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2009 Honda S2000

For those looking for a car that is incredibly fun to drive and that looks great, one that definitely will turn heads is the Honda S2000 roadster. The Honda S2000 roadster has been around for several years and has definitely made quite a reputation for itself. With classic sport looks, a very comfortable interior and plenty of pep under the hood it is no wonder that the Honda S2000 continues to shine.

2009 Honda S2000 Offers Plenty of Performance
One of the reasons that the Honda S2000 continues to be top rated year after year in the convertible roadster class is that while many manufacturers now make roadsters, few ensure that there is enough power and performance under the hood to close the sale. This vehicle definitely closes the sale and for most drivers, the amount of power will definitely be satisfying. The Honda S2000 offers 3 trims for the 2009 model. This includes the Honda S2000, Honda CR S2000 with air and the Honda CR S2000 without air. It should be noted that all trim levels include the same engine and performance.

2009 Honda S2000 Specs
As stated above all trims have the same engine a 4 cylinder 2.2 liter VTEC that delivers a powerful 237 horsepower and some decent gas mileage at 25 miles per gallon on the highway and 18 in the city. In addition, the roadster driving experience is enhanced with rear wheel drive and a 6 speed manual transmission. The S2000 has a comfortable interior with pretty much all a driver needs to be comfortable and safe. Obviously, the 2009 Honda S2000 is best as a second or third car. The price is a little more than other roadsters including the Mazda Miata and Pontiac Solstice. The S2000 ranges in price from $35K to 38K.

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Honda Civic 1.8 liter i-VTEC

For those that consider themselves car tuning enthusiasts, one tech spec that puts a smile on most faces is Honda’s VTEC engine. VTEC stands for “Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control” and it makes a common four stroke engine much more efficient in both power and performance. The VTEC engine has been used on quite a few Honda models over the years including the prelude and Civic. It is no surprise that the sporty and easy to tune Honda Civic is now offered with a 1.8 liter VTEC engine.

Great Performance and Economy
While the Honda Civic 1.8 liter i-VTEC is not made for racing as stock, it does offer peppy performance. Some of the specs of this economy priced vehicle include 138 horsepower at 6300 rpm which isn’t bad for a light vehicle. An acceleration from 0 to 60 in the high 8’s and excellent fuel efficiency getting up to 41 miles per gallon on the highway and in the low thirties for the city.

Plenty of Substance at a Great Price
Obviously, the Honda Civic 1.8 liter i-VTEC is made for economy first, and that is quite alright. Even with a very nice sticker price below $15K for the basic trim, the Civic delivers great numbers while being efficient. For those that love to tune cars, the Honda Civic 1.8 liter i-VTEC is a great model to play with. Being fuel efficient, light weight and having a very nice exterior style, there are plenty of modifications that one can implement to have a very substantial affect on performance. For those looking for a great new car to tune up, the Honda Civic is an excellent choice- it provides plenty of substance at a great price.

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Soichiro Honda was the man behind the Honda name, and he was a mechanic who developed his own designs and ideas on how to do things. Subsequently he designed a new piston ring, and then went to sell them to Toyota - but his factories were bombed in WWII. So, he created a new company in the rubble of the old one. In an economy that had little money, little fuel, and nothing to get around in, Honda decided to use his facilities for building small engines that were very efficient and could go on bicycles, and was called a research company (in reality they took bikes and the engines, and then put them together in a small wooden building to fill demand). It became a success, and soon he founded Honda in 1948.

Later he began to produce other variations and scooter bikes and motorcycles. The fiscal losses he obtained during the war were quickly made back up, and the company was humming along. In 58 he founded the American Honda co. and was already introducing the C100 Super Cub. The Super Cub was the vehicle that outsold the Model T - selling 50,000,000 world wide. In ten years it became the largest manufacturer of motorcycles in the entire world, and remains so to this day.

Honda, seeing the value in cars, began to invest in prototypes and research into building a cheap and economical car that was highly fuel efficient and also reliable in the sixties. In the Japanese market the Government always had car companies combine to be super conglomerates and to sell world wide - Honda on the other hand stayed Honda and then mass produced their new cars. They were extremely popular in Japan, but not in the .S. - as they were small and underpowered to the U.S. public. So they went back, redesigned a car, and launched the Civic, which was a relative success as the 73 fuel crisis hit and the Civic had the best MPG rating at an affordable price. Because other car manufacturers were stunned by the 73 fuel crises they responded slowly, while Honda started getting a good customer base - so three years later when the Accord was released it was a very popular car from day one. Since then the Accord is one of the best sellers for cars in the U.S. Honda was also the first Japanese automobile manufacturer to start operating plants in the U.S. - and the only one which is still building more because of its success. They’re also the first Japanese manufacturer to have a Luxury brand in the USA, with the Acura.

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The 2008 Honda Civic Si

If you are into car tuning, one of the vehicles which are legendary for tuners is the Honda Civic. The Honda Civic is a favorite car to tune for loads of reasons, but a few include the fact that a Civic is extremely budget friendly and the perfect car for those in school. Second, the Civic is perfect for tuning, because Honda never skimps on performance and quality. Even though the Civic is budget friendly, you will find lots of power under the hood, some quality engineering and a vehicle that is extremely reliable- many last for more than a decade.

The Honda Civic Si has Plenty to Offer Any Tuner Enthusiast
Honda is also loved by tuners because they go the extra mile to be tuner friendly. Honda makes it easy for after market products to be engineered, constructed and sold on the open market, making the Civic one of the most tuned vehicle today. The 2008 Honda Civic Si is no different. This vehicle offers good looks and great fundamentals under the hood. Some of the specs include:

4 cylinder 2.0 liter VTEC engine which produces a surprisingly snappy 197 hp
close to 30 miles per gallon for highway and 20 for city driving
6 speed manual transmission with overdrive
plenty of luxuries inside
a great stock stereo
MSRP of about $21,000

A Great Vehicle and a Wide Range of After Market Products Available
If you are in the market to buy a new vehicle to tune, one of the best choices you can make is a Honda Civic Si, with lots of power under the hood, a comfy interior with plenty of luxuries and an after market with tons of great accessories to modify your vehicle with, you can’t go wrong with a Civic.

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