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487 messages, Last post on Sep 22, 2009 at 9:49 PM
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Replying to: tiff_c (Jan 16, 2008 8:04 pm) |
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Well, if they do it someone is crazy,or has a death wish. My Type S would be all over the place. 
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I own a 2006 Honda Civic and my brother just purchased a 2008 Nissan Sentra Se-R with an automatic transmission. The pick-up of the 177 hp Se-R is great, especially compared to my 140 hp Civic. My brother loves my Civic, but said that it does not have enough power, so he test drove the Se-R and loved it. Now he owns it.  Neither my brother nor myself drive a stick shift nor do we want to learn how. But the Se-R does have to option of Paddle Shifters for a manual-like drive. I know that the Se-R and regular Civic should not be compared, but why does Honda not make a Automatic version of the Si to compete with the Automatic Se-R? In comparison the manual Spec-V Se-R has 200 hp, so why does Honda not make a similar less powered automatic option of the 197 hp Si. My Civic lease will be up in 2009 and I do love the look- both exterior and especially interior of the Civic compared to the Se-R, but it will be hard to pass up on the extra power. I would love an automatic 175 hp Honda Civic Si and even convince my brother to trade in his Se-R, as we all know the Si blows away the Se-R. Honda please consider an automatic version of the Civic Si to compete with the Sentra Se-R and maybe even the Mazda 3- which I test drove with my brother and had much more power than my Civic as well. Give us non-race inspired drivers some extra power in an automatic version! Thanks, Michael P.S.- the seats, rims and spoiler on the Si are awesome and not something that can be bought for the regular Civic, but maybe some automatic only drivers want that race inspired feel.
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Replying to: spikepark (Apr 09, 2008 12:50 pm) Because it's not made for ...non-race inspired drivers... You can't have your cake and eat it, too! ...the seats, rims and spoiler on the Si are awesome and not something that can be bought for the regular Civic... Why not?  Honda dealers have an accessory department.
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Replying to: spikepark (Apr 09, 2008 12:50 pm) I went with the EX in the end but changed it up a little by getting rid of the chrome grille and putting a spoiler on. I also put fog lights on. Makes it look a little sportier. |
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Replying to: spikepark (Apr 09, 2008 12:50 pm) If all the posers need is a wing, a body kit, and seats, I think that could all be effectively taken care of at the dealer and not necessitate a new model, especially given the number of sales gained, the premium fuel requirements, higher purchase cost, etc. I don't know, I kind of feel that if someone wants a specialized piece of equipment, they should know how to properly operate it.
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Replying to: lilengineerboy (Apr 11, 2008 3:30 pm) very well-said, i agree completely. No more needs to be said (though much more could be said...)
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Replying to: kork13 (Apr 13, 2008 1:15 pm) All I have to say is that I am having a lot of fun driving the Sentra Se-R AUTOMATIC! The paddle shifters are a good addition as well, once you learn how to use them. It is much easier than having to use your right hand to shift with an outdated manual car. Continuously variable transmissions are the wave of the future. Race inspired cars engineered automatic with the paddle shifters to add a genuine touch. Check out this article: http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/automoblog/- entries/2006/11/30/post.html All that I am asking is for Honda to consider an automatic version of the Si- with downgraded horsepower as in the Se-R. If it is working for Nissan why not try it with Honda? Maybe some positive feedback from someone? FYI- I do currently lease a Honda Civic EX and do not want to switch to Nissan when my lease is up! |
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Replying to: spikepark (Apr 14, 2008 8:12 am) To this date, no automatic, not even Audi's highly regarded DSG can match a true manual for versatility and control of a vehicle. Best Regards, Shipo
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Replying to: spikepark (Apr 14, 2008 8:12 am) Continuously variable transmissions are the wave of the future. I haven't heard that since oh about 1989 (yikes is that 20 years ago) when the Subaru Justy came out. I think it will be true for hybrids and very low power/low demand situations. Race inspired cars engineered automatic with the paddle shifters to add a genuine touch A sequential manual transmission is different than a slushbox. It is more like a motorcycle transmission than a torque converter. All that I am asking is for Honda to consider an automatic version of the Si- with downgraded horsepower as in the Se-R. If it is working for Nissan why not try it with Honda? Given the discounts I see on the automatic SE-Rs, I would argue it is not working so well for Nissan. You have to buy what makes you happy. I guess I don't understand why you would want to take a specialized vehicle, designed for a specific task, and dumb it down, slow it down, and make it less fun to drive as opposed to just learning how to drive it properly.
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