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If beauty is found in the auto parts and details, Honda's whole line of Civic subcompact cars has proven to be a collection of masterpieces. The sportiest of the Honda Civics was the Coupe Si. It came equipped with a 127-horsepower version of the less-powerful 1.6-litre, multi-valve engine standard in all Honda Civic models. Mated to a standard five-speed manual transmission, the lightweight Si (1,117 kilos or 2,483 lbs) is a quick, sporty package.
Prices, of course, have stayed strong on the used market, in part because few people part quickly with their Honda Civics. There have also been a few small issues with water leaks, troublesome cupholders and the seatbelts, so inspect those areas carefully. That said, if you find a used Civic-especially an Si-you're looking at an exceptionally well-built, reliable, completely driver-friendly runabout with a history of low long-term ownership costs |
