David1

Not impressed at all. After seeing all the pictures of the R version sold over in europe and japan. Our version looks like the aero parts were stolen while in transport. The seats are very comfy though. I was considering this as a daily driver since my S2K doesn't get driven much. I think the new mini cooper S if you can get one at msrp is a better ride.

The Reverend

I drove one. It's REALLY SLOW. I was surprised at how slow it was. Also, the clutch has no resistance at all. You touch it and it just falls to the ground. Not very sporty.

Nimbus

Honda, just bring over the Type R!!!!!!!!

jumper1564

I am a huge Honda enthusiast. But, if I was you, since I already have the S2K and if you don't mind spending a little more $$$ than the Si for your daily drive. I would probably go with the Cooper S. I saw both of them at the NYC show this weekend and the Mini was quite impressive. That and I had a 00' coupe with the smaller engine and it was faster. With that fact alone, I would probably look for a used 99' or 00', before considering the new one. My favorite is still the EG6 Si, though.

HondaGal

moving to car talk

Euclid

I'm going to agree with jumper1564 on this one. you can get a fully loaded Cooper S for ~ the same price as an Si, and it's much cooler car IMO. The Si looks like a 3/4 size Odessey.

jumper1564

It does look like a mini Odessey, right? I thought it was only me.

yellow2001

I drop by a honda dealer to check it out. i looks like a small mini van. I think they want too much for it.

S2kRob

Yep, Honda dropped the ball on this one. Too expensive for what you get. They should have brought over the Type-R for the same price. With Cooper S, SE-R, MP3, GTI 337, SVT, there are just much better pocket rockets on the market.

CG

Drove the new Si and a base Cooper back to back today. I would much rather have the base Mini Cooper. It wouldn't win in a drag race but it was much more fun to drive. The Mini seemed to handle much better also.