15666]

This is one of the best/most thorough/unbiased reviews of all. Love it’

[@jjmunz7718]

The 8th generation honda civic si is a beautiful car that has a lot of potential and will become a classic car one day soon. 👍

[@TeslaRoadtrips]

I have a 2011 si. It's a great car. In the right gear it can do almost anything. The paint can be kept in good shape if you use acrylic/ceramic sealants and wash regularly. It's very rewarding to drive after you learn how to use the gears in your favor.

[@anonymzs]

well done! i stored mine this winter, doing some little things to it to prep for spring. i toy with the idea selling it, then i drive it and remember why that's a terrible idea hahaha

[@Vrshank2005]

Yo great video! Loved how you communicated the appeal of this Si. Can't agree more! I have a 2011 FA5 Sedan with close to 120k miles. Bought it at 100k. Strangely enough, I may have one of the most reliable ones around - no paint, transmission, or other weird problems. It came with the HFP suspension from the previous owner and it rides harsh, but handles amazing and looks sick! The only real mods I have is a rev-hang delete mod (not flashpro), and upgraded shifter bushings. I love this car so much, and don't want to give it up for anything!

[@michaelhoncho6094]

The Michelin pilots that came stock on the 2008 Si changed the entire feel of the vehicle. When I had to replaced the tires I went for a cheap set from hankook and it changed everything. Felt like a sh*t box after. Tires are essential for performance on that chassis.

[@adamwg6559]

awesome video man. I have a 2007 honda civic si, same color and everything, but I have the coupe. And this car is just amazing and fun. I kind of knew how to drive manual before I bought it, but I truly learned and mastered it in this car. Honestly it is a great first car bc my parents think I just have a nice safe boring car bc its civic, but I can have fun with it.

[@Drifter3110]

Thanks for making this video, I really want this as my first car now

[@relativityow9427]

Goddamn the last minute and a half made me emotional. it really is the end of an era. gone are the days of the driver's car. Now they're just cars.

[@ruthlessracing973]

just bought an 08 Si bone stock with 185k and runs like new i definitely makes driving very fun

[@vtecbanger3180]

I’ve been hold my 2008 mugen and I’ll do a few videos in the spring. The 8th gen is a true driving pleasure.

[@JVasquez30]

I own a mugen si as well and yeah they’re very enjoyable. Truly one of the best hondas

[@vtecbanger3180]

Juan Vasquez what state are you in?

[@tygogo24]

Bought an 08 with blown speakers, no cruise control, faded paint and wobbly wheels and tires. But its on coilovers and the sub still worked for 5300$ soo worth

[@guardian8319]

The angry bee speakers are always nice

[@fhowland]

I still have my 2008 Si.. bought it with 9k miles on it in 2009 and it’s still my daily driver today.. 98k miles

[@Joyboy13257]

My father owned one brand new, a silver 2007 sedan. I loved that car in the 5 years he owned it. Took up two mountains with zero issues. Never had an issue until he was rearended in 2012. When he traded it for a 2012 Forester, it had 125k miles on it.

[@rosskelly4200]

Great video. Super well presented, and intelligent commentary.

[@Realistick]

Thank you!

[@j-mtheriault8001]

I've own one for a year now and you are so right. I have the same feelings about it. I have the 3rd gear popping issue and I needed to change 2 galipers and 3 linkit, but since it is white I do not have any paint issues. For 5k it's a bargain considering the amounth of fun it provides. Sure I'm not gapping anyone but I get to smile every time I drive!

[@DRealPk3]

I just bought a 09 si 78k miles one owner even the blue paint is still decent so much fun

[@lasallejr2935]

i'm 17 and i bought this as my first car and i'm glad, even if its pretty expensive on gas i'll keep my 07 coupe as long as i can and for me its the best car I drove and its the perfect fun/practicall ratio you could ever get

[@iceaim9020]

08 gen sedan here🫡

[@shagyjay9554]

Thank you I now have chosen my first car it's an 8th gen Civic Si Also I have not checked to see if you still upload videos but I'm subbed anyways

[@Realistick]

No problem, I post every other week. 67 VW bus coming today! Thank you

[@tysteven6279]

Great video man! I had a Mk7 GTI. Im looking at these civics again after i looked at them back when i started driving. $6k is much better than the 24 they were back in high school. Need something sporty and reliable again!

[@Realistick]

All models are decently reliable but, if you can, swing for an 09 to 11 model year to avoid some of the problems I talked about toward the end.

[@EuroTecStylo]

Own a 07 si. Second 1 uve owed lost the 1st 1. Just did my clutch today. Feels great again!!!.

[@scratch1200s]

As you said your ending monologue, I imagined the hands of time moving, and Takumi Fujiwara stepping back into the shadows. I really want one of these-again.

[@oliverbrandon1]

I’ve owned 8th 9th and 10th gen si. I sold my 10th and found an 8th gen fg2. 8th gen is by far my favorite to drive. This motor will never die

[@roni6135]

I’m surprised this channel isn’t bigger

[@fg2.nate_724]

Just bought one last Sunday 06 and I love it

[@EmilyChuu]

Got my Mugen Si on Hondata with a completed built motor, making about 500 ish to the wheels all motor too :)) it’s a nice car

[@SATO_FD2R]

TheTrueDiscord Did you keep the K20?

[@tim_drinkswater2024]

I recently sold my 96’ integra gsr and bought a 2013 mazdaspeed 3 as my “college car.” And after seeing this I wish I would have waited and got an si. Don’t get me wrong, the turbo on the Mazda gets me every time, but the driving experience is just totally different. In my gsr I had the 5 spd gsr tranny which is WAY smoother shifting than the mazda. Mainly what I hear is that these si’s handle like my old gsr 😢 and I wish I could experience that again.

[@jamespuckett1770]

The 8th gen Si. Some People who dont own one underestimate them and yet some who do own one make them out to be lambos. You get performance motor mounts and torque mounts and wider tires will get you a better 0 to 60, the tire spin and 2nd gear ends at 58 forcing another shift is the reason why it looks slow on paper but it most definetely is quicker than it seems

[@samspam911]

Sweet ride got the rustic look with clearcoat fading!!

[@fa5joe860]

I will be collecting these in the next decade

[@itsKNY]

i used to own a 15 civic si until a mustang driver totaled it now i owned a 07 civic si w/ 117k miles and im enjoying it more

[@StephenBrewer89]

If you sell one, you will buy another. Eventually. I owned a NEW 2011 FG2. Sold it a few years later. And just bought a 07 FA5. I’ve had many cars since. But have always wanted another.

[@luisbatres8183]

I love mine! I'll keep it until it dies or who knows I may just get a new motor

[@recheveste31]

Honestly this drives quite nice compared to the vehicles I had before (C6 Z06)( Subaru STi 2005 &2015)

[@aprildickerson2065]

Just picked up an 07 fa5 and let me tell ya the 290 mile drive there was was far less fun than the drive back ...Honda got it right with this one

[@eliezergutierrez2472]

I currently have a 2008 Civic and it's a great little sedan.

[@Bruh..669]

I feel this guy, i have a 2008 civic sedan (not si, i want one tho) and my paint is kinda chipping, my headliner is falling off , and i swear to god all 8th gen civic doors are haunted, THEY DONT STAY OPEN, they bite your ankles, but i love my 8th gen, its a fun little slow car that gets me where im going

[@CruiseControl1]

I have an 09 Civic SI coupe, I track it and I love it.

[@TkHales]

Thanks for this review this is the car I want out of high school same specs as the one in video or the lighter red I saw one for 4,800 138k miles and needed a clutch I cant buy it as I don’t have a job but hopefully one day I can

[@Da9_Chris]

Im tryna get one of these as my first car

[@ricogatdula5113]

I have an 8th gen si, I love it. Good on gas (although it’s premium, it’s still good) it’s very reliable (Honda) and super super fun

[@jamespuckett1770]

These are great first manual cars but i recommend be easy for a bit the car is very forgiving but if youre young and its your first car overall my advice is learn how to drive well first before you buy a performance car so you dont crash it like i said its super forgiving with its VSA and helical LSD and it not being insanely fast but the issue is its a very high revving car so you have to be really keep it in the upper revs for power which compared to other cars is easier to lose control especially in rain or snow

[@cl587]

You forgot to tell that maybe is not fast enough when is stock but what about when you put all the bolts ons like hondata intake etc.... This car have a lot of parts to make this engine quick you can produce with all the bolt ons 260 hp to the wheels that's almost 300hp to the crank that's impressive for n/a 4 cylinder engine and the better part is that still realiable..... And also if you decide to throw a turbo kit on it guess what 430hp or even a little bit more to the wheels (STOCK INTERNAlS) without changing pistons rods etc.... This is so far the best 4 cylinder engine K Series power 🔥

[@Realistick]

I didn't want to get too in-depth on it, these things are certainly capable if you want them to be but I mean, so are a lot of other cars so I left it at "there are a lot of options and a big community to help you." I don't usually modify my vehicles so I will leave all of that specific mod talk to the many out there that do! Also, I definitely think it is fast enough, it's quick enough to be fun when it is stock which was the original goal with the car! No complaints from me about the engine or power.

[@anilbaksh9962]

I have a 2009 coupe with 78k, but not an SI. Its still a fun sporty car.

[@bboy6762]

Imma get this as my first car 👅

[@egle7837]

eben I was forced into a 70's jeep but I'm count my next car as first and it's gotta be this car

[@Automatons.]

I got a 2007 civic si coupe, it's not fast at all, its quick but it's about the experience

[@btzemat210]

This is an incredible daily driver for work.

[@bag2963]

Found one few days ago actually, super clean, 101K miles, Black and just only $4300. Thinking to get it as a first car... dunno... there are some other good cars too and it would be easier to learn how to drive on a automatic gearbox.

[@Realistick]

If you actually found a decent one for that price, BUY IT! My first car was a manual mazda3 (I learned stick on it too). This is an easy car to learn on and a ton of fun, you will thank yourself in the long run.

[@bag2963]

@@Realistick Oh hello, I really didn't expect you would answer... Really interesting and informative videos, just found this channel. So... yeah I really like this car too, it's just so amazing kinda ideal, but there is an 2005 Acura TL with 125K miles for only $3400, maybe even cheaper. Saw some Scion TCs, and some cool Civic Coupes... Anyways I'm going to buy it in few months. So I hope I will figure it out soon. I will consider your recommendations for sure. Thanks. Cheers!

[@chrisvergara1221]

Just FYI, the visor could be fixed under a recall from Honda. As far responsiveness, you just have to downshift two gears.

[@0.........0]

do they still fix these?

[@stevesran968]

HI I JUST BOUGHT THE 2008 CIVIC SI WITH 170.000 2 DOOR THE CLEAR COAT IS PEELING OFF ...THE BKACJ PAINT JOB LOOKS HORRIBLE NOW ...BUT THIS VEHICLE IS A ROCKET. IT FRICKIN GOES ...I ONLY PAID $ 5000 IT WAS WELL WORTH IT .... WITH BLACK LEATHER SEATS....MY SU CIVIC IS WAY QUICKER THAN MY 2002 PRELUDE......THIS IS THE BES CAR IVE EVER OWNED ...

[@yukonstriker1703]

First off, didn't come with leather, second, why are you yelling? 😅

[@Unknownmanufacturer]

Amsoil synchromesh is just a bandaid and not suggested for this car. CMC replacement is potentially a solution. Honda's generally have 2nd gear and 3rd gear issues sadly.

[@basedmazda3413]

I had an 06 EX coupe with the 5 speed. Good ride but I always wanted the Si.

[@brendonfleming9243]

Just for reference I had a gears and bolt ons ls1 car then an 8th gen si and....... The si was loads more fun on the street. I ran multiple 5.7 hemi's in that car and won every time

[@meerkhan4404]

Man I love my si 2007 its so so wonderful its about taking care of ur paint my head liner is fine seats and everything its all about u take care of ur self like u take care of ur car

[@hdksb2]

I own one and love every bit of it

[@TGerhardt]

"This could've been the lighter coupe model with Ken Block at the wheel" Oh boy-

[@Realistick]

sad hours

[@shittywheelies7403]

I’ve always viewed brake and suspension parts on cars that are over a decade old as maintenance items, because I’ve yet to own a car that old that didn’t need some refreshing

[@jasonburch3659]

Great review

[@anthonyhernandez1953]

I had an rsx type s , k20 is slow ! Has to be in vtec to have decent speed , BUT once you mod and tune that k20 it shines forsure

[@zacharyparis]

Wheels, damn it. They are called wheels. A rim is part of a wheel.

[@Realistick]

Dawg nobody gives the slightest of a damn😂 lighten up

[@danielgarcia4477]

I'm still rocking the 1997 accura with a b16a1 and b18 head si vetech, 500whp...these cars last for ever...

[@GapedCeiling]

as a tall person who is on the larger side I can say the seats are the most uncomfortable seats I have ever sat in and the hinged gas pedal only serves as a leg position headache. I put the seat all the way back and im still finding myself angling my foot awkwardly to use the gas. The seats have ZERO upper back support and the bolsters feel like they are kidney punching me.

[@edwardinvegas]

I have 2007 Honda Civic Si with 254K still runs great this is my daily driver. Clean the throttle body and reset the idle and it will faster with more power...

[@Itsdjsigi]

How do you reset the idle?

[@edwardinvegas]

@@Itsdjsigi I read online unplugging battery but that never worked for me I ended up getting a Foxwell nt510 elite scanner for Honda specifically and used this, worked fine. Search it up there is videos on KZbin.

[@Itsdjsigi]

@@edwardinvegas thank you brother

[@edwardinvegas]

@@Itsdjsigi if you do your own oil on this car or similar Gen. It's a pain until you get the Honda oil deflector tool let me know if you need info. It then makes doing the oil change very easy.

[@tkn24s]

Love the Bad Bad noise 😜

[@cruishall]

I have the 2011 Si Sedan, and it has 188k miles registered. I am playing with my thoughts if I should replace it with a new car, Type R, but I'm too old for it. Or wait for the new TLX. However, I still love the car and how it behaves. True, it's not powerful enough compared to newer cars, but it still drives well. Very Well. My Si was a replacement for my old 2001 Civic EX coupe. That old car lasted me 350k and it was still going strong, but the availability of my current Si made me decide to let go of my coupe in favor of this one. From my experience, this Si will last me another 170k. But by the time I get there, probably it will take me another 10 years now that my commute was cut from 100 miles one way, to 60 miles one way, to 30, then finally 15 miles one way. Do I have the patience to wait for another 10 years for a new car? Only time will tell.

[@jondoe2099]

If not, Im happily excepting Si donations.. 😁.

[@joshs377]

My 09 si insurance is the cheapest I've ever had, almost $30 cheaper per month than my 00 ranger 4x4 & the other 6other vehicles ive owned, none have been cheaper

[@Realistick]

That's great for you, I bought a newer suv worth way more and my insurance actually remained the same due to my age and gender, I have state farm.

[@6ixm38]

Great video

[@coocoocobler1092]

I have a 2009 lx coupe. I wish I got the Si, but it’s too late now since most aren’t stock anymore 🙄 And yes motor mounts are terrible. I replaced mine but it broke again..Might try to fix it again but idk could be aftermarket issues but thing is idk what the mechanic used.

[@yukonstriker1703]

Hasport 😊

[@joshuap9580]

as loud as that thing roars, you feel like you're going faster than you are!

[@ilovehotdogs125790]

I had a 2013 manual golf tdi (diesel buyback) that I replaced with an 09 coupe si. If i were to compare, the golf had a WAY better interior, a lot more torque (300 ft lbs. after tune), and handled like a regular car (soft suspension and comfortable). The golf felt faster because of the torque, but the civic is slightly faster. Between the 2 I prefer the civic because it's visceral, and handles way better (i have coilovers), it sounds AMAZING, and looks cooler. I do miss that diesel golf though :(

[@thebeldam5823]

I'm in the same boat as you! I had a golf tdi and got a 2008 si coupe. I miss the turbo and torque sometimes, but the Si is so much more fun to drive imo

[@ilovehotdogs125790]

The Beldam agreed, i had a stage 2 tune on the golf and 2nd gear just had all the torque. It felt like a fast car until it stopped so soon and you had to shift. The civic doesn’t push you back in your seat nearly as hard but it just keeps pulling all the way to redline. Huge change from redlining at 5000rpm to 8650rpm (hondata tune). Our civics just have a huge usable power band. Only thing is... the golf had WAY better fuel economy. I could easily get 40mpg highway on that diesel, i’m in the 20s with my civic. I guess it doesn’t help that vtec is so addicting.

[@thebeldam5823]

@@ilovehotdogs125790 oh for sure fuel economy is cut in half lol. Hondata is the way to go though dude I've been FBO for 2 years and I've never had a problem. I love my 8th gen!

[@FelixBouchardDetail]

I think all front driver doors on 8th gen don't hold open🤷🏻‍♂️ me and 2 of my friends have the same issue

[@Realistick]

Thank you, didn't know that

[@Realistick]

@entityofme I'm looking into that now, thank you!

[@TheRyansLion]

my car has that issue too. 07 si sedan

[@Realistick]

@entityofme just saw it, damn, I wonder if I can get those tweeters for my 11 Outlander, maybe the si too, that has to sound really awesome.

[@markymark535]

how do you fix it??

[@meerkhan4404]

All I can say buy buy buy 07 nice look

[@meerkhan4404]

I love the si better than the type R way better love it 😀

[@FeatherBreaker]

The description says it's not the most reliable?? I got 280k miles out of mine before I sold it to a friend who still drives today. Nothing but oil changes and tires and clutch when needed. Motor or transmission never gave me any issues. It's probable THE most reliable thing you can buy.

[@Realistick]

I said that because I put a few grand into mine after 20k miles. Third gear issues, AC failures, a major paint lawsuit, motor mounts and a few other smaller issues plague these things (all of these things were issues on my own 8th gen, check the description more). It certainly has its own issues, it isn’t unreliable, and I actually said it's the most reliable in the class if you watch the video! But saying it is corolla reliable would be ignorant. I've had people tell me their BMW 3 series made it to 200k with no problems as well, taking care of a car is so important, and sometimes, people just get lucky too!

[@koloy999]

@@Realistick hey man really enjoyed the video but gonna have to disagree with it not being as reliable as a Corolla. Even with the earlier years having a serious synchro issue it doesnt mean you still can't get where you're going. As long as you do regular maintenance these cars will last 300k+ miles. And things like motor mounts will wear on all cars although I would agree if you said these cars are prone to it because of how they're meant to be driven but I've seen cars with only 50K with blown motor mounts. But maybe I just have a definition of reliable lol as long as it runs and drives to me it is reliable but I've daily driven a car that the 2nd gear synchro was completely shot and the wheel bearing was so bad you couldn't hear yourself think above 25mph.

[@AnythingGoesJoJo]

How about reviewing a 9th Gen Civic Si ? Both coupe and sedan, 2012 and 2014?

[@thebeldam5823]

I'm never selling my 2008 si.. if I ever do, its to buy another 8th gen si lmao. Also, the paint on these cars are complete dogshit.. but other than that its almost perfect. ALMOST..

[@andrewwalker9952]

Punching yourself brings in the big bucks. Great review man LFG

[@Realistick]

Sometimes your alter ego needs an attitude adjustment ☠

[@diegogonzalez7279]

The last true Civic

[@benh8664]

idk what you mean by 18-19 on the highway, i have a 2008 and i get 26-27

[@benh8664]

in the city***

[@Realistick]

Depends on what kind of city driving you do. This car doesn't have an mpg meter, my new car does and it's taught me that city driving where I am is god awful, but city driving where my parents live provides much better results due to more stoplights, less stop signs, and longer times traveled (less miles driven on a cold engine). 26-27 mpg will not happen unless it's mild city driving, suburban stuff.

[@benh8664]

@@Realistick you have a very good point. after all, i do live in Kansas; not much stuff happening over here

[@4HUNNIDZ]

Another thing I’d like to add about how your car has lost hp is that elevation plays a role in this too

[@Realistick]

It certainly does, I took this thing to 11000 ft and it dropped to 11 seconds! However this was done about 800 feet above sea level and NA subarus have no problem getting somewhat close to their quoted 0-60s so it isn't a big factor here but I should have mentioned the elevation.

[@4HUNNIDZ]

Realistick Wow that’s quite a bit of loss the a/f ratio must have been beyond fucked. But ah I see, just wanted to point out. Great video regardless! I’m considering buying an Si

[@filip2873]

damn i just realized this guy looks like regularcarreviews lol

[@viperomen914]

Which model is better in a 2008 Ex or Lx?

[@Realistick]

Ex is a higher trim level so if it didn't cost anymore, I'd say ex

[@shanet7511]

To be fair most of the parts you replaced are normal maintenance, not actual repairs. Id say reliability looks pretty solid for a car that was likely driven hard alot

[@Realistick]

On paper, some of it looked like regular maintenance but the AC, clutch master cylinder, small interior problems, paint issues, synchro issues and the $2k on brake stuff (dealer did 1600 in stuff before I bought it at 116k) over less than two years is definitely not normal. Not bad, but not merely maintenance. Keep in mind, the car was inspected and running well when purchased. Plus the paint issue is huge for someone who cares about how the car looks. Bushings, pads, rotors, fluid changes, belt replacements, etc are normal maintenance and I did a lot of those too. This was my most expensive car to own (out of the only 5 that I have had). I still trust these more than a WRX, GTI, or really any of its competitors, but these certainly had their common problems that dented my wallet and people should know and understand that before buying!

[@aniag6916]

Driving my 2008 Si sedan for many years, but now I'm thinking of getting 215/55-17 LOL. Roads in the US are getting worse and worse. Still like the car but the ride is getting too rough.

[@darryl1351]

8th gen is best gen