Originally Posted by Davey

I test drove a Civic Si before I bought my car (that was just totaled) and I pretty much agree. I figured "Well my EX is reliable and all that, just needs some fun factor."

Then I test drove one. It's a good car if you are looking for a Civic and you want it to look sporty, but it's really been watered down compared to how they were in the 90's.

Basically it's a Civic with a stiff ride and a 2,000 RPM powerband that still isn't that much power. If I end up buying a Civic again, I'll get the Si, but I sure would not call it much of an "upgrade" from an EX with a stick shift.