Somewhat related, with the current Civic, there's a Sport trim with a 2.0L (either manual or CVT) or the Si with the 1.5L with turbo and manual only.

The Sport is about $5K cheaper. I'm wondering if the Si offers that much more sportiness over the Sport trim.

I have a 2002 Civic Si as my daily driver. I love it.

If you'd consider something other than a 2016, then get a Honda Civic Type R. Or, the 1974 Civic is a classic.

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Originally posted by Russ59:
Somewhat related, with the current Civic, there's a Sport trim with a 2.0L (either manual or CVT) or the Si with the 1.5L with turbo and manual only.

The Sport is about $5K cheaper. I'm wondering if the Si offers that much more sportiness over the Sport trim.

I have a 2002 Civic Si as my daily driver. I love it.

IIRC the Si has adaptive dampers, LSD. Not sure if it uses different gearing than the non-Si.

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Originally posted by Oscars father:
The Civic is just flat out more fun to drive. After 11 Toyota’s in our house I would never buy another, particularly after the way corporate treated us regarding a transmission problem in our 3 year old Rav 4. But it is the first stated reason..... toyotas are boring to drive.

Toyotas are transportation appliances.

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Originally posted by dan03833:

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Originally posted by Oscars father:
The Civic is just flat out more fun to drive. After 11 Toyota’s in our house I would never buy another, particularly after the way corporate treated us regarding a transmission problem in our 3 year old Rav 4. But it is the first stated reason..... toyotas are boring to drive.

Toyotas are transportation appliances.

Reliability could be called boring. Then again, as Mario said, “There are no boring cars, only boring drivers”.

We're a Honda family, used to have Civics and Accords. Now it's two CRVs and a 1995 Odyssey with 189K miles that won't die!

Honda is offering 1.9% interest on some 2019 models and deals on leasing, type in your zip code here:

https://automobiles.honda.com/tools/current-offers

I realize the OP is looking at used, but others may consider new.

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Originally posted by PowerSurge:
Reliability could be called boring. Then again, as Mario said, “There are no boring cars, only boring drivers”.

No argument from me, I'm pretty boring.

2017 Si here. For a small performance sedan with 200+ hp, 6-speed manual, and outstanding handling, it's a bargain.

I had the ECM update for the "A/C drivability issue" which has been rumored to address the fuel in oil dilution issue.

The buggy infotainment system is the only real negative. That and the 235/40-18 wheels/tires that are just too low profile for midwestern roads with potholes.