2013 Honda Civic Si Sedan vs 2013 Subaru BRZ - Page 10 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

thill · 06-04-2013, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Neo Zuko

Well I have to eat some crow here. I decided to grab me a BRZ Limited after all. I'll have it soon.

While I was really not liking several things about the BRZ, I realized that its particular set of issues is the most acceptable for the money and performance involved. And I miss it. The Si had issues worse than the BRZ. So I decided to stop chasing perfection and go back to the BRZ. I won't get more into it than that, and I'd appreciate if you guys didn't give me a hard time, its just a journey I had to go on, but I'll be back in the club soon. Not very long at all. It's amazing what massive amounts of overtime can accomplish while your single with no kids.

Talk about coming full circle

Hey OP, it is your money. I traded in a 14 month old 2013 Genesis Coupe that I was perfectly happy with for the BRZ Limited so I can totally relate.

My only advice at this point is don't take any other cars for a test drive

Neo Zuko · 06-04-2013, 03:54 PM

I know right? Test drives are fun but sometimes counter productive to happiness. This whole thing started with a Focus ST test drive too.

Neo Zuko · 06-04-2013, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

Coworker just picked up a paprika-orange/red-whatever-the-hell-it-is Civic SI sedan. Keep making fun of him.

Sunburst orange pearl, same as the one I am getting rid of!

Just a side note, but the 9th gen Honda forums are full of mean ppl... You guys are far nicer.

RurumariGhost · 06-04-2013, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Neo Zuko

Just a side note, but the 9th gen Honda forums are full of mean ppl... You guys are far nicer.

WE'RE NICER????? Wow will wonders never cease! Glad to see you came to a decision you can live with...again.

Celica00 · 06-04-2013, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

He didn't even know the Civic SI required premium...don't think he knows what VTEC is.

ST185RC · 06-04-2013, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Neo Zuko

Sunburst orange pearl, same as the one I am getting rid of!

Just a side note, but the 9th gen Honda forums are full of mean ppl... You guys are far nicer.

This forum will not be out-done by a Honda forum. You're an ass! GTFO! Your mama! etc etc etc.

Yeah... I told him off good.

p4png · 06-04-2013, 05:49 PM

A forum with majority of members that in their 20s or even younger are bound to have "mean" people. How else do they make themselves feel important. But it's the best entertainment when you're bored.

I could probably start a whole new thread of "mean" comments by saying I miss the 2013 civics torque.

OrbitalEllipses · 06-04-2013, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by p4png

I could probably start a whole new thread of "mean" comments by saying I miss the 2013 civics torque.

All 30lbs of it? GTFO NOOB!!!!

Jay kay.

Lonewolf · 06-04-2013, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by p4png

I could probably start a whole new thread of "mean" comments by saying I miss the 2013 civics torque.

I never thought I would see the day that someone says they miss the torque they had in their civic...

civdaddy · 06-05-2013, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Neo Zuko

I love my new Si, I'm far happier now. And to be fair this is me returning "home" as this is my third Civic Si, having owned the seventh, eighth, and now ninth gen Si. It was worth the extra hit trading the BRZ in for me. I was willing to try the BRZ, that's more than most Honda fanboys can say. It was fun while it lasted but the buyers remorse was too strong. I'm like K-Pride and G-Man, buy a car you like and enjoy!! Nothing is worse than hating on your car for whatever reason and paying a note on it at the same time.

I think my new 2013 Si Sedan is better than my old 2006 Si Coupe was, as the new one has more low end torque and a better interior. Which in turn was better than my 2004 Si Hatch was, it had a shifter that was too high, low HP, and was an off year in overall design like the 2012 year was (the 2013 is much improved). But man I miss that hatch utility. You could move your whole life sans furniture in that thing. I really wanted to like the Focus ST, but I didn't. As to why I gave up all utility for a BRZ, well it wouldn't be the first time I fooled myself with hype to justify a purchase!!

I had an 03 si. The 04/05 taillights sucked and the headlights never grew on me. I never faced something that I couldn't fit in that car lol.

Neo Zuko · 06-05-2013, 09:55 AM

A very outdated post of mine you quoted, much has changed since. I discovered I missed that little RWD slide hop around corners, I have come to loath the Si suspension and uncomfortable seats, and I found that utility doesn't put a smile on your face, a perfect Honda shifter is only so important, and a nice K series engine isn't everything (ESP without headers). The worst part is the Si's steering is far too squirrelly on the highway - I find it to be dangerous to change a radio station even.

texasbound972 · 06-07-2013, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by CSG Mike

I was gonna say reliability but I didn't want to kick him when he's down...

In a few years, FR-S/BNZ will be everywhere too. I already see 10+ a day during my commute...

I don't think the FR-S & BRZ will ever come CLOSE to the production numbers that the Civic Si puts out IMO.

Sellout · 06-07-2013, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by texasbound972

I don't think the FR-S & BRZ will ever come CLOSE to the production numbers that the Civic Si puts out IMO.

Time will tell. The Civic Si production numbers aren't all that high. ~300k civics a year, ~15k will be Si models...

I'm already seeing an 86 about as often as I see a Civic Si.

texasbound972 · 06-07-2013, 01:42 PM

You get different looks driving an FR-S vs. a Si.

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06-04-2013, 03:54 PM	#128
Neo Zuko Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: Future BRZ Limited Location: NJ Posts: 92 Thanks: 0 Thanked 22 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I know right? Test drives are fun but sometimes counter productive to happiness. This whole thing started with a Focus ST test drive too.

06-04-2013, 05:49 PM	#133
p4png Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: frs Location: toronto Posts: 56 Thanks: 6 Thanked 14 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	A forum with majority of members that in their 20s or even younger are bound to have "mean" people. How else do they make themselves feel important. But it's the best entertainment when you're bored. I could probably start a whole new thread of "mean" comments by saying I miss the 2013 civics torque.

06-05-2013, 09:55 AM	#137
Neo Zuko Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: Future BRZ Limited Location: NJ Posts: 92 Thanks: 0 Thanked 22 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	A very outdated post of mine you quoted, much has changed since. I discovered I missed that little RWD slide hop around corners, I have come to loath the Si suspension and uncomfortable seats, and I found that utility doesn't put a smile on your face, a perfect Honda shifter is only so important, and a nice K series engine isn't everything (ESP without headers). The worst part is the Si's steering is far too squirrelly on the highway - I find it to be dangerous to change a radio station even.

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