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SleePeR_CrX · 02-15-2012, 10:51 AM

Because the feel of the German cars is now at an import price.

I have been a long time Civic Si lover. (owned an amazing 06 Si).

The new Civic Si is one of the worst cars I have test driven. Which is why Honda is doing a redisign after one year.

My new 2012 GLI was $1000 more than the 2012 Si and has the upscale feel.

Dual Zone Climate Control
Heated seats
Sturdy Feel
Soft touch dash and "nice" plastics.

I also have a 2.0T engine, that if chipped makes 254hp/300trq. For $600 bucks. and gets 27mpg

My old Si made 240whp.180wtrq after investing $3000. and got 25mpg.

Honda/Toyota need to get with the times and make decent cars that excite the driver. Both have leaned towards cars for the older generation, and both are seeing terrible sales.

Even Kia/Hyundai are understanding that attractive cars sell, and are producing some amazing cars at great prices.

I would have easily bought a Hyundai Veloster turbo (2013) or Kia Optima Turbo over any offering from Honda or Toyota.

Nissan needs to work on their reliability before anyone takes them seriously again. Having Dodge build the Titan just shows their lack of interest in producing a good product.

02-15-2012, 10:51 AM	#119
SleePeR_CrX I may not have VTEC, but at least I'm still slow! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Abbotsford BC Posts: 1,040 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Failed 0 Times in 0 Posts	Because the feel of the German cars is now at an import price. I have been a long time Civic Si lover. (owned an amazing 06 Si). The new Civic Si is one of the worst cars I have test driven. Which is why Honda is doing a redisign after one year. My new 2012 GLI was $1000 more than the 2012 Si and has the upscale feel. Dual Zone Climate Control Heated seats Sturdy Feel Soft touch dash and "nice" plastics. I also have a 2.0T engine, that if chipped makes 254hp/300trq. For $600 bucks. and gets 27mpg My old Si made 240whp.180wtrq after investing $3000. and got 25mpg. Honda/Toyota need to get with the times and make decent cars that excite the driver. Both have leaned towards cars for the older generation, and both are seeing terrible sales. Even Kia/Hyundai are understanding that attractive cars sell, and are producing some amazing cars at great prices. I would have easily bought a Hyundai Veloster turbo (2013) or Kia Optima Turbo over any offering from Honda or Toyota. Nissan needs to work on their reliability before anyone takes them seriously again. Having Dodge build the Titan just shows their lack of interest in producing a good product. __________________ 2012 VW GLI Tornado Red Stock!