Review: 2009 Honda Civic Si Sedan 

This guy is a true car enthusiast no matter what kind of car it is 500hp or 200 he still has fun with it lol

I laughed pretty hard when you said this car had an aftermarket exhaust system and cut to the short clip showing a rusty ass exhaust tip lol

Ive owned this car for 4 years now, I will say yes, it feels like it wants to be pushed hard all the time. The steering has a very quick ratio and better feel than any car ive ever driven. It is not "too edgy" I think this car is the perfect setup. I bought an Si because i wanted a fun to drive and eager little car, this car was the best and does not get old!!! Ive driven the new 2013 civic si sedan and it was boring to me after an hour. The 2012+ civic si is much more boring to drive, however does have more flashy interior features which I really do not care for. In regards to the clutch mentioned in this video, this car may have had something wrong with it... Judging by the ghetto exhaust this Si may have had 68000 of hard beating on it which may have influenced the review as well. The clutch is a tad heavier than the newer models, but honestly its a better feeling. If you buy a 06-11 Si you wont be disappointed, If you want a more boring and quieter daily driver, get the 2012+ civic Si, simple as that!

That exahust tho LOL

The exhaust is like a home made one

5:30 the exhaust is beautiful 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😦

My god does this look so much better than the newer civic si.

I owned this car 10 years ago and have regretted selling it ever since and I LOVE the transmission/clutch combo in the Si. It's the best manual I've ever driven and I've driven many.

Good starter or 2nd vehicle for those who want to get into something for more spirited driving. Cheap to buy these used, cheap to insure, cheap to repair, and quite reliable. Easy to drive in the city since it has favorable dimensions, but still great interior room due to efficient design. Visibility is also great as mentioned in the video, which makes a huge difference compared to a lot of cars these days. Old radio buttons is also quite refreshing to use compared to terrible $10 smartphone-equivalent touchscreen designs of today, even on so-called luxury cars.

I've got the '08 Si. Great for when you have to pass people!

I own a 2007 with over 200k miles and it's still running strong !

I had an 09 si coupe. And personally I think it had the best seats ever. I can't say too much about performance cause mine was tuned and had some goodies. I think it was good for any car, I would drive it over most any cars out there.

Who puts maps in their door pockets in 2015?

Did they get that muffler from a scrap yard?

Do you see the smile on his face when V-TEC Kicked IN!!!!!!!!! LMFAO!!!!!

Mannn i don't know why every time he gets excited i get all excited too haha

Great review Matt and just wanted to say thanks for the awesome hangout on Monday. You stayed up way later than you needed to in order to hang out with us to talk about cars. You are by far one of the most considerate and caring youtubers out there. I've watched your videos for years and keep up the great work!

I owned two Civics before I bought my V8 Challenger. But just last week I dropped $4k on a used, 200k+ mile 08 Si. I was putting too many miles on my Challenger and needed a secondary vehicle. Always wanted an Si. Plus, I desperately wanted to learn to drive Stick. After a week of driving this thing, I'm having a blast. Really starting to get a feel for manual. Finally taking off smoothly and rev-matching. This is a hell of a fun car to drive. Obviously, it's no HEMI. But due to its light weight and VTEC, it manages to be a thrilling ride. I think I'm going to drive this thing until it disintegrates. Or until I find a Type-R for a good price. When I'm ready to upgrade my Challenger, I'll have no fears of going manual. :)

The 8th gens will always be a very driver oriented vehicle. It likes to have every input available to use from the drivers experience. The more u drive this car the more u feel it come alive which provides a very rewarding feeling when u drive it excellently I drove all my friends 8 th gens and bought a four door si a week ago best car I’ve ever driven

I’ve owned 08 coupe si for 5 years when I was 171/2 I’m 27 now went threw like 8 different cars now I have a 2020 Bmw m340i my dream car and just coped a barn find 07 fa5 civic si down my street been eyeing it and it just needed a clutch bought for under 3k in 2023. Perfect combo of cars in my eyes and I’ve tried all kinds of cars 8th gen si will always have a place with me a good friend of mine had 8th gen as well in Highschool R.I.P Jeremy and so did my cousin who was a year older , we started a 8th gen only crew , some of the best memories I had , races meets , cruises etc Long live a real generation of cars after this a lot of car brands weren’t the same

Is that a US Navy peacoat?

Great review. Thank you,. That has got to be, however, the ugliest exhaust I have seen on a car.

For enthusiasts who plan on 1st time owning the retiring 8th gen. Civic Si's, which there probably will be like how some people today can only afford to drive 6th gen Civics, I strongly recommend that you install coilovers, an air intake, a header, 3in. exhaust, ECU tuning, a very thick rear sway bar ie. progress, front strut tower bar, performance brake parts, performance radiator, and lighter wheels + wheel locks as the MINIMUM. With low torque + power, front end body roll, quick understeer, heat soak, and heavy weight, the Civic Si reaches its perforance limit very quickly and will be very disappointing. Remember, it is Sport Injected not Type R tuned from the factory. The car drives only sportier than average compact cars and regular trim Civics and is not a proper performance, 4 cylinder sports car. It does have a legendary K20Z3 engine but its popularity and performance are overhyped. For example, its oem parts like brakes, suspension, & sway bars are only slightly thicker than the EX Civic's parts thus revealing its mild tuning. Seriously, just look them up; they're not that different from each other. The 8th gen Si needs aggresdive mods and tuning in order to perform very well if you're an enthusiast.

2.0 Civic Si K20z3 all the way FTW! Fuck the 2.4 . Seriously. I'm sorry 2.4 owners. 8,000 RPM is the way to go.

just bought one today and gotta say i had the same smile on my face that he did when he really got on it

Caffeine just kicked in.

i have an 08 si coupe,some of the most fun you will ever have driving.just an awesome fun car.

Looks like you had a lot of fun experiencing that vtec pull. haha. Glad a subaru fan like yourself enjoys that vtec crossover. Thank you for the review. Very well done

2014: "suede like material" 2017: "ALCANTARA SEATS"

I never get enough of your reactions when you floor it haha.

Can you make a review of the 2013 -14 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T or 3.8? And if you review the 2.0T can you compare its handling with your BRZ;) haha Thanks!

What kinda fucking exhaust is that? It looks like someone welded a 90 year old muffler to the tail pipe

My friend has a 2007 and it is amazing I love the way it looks

Are all Civic SI manual?

The fact that Honda VTEC engines have like no torque, that's what makes it so fun, to be able to rev that engine out and hear that engine~~ Classic Honda~~

Just picked up one a couple days ago it’s also a sedan I love it !!!!! Nice simple good on gas and decent power

Solid review! I really like the look of the gauges and the pedals. If given the choice I would take the 2013 Si over the 2009.

Thats crazy you think it has "the best visability" ive been driveing one for the last two weeks and itd the worst vissability ive ever been in, the a pillers are so massive , you cant see shit when your turning.

Great review! I was always curious to see how the 8th gens stacked up to the 9th gen. I've always wanted to drive one, but this is the second best thing!

Great review Matt! I just got my 08 Si coupe this past may and it has been a blast so far. It really does like to play all the time and sometimes that does get a little annoying if you just want to cruise down the highway. Can't wait for whatever you review next!

You should do a review on a 8th gen civic si coupe! Preferably a 09-11 model. That would be awesome! Great video btw.

Hopefully I get this girl. Such a pretty awesome looking car. My favorite looking 4 door besides the EG8.

I get this car next week! so excited!

this is the best functional utilitarian daily driver to inspire the car-guy in you. You can easily build or buy a 400+ hp car to drive every day, but I think this is for those more conservative thrill seekers. I’ve owned many civics, this generation is special.

Good review, and good catch about the clutch pedal travel. It came from the factory like that.. and it requires you to adjust the pedal to get the best throw... i

are you in the poconos?

7:43 the smile inducing VTEC - hate if you want, but this is why peope actually ENJOY driving a Honda

Great review! Sounds to me like the clutch in that car is on its way out. As the clutch wears the pivot point changes and it takes more effort to disengage the clutch. Generally they have a very light clutch. I have driven 12-15's as well and still prefer the 06-11. Mainly due to the engine. I love the eagerness to rev that the k20 has over the k24. I also love how sharp the handling is. I have never found it overly darty. Its so much fun to drive on a back road.

This model year range 2006-2011 is one of the last great old style header Honda’s

Vtec only cam technology that takes advantage of the lift and timing aspects. add the I-vtec and the low speed cam can advance or retard up to 50° depending on engine load, rpm etc. i miss these na civic si

Hey SubaruWRXFan, I am looking to buy a new car for myself. I was wondering if you could review the new Subaru Forester XT. It looks like you can't get your hands on new cars but if you it would be amazing and greatly appreciated. Keep up the good work, I watched your videos since the day you picked up your BRZ. You have come a long way. Congratulations.

trying to get a civic si next year, its such a great car

awww yeah new car review pops up during lunch time!!!!!!!

Hey subaru wrx fan great review. I wanted to say you need to review an AMG maybe a c63. Would be awesome. Keep up the great reviews!

OOOOOOOO VTEC just kicked in!

Great review, we have had ours for 3 years already and I love it still. My wife is not really a car person and she loves it as a matter of fact she drives it more than me now sad to say. If I lived in your area i would of let you test drive ours that is in perfect stock showroom condition beside the new koni shocks.

love my 08 si. I do agree the body is somewhat boring though, which is why I got the hfp kit installed. Besides that the 8th gens are amazing cars imo

Matt great reviews! Do you think for the next ones you could show us the key fob :) thanks man

I just bought one today. I hope it serves me well.

Own one in blue , very reliable that's way matters to me. But I will say the clutch went around 65k but this is my learning manual. But no big deal, upgraded the flywheel and clutch and that it. Nothing with transmission or engine. Synthetic oil change , and brakes about every 2 years. Oh winter tires recommended for winter season.

They should of made the si interiors better. Add a bit more expensive feel to in with better materials since it's a higher end model

Please try to get a srt4 review! That would be sweet.

love your reviews man. keep it up!!

Crazy how as soon as the v tec kicked in he started praising the si

This is kinda funny, it could be my old car. I traded in the exact year, color, model and level car in 2011 at a dealership in Pa. And few of that configuration were produced.

bruh the radio is amazing lol

Great review man, I own a 2013 fb6 and came from a 2011 fg2 and I love it. Both great cars but I love the torque.....granted I did use to be a mustang guy:)

Traffic does get annoying and bothersome at times. I try to avoid traffic at all costs. The constant shifting sucks and leaving it in 2nd gear , not sure if it's safe every time. Just my opinion on this car. Excellent otherwise, for the price u can't go wrong

I've driven my '09 FA5 for six months now. Even when I chose the car, I knew that it isn't the fastest car on the road. Duh. At the end of the day, it's still a naturally aspirated 2.0L pushing a 3000 pound car. I accept that, so please do not post replies with all the cars that are better. I know they exist in abundance. The Civic Si is about having fun. It isn't meant to be "the best;" it is just meant to be a riot every time you get behind the wheel. I can't speak for all the other Civic Si owners, but I certainly have fun in mine.

Civic Si > BRZ

this guy it's the best for car review

@matt pt good drivers aren't usually on their roofs. Should be on the tires most of the time

This and the ek are my fav gens of civic!

marty on mighty car mods claims that the v tec has 1000 unicorns inside of it:) i tend yo agree i love them

2009 civic si or 2011 scion tc as a daily comfortable driver???

Great review Matt, been thinking about trading in the tc for a '12 civic si in the near future...

Great video as always! Keep it up!

What the hell exhaust is that? stock gutted with the tip cut off? Anyway good review, i drive a 2008 Si coupe daily and you're review is fairly accurate.

Thanks for doing a review on this car.

Should do a 2008 Honda civic 4dr Si Mugen edition that car is sexy

normal car on caffeine!! SI FTW! lol

i have an 08' SI with slightly higher mileage. thing runs like new still. HFP suspension really tightens up the suspension problem. That exhaust....wtf?!?! not even close to stock. 2.0L engine is better than the newer 2.4L imo. a lot more fun. Flashpro fixes that lul b4 Vtec as well

I'm trying to get a car but I'm not quite sure which one to get, the CIVIC SI ( 2008 - 2012) or the FRS (2013 - 2014) what would u suggest??

How am I just noticing the homemade exhaust??

Any known issues with this car? Also is this car dependable and reliable for SI?

Nice review. Can you review a Mazdaspeed6. I hear they're good cars but I want your opinion.

your face at 7h45 is priceless lol

This is going to be my first car!

nice reviews man, but could you do more about 350z,370z or 35gt,37gt, honda accord euro and m3 e46. thanks

Wow, the previous owner of this car sure put a ghetto exhaust! Look at that hanger!

Hey is there any possibility that you could do a review on a newer dodge charger ?

Do a review of the first generation Mazdaspeed3 or Mazdaspeed6!

Great review! Can you try and review a Honda Accord Coupe V6? Thanks!

Short torque does not affect aceleration power driving on the way ups?

if it's possible, can you review an 2002-2006 (any one of the years is fine really) Acura RSX type s? i want to see what you think of this versus this civic si sedan

How is the efficienc driving on the rural way?

was all good until he showed that exhaust. wtff

Hey forgot ur name is it david? But anyway can u do a video on 2003 acura rsx type s please id like to see ur perspective on the car seeing u are awesome with these vids. Thanks

thanks for the honest review!

My friend's father has the 2014 sedan and he is older that most SI owners