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Honda Civic Sedan 2006
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Does anyone have the same head restraint problems in the sedans, or is it in the coupes only?
Well, let me know
Thanks!
I brought my 04 $800 under INVOICE (for $13.9) and I am not willing to pay not one penny over Invoice price-ever! Even if I am infatuated with the Civic. As you can see I have NO problem with walking away if I don't get what I want...
Does anyone think that the dealers (I live in California) will give me a GREAT price for the new Civic if I purchase 2 of them?!?!
I mean, they can make no money (or a couple of cars) on one day, or make commission on $30k -if they treat me nicely- on one shot...
What do you people think??? What price do you think they should give me?
Thanks for the input!
PS: I am thinking of purchasing close to Xmas when they are struggling more for a sale & a good price for me means they can get some good last minute Xmas $$ for them! It's a win-win situation
- 16" alloys shod with 205s over 15" steel with 195s
- cruise control
- map light
- outside Temperature Display
Am I missing something here? $2K is an awful lot for wheels and cruise. Why would you get the LX? Might as well get an EX if you really want the wheels and cruise. Otherwise, I'd get the DX-G and pop for wheels in the spring.
Is the 16th one of the 1st build dates? I heard from this forum that they started building the hybrids on the 21st of Sept. If they start building on the 16th, that makes a transport from Japan to the loading docks, to the trucks, ~ 1 week? I'm just trying to time it so that my daughter knows when she gets my current car...
We put a deposit on a vehicle expecting delivery later in October. We had been looking at a Corolla but a couple of areas of concern stood out. I'm a big guy and while I found the Corolla comfortable, my elbows had no where to go. I was surprised how roomy the Civic was. The other was the standard safety equipment. To have curtain airbags and ABS in a corolla, I would be looking at a few thousand more. From what I have read about crash safety, your way better off to have curtain airbags in a small car. My wife is the car enthusiast and she found the handling more to her liking.
The thing I did not like was I felt it was bit nosier and suspension didn't seem as good when compared to the Corolla.
My first post. Edmonds is the best place for car information.
I'm a brand-new '06 Civic owner. I was totally convinced for the last two years my next car would be a 3-series or an A4, but one drive in the new Civic totally won me over... not to mention I'm a tech guy and all the frills sealed the deal. Of course, being an IT consultant, 30 - 40 MPG didn't hurt.
Thought I'd post some details on the nav system in case anyone's interested. I had a difficult time finding any info on it other than what's in the Honda marketing materials.
First, there are several methods by which to control the unit, including voice, touch-screen, and joystick/button. I was very pleasantly surprised by this, as there was no mention of touch-screen functionality in the aforementioned materials I'd seen. The voice entry is, so far, stellar. I played for about 20 minutes and it recognized everything on the first try. It not only controls nav functions, but it can also control audio functions (CD, radio, XM, storage card, etc.) and general setup.
The GPS is excellent. I worked for awhile at one of the top GPS-manufacturing companies here in the US and this nav system so far beats that company's units. Instead of the standard 1-per-second updates often seen on GPS units, this seems to be more on the order of at least 2 per second, if not more. The result is a very smooth display of your current position which is invaluable in complex highway driving situations. I haven't tried any points of interest yet, so I can't report on accuracy of data. I do know the map database is on a DVD, which sits in a DVD drive directly inside the navigation unit. It can be ejected and replaced as updates become available.
I've ordered XM but it hasn't yet arrived at the dealer, so nothing to report on that yet (only complaint--XM is standard on the coupe EX, but not the sedan. Weird, if you ask me).
On storage cards: it utilizes a PC Card slot, and in the manual it recommends CompactFlash-type cards (which must be then connected through a PC Card adapter), though I'd be willing to bet that you could purchase a PC Card adapter for many other types of flash memory (SD, Memory Stick, etc.) and they'd work with no problem. I may give it a shot for the heck of it. I do have CF and the corresponding PC Card adapter, which I will be trying shortly. I'll post if I have any problems.
All in all, great impression so far. And oh yeah, it drives great, too!
It's interesting that they offer the DX-G in Canada. I wonder why they don't in the U.S.? I've read before that Canadians are a little more cost-conscious than American buyers, so maybe that's they felt they needed a model between the DX and DX-G?
Just for the heck of it, I converted the DX-G price from CDN to USD and it comes to $15,608. That's before any discount. Great price for a lot of car!
- 16 inch alloys
- body colored mirrors and door handles
- heated mirrors
- outside temperature gauge
- overhead front map lights
- cruise control
- intermittent wipers
A bunch of minor stuff. I think the biggest seller is going to be the DX-G and the EX.
Freight and PDI makes the price: $19525 for the DX-G, $21525 for the LX.
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With regards to the Navi, all other H/A navi units allow you to fiddle with the navi system while you are driving. I dont see why this would change now.
You can do everything while the car is moving that can be done while sitting still. In addition to the standard steering wheel audio controls, there are two steering wheel buttons for nav control - one to signal to the system that you're going to speak a command, and one to back out of an already-given command. This is great for entering instructions or destination info while driving.
One other thing, the audio system automatically reduces volume in the front speakers when the nav gives voice feedback on a route. Very handy and another huge benefit over your run-of-the-mill portable nav systems.
If gas hits $4/gallon i'm going to put off buying a new SUV like the Pilot indefinately. My old 98 CRV is doing just fine still.
If you're right, the market will punish Honda, and you can come back to this forum in a year and gloat. For now, let us who want to discuss the new Civic do so without your constant ranting.
Your opinion on the new Civic is just that.
Could not have said it better myself!
I don't understand why this guy (user1235) continues to post threads about how disappointed he is with the new Civic....you, me, and everyone else in this forum has been telling him the same thing..yet he's still here...am I missing something here....for someone who cannot stand the new Civic you would thing this guy would go hand out in one of the other forums where he can feel the love...
User1235...get on with life!
Again, as said before, so many times, the re-design Civic is like any other re-design model that comes out....it will be a very hot seller, especially because of the fuel prices...then in 3 or so months dealer stocks will increase....price will decrease....therefore the TMV price will decrease as well.....even you can figure that one out....and oh by the way....we americans don't give a hoot about how cars sell in other countries....period.
I sure hope you own a Mazda....because if you don't then you are talking through your hat! And by the way....the e-shift is nothing like having a manual transmission...how do I know you ask? Because I have one....and it's nothing like a real manual tranny....
My co-worker has a Mazda3....he bought it the first model year it came out....and guess what....he paid big time....and now...the Mazda3's are a dime a dozen!!!!
I wonder why?
I tinted windows, added leather steering wheel cover, splash guards and half bra from HondaAcura world--pricing details on other discussion in this forum. Bottom line, this car is a very surprising mix of econo-luxury and sportiness. I bought a J vin which I am told was Honda's way of hiding from spy shots in Japan. Build date is July and 3xxx in production. I have found only on flaw with interior trim in back where pass feet go under seat their is little fabric panel which is uneven. Feet go there so no sure any sane person would ever notice it.
I have put 400 miles on this car and I did come out of a 05 TL which I sold privately last Friday. Nice but I am enjoying my $11,000 rebate on the civic,-- I go thru cars alot, I mean alot. Anyhow, the 5 speed auto is very flexible and runs at a lowly 2000 rpm at 62. The manual is above 2700 at same speed as I recall. Anyhow, mpg in my flat, hiway commute at about 65 or slightly less is the stated 40. I hope to break in and use 5w20 castrol syn. and end up after 5,000 miles with low 40's. If I tire of the car in 8 months or so I expect resale will be very good. My big likes are one touch roof, economy, very comfortable seats, lined truck lid (nice touch), nice interior with huge CD storage and moving armrest, regular gas..
Dislikes, cornering is a little unstable and suspension cannot handle uneven pavement when doing do. Feels odd. Maybe too used to the TL that was a near perfect car. Looks are growing on me but exterior is interesting to say the least.
Anyhow, my 98 civic EX manual was $15,700, had crappy tires, no alloys, no CD, cheap fabric and nasty armrest, only two airbags, plastic wheel covers, no security system and only 127 hp at best with 1.6 l engine. What I am saying is if you look at what you get now compared to then, content has increased markedly.
I know when I got my Altima, I paid SIGNIFICANTLY BELOW the TMV price on Edmunds.com and that was back in March of 2004, when the 05 Altima hit the lots.
Give it a REST.
It would also help if you could provide us some numbers on various countries where the 3 outsells a Civic. Real numbers, not 'zoom zoom' numbers.
As for Honda being punished in the marketplace, lets wait and see, I can bet the scorecard won't change. Wanna bet? Or are you now going to say that the american public is crazy, mad etc etc as they don't buy as many 3s. as Civics? And you do know that Mazda is discounting 4-5k for Mazda 6?
Dislikes, cornering is a little unstable and suspension cannot handle uneven pavement when doing do. Feels odd. Maybe too used to the TL that was a near perfect car. Looks are growing on me but exterior is interesting to say the least.
That surprises me; Hondas used to be known for their handling, and the '06 is supposed to mark a return to excellent handling. The Coupe in particular now has stiffer shocks and springs than the Sedan and is especially appealing to me for that reason (although I have gotten a lot desirous of quiet in a car).
BTW, how quiet is the Coupe? Consumer Guide rates it a notch quiert than other compacts, and only one notch below the Camry, known for its quiet.
(For comparison, they rate my Focus ZX3 at 4, a VW Golf or Scion xA at 5, the new Civic at 6, and a Camry at 7, all on a scale of 1-10; they are hard graders, too, much like Consumer Reports.)
Predicted Reliability: Excellent
Owner Statisfaction: Excellent
Predicted Depreciation: Excellent
For Honda Civic (outgoing model)
Predicted Reliability: Excellent
Owner Statisfaction: Very Good
Predicted Depreciation: Good
Consumer reports bases its recomendations both on car performance and features AND consumer feedback recieved from hundreds of thousands of subscribers that fill anual surveys. Consumer reports tries to be objective and does not accept money from advertisers and other companies.
The above helps explain the decline in civic sales vs increase in mazda3 sales. Of course the new model might be different, but please STOP SAYING THAT CIVIC HAD BETTER RESALE IN THE PAST - Consumer reports data prioves it's not true in recent years (vs mazda 3).
Just trying to enlighten the the readers here, so they can make better choices for themeselves. Contrary to what civic fanboys might think, this forum is NOT only for people that already made up their mind and love the new civic. It is for all consumers interested in the new model, that want to hear the good and the bad.
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It's time to let this discussion settle down and get to its subject. Thanks.
You are great at bending the facts. But in your post #2373 you wrote that Consumer Reports rated the Mazda3: "Predicted Depreciation: Excellent".
Please stop making things up. The last time that CR made mention of that vehicle was in the Vehicle Profiles section on page 63 of their April 2005 issue. CR clearly and specifically wrote "Predicted Depreciation: NA". The prolog to that section, on page 40, states "NA" means data is not available. How can you either misread or misstate such straightforward data?
I do think the suspension feels good. We had a Passat several years back that was one of the better-handling cars I've driven, and the Civic measures up.
I've got one of the Japan models as well, and I'm very impressed with fit and finish. I've found no flaws at all so far.
The VP was a decent seller in the previous model and made the DX bascially obsolete (except the VP was automatic only and DX could be had with manual). The new DX doesn't make a lot of sense unless someone is really trying to keep the price as low as possible. By the time you add A/C and stereo to a DX, you're only about $600 away from an LX.
Canada has a DX-G model in between the DX and LX. It cost $1,500 CDN more than a standard DX (and $2000 CDN less than the LX) and adds A/C, automatic power locks and keyless entry. Great value (it translates to $15,300 USD).
Interestingly, all the Canadian Civics including the DX have power mirrors and 4-speaker CD stereo.
You list Consumer Reports' ratings for the "outgoing" civic (and at least one of those ratings has been proven wrong), yet your statement at the end of your message refers to wanting to inform the consumers about the "good and the bad" regarding the "new" model. I do not see how ratings for the "outgoing" civic and this statement about the new model correlate. Perhaps when Consumer Reports actually rates the "new" model, you will have a basis for your claims.