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Re: ABOUT MY TEST DRIVES [midnightcowboy] by joefrompa
Jan 27, 2006 (12:47 pm)
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Replying to: midnightcowboy (Jan 27, 2006 12:06 pm)

Hi Midcow,
 
It is available, that is why there are alot of civic sedans and coupes out there with navigation. The demand for the navigation has been far greater than Honda anticipated, and Alpine, the producer of the unit, had some initial problems in production.
 
You can order a navigation unit, and you can find them on lots. If you were told otherwise, then it was incorrect. I have an order for mine right now.
 
About 19% of SIs will be built with Navigation in the first quarter of 2006. Some people ordered the car with navigation, and due to demand, Honda changed the order to w/o Navigation. This is grounds for cancellation of the order, but Honda isn't worried as these cars will sell.
 
The WRX 2.0, as I drive, has very little low end, as you said. The WRX 2.5 has a 2.5% increase in displacement, a notable bump in compression ratio, and variable timing. This is enough to make most reviewers state "this car feels the same as the STI up to about 4000rpms". So, the 2.5 WRX is a whole new ballgame. People have been pulling sub 14 second 1/4 mile runs on STOCK 2006 WRXs. Combined with the new 17" wheels standard, better steering rack, and new brakes....this car truly is the performance bargain of the sub 30k range.
 
Anyway, as a soon to be SI owner, I suggest joining vtec.net (if you are not already a member) and contributing to the civic forum. There is alot of good information and helpful people (as well as some bad information). I've been looking into the k20 engine cars (the rsx-s and, now, the SI) for about a year now, and have found it to offer me the things I'm looking for at this point in my life.
 
Joe
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Re: ABOUT MY TEST DRIVES [joefrompa] by midnightcowboy
Jan 27, 2006 (12:52 pm)
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Replying to: joefrompa (Jan 27, 2006 12:47 pm)

Joe,
 
Thanks for your response.
 
MidCow
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Garmin info? by dwryter
Jan 27, 2006 (4:20 pm)
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Replying to: joefrompa (Jan 27, 2006 12:02 pm)

Hey, Joe and others, I'd like to pick your brains for some introductory info about Garmin NAV systems. I checked out their website, but it's apparently designed for people who already know what type of NAV they want, by model number. And I know nothing about such systems. Yet.
 
For example, I like the idea of one that's transportable and voice activated, for use at night while driving. What Garmin models are you familiar with that I should look at?
 
Thanks!
 
P.S. After 16 years of fun, I sold my '87 Civic Si in '02, replacing it with a Mazda Protege5, which was its closest match at the time. Sounds like Honda has finally produced another Si worth considering. And fun as the P5 is, its 130HP just isn't quite enough for me.
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Re: Garmin info? [dwryter] by kyfdx HOST
Jan 27, 2006 (7:51 pm)
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Replying to: dwryter (Jan 27, 2006 4:20 pm)

You should probably check out this discussion..
 
Navigation / GPS Systems
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Lucky? by cdub76
Jan 27, 2006 (10:52 pm)
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I just picked up my Black 06 Si with Navi and Summer tires. I got a call from the dealer on Wednesday afternoon and went in and bought it a couple of hours later.
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Re: Garmin info? [dwryter] by midnightcowboy
Jan 29, 2006 (1:45 pm)
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Replying to: dwryter (Jan 27, 2006 4:20 pm)

dwryter,
 
Garmin Nav, I have had two and now have an Accord with Nav. The Garmin is very good. Best web site for purchase is gpsdiscount.com you probably want the streetpilot 2720 at a cost of about $753.
 
Good Luck,
 
MidCow
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Habanero Red - by midnightcowboy
Jan 29, 2006 (1:54 pm)
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I went to Houston Auto show yesterday. Habanero red is more of a copper like color. The Civic brochures so Rallye red and Habanero to both look like Rallye Red (Very similar to New Formula Red and/or Milano Red).
 
I like Rallye Red the best, but metallic copper colors seem to be the new show colors.
 
Cheers,
 
MidCow
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Civic Si with NAV ? by midnightcowboy
Jan 30, 2006 (12:01 pm)
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Thre is a lot of discussion with Honda dealers and with other Civic forums that NAV was only planned for 19% of all Civic sales, a lot more people are requesting, some early problems with the Alpine system, and that it may be discontinued as an option on the Si or significantly delay an Si order when NAV is requested.
 
Has anyone heard or can confirm some of these Temple rumors?
 
On order Si wih NAV WAITING... WAITING ...Waiting ...waiting ...waiting
 
Cheers,
 
MidCow
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Questions by sigt1
Jan 31, 2006 (8:17 am)
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Major question I have for Si owners in their 20s (I'm 24); how much are you paying for insurance?
 
Also, and tall drivers? Seems like the Si is pretty small; are the taller drivers comfortable?
 
Otherwise, test drove this car and the fit and finish is amazing for the price...
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XM Radio by piason
Jan 31, 2006 (1:03 pm)
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I went to purchase a 2006 civic EX coupe and asked about the XM ready. They said it would cost me $1,000 to have XM radio. They had to put in another radio? Is this BS. What does XM radio mean? I put in a after market radio that was XM ready. I had to buy an XM adaptor for $50 and the antenna for another $50 = $100. What has been your experience with getting the XM radio on your new 2006 civic?

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