2008 Honda Civic Si with 214,000 miles - POV Review

Wheels - Enkei PF01 wheels
Suspension - HFP suspension since about 110,000 miles
Eibach sway bars front and rear
Brakes - EBC green pads, cross-drilled front rotors
Engine- all stock, never modified.
HFP catback exhaust
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[@TONOCLAY]

I laughed when he got on the interstate he revved it out then looked over and they guy is just staring at his tachometer looking like hes thinking "I made a mistake"

[@PedroHernandez-xx1gi]

Haha fr

[@samomiotek7210]

Whenever my dad drives mine I make that face

[@bostonkreme7091]

5:08 LOL

[@jrag1000]

He said, Please don't Vtec.

[@heczrivz2390]

😂😆 HE SAID IN HIS MIND DUUDEE WWWTTFFFFF!

[@yofresh15]

When he hit V-TEC the owner looked as if he wanna ask “bro wat are u doing ?” 😂😂😂

[@saulreynoso4371]

Had an 09 Si new, wife told me to sell it a couple years later. one of the biggest regrets I have done. loved the car so much, that 10 years later I bought me another one. I feel like I got lucky. found an 09 Si sedan white with only 50k miles on it. everything stock except the radio (who care about that). I am back in heaven. Love this car. Will never let it go. will drive it until I cant drive it no more. i am one happy dude again.

[@ADM1TGAMING]

How much did you pay? I'm looks for one rn and I've seen a couple with 100 to 150k and wanted to know if it's a good price

[@good-tn9sr]

Should’ve got rid of your wife

[@saulreynoso4371]

@@good-tn9sr haha. Nice one

[@saulreynoso4371]

@@ADM1TGAMING I did have to pay premium. I got it for 10k. But I saw a lot more civics with more miles that actually cost about the same if not more

[@saulreynoso4371]

@BMO she's still here

[@hondaftw1234]

214,000 miles and never a check engine light, take that VW guys.

[@weekend231]

ER B 214k miles? laughing in a mercedes and volvo😂💪🏽

[@conorsmyth9963]

ER B They can’t drive their cars 1000 miles without getting a check engine light

[@tjsmith9449]

@@weekend231 okaaaaay buddyyyyyyyy. We believe you;)

[@supremejerry]

Incognito Mode I can confirm that you are 100% correct

[@Banom7a]

@@weekend231 only if you own a merc from 1970s

[@icculus]

Man I miss my 8th gen Si. Most fun car I’ve ever had. It’s one of those cars you look forward to driving every single time, whether going to work, home, or just running an errand. It’ll rev to 8,000 all day long. I also had a GTI and totally agree with your assessment.

[@a7xogg]

I loved mine Soo much I bought another one

[@mckricks1]

I used to have a 7th gen which I absolutely loved but it had headgasket and cooling issues. I'm considering the 8th gen. I don't like the looks that much especially the poor front visibility, and it has drive by wire instead of cable. But I'll test drive one and see how it goes.

[@joshuavtec726]

❤

[@smhbrayDen]

What makes it fun?

[@icculus]

@@smhbrayDen Everything. Amazing engine. Amazing shifter. Amazing clutch. Great steering. Great handling. Great ride. Great sound. Light and tossable. There’s not one bad thing about this car. Just a joy to drive.

[@Michiganmike313]

That VTEC is soooo addicting

[@domingogonzalez7336]

I have an 08 civic si and just hit 214,000 miles,still runs like a champ

[@luisbecerra8541]

My 06 Civic si have 315000 miles an still running like new I drive 60 miles every day ,VTEC addicted

[@CimotaTJ]

Still???

[@smedlerful]

Hi, Did you ever get the valves adjusted? My maintenance minder is telling me to do it but not sure if necessary. Thanks

[@rebornld6446]

For real? Or u swap new engine on?

[@jtsavage7906]

Jesus

[@IPL_VIC]

Jesus and i might be getting a 180k mile one and I’m wondering how long it might last me. You give me hope lol

[@JakeFromLateFarm]

I miss Honda. This Civic was among the last in a long line of affordable, high-revving VTEC screamers (Civic Si, Integra GS-R, Prelude VTEC etc). They'll likely never be built quite like this again.

[@ryanlittleton5615]

100% agree. But to be fair, it's not completely Honda's fault.

[@andreaescano9641]

right.

[@alexc.20]

@@ryanlittleton5615 its all of the emissions stuff and everyone turbo-ing everything

[@ryanlittleton5615]

@@alexc.20 Yeah exactly.

[@emperorpalpatine3088]

Sadly Honda had to either match the competition with smaller turbo engines, or get left behind.

[@lflcoast]

Had a brand new 8th SI in 2008 till 2011 when I sell it. I always regret it so in 2015 I buy a 06 Civic SI with 100k miles. Now with 140k miles + it still run like brand new. I think I will have a 8th gen for life.

[@foehammerone]

It's amazing car. I have a 17 Si, good car but man, the 8th gen is just something special. Maybe I should get one again.

[@markymark535]

You still got ur si???

[@lflcoast]

@@markymark535 no sir car is sold since last November. 5 years and 46k miles of pure joy. Loved that car so much

[@GhadSpeed]

2012 Civic Si owner. Daily driven and right now I’m sitting at 135,500 miles. No problems at all. CMC and slave cylinder was replaced at 62,000 miles and new clutch was put in at 118,000 since the car still runs flawlessly. Just an update*** I’m currently @ 177,000 miles. Car still runs great had a few little problems I’ve ran into and it all started @ 175,000 miles. LEFT REAR brake caliper blew and started leaking, easy fix thanks to KZbin. The other problem I ran into was my ALTERNATOR . Got it replaced 3x from Advance Auto Parts and the 3rd alternator finally got my car running correctly, boy I tell I was stressed as hell for a week straight, the first 2 alternators I had put in the civic was CarQuest brand and it was no luck for me. 1st one died after a day of installing. 2nd one gave out after a week. Not only did they gave out on me it was also causing my Si to idle surge at rolling stops & dead stops. But as of today the car runs fine. I plan on riding till the wheels fall off.

[@awnis001]

Yo any more updates bud?

[@GhadSpeed]

Glad I checked this. I’m currently @ 232,000 miles as of today and still running strong. 💪

[@Mansimran24]

@@GhadSpeedwhat are the symptoms of a bad CMC and slave? Did you replace with OEM parts?

[@markadams3047]

I guess if General Motors build cars as good as Honda or Toyota they wouldn't have to close down so many plants.

[@treerexaudi]

lol true

[@crispinsugita9398]

It's not really that simple. GM under past ownership would never have the kind of foresight to do this. They are closing factories of cars that don't sell well due to the demand for SUV's, and retooling for electric. While painful, I think this shows how the new GM leadership are actually thinking about the future.

[@RobertNES816]

GM needs to build cars people actually want first. All they can manage are boring grocery getters.

[@lonewhitewolf8232]

Mark Adams there are lots of GM vehicles that pass over 300k miles on the odometer without any major issues

[@za4117]

@@lonewhitewolf8232 The only GM's that can do that are trucks or the cars that had the 3800 variant (Series I,II, or III) motor in them. Such a crime shame that GM ended that engine 10 years ago. Did you know that GM had an internal memo that they needed to cancel the 3.8 motor because it was "too good" and thus they needed a more disposable engine to use. Good luck getting 300K out of anything GM has put since their bankruptcy. Those 3.6's LOVE to stretch their timing chains......

[@floridamaddogg]

I had a 2007 Civic Sedan SI and i loved it. I still kick myself to this day I didn't keep it much longer than I did. Was a great car. First time I ever drove it, I was shocked how fast revving the k20a engine was. Fastest revving engine I ever had in a car.

[@MexicoTijuana741]

2010 Honda Civic si no check engine light, 215,000 miles Was never into Honda until I had my first one great cars

[@shortty7618]

yep my 07 si coupe is still going strong about 154k miles. The paint isnt very nice and the headliner sags but she has never let me down. Drove it 3 hours a day for a little over a year, and it never left me STRANDED! Probably will keep it forever, and just put a new engine in it whenever this one gives out.

[@suilujre777]

the owner reminds me of sofyan from redline reviews a bit

[@matthewjackson549]

And they are both clearly fudge-packers.

[@fallguy4209]

Yeah both are gay

[@battosaijenkins946]

Because it is Soyfan u dumbshit...

[@fallguy4209]

Battosai Jenkins lol that isn’t sofyan this is bigger flammer.

[@ms3173]

I noticed that haha

[@vsop209]

He reved the shit out the motor. Now let me drive your car. Lol

[@dlg5485]

This motor was designed to rev and it does it well.

[@SpudEater]

Shit breaks, better to have some fun with it. Been trying to kill my little EM2 work car with 243k miles so I can have an excuse to buy a K20 for a swap but no dice yet. Damn thing refuses to die so all I can do is wait

[@IsaacPoopsAlot]

@@SpudEater you could cold start rev limit it for a few minutes, but that'd take a few months for it to die lol

[@SpudEater]

@@IsaacPoopsAlot The D17 is a damn good little engine for sure, should've never replaced the damn valve cover gasket, spark plugs and coils in the damn thing, I would have the K swap sooner lol. I cant imagine ever separating from this trusty little car, it's way more reliable compared to my WRX lol. I'll drive it until the wheels fall off, I DID have a wheel fall off actually and had the hubs replaced. Just a damn good little car and it would be a shame if I ever had to get rid of it.

[@RadialSeeker113]

I live in India and I have the 2011 1.8V mt. I love this thing. I learned how to drive in this thing. It's brilliant. Puts a bigger smile on my face than a 530d ( My daily)

[@tkh9881]

Japanese reliability!!

[@Fifthcell]

T Kh Japanese reliability in a car that was assembled in Canada! Lol

[@delaticgaming2559]

Still Japanese

[@gallardo20000]

most of the parts are made in Japan including the engine and transmission

[@darkoverlord56]

Hmm... No. I’ve owned Toyotas, Hondas, and Nissans (specifically maximas) and Nissan can’t touch Toyota or Honda in terms of reliability. They did themselves in when they merged with Renault. And I sure as hell wouldn’t buy any other Japanese brand... say Mitsubishi.

[@kade5005]

Fifthcell I have my dealer tag from my si 70% made in Japan (engine,trans) and 30% made in Mexico

[@bryang9290]

The reason I love Honda is my first Honda Accord cost $75 and had 315,000 miles, manual transmission and it ran great and had no reliability issues for the year and a half I drove it. My second on I bought with 215,000 and it ran perfectly, no rattles felt almost new. That turned me into a Honda guy for life. I’ve had 5 Honda’s so far, 0 check engine lights and no day ruining problems. Only bad thing I can say is NY salt will rust up a Honda pretty quick but same with most cars.

[@edwinykim]

My honda civic 2008 is almost at 200,000 miles. It’s still going strong. I’m aiming for 300,000 miles.

[@ThePatriotsway]

Have 181K on mine......300 would be nice!

[@andypichardo6146]

What you gonna do after it hits 300,000 miles?

[@rebornld6446]

@@andypichardo6146 maybe new engine

[@stinkfart697]

My 08 si is at 250k kms (155k miles) & it's been having that cold start chain rattle for about 2-3 years now & still runs like new, I really don't wanna spent $1200 to fix haha, I'd rather buy a new engine with low miles for that price

[@bongalord4800]

With proper maintenance....It Will never die 💀

[@erikhanes9491]

Love that high RPM engine, wish they still made them .

[@treerexaudi]

same

[@keiserious]

The emissions regulations and enthusiasts complaining of no low end torque killed this engine plus it's cheaper to make a small engine and slapping a turbo.

[@vampy625]

@@keiserious it's not cheap to make a small engine with a turbo

[@hardspaghetti9989]

they do, k20 is found in the new turbocharged civic type r

[@TONOCLAY]

@@hardspaghetti9989 the new type r doesnt rev to 8k or anywhere near it.

[@chrisej5987]

That induction noise is intoxicating 😍

[@victuringan1429]

Honda Civic lasts forever! My dad has the same car. He's still using it until now.

[@Chad.D]

the SI is pretty nice stock.... one of the rare OEM car geared to performance without boost.

[@GianniAdduci]

Such an awesome car, I love to shift in this car like the owner mentioned. It's great to see that when people take care of their cars and this civic in specific they hold up well. Props to the owner.

[@Brazillianboi69]

Wow still looks new

[@treerexaudi]

ikr!

[@especiallysi5643]

you wanna see new i have a 08 si coupe in black with 47k miles

[@ShaiyanHossain]

these things looked goofy when they were new (especially the coupe, even more so the split tier dash) but they look in place with today's over styled behemoths

[@especiallysi5643]

quirky yes, but i wouldn't say over styled @@ShaiyanHossain

[@williamcruz7976]

I just got an '09 Sedan Si. So far I love it. Came from an older dude that never did any mods and rarely drove it up to 71,000 miles. The car feels new and it handles well.

[@TheBlazeboy69]

Just bought a 2018 Si Sedan for commute/DD , found one with 1200 miles, 😃 $17k ...this is most fun u can have with ur clothes on..my other car is a M5.

[@CM-fp2gz]

6:36 holding on to the "oh shit" bar

[@norbertohernandez606]

Been a year since you posted this comment but that shit was hilarious 😂

[@gabrieldasilva4198]

Yooo facts he was prolly like CHIIILLLLLLLL

[@chaoand09]

I have the 2010 Civic Si sedan sitting at 132k miles on it. No engine light so far. The steering and capabilities this car can handle will make you think it’s a rear wheel drive. It handles corners quite well even on stock suspension. Lot of people sleeping on the 8th gen.

[@MoistChungus]

132k is low mileage for a Honda

[@markymark535]

is it really? I have a 07 si 120k miles

[@BobbyR2]

I have a 2009 at 136 miles. It still drives like new!

[@Apollo885]

I sold my 07 Si last year and watching this video made my throat clench just a little. I've never been so attached to a vehicle and you're making me miss it big time! Hope he keeps it another 200k

[@fossilghost43]

Picked up a 9th gen at 29k miles in 2017. 0% experience driving a manual with clutch. Test drove it, then made it home without a scratch. Made it my daily driver.

[@steven8375]

For how much $ if you don’t mind me asking. These cars are pretty hard to come by now.

[@fossilghost43]

@@steven8375 Approximately 19k. The price has significantly dropped since then. I see them go for under 13k with less then 50k on the odometer.

[@steven8375]

FOSSILGHOST Damn the market for them really sucks near me then because I can’t any within 100 miles of me under 13k. Found a 15’ with 53k miles for 16K. The one and only 9th gen I can find. Sucks I really wanna get into this car.

[@MistaIntake]

Steven Snow ig it depends on where you live, in my area i got my 2013 si for 17k with 60k miles on it, 2 years ago. They still go for 15-16k with same miles now and are hard to find

[@guardian8319]

How many times did you stall it when you started and just took it home?

[@Joel-um2oi]

Ok buddy what the hell was that laugh @ 3:18 😂😂😂

[@tayveonmcdougall124]

Na Ni lol I’m dead

[@orangezebruh]

Commenting so you can hear it again. Enjoy 😂

[@EricJaegerMusic]

I always say the only thing you don’t make fun of is someone’s laugh. Not something you want to feel self conscious about

[@riselinks8457]

Nervous laugh 😳👀

[@233shotta]

I was looking for this comment

[@TheGerbsteve]

182k miles on my 07 8th gen si fg2. Hopefully she keeps going. Biggest factor is oil changes, fresh coolant, fresh fluids, etc. K20 is one bulletproof engine.

[@gerardoramon9270]

Still have my 08 sedan si..best car I've ever owned bought when I was 17 had it for 10 years now..and it served me well currently sitting in storage thinking of bringing back out

[@TedwardDrives]

Love me an 8th gen

[@natstreak2794]

7th gen

[@TedwardDrives]

?

[@GlobalEnemy4ever]

FoxYHere 8th gen*******

[@Fifthcell]

FoxYHere did you hit the 7 on accident? The 8th gen is so much better...

[@natstreak2794]

@@Fifthcell sort of xD, didn't notice that..

[@YrocFrick]

Look at all those buttons on the center console!

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

Honda Civic Si sedans are always a fun car to drive~

[@ricanredliner]

One thing for sure is all previous 8th Gen owners loved the car and still miss it today. I know I enjoyed mine everyday up until I sold it. Wish I still had it.

[@anthonyan9612]

Man watching you drive makes me question everything, now I feel like Im not driving my car hard enough

[@brad214]

You know Topher. I love your videos and actually really enjoyed this review. But there is just something soothing about your drives with no talking. Only sounds of the car and the all the little things. I'm having a hard time which I like better. I've gotten so used to watching your videos with the volume up listening to the cars! Keep up the damn good work.

[@fhowland]

I have an 08 SI too. 72k miles, great car. First time I test drove it I knew I had to have it.

[@LuisMurillo-yz3dw]

The fact that I bought a 8th gen si sedan with 149k miles for 4,300$ makes me feel better about my first car with less regrets after watching this

[@Defi_Digest]

Any hiccups yet?

[@Catalina._]

VTEC is real 5:01 6:14 6:49 6:54 8:09 10:11

[@treerexaudi]

sure is

[@weekend231]

iHeart GT86 {KatyCat} but still slow

[@insaneconqueror5421]

iHeart GT86 {KatyCat} hell yeah lol

[@gogeleo]

Sounds much better when you’re inside the car too

[@NicholasHo]

VTEC kick in yo!

[@foehammerone]

A hondadata flash pro, even with a base map, really wakes up the engine in this car. Surprised this guy doesn't have it.

[@adamra187]

I got hondata right away to get rid of that of rev hang.

[@jrproductions9191]

adamra187 how do you do it ?

[@bucknut2000]

You know, I think thought about it. The thing is since it was my first manual car, I did not know the difference and I guess I got used to it. Now the car is at 248K and I think maybe its too old.

[@thelilbeat1]

Had a 8th gen SI and now have a 9th Gen SI, tbh I would take the 8th gen every single day!

[@ryanthompson1927]

I'm a little late but just bought this car as my first manual and I'm loving it! so cool to see a car with nearly 150,000 more miles than mine and it looks like it drives just like mine!

[@lionzilla2173]

The reason it’s at 214k with no problems is probably because he doesn’t drive it like this lol

[@marcovargas4010]

Haha I was thinking the same.

[@dlg5485]

Or perhaps it's just a well designed and built car like most Hondas. I've owned 3 of them over the last 25 yrs and have never had a single mechanical or electrical problem of any kind. My local dealer sees plenty of Hondas with way over 200k...it's not at all unusual.

[@dlg5485]

@@Daddychill945 Choosing not to mod a vehicle says nothing in particular about the owner. Some people just like a stock vehicle, without all the problems, complications and cost that often comes with modifications.

[@Daddychill945]

Lionel I am no this guys blew up at 240,000 miles and beat on it daily wen h had it at 180,000

[@VEA-un9hx]

Tru

[@TheMeChaNic55]

Mine currently has 255k miles. Redline it daily and the only issue I had was the EPS rack die but never had a check engine or any other issue after 12 years of ownership

[@jonmcclane7433]

I am selling my 2014 Accord Sport, which has been the best car I’ve ever had, and I am getting my Wife’s 2008 Civic Si with only 13 K miles on it. She ordered a new Carolla Hatchback and was going to sell her Civic Si and I couldn’t let her do that. I will miss my Accord but I love the 8th Gen Si so much. It’s black too, looks great. I am going to put different wheels on it though.

[@lobaman123]

Bought and learned manual on an 8th gen fa5. Love this car it is practical fun

[@LiLgPnoy15]

This man said he has a Volkswagen GTI as well?!?!?!? You are great my friend.

[@adamchill8780]

Everyone freaking out in him ripping on it, chill that’s what this car is made for, as long as you keep up with maintenance like this owner does then you can rev it out all you want😂

[@0kaznuan999]

bought my 8th gen civic si 2 weeks ago and cant stop driving or thinking about it lol

[@COMMANDERFOX31]

I thought this was Sofyan Bey for a second. Sounds like him too!

[@howardpower]

Energetic Fox Studios Why does that name sound so familiar? Must be from a car review video here on KZbin.

[@ChristianC-gy1ym]

lol!!

[@Aguon]

Howard Johnson his channel is Redline Reviews lol been watching him for years!

[@joshuas3897]

Same

[@shlemp5183]

thought it was him also

[@notlikejairo4926]

idk how people can talk shit about hondas , any REAL car lover respects any car . btw i have a 2008 si too sitting at 87k miles ! project car ;0

[@mikeschultz9691]

I bought my Si new in 09 with 7 miles. It has 247k now. I just came back from a 1600 mile round trip. Solid car. I have it tuned as well. I get about 350 miles on a full tank opposed to the 280-290 or so.

[@Elticdestroyer]

Man I've got a '91 Civic wagon with about 180000 on it. I forget how lucky I am to have a 30 year old car with less than 200000 miles on it.

[@masterwhopper414]

Last of the true high-revving n/a Hondas

[@stevesran968]

IVE GOT THE EXACT SAME CAR BUT IN BLACK & A BODY KIT I LOVE MY CAR ITS SUPER FUN TO RIP AROUND TOWN IN ... PERFECT TORQUE DAILY DRIVER...

[@b00n15]

Ah this was my first car..many great memories. Bought it with 85k and drove until 125k absolutely no problems. Doesn't get much more bulletproof

[@optimuscrime608]

When he said he doesn’t take it past 4k and you continually smash it up to 8k🤣🤯

[@MugenASMSi]

I love my 07 Si coupe !! got it @ 18 in 2012 and had always loved it since. Funny thing is I actually thought the 8th gen civics were ugly when I was in middle school when they came out. But one day, I was shopping for a used car and I was set on getting a 06 RSX type s but once I sat inside the civic I knew it was the right car. I learned to drive manual with it. The only thing I had to change was the CMC like 2 times already but that the only thing. no check engine lights or anything. I got it with 74K miles and now it has 115k and this year it's getting painted since my clear coat is trashed by socal heat :/. Although my car has its imperfections wish I would have bought her new but I would never get rid of my car I have a strong bond with that thing lol

[@JakeDrives1]

Loving this review, very cool owner and a sweet little car too.. very clean for it's age and miles in Michigan. Keep up these reviews.. would love for you to be able to hunt down an Acura TL with the 3.2 and manual transmission or even a Type S.. the Reliability he claims with over 200k miles makes me want to go out and find me one of these cars!

[@jesusurbina7343]

I’m ngl bro I have a Mitsubishi Eclipse my mom has a regular civic sedan not sure if it’s like the dx or whatever has the 1.8l VTEC and ngl i have more fun doing pulls in my moms car

[@revnto7k]

My favorite place to be, the interior of my 2010 SI.. Most reliable car I have ever owned. I have about 250K KM on my car, around 150K miles or so.. Bulletproof. Great car will miss it when I no longer have it.

[@idarxko]

This was my first car, didn’t even know how to drive a manual when I got it. I had to practice a couple of times in the parking lot 😂 bought mine at 96k miles and drove it for 6 years up to 170k miles without a single problem.

[@kirtlandpratt873]

I have a 98 integra coupe with 198k miles and she drives better than anything else I've driven

[@bucknut2000]

Funny, I had a 98 Integra LS also. drove it to 180 or so. sold it to my friend and he drove it to about 240 but than it got totalled. never had a problem. I really liked the steering on that car. i really felt what was going on in the car and it had a great view of the road with those thin a pillars that would never pas any modern crash test.

[@kirtlandpratt873]

StrongsvilleGUY I do need new cv joints but it's all bone stock 5 speed

[@Republic1ders]

This guys got about 100k miles on mine; im supercharged and im never bored of the car. no issues aside from maintenance and the damn starter.

[@wrzl1675]

I bought that exact same Si but with Nav in 2008, loved it, wish I still had it. Those mods are completely unnecessary. More torque was what that car needed, handling and braking were spot on right off the showroom floor and maybe summer performance tires depending on where you live or two sets of wheels and tires like I did.

[@nubserver]

this was also my 1st manual car...to this day was the most amazing car i've owned...

[@mustasheolll2020]

For a 17 year old design the interior looks surprisingly modern

[@scottyb226]

enjoyed the review and its nice to see this car getting some recognition, they've been overlooked for years with the other manufacturers throwing boost at their engines and getting bigger numbers. you can make these cars fast of course, but what i love about them is how visceral and balanced they are from the factory while still being completely reliable, practical and cheap to own. its very easy to put them at their limit and the overall experience is so much fun. these are the last of their kind and kinda special as Hondas go, only the S2K, NSX, ITR and the 8th gen Si got the high revving VTEC/6spd/LSD combo in the US. Honda will never make an engine like the N/A K20 again for us Average Joes due to emissions and the horsepower wars, so go experience one of these while you can whether its just a drive or owning one. i'll have my 2010 FA5 for as long as possible.

[@jkidd7608]

This was one of my favorite Si models. Awesome cars.

[@ag6371]

This and the 6th gen have the best sounding high-revving 4-cylinder engines ever

[@tantrum3575]

I got my SI with 8k miles on in '15... only put 6k more on it since then. I baby my baby.

[@fortuna_7777]

Thank you for the review of that beautiful Civic!! I will post it to my page!!😊

[@BigBoss-cg6tq]

These cars are great, engine/internal-wise that is. I have an '09. The one problem with them (or rather Honda in general) is that they skimp on the factory paint/clearcoat costs so these cars are plagued with clearcoat peeling and cracking down the road. The same thing happened with post 2000 generation of their accords/civics. Not sure how things are at the present but I will never buy a Honda again as it's hard for me to trust them anymore. The scar runs too deep.

[@thedude102878]

Big Boss don’t forget their outsourced engine block casting on the r18 and k20 that would randomly make the engine blow. Happened to me when my si was 6 years old and Honda corporate told me to f myself and refused to help

[@zoeyzee6261]

if the stock paint turns you around from a car your a wuss get a job and re paint it or wrap it

[@bosccoh]

So many things were done right with this car

[@andreaescano9641]

for real

[@eddiesegal5541]

Those cars so under rated, miss mine

[@mrwoofer1362]

i think homeboy thought this was a date

[@catsspat]

"Shifter can make or break a car." Totally agree!

[@rightlanehog3151]

Manual is always best!

[@treerexaudi]

true dat

[@ImAlexisCruz]

@@deek1701 it's a trade off, take it like a man, or have drive train problems sooner.

[@AlexD02]

What about DSG?

[@scowler92]

No shift solenoid that can break, that's for sure.

[@AlexD02]

James Ric DSG like in Volkswagen, it’s technically an automated manual car with two clutches

[@keithprice6581]

Seeing you drive on 275 makes me miss living there, until I hear all the damn potholes.

[@dave11686]

If you want to film a third generation Ford Escort, I've got one. 101k and counting.

[@treerexaudi]

that would be cool!

[@JakeFromLateFarm]

Have the valve seats failed yet? Those were actually decently reliable a-to-bs ruined by an awful cylinder head design.

[@dave11686]

Jake from State Farm Thankfully, no. I had a 94 Tracer before that and the engine was fine

[@tc3sean]

Oh man the feeeeelss...I used to have an 07 FG2. Love those wheels guy. Get yourself a Tri-Y race header and you will fall in love with you car again.. Also, there is a way to actually use the Defrost mode vents without the A/C compressor running so it doesn't rob HP but keeps windows nice and clear. Google it!

[@tzikinini5373]

it’s in immaculate looks for that mileage

[@axebeard7677]

I miss my 06 Si. An amazing car exceot for the paint problems and leak issues. Other than taht car was super solid and ragged it out. Sold it at 100k miles and bought a mustang GT. The seats in my 06 Si were awesome too. Most comforatble seats ive ever had.

[@mckricks1]

Which leak issues? I'm looking to buy one

[@axebeard7677]

@@mckricks1 had a minor leak on the sunroof that was quickly repaired at the dealer. I wouldn’t let it prevent me from buying it

[@mckricks1]

@@axebeard7677 Thanks. Biggest issue that I have with 8th gen is the body shape and poor visibility. Also the drive by wire, but I'll have to test drive first. I had a 7th gen which was awesome except for some of the reliability.

[@sophisticated]

You don't feel vtec in the new cars because it's only on the exhaust valves like every other car with variable valve timing. There's no more true vtec (intake and exhaust valves).

[@gardini100]

i think i got one of the last ones :) 2012 it sure sound the same and it is fun to drive

[@daisbestDA9]

that rev hang tho, he needs flashpro

[@res0zsfa]

07 infiniti g35 coupe with 280k miles and going strong. no engine issues watsoever

[@gibememoni]

If maintained right those honda Vtec engines stay strong. I had my old integra GSR up to like 177k miles when I sold it and it still screamed like it was brand new, stayed door to door with RSX type S and Si civics, pulled busses on my friends EP3 Si

[@jasoncooley3159]

I had an 08 sedan for 7 years. Beat the piss out of it, had it supercharged, and finally killed the engine at 175,000 miles. Definitely a car that is more than the numbers suggest.

[@SavagexRaccoon]

Mine is a 07 and has 191k on it my dad bought it new and dailys it every day and now its mine and holy crap is it fun to drive

[@lilbrandoe9021]

U still got it?

[@johnbernardez1232]

damn son... the guy learned to drive manny on his test drive and drove it for 100k miles. I tried to drive with the manny for 2 weeks and ended with quivering anxiety and depression.

[@hansk7816]

My 2012 civic have 365100 miles. No problem no check engine light. 🤣 Honda engine never stop working 🥰

[@rebornld6446]

Still?

[@kukis902]

My 8th G 175k changes clutch only after 10 years. But I drive different cities San Francisco Vegas Tahoe Rino Fresno LA Washington oregon San Diego Idaho and today he runs well he has no problems

[@dragãozinho92]

Love Honda , can't wait to get my own Si ✌🏽

[@azael3342]

Hopefully🤟🏽

[@fuffthebucks7266]

I love these so much. My '07 has been such a fun and easy car to own

[@treerexaudi]

Makes a great daily driver as well ^-^

[@GlobalEnemy4ever]

Fade bro you have maroon 5 music filled in your likes chill there buddy

[@treerexaudi]

@@GlobalEnemy4ever lol

[@GlobalEnemy4ever]

Fade *gets in Chevy cobolt*

[@lewisjones1182]

that shift rev hang :(. can't beat a honda for reliability tho :D

[@alexsurh1472]

Yea that would annoy me!

[@dewjustin]

Reminds me of my 2018 wrx, didn’t expect an old civic to have it, thought it was mainly in newer cars. It actually seems really severe on this 8th gen damn

[@lobaman123]

Apparently honda added it in the stock ECU tune to save gas. I hear the hondata tune along with a rsx master cylinder speeds up the shifting a lot.

[@Morenitto89]

Topher:wow that Vtec still kicks Owner:...whats Vtec?