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Obvious damage was to the bumper, grill, hood, one headlight and the teeny front corner of the left quarterpanel (which I asked to be replaced). My guess was $2,000 total. Insurance offered extra guarantee if I had work done by a Volkswagon/Chrysler dealer. Body guy pointed out that radiator and condenser were slightly pushed back, and probably ought to be replaced. He guessed $3,000 total. After parts were priced: $4,450.
The 8-weekday repair job was delayed in part because the new quarterpanel arrived with damage.
Just got the car back. Shop appears to have done a great job matching the galaxy grey paint, and everything is cool, except that I noticed they painted the lower grill and cheapo plastic fog light covers instead of leaving them black. First reaction: big improvement on the fog light covers, but not so sure about lower grill. Now I'm kind of liking the whole thing.
Other impressions after further ownership:
1. Handbrake is still non-issue for me. (I'm 5-8) Wife has Mazda3. It's a great car, too, but less comfortabl/more cramped for right leg.
2. After adding 12-inch powered sub, stereo is great. I am very picky. No need for better speakers. MP3 CD capability and album-switching speed is also great.
3. Mileage is averaging just a hair under 35 mpg for daily commute of 78 miles, including 12 miles city, plus more city driving on weekends. First tank of 38 mpg now attributed to dealer overfill.
4. Can't see radio readout through polarized sunglasses (as noted in Car & Driver), but unlike the magazine I can see the speedo and tach fine.
5. Perhaps the Most Major annoyance: Sun visors too small, and can't be adjusted to shield space above rearview mirror. Considering posterboard and Scotch tape.
6. Cupholders are best ever, as is the adjustable armrest and built-in slot for garage-door opener.
7. Putting change in tray left of steering wheel seems like a good idea, but coins are very hard to retrieve. I have a dime that is in a crack by the dead pedal -- there to stay.
8. Love the digital speedo. Hard time switching back to anything else.
9. After 3,500 miles, oil-life meter says 50%. Will probably change it soon.
10. Antilock brakes superb in recent snowstorm. Car was very competent to drive in snow. (Better than the Mazda3)
11. Overall: Love this car.
Hope this helps.
I don't have enough miles on mine yet to give a "first tank mpg", as the dealer gave it to me with something less than a full tank. I filled it the other day, and with all the driving I do (at least 80 miles a day), I should have an MPG report for everyone soon. I am a fairly agressive driver, so don't look for any world-records with my numbers.
I also LOVE the dash display....I can't see how anyone wouldn't, but I guess that's because I like it so much.
Garage door opener slot? Am I going to actually have to read the owner's manual? Hehehe. I didn't notice that but could definitely USE it...I have the opener clipped to the visor currently. I'll check that on my way home, also.
Could you elaborate on your subwoofer install (with pricing)? I may consider it if it makes a huge difference.
I noticed the same performance with the anti-lock brakes. I didn't need them, but tried them on our street (which pretty much gets clear when the snow melts...Hehe) and they worked fine. Believe it or not, this is my FIRST car to have them. It's kind of a weird feeling....the way they vibrate reminds me of a toy with plastic gears rubbing against each other....it sounds so destructive!
I moved my Sirius sattelite radio over to this Civic from my 2004, and that little slot just behind the (auto) shifter was the perfect little cubby-hole for it. It almost look factory....the blue colored backlighting isn't an exact match, but it's close.
Like yourself, I've been VERY happy with the new Civic thus far. When I started reading about how people had issues with the shift points on the auto trans I started to worry, but it really seems to shift at the correct points to me. It's too early to completely sign off on it as perfect, but I don't have any complaints yet.
Why can't passengers unlock their own doors?
Pressing the unlock button is pretty easy if you need to let someone in.
2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX
Is your '06 Civic coupe a DX, LX, or EX? Auto or manual tranny? Just curious.
Thanks.
Yes, 2 mph is an estimate. I was very close to not hitting him, as I had hit the brake before impact. It certainly wasn't approaching anywhere close to 10 mph. The airbags didn't go off, and the damage appeared to be very, very minor to my coworkers. Repair cost was driven up in small part by my demand for new quarterpanel, even though only a tiny front corner of that piece was affected.
Re: car type
Manual tranny, LX
Re: subwoofer
Already owned amp, woofer and box used in previous cars. Installation of amp (mostly wiring to trunk) was about $120. With some shopping you can get a strong woofer (I like Sony) for $40-$50, a box for $25, and amp for $150 or less. (Pawn shops are great if you want to pay even less) Can't say enough about how great this is. I've had a powered sub in my cars since 1990. Stock speakers aren't as good when you try to make bass with them. Adding a sub lets you turn down bass on the main speakers, allowing them to concentrate on what they do best, the higher frequencies. Most of the investment can be carried to future cars. My current parts are 6-13 yrs old, with oldest stuff now in fourth car.
Re: insurance
Don't know about coupe vs. 4-dr, but I am 41 with good record (up to now) and my insurance had dropped from $285 to $250/6 mos. from previous car, a V6 Mitsu Eclipse that was 5 years old.
Re: garage door holder
I was referring to a little slot just ahead of the manual shifter. I was looking all over for a place to put my opener, and I realized this little slot was exactly the right size to insert the clip of my garage remote. It is so simple but absolutely brilliant. I can't say for sure that's what the intent is -- because it seems like not every opener would fit there -- but it helps convince me those Honda people are just one step ahead of everyone else. (This is my first one, and I'm impressed.)
If you were going at 2MPH, there should have bee no damage.
Already owned amp, woofer and box used in previous cars. Installation of amp (mostly wiring to trunk) was about $120. With some shopping you can get a strong woofer (I like Sony) for $40-$50, a box for $25, and amp for $150 or less. (Pawn shops are great if you want to pay even less) Can't say enough about how great this is. I've had a powered sub in my cars since 1990. Stock speakers aren't as good when you try to make bass with them. Adding a sub lets you turn down bass on the main speakers, allowing them to concentrate on what they do best, the higher frequencies. Most of the investment can be carried to future cars. My current parts are 6-13 yrs old, with oldest stuff now in fourth car.
Gotcha'. I think even more than bass what's missing from the system are good highs. The speaker's don't seem to have any tweeters in them, or at least not crisp sounding ones. I'd probably opt to replace at least a couple of the speakers with ones that had GOOD tweeters in them if I were going to do a sub setup, too.
Re: garage door holder
I was referring to a little slot just ahead of the manual shifter. I was looking all over for a place to put my opener, and I realized this little slot was exactly the right size to insert the clip of my garage remote. It is so simple but absolutely brilliant. I can't say for sure that's what the intent is -- because it seems like not every opener would fit there -- but it helps convince me those Honda people are just one step ahead of everyone else. (This is my first one, and I'm impressed.)
Okay...I wondered if that's what you were talking about. I put CD's in there. And the little slot just above that (in the dash) is where I installed my Sirius satellite radio, and it almost looks factory installed there. This is your first Honda, huh? This is my 2nd and I am also very impressed with Honda. I cannot picture myself buying another make after my recent experiences with Honda. I have had several new cars over the years (I'm 40) and I can say without a doubt the Hondas have impressed me by far and away the most of them all. I believe there IS a difference between them and most other manufacturers (and some that sell for much higher prices as well).
Second is that the defroster does not defrost the wipers
like on my other Civics. The wipers were designed so that they are too low to be defrosted with the windshield in cold weather snow and ice. I guess its part of the "nice looking car" price you pay.
Warner
Warner
I've only briefly been in an 05 Accord with Nav, and don't yet have my Civic (taking delivery of my Hybrid w/Navi on 1/2/06) but reviewing the brochures for the 06 Civic and 06 Accord I did discover that the Accord screen is 7 inches and the Civic is 6.5. I assume that is measued diagonally, like a television. The screenshots in the brochures look identical. (Both systems now support voice recognition)
I can't wait !
The natural pull for your arm, when pulling a brake handle, is SLIGHTLY away from you, don't you think. Thus the angle..
Am I crazy?
(I also think that handles on the gates (?) of pick-up trucks should be at a 90 degree angle, for a similar ergonomic reason)
Warner
I also hear the growl but it's at around 2k on the Tach. I kinda like it.........makes the car sound like it's ready to jump into action! :shades:
First ski trip in a snowstorm will be possible tomorrow (sans Thule, unfortunately). I live in Northern Vermont and it's going to snow heavy. So I'll get a chance to check out further the Gislaved Nordfrost 3's. So far they are ROCK solid on this car, on snow and ice.
http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&ne- wsId=20051215005284&newsLang=en
Warner
PC Cards are primarily for laptops to expand capabilities. The honda accepts the readers in the same way.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=nb_ss_e/104-0119440-9701559?url=search-alias- - %3Delectronics-aps&field-keywords=PC+Card+Adapter&Go.x=0&Go.y=0&Go=Go
Ones that read CF cards can be had for $8 from Amazon, maybe cheaper elsewhere.
Accord LX Special Edition Sedan $21,000 OTD
Accord LX V6 Sedan $23,000 OTD
Thats the lowest price i got on these cars. For the civic paying Exactly around the MSPR price is not worth it. One of my friends bought a 2005 CivicSedan LX 15k OTD (in September) the price is gonna drop for 2006 and thus making atleast $3k downfall in the price just after couple of months. I do say for those who wish to stay under the 20g range should head for an nissan altima for a better package and deal. I considered Scion TC but less resale value (relatively) and less market awareness makes me run away from it.
Any suggestion what should ne done? I want to stay under the 20g range. I HAVE to consider the price is WORTH the car or not? Let me know.
Accord LX Special Edition Sedan $21,000 OTD
Accord LX V6 Sedan $23,000 OTD
Thats the lowest price i got on these cars. For the civic paying Exactly around the MSPR price is not worth it. One of my friends bought a 2005 CivicSedan LX 15k OTD (in September) the price is gonna drop for 2006 and thus making atleast $3k downfall in the price just after couple of months. I do say for those who wish to stay under the 20g range should head for an nissan altima for a better package and deal. I considered Scion TC but less resale value (relatively) and less market awareness makes me run away from it.
Any suggestion what should ne done? I want to stay under the 20g range. I HAVE to consider the price is WORTH the car or not? Let me know.
I'm not sure where you live, but I just bought a 2006 EX auto for $800 under MSRP (and got the "protection package" which stickers at $365 for $140). The quote that I got on the LX was $500 under MSRP. I liked the new Civic's design (interior and exterior - the dashboard layout to me is PERFECT!) so much that I didn't even consider the Accord. Also keep in mind the gas mileage difference between the two. I don't think you can go wrong with either car, and certainly dealers are more willing to deal on the Accord than they are on the Civic so it's worth considering. If gas mileage is your top priority, then the choice is clear - go with the Civic. If you just want good gas mileage and a little more size, certainly the Accord is worth considering.
Warner
Go Civic Si on order,
MidCow
I'd consider a Mazda3 2006 (2.3liter, 5 man (fun) or 5 auto (smooth) (first choice). Verry zoom zoom car!
You can get an Elantra 2006 for less than 16k$. Pretty confortable car!
Corolla. Mainly for reliability. With nothing on it (a/c...), its worth around 17k$
The cobalt SS (200hp)is something of an american sports car (fast and furious). Nice ride...and bumpy! (20k$)
I could go on and on. Lots of cars out there for less than 20k.$, and in some case a better buy than the new civic 2006.
I'd consider a Mazda3 2006 (2.3liter, 5 man (fun) or 5 auto (smooth) (first choice). Verry zoom zoom car!
You can get an Elantra 2006 for less than 16k$. Pretty confortable car!
Corolla. Mainly for reliability. With nothing on it (a/c...), its worth around 17k$
The cobalt SS (200hp)is something of an american sports car (fast and furious). Nice ride...and bumpy! (20k$)
I could go on and on. Lots of cars out there for less than 20k.$, and in some case a better buy than the new civic 2006.
Actually gib11, it wasn't me (Warner) who asked. I already bought my car....an '06 Civic EX with auto.
Warner