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, 09:35 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, 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 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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