maybe?? just maybe?

[Blkfa5]

so... let me start off by saying that i previously owned a 2007 civic si sedan with jdm type r front and "frankenstein" motor for over 7 years and i loved it! just last year i sold it and got a 2003 wrx "bugeye" since i was younger ive always wanted to own a wrx and dont get me wrong but i love it as well.. BUT, i do miss my si and its buttery smooth transmission and of course vtech yo!!! haha now im contemplating about getting an si again.

there is a 2012 si coupe locally with 68k miles for $9.8k i wanted to ask you 9th civic owners if a 2012 si is a good buy or are there any problems that i need to look out for?

thanks in advance!

 

[Pauly99to17]

Excessive oil burning was one problem and some people had battery problems. I can't think of anything else.

 

[webby]

biggest thing is oil consumption - and if the rings were replaced on the pistons as a result of the consumption-
http://9thcivic.com/forum/threads/excessive-engine-oil-consumption.6451/
vins to check are in the tsb above

 

[Blkfa5]

i guess im going to have to take a look for myself, heard there are sometimes odd noises coming from the rear suspension and uncomfortable seats?

 

[webby]

Only complaints on suspension I've seen are from people doing various aftermarket stuff, or not installing them correctly. As far as seats go, some have creaking/popping noises when they lean or whatnot. Get the vin on the car and go from there.

 

[Darkout]

Sounds like a steal to me if it's not beat to hell, dunno KBB values of that year though. May be a lemon, worth checking out though.

 

[323]

I own a 2012 Si and love it, never had any issues besides the ones I caused myself.

I bet the price is so low because of how much the car changed in a few short years. Keep in mind that the 2012 is missing some luxuries found on the 13-15 civics.

 

[Blkfa5]

thanks for all of your inputs!