The Breakdown

  • Manual transmission standard, sharp handling
  • Honda durability, lasts decades with basic care
  • Solves real transportation without subscriptions
  • Modern electronics add complexity over pure analog
  • Dealer upsells common on new models

Side Effects

reliable fun, occasional dealer upsell, no subscription trap

Buy Instead

Skip the new one. Buy a clean used 8th or 9th gen Si — cheaper, simpler, still rips.