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Replying to: strumelia (Jan 18, 2006 2:07 pm) The whole thing only took an hour, which I was happy about. These 2 problems only affected certain batches of 2006 Civics identified by number, I was told. My car was in that batch. If you didn't get a recall letter, I wouldn't worry about it. Strumelia |
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Hi to everyone, this is my first post! I've been reading this forum for weeks now, very excited about the great new cars coming out for us in the next year. I'm 23 years old, just finished school, and I'm tired of the poor gas mileage and squeaks coming from my 2000 silverado 5 speed truck (cam, intake, exhaust, programmed, eaton posi). I'm anxiously awaiting my 5 test drives I have scheduled for this weekend, and just wanted some feedback as to what I should pay special attention to, or what you guys thought about my choices. 1st: I'm going to drive the 06 si tomorrow morning. Very excited, but from what I was told on the phone, its some copper color that I am not familiar with. 2nd: (little high) 06 V6 6speed Accord - if its as great as I think it might be, I might be able to justify the higher payments on it. I have never driven any accord, but I have heard nothing but great things about them. 3rd: The following morning I am going to drive the 06 vw GTI (NOT THE 05, the NEW one.) Its a DSG paddle shift 6 speed. I can't wait to see how the new transmission performs. 4th: (Lower budget) The Scion tC (figure it will leave me room for a Supercharger, some nice wheels, and a new Television haha. 5th: 05 Subaru wrx (NON STI, drool . . .) wish i could afford the STI, but don't think insurance would fly too well. Having just landed my first real job and thank god I'm not married and DON'T have any kids (knock on wood) haha just I've got some money layin around for a new car that gets better than my trucks 18 mpg. However, I am hoping to head to Law School in the next 18 months and am on a limited budget due to the fact that I want the car paid off in 18 months. What would you guys suggest I check out? What do you think about my choices?? I love aftermarket parts - but not crappy ricer looking stuff, more along elegant performance upgrades. IE: NO BIG WINGS!!! Let me know, any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
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Replying to: dowright82 (Jan 25, 2006 1:52 pm) Welcome to the forum, you have some pretty good choices listed. (1) I have a Rallye Red 2006 Si on order. It looks great and will be my comupter car. Will put an exhaust and cold air intake on it. I really like the Honda 6-speeds nad this will be my work commuter car! (2) I have a 2005 Accord Coupe EX with NAV 6-speed and it is a wonderful , fast car! It EPA is rated at 20/30 and I can easily get EPA and above even at 75-80 mph. It is much faster than the Si. I have a K&N Filter and Borla exhaust. The Borla exhaust is pretty quiet. IT IS A SLEEPER on INSURANCE, very low rates. I am going to keep this car! (3) Wouldn't get a VW poor reliability in electrical and poor customer service. Positives , very nice handling and road feel. (4) Scion tC is pretty nice car 5-speed with supercharger would be pretty nice. Base model is quite a bit slower than the other cars you are looking at. Even with the supercharger, it might be the slowest. (5) WRX even with the new 2.2 liter has turbo lag. I hate turbo lag. Reliability of Subaru pretty good. I think you will pay higher insurance rates. This is probably the fastest car you have listed but only on hard acceleration with the turbo spooled up. In reality the V6 Accord is probably faster. Law school, just what we need another lawyer. Just kidding, sounds like you have a good future ahead. Let me know when you become partner and get a Viper or a 911  YMMV, MidCow |
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Replying to: midnightcowboy (Jan 25, 2006 2:07 pm) I had heard that they have gotten better reviews on reliability, but my friend who drives a Jetta has had some horror stories for me. I'm really curious as to how much I could get the accord for under MSRP. I'm really excited about the drives in store - and I hope I don't fall in love with the GTI. My guess is (realistically) that it will come down to the civic si, or an 05 wrx. Unless I could get the accord for somewhere around or under 25k. I don't want any NAV option because I plan on purchasing Garmin's new 7" VOA Touchscreen unit (much nicer than any factory NAV). I'm torn between Law School and Film school - Money vs. Love. You know the drill - starving artist, or stressed out single wealthy bachelor. thanks again! Don |
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I'm happy to say that I got 32.1 mpg on my last tankful of gas with my 06 si. I did mostly highway driving, and the highways were slower moving ones for the most part. I went 71 mph with the cruise control on, and on the slower highways I only went 64 mph. I shift around 3500 to each gear. I know these are slow speeds but I wanted to see how good the car would do. It has 2000 miles on it now so maybe the mpg will get even better!
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Replying to: midnightcowboy (Jan 25, 2006 2:07 pm) I'm surprised to hear that your accord is faster than an 06 si. I'm not saying that it isn't, I just don't know. How much horse is that 6 cylinder putting out and what do you think your 0-60 is? Chuck Dock Grand Blanc, Mi
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| Accord puts out 240HP. It has tested 0-60 runs in 5.9-6.2 seconds. Best I have seen yet for the Si is 6.7. Additionally, the Accord has more torque and HP at lower RPM which means it's easier to duplicate the times vs. the higher-revving Si. | |
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Replying to: chuckd2 (Jan 25, 2006 5:24 pm) |
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Replying to: dowright82 (Jan 25, 2006 1:52 pm)  Strumelia
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Replying to: chuckd2 (Jan 25, 2006 5:17 pm) I did mostly highway driving, and the highways were slower moving ones for the most part. I went 71 mph with the cruise control on, and on the slower highways I only went 64 mph. I shift around 3500 to each gear. I know these are slow speeds but I wanted to see how good the car would do. Chuck, You call 71mph "slow"? What's the speed limit where you live? In any case, you can't expect to drive faster and faster and get better mileage that way. Pick one or the other- high speed or good mileage. I think you are really lucky to get the mileage you do! Guess it's because you don't do a lot of city driving or stop and go driving. Strumelia
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