S2k or 2007-up Si?
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Originally Posted by sh.slide' timestamp='1327692273' post='21358881
I went from a 08 SI (4DR) to 07 S2000. I can say the SI's gearbox is wayyyyy smoother, its like butter. If you switch cars, expect A LOT of changes (Digital Cluster, not being able to unlock passenger door from driver side, no back seat, smaller trunk, radio can't play mp3s..., etc) but when you make those hard turns you know the SI couldn't ever make, its alll worthhh it. s2000 is raw, simple as that.
Si gearbox smoother then the world-renown gearbox of the S2000? Thats news to me. Anyone who has driven both cars that can agree on this?
No.
The s2000 is smoother, has more of a mechanical feel, and rev-match downshifting in the S2000 makes even newbs feel like Mario Andretti.
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Well, I can speak to this since I have both...
2003 Sebring Silver S2000 and 2011 Civic SI Sedan.
The SI hands down is a better daily driver which is what I use it for. It has a back seat to haul my daughter around in her seat, it is quieter, comfortable, but fun. You can get navigation, bluetooth and such (which I have). It has a decent stereo too. I put snow tires on it for the winter as it does not do well on the daily driver tires in heavy snow and ice and in Iowa here we need it. I generally have it in VTEC atleast twice a day and never have her below 3k rpms. I still get 28 mpg mixed driving with a 40 mile commute daily. Its the most practical and fun daily driver I have found that is affordable for me and just makes sense.
The S2000 is an engineering marvel. Its a drivers car. Its lower, noisier, more connected to the ground and a blast to drive. In snow belt, icy areas, it does not make sense to drive daily.
Now, both engines are amazing. The Si seems more torquey in the lower revs and VTEC changeover is pronounced and smoother to redline. The S2000 is less torquey down low, but the car just feels faster, based on the overall feeling of the car, the noises it makes etc. Both trannies are smooth and the SI shifter is more rubbery since its not connected to the tranny directly.
EDIT: I will address both shifters since there are some comments above - The SI shifter throw is longer than the S2000. The SI shifter lacks the vibrations and such and feels "smoother" maybe. Since you are shifting the S2000 directly in the transmission, its more direct but sort of notchy while the SI does not have this feel which I feel is rubbery wrt the SI. The S2000 is more direct and you feel it is what I am saying. I cannot argue that one is better than the other, but just different, yet great. I want to get a shorter shifter for the SI for sure, but not the S2000 - I feel its short enough, almost would like it to make the throws just a little longer with a shift knob. If I met a fellow s2000 owner with a short shifter, I would like to try it and see.
I really would suggest the SI since you are a college student and it practical for you. Graduate, get a job and buy a s2000 later on in life.
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2003 Sebring Silver S2000 and 2011 Civic SI Sedan.
The SI hands down is a better daily driver which is what I use it for. It has a back seat to haul my daughter around in her seat, it is quieter, comfortable, but fun. You can get navigation, bluetooth and such (which I have). It has a decent stereo too. I put snow tires on it for the winter as it does not do well on the daily driver tires in heavy snow and ice and in Iowa here we need it. I generally have it in VTEC atleast twice a day and never have her below 3k rpms. I still get 28 mpg mixed driving with a 40 mile commute daily. Its the most practical and fun daily driver I have found that is affordable for me and just makes sense.
The S2000 is an engineering marvel. Its a drivers car. Its lower, noisier, more connected to the ground and a blast to drive. In snow belt, icy areas, it does not make sense to drive daily.
Now, both engines are amazing. The Si seems more torquey in the lower revs and VTEC changeover is pronounced and smoother to redline. The S2000 is less torquey down low, but the car just feels faster, based on the overall feeling of the car, the noises it makes etc. Both trannies are smooth and the SI shifter is more rubbery since its not connected to the tranny directly.
EDIT: I will address both shifters since there are some comments above - The SI shifter throw is longer than the S2000. The SI shifter lacks the vibrations and such and feels "smoother" maybe. Since you are shifting the S2000 directly in the transmission, its more direct but sort of notchy while the SI does not have this feel which I feel is rubbery wrt the SI. The S2000 is more direct and you feel it is what I am saying. I cannot argue that one is better than the other, but just different, yet great. I want to get a shorter shifter for the SI for sure, but not the S2000 - I feel its short enough, almost would like it to make the throws just a little longer with a shift knob. If I met a fellow s2000 owner with a short shifter, I would like to try it and see.
I really would suggest the SI since you are a college student and it practical for you. Graduate, get a job and buy a s2000 later on in life.
My babies...
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Well, I can speak to this since I have both...
2003 Sebring Silver S2000 and 2011 Civic SI Sedan.
The SI hands down is a better daily driver which is what I use it for. It has a back seat to haul my daughter around in her seat, it is quieter, comfortable, but fun. You can get navigation, bluetooth and such (which I have). It has a decent stereo too. I put snow tires on it for the winter as it does not do well on the daily driver tires in heavy snow and ice and in Iowa here we need it. I generally have it in VTEC atleast twice a day and never have her below 3k rpms. I still get 28 mpg mixed driving with a 40 mile commute daily. Its the most practical and fun daily driver I have found that is affordable for me and just makes sense.
The S2000 is an engineering marvel. Its a drivers car. Its lower, noisier, more connected to the ground and a blast to drive. In snow belt, icy areas, it does not make sense to drive daily.
Now, both engines are amazing. The Si seems more torquey in the lower revs and VTEC changeover is pronounced and smoother to redline. The S2000 is less torquey down low, but the car just feels faster, based on the overall feeling of the car, the noises it makes etc. Both trannies are smooth and the SI shifter is more rubbery since its not connected to the tranny directly.
EDIT: I will address both shifters since there are some comments above - The SI shifter throw is longer than the S2000. The SI shifter lacks the vibrations and such and feels "smoother" maybe. Since you are shifting the S2000 directly in the transmission, its more direct but sort of notchy while the SI does not have this feel which I feel is rubbery wrt the SI. The S2000 is more direct and you feel it is what I am saying. I cannot argue that one is better than the other, but just different, yet great. I want to get a shorter shifter for the SI for sure, but not the S2000 - I feel its short enough, almost would like it to make the throws just a little longer with a shift knob. If I met a fellow s2000 owner with a short shifter, I would like to try it and see.
I really would suggest the SI since you are a college student and it practical for you. Graduate, get a job and buy a s2000 later on in life.
My babies...
2003 Sebring Silver S2000 and 2011 Civic SI Sedan.
The SI hands down is a better daily driver which is what I use it for. It has a back seat to haul my daughter around in her seat, it is quieter, comfortable, but fun. You can get navigation, bluetooth and such (which I have). It has a decent stereo too. I put snow tires on it for the winter as it does not do well on the daily driver tires in heavy snow and ice and in Iowa here we need it. I generally have it in VTEC atleast twice a day and never have her below 3k rpms. I still get 28 mpg mixed driving with a 40 mile commute daily. Its the most practical and fun daily driver I have found that is affordable for me and just makes sense.
The S2000 is an engineering marvel. Its a drivers car. Its lower, noisier, more connected to the ground and a blast to drive. In snow belt, icy areas, it does not make sense to drive daily.
Now, both engines are amazing. The Si seems more torquey in the lower revs and VTEC changeover is pronounced and smoother to redline. The S2000 is less torquey down low, but the car just feels faster, based on the overall feeling of the car, the noises it makes etc. Both trannies are smooth and the SI shifter is more rubbery since its not connected to the tranny directly.
EDIT: I will address both shifters since there are some comments above - The SI shifter throw is longer than the S2000. The SI shifter lacks the vibrations and such and feels "smoother" maybe. Since you are shifting the S2000 directly in the transmission, its more direct but sort of notchy while the SI does not have this feel which I feel is rubbery wrt the SI. The S2000 is more direct and you feel it is what I am saying. I cannot argue that one is better than the other, but just different, yet great. I want to get a shorter shifter for the SI for sure, but not the S2000 - I feel its short enough, almost would like it to make the throws just a little longer with a shift knob. If I met a fellow s2000 owner with a short shifter, I would like to try it and see.
I really would suggest the SI since you are a college student and it practical for you. Graduate, get a job and buy a s2000 later on in life.
My babies...
Nice cars! maybe I should take your advice.......having the S2k as the only car for daily driving might seem hard
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It's not hard to daily drive an S2000 as long as you don't need to carry passenger, luggage, and don't mind the noise. After driving both cars, you'll realize the S2000 is in another league when it comes to driving experience. If you HAVE to have either car, it's a no-brainer to pick the S2000 if you can live with its drawbacks. Now if the Si was considerably cheaper, then that's a different story.
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It's not hard to daily drive an S2000 as long as you don't need to carry passenger, luggage, and don't mind the noise. After driving both cars, you'll realize the S2000 is in another league when it comes to driving experience. If you HAVE to have either car, it's a no-brainer to pick the S2000 if you can live with its drawbacks. Now if the Si was considerably cheaper, then that's a different story.
I dont really care about comfort, noise, etc. And my lifestyle right now doesnt require a backseat. I barely use the backseat of my SE-R Sentra. However, I have already looked and I can find 2006-up Si's with less mileage and they are newer then any AP1 I could find.........
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I bought a S2k when i started college, and although it was a blast to drive, i felt i needed more space. I sold my first S and bought a 5speed is300. It was the worst decision of my life. Once i sold the S nothing feels the same, and as responsive. I've driven the SI but to me, its a bit boring. Within 2 months i resold the IS300 and bought another s2k. s2ks are great dailies. i'd regret buying an SI if you had a choice between the two.