G8 or civic si?

Buschy · 10-13-2008, 07:35 PM

I am going to be purchsing another car so that my M can sit in the garage and collect dust.
I drove a g8 the other day and its a pretty fast car, pretty nice interior and not badly priced either . however its a pontiac.

I am also considering getting a civic si. its a honda, my son will be driving in two years can hond it off to him.
however, its ..well .. kinda slow/.

which woulud you get and why or why not.

AtoB · 10-13-2008, 07:38 PM

honda. great car, great reliability.... great car for your son to start off with.

DFW_M · 10-13-2008, 07:49 PM

Honda

hudaman · 10-13-2008, 07:58 PM

G8, faster and looks better.

40yroldawakening · 10-13-2008, 08:01 PM

I can't see how either car is comparable, but out of the 2 choices, and considering your son will be driving it. Go for the Honda, better insurance rate on a child and a lot easier to maneuver.

Have you considered a 128i, it would cost a little bit more then a SI, but closer to the G8.
With having a few bmw's in the family already, you should be in good with the dealers.

Spec 1 · 10-13-2008, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 40yroldawakening

I can't see how either car is comparable, but out of the 2 choices, and considering your son will be driving it. Go for the Honda, better insurance rate on a child and a lot easier to maneuver.

+1

Both of these cars are entirely different. The Pontiac is more grown up, larger, smoother, more powerful. The Honda is smaller, cheaper, better gas mileage, etc. Since your son may end up driving this car, I would certainly go Honda.

Buschy · 10-13-2008, 08:10 PM

I understand the cars are not really comparable, but I am camparing them, haha.
civic probably makes more sense, begin I can turn it over to my son in two years, the G8 I wouldnt. its a nice car though.
also not considering the 128i, because I am getting a 135i, too. jsut not sure when.

xxForgedxx · 10-13-2008, 08:19 PM

You would be foolish to turn down a G8 GT to get a Honda Civic Si... I can assure you though the fit and finish (who cares when you have that much power) will be better on the Civic in the long term but the Civic when driven normal still will only get 20-21mpg city at best. And it is as slow as death...

G8 GT: $26,000 ish

HP/TQ: 361/385

MPG: 18 combined

Braking: 124ft

Slalom: 64.3mph

Skid pad: 0.85g

Civic Si: $21,000

HP/TQ: 197/139

MPG: I know personally from a friend that owns one, if you drive it like a regular civic you will see about 21mpg city, if you drive it like an SI (all power is from 5,000rpm+ you will see about 19mpg city

Braking: 125ft

Slalom: 68.6mph

Skid pad: 0.87g

Personally I do not think you should base your purchase on what car would best fit your son once you are ready to hand it off to him. IMO it is a no brainer G8 GT.

Here is what you get, and what you pay for...

+164hp/246tq on the Civic Si

-mpg 2-4mpg down on the Civic Si

That is a great exchange I think. But plenty of tree hugging economical nerds will suggest that you go with the Civic Si. But those are the guys that will arrive at death with an amazing portfolio. Me personally I would rather slide into death sideways with sweat on my forehead, a grin on my face saying DAYUM what a ride! G8 GT for the win.

xxForgedxx · 10-13-2008, 08:32 PM

Here are exhaust clips of the two:

G8 GT:

Civic Si: hahahahahahah what a joke

OBI_agent · 10-13-2008, 08:46 PM

I hate Honda

......Don't ruin your relationship with your son by getting him a FWD

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Boost Gomez · 10-13-2008, 08:51 PM

Let him have the M3 when he gets to driving age.

Chris.G · 10-13-2008, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by buschy

however its a pontiac.

It may have a Pontiac badge on the car in the U.S but its a HOLDEN Commodore. Australian made and developed vehicle. Decent bang for your buck performance and from what i have been hearing from the Holden forums they also are quite reliable. As a daily this car would be my pick

Buschy · 10-13-2008, 09:14 PM

I guess another thought, is that The damn G8 Gt is "almost" as fast day day driving as the M3.... it handles really well and even sounds great.

Will I still want to pull out the M3????

Prissy · 10-13-2008, 09:15 PM

just get a 135 yo u and your son can drive it

xxForgedxx · 10-13-2008, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Prissy

just get a 135 yo u and your son can drive it

135i = $40,000 with only a couple options...

G8 GT = $26,000 ish

Civic Si = $21,000...

Youre kind of pushing his budget a lil bit... umm abouttt $14-19,000 pushing it.

MontegoblueE92 · 10-13-2008, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xxForgedxx

But those are the guys that will arrive at death with an amazing portfolio. Me personally I would rather slide into death sideways with sweat on my forehead, a grin on my face saying DAYUM what a ride!

One of the great quotes in my lifetime.

MontegoblueE92 · 10-13-2008, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buschy

I guess another thought, is that The damn G8 Gt is "almost" as fast day day driving as the M3.... it handles really well and even sounds great.

Will I still want to pull out the M3????

What you can't write down in numbers and stats is driving experience. That's what brings people to BMW in the first place. I have a 328. I've driven much faster cars, but nothing puts a smile on my face like this car does. The handling is really second to none, and makes you feel like you're driving a race car.

So in short, yes you will still want to drive the M3.

Spec 1 · 10-13-2008, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xxForgedxx

135i = $40,000 with only a couple options...

G8 GT = $26,000 ish

Civic Si = $21,000...

Youre kind of pushing his budget a lil bit... umm abouttt $14-19,000 pushing it.

Whoa, whoa, whoa. You're giving incorrect info.

1 series is $36k, around $39k with decent options.

G8 GT is $30k, around $33k with decent options.

Civic SI is $22k, around $23.5k with decent options.

The thing is the G8 isn't in that class of vehicle; It's in the Accord or 5 series classes. A G6 is similar vehicle. I think the G8 Is an awesome car for the price, I must say.

E92AXM · 10-13-2008, 10:24 PM

Why not get an Mkv GTI

. Reasonably priced, moddable if your son cares too, overall very nice car. Im sure the new ones coming out will drop prices of the current model as well.

Robert · 10-14-2008, 03:57 AM

Si for commuter and for the son. G8 is too much power for an teenager unless he's atypical but you know your son best. In a Si he will probably live through a crash but the G8 will get him into lethal speed way too fast.

Two completely different type of sports car. Si is all about being smooth and carry the momentum. G8 is brute.

KkSc · 10-14-2008, 04:00 AM

civic

SpecC · 10-14-2008, 04:35 AM

i say get the civic. it can be a really nice car to drive yourself too.

10-13-2008, 07:35 PM	#1
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10-13-2008, 07:58 PM	#4
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40yroldawakening Lieutenant 45 Rep 480 Posts Drives: e90 335i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chambersburg,PA iTrader: (1) Garage List 07 e90 335i [0.00]	I can't see how either car is comparable, but out of the 2 choices, and considering your son will be driving it. Go for the Honda, better insurance rate on a child and a lot easier to maneuver. Have you considered a 128i, it would cost a little bit more then a SI, but closer to the G8. With having a few bmw's in the family already, you should be in good with the dealers. __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(e90post.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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Buschy Colonel 294 Rep 2,496 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas/Fort Worth iTrader: (7)	I understand the cars are not really comparable, but I am camparing them, haha. civic probably makes more sense, begin I can turn it over to my son in two years, the G8 I wouldnt. its a nice car though. also not considering the 128i, because I am getting a 135i, too. jsut not sure when. __________________
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10-13-2008, 08:19 PM	#8
xxForgedxx Lieutenant 625 Rep 516 Posts Drives: Slow/Fat Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	You would be foolish to turn down a G8 GT to get a Honda Civic Si... I can assure you though the fit and finish (who cares when you have that much power) will be better on the Civic in the long term but the Civic when driven normal still will only get 20-21mpg city at best. And it is as slow as death... G8 GT: $26,000 ish HP/TQ: 361/385 MPG: 18 combined Braking: 124ft Slalom: 64.3mph Skid pad: 0.85g Civic Si: $21,000 HP/TQ: 197/139 MPG: I know personally from a friend that owns one, if you drive it like a regular civic you will see about 21mpg city, if you drive it like an SI (all power is from 5,000rpm+ you will see about 19mpg city Braking: 125ft Slalom: 68.6mph Skid pad: 0.87g Personally I do not think you should base your purchase on what car would best fit your son once you are ready to hand it off to him. IMO it is a no brainer G8 GT. Here is what you get, and what you pay for... +164hp/246tq on the Civic Si -mpg 2-4mpg down on the Civic Si That is a great exchange I think. But plenty of tree hugging economical nerds will suggest that you go with the Civic Si. But those are the guys that will arrive at death with an amazing portfolio. Me personally I would rather slide into death sideways with sweat on my forehead, a grin on my face saying DAYUM what a ride! G8 GT for the win.
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xxForgedxx Lieutenant 625 Rep 516 Posts Drives: Slow/Fat Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	Here are exhaust clips of the two: G8 GT: Civic Si: hahahahahahah what a joke
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10-13-2008, 09:14 PM	#13
Buschy Colonel 294 Rep 2,496 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas/Fort Worth iTrader: (7)	I guess another thought, is that The damn G8 Gt is "almost" as fast day day driving as the M3.... it handles really well and even sounds great. Will I still want to pull out the M3???? __________________
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Prissy Brigadier General 1094 Rep 4,855 Posts Drives: M340i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (6) Garage List 2015 BMW F30 [5.50] 2020 M340I [0.00] 2017 X3 [0.00] 2008 BMW E92 [9.00] 2010 BMW E92 [10.00]	just get a 135 yo u and your son can drive it
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E92AXM First Lieutenant 122 Rep 313 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Fl iTrader: (0)	Why not get an Mkv GTI . Reasonably priced, moddable if your son cares too, overall very nice car. Im sure the new ones coming out will drop prices of the current model as well.
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10-14-2008, 03:57 AM	#20
Robert Major General 438 Rep 6,967 Posts Drives: 135i -> is350 -> Tesla M3 perf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Socal iTrader: (1)	Si for commuter and for the son. G8 is too much power for an teenager unless he's atypical but you know your son best. In a Si he will probably live through a crash but the G8 will get him into lethal speed way too fast. Two completely different type of sports car. Si is all about being smooth and carry the momentum. G8 is brute.
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KkSc Major General 175 Rep 6,223 Posts Drives: 13'FR-S/15' F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Vancouver, BC iTrader: (10)	civic __________________ 2006 E90 Alpine White 330i - Retired 2015 F80 Alpine White M3
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SpecC Completely obsessed with detailing 305 Rep 15,441 Posts Drives: E90 SG 330i, white Scion tC Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Francisco and Davis iTrader: (4)	i say get the civic. it can be a really nice car to drive yourself too.
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