2005-2008 Honda City - i-DSi or VTEC?, Which has lower maintenance cost?
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 Nov 3 2013, 09:09 PM, updated 13y ago
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Hi guys, I am interested in getting a used 2nd gen Honda City facelift, around year 2005-2008. There are two engine options available - the i-DSi engine and VTEC engine.
I know the difference in fuel consumption of both engines will turn out to be small. What I want to know is the performance and maintenance. Is the slightly more powerful VTEC has more noticeable power? Are both engine have similar maintenance cost? Hope some existing/previous owners can enlighten me, thanks  |
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Nov 3 2013, 09:18 PM
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ya. i wish to ask the same question also, but for Jazz. hope to hear something from car sifus.
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Nov 3 2013, 09:31 PM
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i-DSi engine sux. Get VTEC
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Nov 3 2013, 09:35 PM
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QUOTE(WaCKy-Angel @ Nov 3 2013, 09:31 PM) i-DSi engine sux. Get VTEC Why say so? Any bad experience with i-DSi? |
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Nov 3 2013, 09:41 PM
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get vtec, idsi underpower
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Nov 3 2013, 10:00 PM
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Better get 2007 n above model..before that some got cvt prob
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Nov 3 2013, 10:18 PM
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QUOTE(kapultek @ Nov 3 2013, 10:00 PM) Better get 2007 n above model..before that some got cvt prob Correction, it is year 2005 AND above. I confirm this de. I got the 2005 and I really kept abreast with the Cvt issue then. They corrected the use of CVTF somewhat or late 2004 |
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Nov 3 2013, 10:38 PM
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Ok sorry year 2005 n above... me got 05 idsi before...quite nice car n fuel consumption very good nearing my honda insight now
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Nov 3 2013, 10:38 PM
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Ok sorry year 2005 n above... me got 05 idsi before...quite nice car n fuel consumption very good nearing my honda insight now
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Nov 3 2013, 10:43 PM
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QUOTE(simonhar @ Nov 3 2013, 09:09 PM) Are both engine have similar maintenance cost? i-DSi uses 8 spark plugs. |
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Nov 3 2013, 10:47 PM
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QUOTE(wayfeel @ Nov 3 2013, 10:18 PM) Correction, it is year 2005 AND above. I confirm this de. I got the 2005 and I really kept abreast with the Cvt issue then. They corrected the use of CVTF somewhat or late 2004 Thanks for the useful info~! |
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Nov 3 2013, 10:48 PM
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QUOTE(kapultek @ Nov 3 2013, 10:38 PM) Ok sorry year 2005 n above... me got 05 idsi before...quite nice car n fuel consumption very good nearing my honda insight now Wow then the fuel consumption is really good! |
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Nov 3 2013, 10:50 PM
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QUOTE(dares @ Nov 3 2013, 10:43 PM) i-DSi uses 8 spark plugs. So I guess there will be slightly higher cost for i-DSi when changing spark plug! |
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Nov 3 2013, 11:38 PM
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Yup..got 8 plug total...but not so costly
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Nov 4 2013, 12:13 AM
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4 plugs 8 plugs, the difference like vet pee sie only....
NA...what is there to service... |
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Nov 4 2013, 08:49 AM
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I would suggest getting the VTEC, and last batch of the flowerhorn City.
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Nov 4 2013, 12:40 PM
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QUOTE(romuluz777 @ Nov 4 2013, 08:49 AM) I would suggest getting the VTEC, and last batch of the flowerhorn City. Would definitely consider VTEC after so many people here recommend getting the VTEC! |
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Nov 4 2013, 12:43 PM
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QUOTE(simonhar @ Nov 3 2013, 10:50 PM) So I guess there will be slightly higher cost for i-DSi when changing spark plug! That's the only difference. Other than that maintenance is similiar to the VTEC. |
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Nov 4 2013, 06:33 PM
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About maintenance, both are about the same. Be careful on the CVT gearbox as it is prone to failure and it will cost u a lot to replace a new unit.
Vtec is nicer to drive for sure with the "kick" |
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Nov 4 2013, 10:56 PM
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Not much difference.
If you test drive both car, 0-80km/h, IDSI is faster, after that VTEC is faster. Not by much Maintenance wise, VTEC got rear brake disc. IDSI rear drum. The rear disc also need replacement just like the front ones. This post has been edited by k!nex: Nov 4 2013, 10:57 PM |
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