2006 Honda Civic Si review from North America

6 speed transmission is engineered the American way - faulty!!! On the 9th kilometer on the odometer, 2nd gear engagement made a high pitch screeching sound like I shifted improperly. It has done this about 4-5 times when cold and clean shifts. Third gear has been sluggish at times to engage. No high pitch noises, just more effort to move shifter. At times a grind is produced. Never has popped out on me though. Again clean shifts. Does seem to be getting more frequent. Only at 29 000 kilometers. Not acceptable. Dealer couldn't replicate. Said no worries you still have 3 years and up to 100 000 km.

Passenger seat squeaks at times. Dealer couldn't replicate.

Passenger seat goes crooked sometimes when back seat is used. Dealer unable to replicate.

Squeak from front end - possible strut mount. Dealer again unable to replicate.

Should not have been badged a Civic. To me the fit is more like a Civic of the past. Should have been a Prelude maybe??!!

This is a great looking car. Nice sound system. Comfy seats with very good support. Steering wheel controls are convenient. I used to think Corvettes had telescoping steering, on a Civic? Yup!

The interior is laid out nice but the material used looks dirty quick. Pet hairs are almost impossible to remove. Tape helps get them off. Stains easy but does wash out. Plastic parts scuff too easy, but look great un scuffed.

The best handling car I've ever owned. Have fun taking a 90 degree right hand turn at 50km/hr. No need to go fast to enjoy this car. You know it's going to be fun by the placement of the yellow warning sticker Honda attaches to the the window before deliver -- "PLEASE USE EXTREME CAUTION! This vehicle has low ground clearance."

For a Civic, this is a rocket. Drag race car -- no! It gets great fuel economy if you're not hitting the high rpms. I usually get 625- 650 km per tank. That said I usually drive conservatively.

I'm 42 and enjoy driving it. I don't like all the looks I get from kids though. Kind of freaky. Should be easy to re sell in the future to these kids that stare.