Any Honda Civic/ Civic Si Owners?

[DooLittle]

Forgive me while I go Mom on you...

How come Mike is the only one thinking about the most important thing here??

Speed and engine should not be your top priorities for a new baby car. Safety, dependability, crash ratings, fuel economy, room, cargo space. Does your car seat fit properly? Not how fast it can go. Kids are expensive, so I would plan on having it for a long time. Also, as far as mods and stuff, I would be saving money for clothes and diapers instead. You will go through a ton of those. They outgrow clothes like crazy. And diapers arent cheap. Neither is daycare. Your world and priorities are about to change.

When I was pregnant I had a smaller vehicle. When we went to install the carseat, it didnt fit properly. Sure it went in and buckled in, but according to manufacture directions, there wasnt enough space between that and the front seat back. Now, I was the car seat nazi, but still. Its all about safety. We went and traded that in for an suv. You are going to need lots of room for stroller, play pens, diaper bags, groceries. Then when they get older hauling around them and their stuff and their friends. I could not get by without an suv. With all the stuff I haul between her and the animals and what not. If you are in an area that gets snow, I would definitely make a priority to get something with 4 wheel drive as well. You want to be safe driving around in all conditions.

Hondas are good dependable cars. But I would definitely be looking into a family car, not a little sports car, no matter what make, Honda, Scion, Subaru, whatever.

Just my 2 cents, but I think your whats important in a car list needs to be reevaluated.