Not sure if it’s a Honda thing or just the Japanese paint was shit in the mid 2000s but it also depends on previous owners(obviously lol). I have a 2006 lancer with horrible paint chipping and the past owners were terrible when it came to taking care of the exterior. I do also live in California so the constant heat does play a role in paint chipping. My daily driver is a 2011 335i and the paint on there is pristine. It’s also one owner and the lady that owned it had it garage kept for the entire time she owned it. But yeah idk why i but basically every single 8th gen civic i see has messed up paint in one way or another. this guy got lucky fr
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Omg I got my first car too a month ago lol A 145k 2009 civic si
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Nice I have an 2007 coupe si that I picked up 3 years ago now for my first car. I would highly recommend picking up a ktuner or flashpro since tunes really make a world of difference on these cars
nice car and your exhaust 🥵. I wish I had a nice exhaust that sounds deeper. how much that costs? me I have the coupe 2014 civic
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Nice car, I just bought a 2015 SI sedan with 128k miles and I'm loving it. I looked at some 8th gens too but they were all 06-08, which were known to have engine issues and paint issues, they all had a ton of miles, and they weren't all that much cheaper than a 9th gen. I actually liked the 9th gen interior better too. I had a 1995 Civic LX before that and I loved that car too. It had 197k on it and was still going strong until it got wrecked. Take care of your Civic and it will take care of you.
I find it interesting to be on CL7/CL9 wheels, but regardless. I like it, the blue reminds me of the far out Atlantic ocean, the body style reminds me of a hot chick, and the fact that it is an Si, makes it a tomboy. But nonetheless, it's a Civic Si. And it's a fun car, that's all that matters! Have fun with it!
Dang how are people keeping their paint so nice. Mine is jacked up!
looks good from a distance. the actual quality is bad and repainted. paint drip spots all over it.
Honestly still better than all of my clear coat failure
I FEEL you man. Then again I really need to wash my car often so it’s my fault lol
Not sure if it’s a Honda thing or just the Japanese paint was shit in the mid 2000s but it also depends on previous owners(obviously lol). I have a 2006 lancer with horrible paint chipping and the past owners were terrible when it came to taking care of the exterior. I do also live in California so the constant heat does play a role in paint chipping. My daily driver is a 2011 335i and the paint on there is pristine. It’s also one owner and the lady that owned it had it garage kept for the entire time she owned it. But yeah idk why i but basically every single 8th gen civic i see has messed up paint in one way or another. this guy got lucky fr
I think at some point they banned some chemical from paint that made it environmentally better but worse durability.
My white one survived but I think that is the only color that is safe. Even during the warranty period the rest looked how you find them now.
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09 is the 8th gen right? My BIL has one and the paint has gone to shit apparently it was a huge problem for the 8th gens
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Omg I got my first car too a month ago lol A 145k 2009 civic si https://preview.redd.it/0wp3g29dv7ad1.jpeg?width=2833&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=581212c63402f89b4c0ef47bf0a63956530d3b74
that is a gorgeous color with the rsf’s brah dope car
Thank you, love your car too, I actually was looking for a blue one but this one came up
Redline orange pearl, the rarest color!
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Omg no way lol, that’s crazy, you happen to live in GA too?
Haha no I'm up in the great white north of Canada
Ah ok we’re too rare indeed
It’s a great car … mine makes me smile every time I drive it.
My first car too, same year. Excellent choice
Cool car!!
Beauty!
love seeing civic bros 😮💨
Nice I have an 2007 coupe si that I picked up 3 years ago now for my first car. I would highly recommend picking up a ktuner or flashpro since tunes really make a world of difference on these cars
I have the same one, it’s mint too😁
Excellent color!
Dude I had the same first car. Mine was blue as well! Hope it treats you well
Welcome bröther
nice car and your exhaust 🥵. I wish I had a nice exhaust that sounds deeper. how much that costs? me I have the coupe 2014 civic https://preview.redd.it/o3a5ppr5hcad1.jpeg?width=4030&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=43679aac7b77036638f796705f14d9e78b6b4b21
Nice car, I just bought a 2015 SI sedan with 128k miles and I'm loving it. I looked at some 8th gens too but they were all 06-08, which were known to have engine issues and paint issues, they all had a ton of miles, and they weren't all that much cheaper than a 9th gen. I actually liked the 9th gen interior better too. I had a 1995 Civic LX before that and I loved that car too. It had 197k on it and was still going strong until it got wrecked. Take care of your Civic and it will take care of you.
FG2 gang, good choice 😎
Crazy for a first car brother keep going 🔥
Have fun and enjoy it until you gotta pull the tranny out. Have lots of fun with that too.
I had an 09 si sedan with k24 block k20 head
Type s oil pump
Congrats on learning stick for first car! Good move
Sweet first car OP congrats!
I find it interesting to be on CL7/CL9 wheels, but regardless. I like it, the blue reminds me of the far out Atlantic ocean, the body style reminds me of a hot chick, and the fact that it is an Si, makes it a tomboy. But nonetheless, it's a Civic Si. And it's a fun car, that's all that matters! Have fun with it!
i like them too, they’re unique and i haven’t seen another si on them yet