[Civic_Grl_Rcr]

I know, it's in the civic forum, but I am a civic "people" looking at this other ride.

So, here are the specs:
• 2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine
• 6-speed manual transmission
• 175 hp @ 6,000 rpm
• 180 lb-ft of torque @ 4,000 rpm
• 2,771 lbs (don't forget it is a 4 door)
• 17-18K off the lot
• front strut tower brace
"stiffer suspension bushings (polyurethane in front) and springs so firm we actually had to soften up the shock damping just to compensate"

My Comments:
The rear angle of the car doesn't really appeal to me and of course on the lot it looks like a 4X4 truck (needs lowering badly). The interior only comes in the "lava" color. Although I really wish I could get the yellow interior below, it was only a prototype color. I plan to go drive one in the next weekend or so to see if all the hype about the "autocross ready suspension" really holds up. Plus, I would love to feel the 180 lbs-ft of torque w/ a six speed. The interior, even though "lava" colored is very sporty looking, race-like seats, nice shape to the shift knob, and a decent amount of space.

So, since I am in the market for a family type car but don't want to lose the....well, you know, this seems like a decent little car. Now, if they would just change that rear end and get the yellow on yellow!!! (plus, they prototyped a blue on blue - very nice)

Pics:

 

[civperc]

it seems alright

 

[RichyRichaPC]

toned down skyline, way toned down, sucks, but beats stock honda civic

 

[Bryan99cvc]

the only thing that i cant stand are the taillights, they look girly

 

[Mojo-Jojo]

I want one BAD.

Just recently started seeing them on the road.

 

[Import2Vision]

Aren't those made for racing on mountains? Like drifting style Japan, like whao.

 

[Import2Vision]

The interior looks nice though. I give that a thumbs up, butthe exterior is a lil bit ify.

 

[Civic_Grl_Rcr]

The front is fine with me, it is the rear that isn't my cup of tea. Makes the car look sissy, I may be a girl, but I don't want my ride looking sissy.

 

[my2k1vtec]

My friends brother is leasing a red on red Vspec. He likes the car. It is pretty quick in stock form. I can't get used to the red on red look though. I have seen the car in silver with the lava red interior and I think that looks pretty bad ass. I went to the dealer to check it out and the sticker on the one in the showroom was only around $18,500. That isnt bad for that car.

 

[Civic_Grl_Rcr]

The silver sticker here was 17600. Difference in area I guess. (the specV models are all about the same as far as equiptment)

 

[LX98Civic]

Honda needs to get it's $hit together with the SI and give it more than 160. ...and fire those f**kin' engineers who obviously like the Focus and mini-vans