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A friend of mine is selling her Honda Civic 30th anniversery SI Coupe.
I don't know a lot about cars, but I'm a very quick learner. I'm trying
to look up specs for that version of the Civic, and I can't seem to
find them anywhere. I want to know what's special about the 30th
edition compared to the regular version.
Also, this maybe a stupid question, but what's "SI" stand for. I know
it's the best model in the Civic class.

Another question: It's a on a lease that I am going to be taking over
for 13 months, so what should i look for? The buying price after the
lease is 10,000$ CND, is that decent for a 2003 civic model? or am i
going to be paying way too much?

Really appreciate any info you guys can throw my way.

--Puraz

SI means it comes with a VTEC engine. A little more zip than a regular civic.


I assume the lease payments are inthe neighbourhood of $375 a month, so the
calculation for cost of the vehicle is:

13 months x 375 (plus taxes?) = about $5000

PLUS

Lease buyout @ $10000

= $15000

These are selling in Winnipeg (where I live) for about 15000 - 18000. So
depending on the condition, it looks like it could be a good deal.

t

Puraz wrote:
>A friend of mine is selling her Honda Civic 30th anniversery SI Coupe.
>I don't know a lot about cars, but I'm a very quick learner. I'm trying
>to look up specs for that version of the Civic, and I can't seem to
>find them anywhere. I want to know what's special about the 30th
>edition compared to the regular version.
>Also, this maybe a stupid question, but what's "SI" stand for. I know
>it's the best model in the Civic class.
>
>Another question: It's a on a lease that I am going to be taking over
>for 13 months, so what should i look for? The buying price after the
>lease is 10,000$ CND, is that decent for a 2003 civic model? or am i
>going to be paying way too much?
>
>Really appreciate any info you guys can throw my way.
>
>--Puraz

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"T L via CarKB.com" <u10197@uwe> wrote in message news:5bd474a628c56@uwe...
> SI means it comes with a VTEC engine. A little more zip than a regular
> civic.

But what does it *really* mean? The "Si" designation may come with VTec
now, but the "Si" badge has been around before VTec. Could it be "Sport
Injection"? Thought I saw that years ago but not sure...

-Dave

"Puraz" <pbhadha@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1139847994.015222.197960@g47g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>A friend of mine is selling her Honda Civic 30th anniversery SI Coupe.
> I don't know a lot about cars, but I'm a very quick learner. I'm trying
> to look up specs for that version of the Civic, and I can't seem to
> find them anywhere. I want to know what's special about the 30th
> edition compared to the regular version.
> Also, this maybe a stupid question, but what's "SI" stand for. I know
> it's the best model in the Civic class.
>
> Another question: It's a on a lease that I am going to be taking over
> for 13 months, so what should i look for? The buying price after the
> lease is 10,000$ CND, is that decent for a 2003 civic model? or am i
> going to be paying way too much?
>
> Really appreciate any info you guys can throw my way.
>
> --Puraz
>

It might be helpful if you find out what the mileage is.

Thanks for responding..

The current milage is about 70,000k. The milage allowed on the lease is
94,000.. i think 24000k is enough for me.

It's been driven by a girl, not sure how hard she was on the car.. and
i'm not going to make any assumptions. It comes with momo racing
shifter, and a few other bells and whilstles.. but I can't find the
specs about the car anywhere.. IE, Horspower, MPG, brakes.. blah blah..

The lease is $330 a month, for 14 months (from march). I'm debating
whether i should invest 15000$ into this car. it will be my first car,
and i'll be learning starndard on it. I've ridden bikes for years, so i
know the concept, i won't burn out the cluch, but i'll need practice..

thanks again for the input..

"Puraz" <pbhadha@gmail.com> wrote in news:1139892978.904718.304950
@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com:

> Thanks for responding..
>
> The current milage is about 70,000k. The milage allowed on the lease is
> 94,000.. i think 24000k is enough for me.
>
> It's been driven by a girl, not sure how hard she was on the car.. and
> i'm not going to make any assumptions. It comes with momo racing
> shifter, and a few other bells and whilstles.. but I can't find the
> specs about the car anywhere.. IE, Horspower, MPG, brakes.. blah blah..
>
> The lease is $330 a month, for 14 months (from march). I'm debating
> whether i should invest 15000$ into this car. it will be my first car,
> and i'll be learning starndard on it. I've ridden bikes for years, so i
> know the concept, i won't burn out the cluch, but i'll need practice..
>
> thanks again for the input..
>
>

Search for it (one like it I mean) on Autotrader.com. They have the specs
to most newer cars sold through them. Do a nationwide search and it's the
best way to get an idea what people are asking for the car. Better than
Kelly blue book in my opinion.

"Puraz" <pbhadha@gmail.com> wrote in news:1139892978.904718.304950
@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com:

>
> thanks again for the input..
>

Looks like the going rate is about 16-16.9K US

160 HP K20 motor 132 ft/lbs torque. Ugly little mothers.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...ealer_id=72918
&car_year=2003
&search_type=both&make=HONDA&sponsorModel=&model=C IVIC&distance=0&address=
20180&advanced=&certified=&bkms=1139900213475
&max_price=&min_price=&first_record=76&end_year=20 03&start_year=2003
&isp=y&pager.offset=75&lang=en&cardist=2282

Dufus Systems <peon@somecompany.com.invalid> wrote in
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>
> Looks like the going rate is about 16-16.9K US
>

Actually I see some on Autotrader for 13.5K US 2003 46K miles. Didn't look
hard enough.

In canada, only the SI-R hatchback has the K20 2.0L DOHC 160HP engine. The
SI that the OP is referring to is a coupe (I think), and would come with a 1.
7L 128HP SOHC Vtec.

Dufus Systems wrote:
>> Looks like the going rate is about 16-16.9K US
>
>Actually I see some on Autotrader for 13.5K US 2003 46K miles. Didn't look
>hard enough.

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"T L via CarKB.com" <u10197@uwe> wrote in news:5bde101593d92@uwe:

> In canada, only the SI-R hatchback has the K20 2.0L DOHC 160HP engine.
> The SI that the OP is referring to is a coupe (I think), and would
> come with a 1. 7L 128HP SOHC Vtec.
>

1.7 SOHC Ugh! Wow good to know. Those middle year civics, 2001-2005 aren't
particularly desirable in my mind. Was looking at a new Civic SI the other
day, it was all I could not to reach for my checkbook. It was HOT. Looks
like the dealer's getting more than list for it though.