Find a car:

2008 Honda Civic Si Reviews

Check Prices $21,310 MSRP
Great deals on new Honda Civics in your area.
Zip:  
Powered by AutoTrader.com
Free Dealer Quotes — Honda Civic
Let local Honda dealers compete for your business.
Zip:
your local Honda dealers

“08 Honda Civic Si”

Overall:
5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars

Performance:
5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars

Build Quality:
5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars

Appearance:
5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars
Dan3894 recommends this car
08/19/2008

i love eveything about my car...there are no dislikes. quality is great, everything is sound & solid. performance wise, the car handles great, has lsd tranny, and great acceleration, great upper RPM's due to VTEC. all in all, glad I purchesed it and the car is a fun car to drive!

Pros — 6 speed, great handling, vtec
Cons — none
Is this review helpful?

“2008 Honda Civic Si Sedan”

Overall:
5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars

Performance:
4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars

Build Quality:
5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars

Appearance:
4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars
Shane990 recommends this car
07/29/2008

One of the nicest, most economical sport sedans. I haven't had under 29 mpg for a tank. The engine screams to 8k rpms, puts out 197 hp, and is controlled my a sweet shifting 6M in a vehicle that weighs under 3k lbs and easily fits my family of four. The materials have held up great over the initial 7k miles and I have had no problems. My only complaint is that the oil filter is a bit difficult to get to but that's really reaching.

Pros — Engine, mileage, performance, build quality, price
Cons — None
1 out of 1 people think this review is helpful.
What do you think?

“Great First Car!”

Overall:
5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars

Performance:
4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars

Build Quality:
5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars

Appearance:
4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars
Kendall65 recommends this car
07/23/2008

It's a great car. I love it. I wish it had a stonger acceleration and some more horses. But besides that, it's awesome. It looks good and the stock sub-woofers are unbeilievable. They make my car shake if i turn the volume up to like 12. My civic si is blue and is 2-door. I wanna put some custom stripes on it somewhere and get some rims in the future.

Pros — it looks good, has great sub-woofers, has a great crash safety system...it like crushes with the accident so its not as rough and keeps you safe
Cons — slow acceleration, not enough horses (in my opinion)
Is this review helpful?
Check Prices $21,310 MSRP
Great deals on new Honda Civics in your area.
Zip:  
Powered by AutoTrader.com
Free Dealer Quotes — Honda Civic
Let local Honda dealers compete for your business.
Zip:
your local Honda dealers

“Gas Saving-performance Car”

Overall:
4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars

Performance:
3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars

Build Quality:
4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars

Appearance:
4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars
Jeffrey93 recommends this car
06/19/2008

The Honda Civic Si, A 2.0 liter 4 cylinder I-VTEC engine with a 6-speed manual transmission and close ratio gear box. Very fun, easy, and practical for the everyday use on the road. Only 197hp sadly, but this car saves gas unlike most practical sport performance cars on your mind. Very simple interior and its the ideal first car for the average person who wants a sports car and drive manual.

Pros — Easy to drive, soft clutch, saves alot of gas. everday practicality from point A to point B with fun in it, the sound it produces when you rev it, factory redline is 8200 rpm, easy to maintain, cheap prce.
Cons — looks like a toy car on the road in certain colors, cant expect alot for a $20,000 car, Manual transmission only for the SI, could have better brakes( but they are still good), really cheap and basic interior if you are looking for luxury(none of that will be here), ride is pretty hard due to sport suspension but well worth it.
1 out of 1 people think this review is helpful.
What do you think?

“Quick And Comfy”

Overall:
5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars

Performance:
4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars

Build Quality:
5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars

Appearance:
5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars
Nick4606 recommends this car
06/18/2008

I'll start with 197 HP, 6 speed, limited-slip diff. Oh yeah, and when you don't want to go fast, you have a comfy, efficient civic.  Bottom line: It looks cool, it sounds cool, and the backseat is a very nice place to be.

1 out of 1 people think this review is helpful.
What do you think?

“Excellent Car”

Overall:
5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars

Performance:
5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars

Build Quality:
5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars

Appearance:
5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars
06/08/2008

Drove one of these on a PDI(pre-delivery inspection) at work, and the car was a thing of beauty, definetely want one

Pros — Fast, redline  over 8000rpm, 6-speed, sweet sound system, all round great car
Cons — More leg room, but I don't get that in very many cars anyways.
Is this review helpful?

“Versatility Is It's Name”

Overall:
4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars

Performance:
4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars

Build Quality:
5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars

Appearance:
4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars
Matthew3929 recommends this car
05/28/2008

When it's fun:
The Civic Si is a blast on the interstate or on a winding road. The 197hp engine and sport tuned suspension handle with confidence when driving 100mph+ or carving out the corners on a back road. Four doors mean you can bring your friends along for the ride. It is easy to scare the pants off of everyone while remaining confidently in control. The easiest way to accomplish this is to take the interstate onramp as quickly as possible or drive double the speed limit on any road. It is great fun to test the limits on the Civic Si. This thing is a beast.

When it isn't fun:
The highly tuned engine and sport suspension are terrible in the Antioch area where I live. Here, the roads are very rough. Pair that with a stiff suspension and you have one unenjoyhable ride. Also, a certain demographic always drives 30mph on any road. You know who i'm talking about, their population has exploded in the past few years and they all drive trucks. This is maddening to be stuck behind with while jetting from place to place. Also, the traffic is very congested so you will be driving slowly most of the time no matter what.

Pros — quick, nimble, strong brakes, reliable
Cons — rough ride, premium gas only, manual transmission gets tiresome quickly in heavy traffic
Is this review helpful?

“Great Ride”

Overall:
5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars

Performance:
4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars

Build Quality:
5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars

Appearance:
5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars
Javier94 recommends this car
05/25/2008

2.0L 4cyl DOCH engine with i-VTEC
197hp
sport tuned suspension and exhaust.
17 inch alloy wheels. 4 wheel disc brakes.

Pros — Hi-revving engine. Great handling.
Cons — None for now.
Is this review helpful?

“Si Review”

Overall:
4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars

Performance:
3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars

Build Quality:
3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars

Appearance:
3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars
Jeffrey93 recommends this car
05/22/2008

Its a car that would want to make you jump in everytime and just drive at any distance no matter what. its economical friendly, yet you have your key performances that havent left the civic completely for all you motorsport enthusiasts. you still have the 2.0 liter i-VTEC 197hp engine that kicks in around a 4000rpm mark. sadly, you actually get around 172.9 hp and 121.3 ft lbs  of torque. Even though, its a Great choice for a money saving and pretty powerful first car.

Pros — Great gas mileage, fun and easy to drive. very practical for everyday use. very soft clutch. comfortable. not alot of high maitenance costs.
Cons — ride is somewhat hard due to standard sport suspension. lagging in gear response. Cant expect alot for $20-25,0000. manual only for the "non-stick" drivers.
1 out of 1 people think this review is helpful.
What do you think?

“Best Bang For Your Buck”

Overall:
5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars

Performance:
4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars

Build Quality:
5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars

Appearance:
5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars
Richard495 recommends this car
04/22/2008

i dont feel like writing this much

Pros — Great Performance for $22k, its a honda=built well, the car of tomorrow, today, very forgiving clutch
Cons — the only one i can think of is that you have to use premium gas
Is this review helpful?
19 reviews found, displaying 1 to 10.
1, 2 [Next/Last]
Honda Fan?
Get customized news!