2002 Honda Civic Si 2.0 i-VTEC DOHC
Summary:
A very good, solid ride for an economy car price
Faults:
None so far. I learned how to drive a manual tranny vehicle with this car, and it still runs very smoothly, despite the minor abuse I put it through initially. Honda's reputation for reliability certainly holds for this car.
General Comments:
This would be the third car I have driven for daily use, and so far, I have been very impressed with Honda's choices creating the flagship Civic.
The 2.0 liter i-VTEC engine churns out a nice 160 horsepower, giving it decent acceleration, and more bang than the other Civic trims. Or most other cars on the road, for that matter.
Good handling is also a plus for this car. It eats up tight turns (which I don't encourage anyone to do) and zooms away with ease.
However, I can't shake the feeling that it isn't as nimble as it should be. Several factors such as the above-average clearance height or the poor choice of tires by Honda could be the culprit. That, or I'm biased by my last car- a '93 Integra GS- which is a great-handling car as well.
The appearance department is a toss-up, however. Its my opinion that it has a nice, aggressive exterior, with a roomy interior. It has, in fact, gotten many compliments from my friends, family, and coworkers.
On the flip-side, on some angles, some people think it looks like a shrunken mini-van. So, look at one carefully before you cast your verdict.
As said before, the interior is very roomy, and unlike most hatchbacks, it can sit very tall people comfortably. The bucket seats are very nice as well.
Other accessories suck as the speakers, moon-roof, ac, and others are set up very well, and aside from the side airbags, they all come standard on all Civic Si's.
The best news of all is that many Civic Si's are still on the dealership lots. You might be able to find a 2002 model, like I did, and get around $15.9k for it, as opposed to the sticker price of $19k or more. Honda has other incentives for the Civic Si, so go check it out. You won't be disappointed.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 24th July, 2003
15th Sep 2008, 12:01
That is true. The seats are very uncomfortable. When I drive, I have to change positions, very often, so that I can feel comfortable. Even having a pillow behind me does not help. When I drive, it is so uncomfortable that my legs on the drivers' floor are narrow.