BMW E46 M3 - View Single Post - If you had to get an econobox for $15k...

Outlaw 06 · 03-26-2021, 06:09 AM

Regarding the original question, “If you had to get an econobox for $15k...”

A used Honda Civic SI (coupe or sedan).

The Civic SI is a lot of fun to drive, it’s reliable and it's relatively cheap to maintain. The Civic SI's sport suspension, responsive steering and light weight make it a very well-handling car. IMO, the car’s only (slight) drawback is that it’s front wheel drive. The SI's manual gearbox is one of the smoothest I've ever operated (almost as smooth as Porsche's 981/982 manual gearbox). The SI also comes standard with a helical limited slip differential (LSD). My youngest son has my Civic SI sedan with him at college right now, but I look forward to driving it again this summer. It’s a really fun little car.

Also, I have absolutely no interest in EVs whatsoever, and I wouldn't even consider a Taycan for $15k.

03-26-2021, 06:09 AM	#85
Outlaw 06 Major 212 Rep 1,071 Posts Drives: M240i (daily driver) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Regarding the original question, “If you had to get an econobox for $15k...” A used Honda Civic SI (coupe or sedan). The Civic SI is a lot of fun to drive, it’s reliable and it's relatively cheap to maintain. The Civic SI's sport suspension, responsive steering and light weight make it a very well-handling car. IMO, the car’s only (slight) drawback is that it’s front wheel drive. The SI's manual gearbox is one of the smoothest I've ever operated (almost as smooth as Porsche's 981/982 manual gearbox). The SI also comes standard with a helical limited slip differential (LSD). My youngest son has my Civic SI sedan with him at college right now, but I look forward to driving it again this summer. It’s a really fun little car. Also, I have absolutely no interest in EVs whatsoever, and I wouldn't even consider a Taycan for $15k. __________________ Last edited by Outlaw 06; 03-26-2021 at 06:27 AM..
	Appreciate 1 SYT_Shadow11490.00 Quote