Lowsonoma

hey guys
Well im huge into the truck scene, and have a show truck. Im need a everyday driver again, and I want to get a 98-2000 SIR Civic. Now i knwo they have the 1.6 etc etc...But what is differnet about the SI to the SIR besides visual stuff?
I really aprreciate this
Brandon

imported_Fug

i believe the Si has 127 horsepower with a SOHC engine, while the SIR has 160 hp with the DOHC engine...it has better suspension..etc....bottom line, the SIR is a much better car

cibs

there's a bunch of other differences as well, interior, engine, suspension, exhaust, ABS, A/C it's a different car all together,

and SIR's are only 99-00 not 96-00

Chigga1

its overall a nice ride, i cant complain!

shlammed

interior..seats..carpet..dash..cluster..suspension including brakes...

theres a lot different

Lowsonoma

awesoem guys thanks. Guess its worth it then, might as well get one.
I will psot pics when i get it, not gonan do much. Jsut soem rims, lowering, toss soem strut bars on, cat back, short shifter, CAI, and probably a module if there are avaible
thanks guys
Brandon

bbarbulo

iTrader: (2)

it would NOT be worth it, for the theft factor alone. odds are n1_taboo would prolly steal it and sell it for parts hahaha

anyways, if you just want a nice lil daily driver, get something other than a Civic, cuz your insurance rates will be lower, and ppl won't hate on you as much.... and ricers won't try to race you everywhere you go.

Chigga1

HAHHAHAHA Bruno thats so true man!
i have yo take it easy b/c peeps recognize my SIR in Hamilton!

cibs

^^

DumbasSi

Yeah, I see you and say "look at the little Asian kid driving that riced out Civic!"


The differences between an Si and an SiR aren't worth the cost of owning own if you want my opinion.

The SiR is about $5000 more then an Si for a decent used one, but it only buys you a few minor differences in the suspension and a slightly more powerful motor. 160hp vs 127hp, but the torque is almost the same and an SiR weights 100lbs more. The interior and exterior are almost identical aside from some minor detaials. Insurance, gas and maintenance are more $$$ too. And it's alot more likely to get stolen.

If you're into the truck scene and you need a decent daily driver, I'd recommend an 99-00 EL instead. Same powertrain as the Si, but it's alot nicer then both inside and it's more practical.

imported_starboy869

What does a 100lbs difference for the street makes? nothing

Gas yeah 91+ which equals out to another per $3 - $4 per tank over the regular price.

Insurance? I dunno.. 28 and no claims/tickets $107/m with everything

Stolen, umm Yeah I guess. When I visit my wife in Markham it usual gets parked in the garage overnight. Then again there is a white tegs type r and a sk2 down the street that stays out overnight.

Nova_Dust

Get an Echo.

Tego

Chigga1

or in other words call it the E-C HOOOOOOOOOOOOO

derAMG

wondered the same thing, thanks for the posts guys.

my friend got a silver siR (2000 i think), 90000 KM...
he is asking 15000, is he asking too much?

thanks...
i looked up on trader.ca

there are a few cars also interested me aroud the price.
the 99-2000 3.2TL , 95-97 LS400 and 98 GS300 is near by prices... they are much attractive...

imported_My Blue Si

Get an Si, less headaches, you won't have that sir for a week if you leave it anywhere.
That sir is a bit pricey, for 15 grand you can get a Type R.

Nova_Dust

If you have 15 grand to play around, you have a lot of choices. The ones you listed are all decent cars. Now my words aren't golden, but if I were you, I woud consider these cars as they are one step above the SiR as far as "class" is concerned.

TL sounds nice.

derAMG

right...

but i want a siR because it is the best dohc vtec on gas...
i know its the slowest dohc engine car, but its good on the gas.

HOW MUCH should i offer my friend if you were me?

Nova_Dust

The amount of money you save on gas cannot even make up the money you save on insurance. I think you will have a higher insurance rate with a SiR than that of a TL, or a 10 year old LS400.

Call up insurance and get a quote on all these cars. Get the spec on tank size and average MPG rating and that will be a good place to start comparison.

At least that's what I believe in.

As far as offering goes, I can't tell you what I think because if I have 15000 dollars of budget, SiR won't be on my top choice of used car.

Good luck

derAMG

good point nova dust... forgotten that part...