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Originally Posted by Neurytic
To add to the SI discussion, I traded in my 05 Civic SI (EP3) and had been a Honda/Acura owner/driver for 13 years (5 Hondas). Honda had been losing me for a while now and all they had to do was make a simple, fun to drive, well balanced car (well maybe not that simple). It was a sad transition for me, but it had to be done. The FR-S (MT) compared to my EP3 was like day and night.
Sure the FR-S is still in that powerband but the FR-S is just... fun... and brings back that excitement factor like when I had my first 97 GSR. Sorry if this seems like venting. I just wish Honda would step up still... Another first86er had the same sentiment as I when we had that trip to Torrence.
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It is true that Honda will have to step it up soon. We can see this with recent blogs titled "Why Honda is in even more trouble than you think".
10 years ago, Honda established the zenith of NA engine technology with RSX. It really was the best balance of power(100hp/L), economy(28mpgcity), and reliability(sold it at 230,000km). Based on what we see with Formula 3000 and today's offerings, I would bet a fair wager that we arent seeing any more gains with NA technology.
To the OP, I dont think this car is really for you then. Theres no way in the early cycle of this car they are going to make a 2.5L, or a supercharger to address power issues. Price point and intended balance will have gone astray.