The only things lacking involved the seats - a bit more cushioning and a heating element would be nice. Mileage is more than acceptable - 32 mpg when I drive it like a man my age should drive it; 26 mpg when I drive it the way it was engineered to be driven! The lip spoiler on the back adds a nice touch, improving an otherwise boring rear end. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Remedy Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. Great car everyone should own one some time in their life! Despite the seeming logic behind the relocation of the digital speedometer, we still haven't adjusted to that weird pod draped over the top of the dash. That is, if you like the looks, which can be polarizing. With four doors, you might think the 2007 Honda Civic Si Sedan is more grown up than its coupe sibling.
Mechanic says we need a new Cat conv. That went on for few months, where the ligh would go on but when we took it in, it was off. Pronounced road noise remains a complaint. The aerodynamic styling of the Civic looks futuristic, but sacrifices ease of access. The car only has a basic trip meter, with no advanced trip computer functions, so don't count on the car to tell you how many more miles you can go. Paid for many alignments to no avail.
Our passengers found the automatically locking doors annoying. Interior Comfort and Ergonomics The Si has a very modern looking interior, with flowing lines and an intelligent design. Thin paint on the front meant I was constantly fixing stone chips. But really, if that's the worst thing I can say about a car, then it's pretty bullet proof. The car's saving grace is its 8,000rpm redline, which let us downshift to third gear even at speeds over 60 mph.
Somehow the sedan only weighs 60 pounds more than the coupe, and in performance vehicles, weight is everything. The aerodynamic styling of the Civic looks futuristic, but sacrifices ease of access. Its power train makes it fun to drive, whether you're practicing fast launches or simply commuting. Once we had a destination programmed in, it offered multiple routes. Honda refused to assist in the cost of repairs which exceeds the value of the car. As we noted in recounting our mountain driving above, this engine gives its best kick at high revs. This 2007 Civic is bigger than our old 1994 version.
I guess the overall size of all Hondas have increased somewhat. The coupe's be-spoilered, rounded rear profile suggests swiftness. Not explained engine had 2 parts. The suspension system is great, and the car handles beautifully. A wide, but not especially deep glove box resides below a cabin-wide, clam shell-like notch dividing the upper and lower halves of the dash. The Civic delivers more spacious seats and a better ride than you might expect from a compact. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment.
The lower portion houses an analog tachometer. Honda would not fix as it was after the 7 year period. Forward of the metallic-trimmed block of plastic serving as a base for the hand brake and shift levers is a good-sized, rectangular storage bin. The Civics are easily competitive with other cars in their classes when it comes to interior room. I've had the usual replacements, brakes, windshield wipers, brake lights, etc. The tires may be okay in the warmer climates that don't see snow or much rain.
It's a tight car - no rattles or squeaks. The speedometer is placed at the top of a double-stack instrument cluster and is almost impossible to read under direct sunlight. I cannot understand the poor brakes Honda uses on every model Ive owned. Primary Use: Commuting to work Solid Car And Performance True Representation Of The Honda Line! I did however replace the tires as Bridgestone is a good tire but hard rubber. The Honda Civic is refined and economical, with fairly nimble handling and a relatively comfortable ride. As we've noted in previous Civic reviews, the car uses a bilevel instrument cluster, with a digital speedometer and fuel and temperature gauges in the top portion. Build This is the 2007 Honda Civic Si Sedan.
! The manual height adjustment on the driver's seat pivots on front hinges, forcing drivers to choose between seat height and legroom. And Nickkk, you are wrong about the terminology. Among its own family members, the shows it up. I bought this car new and the car has a design flaw in the rear suspension and the tires prematurely wear out. Three people and their luggage fit easily into the car, and four would have been just as comfortable. Some chalking covered by warranty but not all. During sport driving, when you have the rpms above 6,000, it's not going to get nearly as good mileage, but that probably won't be the bulk of your driving.