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I think it is only on the Si model so I think it is okay, since Honda is pushing the Si versions as their sports oriented cars. It does have 197HP and is fairly quick, so bigger better brakes is not such a bad thing.
Turns out it's not that quick at all. C&D and Automobile rate it 7.2 - 7.3sec 0-60mph and upper 15th 1/4 mile. I think even my slightly modded GS3 is quicker than that now. There are plenty of cars in Civic's class and price range that are quicker than SI.
Ya, I suppose you're right. But I can just imagine the look on the first 18 year old kids face when he has to pay $1,500 to replace the brakes on his $20,000 car.
When you consider that those same kids are willing to spend thousands (of their parents money) on exhaust systems, wheels, and intakes, that $1500 will be nothing.
Still, I agree with your point. If the brakes are that expensive to replace (who knows??), that is a bit much for a FWD econobox.
Except for the rear spoiler, I'm a fan. Will be much too small for me to ever own, but I like the looks.
The spoiler and the "carbon" hood would both need to be replaced before I'd consider buying this Si.
But there's no better executed small hatch available (for the money) that can compare with the Si - and I'd readily purchase one if I was in the market for such a vehicle.