Honda Car Forum

[note: I also cross posted this in the hopes of getting the most answers to
my question]

hi,

I hope this doesn't sound stupid, but for some reason I'm totally torn
between which car to buy: the '06 Civic SI, or the '06 Accord Coupe V6 w/ 6
speed MT.

I've had the Accord coupe before - a 2002 V6 model (but with AT - it had 200
hp). And I really like the '06 MT version of the V6, with its 244 hp and
200+ lb. ft of torque. AND I like the fact that it has a better sound system
than the Coupe V6 auto.

On the other hand, I'm really attracted to the Civic SI - the new '06 body,
the 350 watt sound system w/ subwoofer (it looks like it's going to be nigh
on impossible to add a subwoofer to the Accord Coupe). It's got a decent 197
hp, a 6 speed MT, and yet .....

The Civic SI has 50 less hp, only has 138 ft lb or torque or so, and it
weighs only 500 lbs less than the Accord Coupe! Plus leather isn't even an
option.

I'd really appreciate any thoughts on the way you'd go. Thanks in advance.

p.s. - I have already ruled out other makes - I've narrowed it down to the
two Hondas).

In article <BdgBf.6169$vp6.4726@bignews6.bellsouth.net>,
"Desert Trek" <here@this.newsgroup> wrote:

> The Civic SI has 50 less hp, only has 138 ft lb or torque or so, and it
> weighs only 500 lbs less than the Accord Coupe! Plus leather isn't even an
> option.

Lower center of gravity--makes it an entirely different car.

As for leather, you'll be able to get it anywhere. Shoot, I bet your
dealer knows exactly where to get it right now.

I talked with a guy at the dealership last week; he has a 6 speed Accord
coupe, an 05, and he likes the new Civic Si better.

Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:
> In article <BdgBf.6169$vp6.4726@bignews6.bellsouth.net>,
> "Desert Trek" <here@this.newsgroup> wrote:
>
> > The Civic SI has 50 less hp, only has 138 ft lb or torque or so, and it
> > weighs only 500 lbs less than the Accord Coupe! Plus leather isn't even an
> > option.
>
> Lower center of gravity--makes it an entirely different car.
>
>
As does the limited slip differential; standard in the Si but not
available in the Accord.

However, the Accord is the more comfortable car of the two.

Sport or comfort?

In article <1138103375.830989.248440@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups .com>,
dimndsonmywndshld@yahoo.com wrote:

> However, the Accord is the more comfortable car of the two.
>
> Sport or comfort?

Pretty much, that's it.

And if you throw Toyota in there, you have three levels to choose from:
Si sport, Accord mix of sport/comfort, or Toyota lean toward comfort
only.

Thanks to all for your thoughts - I should have been more clear on my
driving needs. I drive back and forth weekly from the coast to 200 miles
inland. Based on it being mostly highway (with only two 30+ mile stretches
of country road where an SI would really come in handy), I'm going to go w/
the Accord. The SI was SO tempting, but for this 50 y.o., the Accord coupe
w/ 6 speed MT should do just fine....

Plus I found out today adding a subwoofer isn't going to be a big deal.

thanks again,
DT


"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
news:elmop-9ED4F0.13274024012006@nntp2.usenetserver.com...
> In article <1138103375.830989.248440@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups .com>,
> dimndsonmywndshld@yahoo.com wrote:
>
>> However, the Accord is the more comfortable car of the two.
>>
>> Sport or comfort?
>
> Pretty much, that's it.
>
> And if you throw Toyota in there, you have three levels to choose from:
> Si sport, Accord mix of sport/comfort, or Toyota lean toward comfort
> only.
>

In article <%%zBf.2789$eY5.2324@bignews7.bellsouth.net>,
"Desert Trek" <here@this.newsgroup> wrote:

> Thanks to all for your thoughts - I should have been more clear on my
> driving needs. I drive back and forth weekly from the coast to 200 miles
> inland. Based on it being mostly highway (with only two 30+ mile stretches
> of country road where an SI would really come in handy), I'm going to go w/
> the Accord. The SI was SO tempting, but for this 50 y.o., the Accord coupe
> w/ 6 speed MT should do just fine....

I agree with you.

"Desert Trek" <here@this.newsgroup> wrote in message
news:BdgBf.6169$vp6.4726@bignews6.bellsouth.net...
> [note: I also cross posted this in the hopes of getting the most answers
to
> my question]
>
> hi,
>
> I hope this doesn't sound stupid, but for some reason I'm totally torn
> between which car to buy: the '06 Civic SI, or the '06 Accord Coupe V6 w/
6
> speed MT.
>
> I've had the Accord coupe before - a 2002 V6 model (but with AT - it had
200
> hp). And I really like the '06 MT version of the V6, with its 244 hp and
> 200+ lb. ft of torque. AND I like the fact that it has a better sound
system
> than the Coupe V6 auto.
>
> On the other hand, I'm really attracted to the Civic SI - the new '06
body,
> the 350 watt sound system w/ subwoofer (it looks like it's going to be
nigh
> on impossible to add a subwoofer to the Accord Coupe). It's got a decent
197
> hp, a 6 speed MT, and yet .....
>
> The Civic SI has 50 less hp, only has 138 ft lb or torque or so, and it
> weighs only 500 lbs less than the Accord Coupe! Plus leather isn't even an
> option.
>
> I'd really appreciate any thoughts on the way you'd go. Thanks in advance.
>
> p.s. - I have already ruled out other makes - I've narrowed it down to the
> two Hondas).
>
>
>
I have had a short drive in the Civic Si and it is a very impressive --
comparable to my Prelude. At age 64 comfort was not a problem. Accord 6
speeds are as scarce as hens teeth as are Civics. Of course, you will pay a
premium for either. Our local dealer is selling the Civic Si for $24,500
without any options and getting it. Last Accord 6 speed I saw available was
at an Atlanta dealer for over $31k.

I guess they're getting more plentiful (the Accord) - I was quoted 24,800 in
SC. I pick it up Saturday!

"TWW" <twaugh5@cox.net> wrote in message
newssUBf.4788$oG.3345@dukeread09...
>
> "Desert Trek" <here@this.newsgroup> wrote in message
> news:BdgBf.6169$vp6.4726@bignews6.bellsouth.net...
>> [note: I also cross posted this in the hopes of getting the most answers
> to
>> my question]
>>
>> hi,
>>
>> I hope this doesn't sound stupid, but for some reason I'm totally torn
>> between which car to buy: the '06 Civic SI, or the '06 Accord Coupe V6 w/
> 6
>> speed MT.
>>
>> I've had the Accord coupe before - a 2002 V6 model (but with AT - it had
> 200
>> hp). And I really like the '06 MT version of the V6, with its 244 hp and
>> 200+ lb. ft of torque. AND I like the fact that it has a better sound
> system
>> than the Coupe V6 auto.
>>
>> On the other hand, I'm really attracted to the Civic SI - the new '06
> body,
>> the 350 watt sound system w/ subwoofer (it looks like it's going to be
> nigh
>> on impossible to add a subwoofer to the Accord Coupe). It's got a decent
> 197
>> hp, a 6 speed MT, and yet .....
>>
>> The Civic SI has 50 less hp, only has 138 ft lb or torque or so, and it
>> weighs only 500 lbs less than the Accord Coupe! Plus leather isn't even
>> an
>> option.
>>
>> I'd really appreciate any thoughts on the way you'd go. Thanks in
>> advance.
>>
>> p.s. - I have already ruled out other makes - I've narrowed it down to
>> the
>> two Hondas).
>>
>>
>>
> I have had a short drive in the Civic Si and it is a very impressive --
> comparable to my Prelude. At age 64 comfort was not a problem. Accord 6
> speeds are as scarce as hens teeth as are Civics. Of course, you will pay
> a
> premium for either. Our local dealer is selling the Civic Si for $24,500
> without any options and getting it. Last Accord 6 speed I saw available
> was
> at an Atlanta dealer for over $31k.
>
>

"Desert Trek" <here@this.newsgroup> wrote in message
news:9i6Cf.8946$vp6.6849@bignews6.bellsouth.net...
> I guess they're getting more plentiful (the Accord) - I was quoted 24,800
in
> SC. I pick it up Saturday!
>
> "TWW" <twaugh5@cox.net> wrote in message
> newssUBf.4788$oG.3345@dukeread09...
> >
> > "Desert Trek" <here@this.newsgroup> wrote in message
> > news:BdgBf.6169$vp6.4726@bignews6.bellsouth.net...
> >> [note: I also cross posted this in the hopes of getting the most
answers
> > to
> >> my question]
> >>
> >> hi,
> >>
> >> I hope this doesn't sound stupid, but for some reason I'm totally torn
> >> between which car to buy: the '06 Civic SI, or the '06 Accord Coupe V6
w/
> > 6
> >> speed MT.
> >>
> >> I've had the Accord coupe before - a 2002 V6 model (but with AT - it
had
> > 200
> >> hp). And I really like the '06 MT version of the V6, with its 244 hp
and
> >> 200+ lb. ft of torque. AND I like the fact that it has a better sound
> > system
> >> than the Coupe V6 auto.
> >>
> >> On the other hand, I'm really attracted to the Civic SI - the new '06
> > body,
> >> the 350 watt sound system w/ subwoofer (it looks like it's going to be
> > nigh
> >> on impossible to add a subwoofer to the Accord Coupe). It's got a
decent
> > 197
> >> hp, a 6 speed MT, and yet .....
> >>
> >> The Civic SI has 50 less hp, only has 138 ft lb or torque or so, and it
> >> weighs only 500 lbs less than the Accord Coupe! Plus leather isn't even
> >> an
> >> option.
> >>
> >> I'd really appreciate any thoughts on the way you'd go. Thanks in
> >> advance.
> >>
> >> p.s. - I have already ruled out other makes - I've narrowed it down to
> >> the
> >> two Hondas).
> >>
> >>
> >>
> > I have had a short drive in the Civic Si and it is a very impressive --
> > comparable to my Prelude. At age 64 comfort was not a problem. Accord 6
> > speeds are as scarce as hens teeth as are Civics. Of course, you will
pay
> > a
> > premium for either. Our local dealer is selling the Civic Si for
$24,500
> > without any options and getting it. Last Accord 6 speed I saw available
> > was
> > at an Atlanta dealer for over $31k.
> >
> >
>
>
Amazing! The prices here in Middle Ga are much higher.

Yep.... took delivery today -- San Marino red, ivory leather, 6 speed manual
trans -- sweeter than I would have hoped! And the first order of business
was to take a 250 mile road trip in it. It is a great car, fantastic value.
Paid $26,400 which included rear spoiler and fog lights. Picked it up in
SC....

I can't wait to wind it up once the engine has a few more miles (the owner's
manual says to wait til at least 600 miles)

"Desert Trek" <here@this.newsgroup> wrote in message
news:BdgBf.6169$vp6.4726@bignews6.bellsouth.net...
> [note: I also cross posted this in the hopes of getting the most answers
to
> my question]
>
> hi,
>
> I hope this doesn't sound stupid, but for some reason I'm totally torn
> between which car to buy: the '06 Civic SI, or the '06 Accord Coupe V6 w/
6
> speed MT.
>
> I've had the Accord coupe before - a 2002 V6 model (but with AT - it had
200
> hp). And I really like the '06 MT version of the V6, with its 244 hp and
> 200+ lb. ft of torque. AND I like the fact that it has a better sound
system
> than the Coupe V6 auto.
>
> On the other hand, I'm really attracted to the Civic SI - the new '06
body,
> the 350 watt sound system w/ subwoofer (it looks like it's going to be
nigh
> on impossible to add a subwoofer to the Accord Coupe). It's got a decent
197
> hp, a 6 speed MT, and yet .....
>
> The Civic SI has 50 less hp, only has 138 ft lb or torque or so, and it
> weighs only 500 lbs less than the Accord Coupe! Plus leather isn't even an
> option.
>
> I'd really appreciate any thoughts on the way you'd go. Thanks in advance.
>
> p.s. - I have already ruled out other makes - I've narrowed it down to the
> two Hondas).
>
>
>