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Honda Civic Sedan 2006
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Mazda3 > civic, hatchback. :confuse:
That all said, I believe the 06 EX 5 Speed sedan will get me upper 30'S in most driving I do with OK power when I want it along with decent handling. That is the point. IF Honda can attract more buyers who are tired of $3.00 per gallon plus now, then the county is better off.
But listen up HOnda. Start thinking MPG savoring 6 speed OD or at least bring the nice Honda Diesel accord over here for me to trade up to.!!!!!!
From what I see, the new civic is a techno-marvel. Satellite navigation with voice activation, 160 watt sound system with XM, and my god, the dash looks spectacular. I was thinking of an Accord or an Acura TSX but with this new Civic I don't think they are worth the extra money, and the Hybrid will get at least 40 mpg, for those concerned about $4 gas.
Bravo Honda, most redesigned economy cars are far from revolutionary, but you have created something for the technofile in all of us.
At first, I liked what I heard, with more power (compared to engines of it's size) AND better economy (compared to other engines of it's size), but I am no longer as impressed.
After the 2004 facelift, the Civic (coupe in particular) is a very attractive acr at a strong price. Excellent value! Only enhanced now that prices and rates are at an all-time low.
The new car is bigger and more powerful, but it doesn't have a practical competitor to Mazda3 5-door or Matrix/Vibe. The coupe is nice, but the 5-door performance hatchback is "IN".
To stay ahead of Corolla, and within striking distance of the 3, power is up to 140, but torque is still low, as the 3 and future Corollas will have more.
The new dash may excite younger buyers, but turn off anyone over 30. I don't hear great things about the S2000 dash as far as ergonomic excellence. It seems eccentric, at best. Trying too hard to be different.
A valid point about the Corolla being more efficient with a 3 year old engine with similar power/torque. Car and Driver said it had the best balance between power and efficiency in it's class back in '03. The new Civic adds 10HP, but loses 3 MPG with a 5-speed. Toyota can stay ahead of the game here.
Not feelin' the exterior, as the rear bumper is too big, the grille/headlights are too small, and the coupe reminds me of the old Acura CL, more feminine to my eyes than the current coupe.
The Si stays ahead of the Corolla XRS and Mazda3 S, but with Mazdaspeed coming, and Cobalts and such easily passing 200HP, it may not grab enough attention with 197HP.
The added safety features, and ABS on all models helps ALOT! And it's sterling rep will enhance it's position.
Let's put it this way, I think to cosider trading my 142HP Integra, the rumored CRX model maybe my only hope of getting in a new Honda, as the RSX has too much anti-style.
I like the thoughts behind the Hybrid though. Make it as fast and powerful as other compacts (about 130 combined HP), but with 50MPG.
Another strike against the manual tranny, dogging it in defernece to the slushbox. That's a quizling! No reason for that.
DrFill
On the other hand, Honda has been overallowing on trade-ins on the existing generation Civic since I bought mine (since gone) in '03. I wouldn't be surprised if discounts and overallowance are harder to come by in the first year of the new model's introduction. It seems like it should be pretty hot in the market place, especially if Americans turn back to sedans (from SUV's) for commuting, given the gas crunch.
Alland
me: I picked the Taurus as an example of a used car that is a good financial move compared to ANY new car. And the reason it is a good financial deal is because it does depreciate so much. If you're a used-car buyer, you should be focusing on vehicles that depreciated a lot, not ones that depreciate a little. You are correct in thinking that a used Civic that is almost the same cost as a new one, is not a great deal.
If the state you live in has sales tax, excise tax based on value, and expensive car insurance a used car is the best financially. You could save $10K on the purchase, $500 on sales tax, hundreds on registration, and might decide to forego collision and comprehensive coverage on a $5K used car (Taurus again for an example). That is basically money that could be invested and earn interest. All those savings would more than pay for any repairs and increased gas usage.
Don't buy a new vehicle if the reason you're doing it is to Save Money by getting a little better mpg. Buy a new vehicle because you like it.
Now with that said - if you want a new vehicle, the Civic is a good choice to save money relative to other new vehicle choices.
me: Fuel economy in the city is mainly a function of engine displacement. A larger displacement engine will use more fuel idling moving larger pistons - more surface area, more friciton. I have a 2.5 X-Type and a 5.7 L Firebird, and they get about the same highway mileage. In city driving the Firebird gets about 40% less mpg.
this true cause honda lost me there
me: build quality ?? # 1 ?? I like build quality, but that is more important if I'm buying a piece of furniture or clothing. A car has mechanical systems and it's all about driving, durability and performance - things related to kinetic motion. I wouldn't care how tight the seams are, if the car didn't handle and brake very well, or perform well in crashes. It also should start and run everyday, with a lose trim piece or such being relatively inconsequential. Build-quality should not come before functional/performance qualities, unless you buy a car mainly for the "art".
The 2006 Honda Civic Si Performance Coupe requires PREMIUM UNLEADED due to its high performance engine.
thought this was a car appealing to teenagers.....
premium gas.. yeah what a waste
dont have that kind of money to pay 20k then pay premium 91 octane gas prices
...i thought getting the honda would be better than the 2006 mustang v6 guess not atleast it runs on regular and has 210 hp. 2006 honda civic si= 22/31mpg
2006 ford mustang v6 = 19/28 mpg and i dont have to pay extra.... pretty much same price too
My 1999 Honda Civic, with no power windows, power mirrors, or power seats, or any creature comforts besides a CD Player, A/C, Power Locks, Remote Entry, and a Double Wishbone Suspension, is still worth about $6,000.
It's got 100,000 Miles (almost) and is in Average Condition.
Not bad.
Conclusion? Don't buy a Used Civic. They retain their value far longer than a Ford Focus or Chevrolet Cavalier.
A New Civic (or new Accord, for that matter) will be the better deal than its 1,2,3, or even 4 year old variant.
If you can afford a clean, certified used Honda Accord (2002 EX models run for almost $16,000 in my area) you might as well a) buy a brand new 2005 Honda Civic LX, or b) stretch yourself and get a brand new 2005 Honda Accord LX or 2005 Honda Civic LX Special Edition, or possibly even a 2005 Civic EX.
I'd buy Hondas and Toyotas new. Although lately I've seen Boston area dealers regularly selling used cars with less than 25 miles at thousands off. I'm surprised; are these people deciding against the purchase after a day. I can't believe they are demoing a car 20 miles and then selling it for $2K less. I'd think once they start a vehicle as a demo, you might as well have it as the demo for a few thousand miles. Why create 50 demos and not just 1 demo.
M
Until you get to the first turn.
I would just get an EX instead and get better mileage plus no need for premium.
By contrast, the Corolla's engine is basically a carry over from the previous generation (2000 or 2001, I'm not sure). It is a 1.8L and is rated 2mpg higher city and 3mpg highway.
I'm just confused and disappointed with Honda blowing their horn about improvemnets with the engine fuel econ, yet it appears they really achieved the improvement in the auto trans because of gearing.
us: laughing!!!
..."build quality ?? # 1 ?? I like build quality, but that is more important if I'm buying a piece of furniture or clothing. A car has mechanical systems and it's all about driving, durability and performance"
Psssst...build quality is not simply body panels lining up, it's overall manufacturing within tighter tolorences subsequently adhering to advanced Quality guidelines.
I sold my 1997 Honda Accord SE in 2002 for $7500. It had about 100K miles, was in clean condition, and in my opinion, wasn't worth it. A 4 or 5 year old Ford Taurus, with far less miles, would have gone for about the same price, or even slightly less.
But back to the Civic...
As I said that has very little to do with whether the vehicle performs well or whether the engine and transmission and all those other parts have good build quality. That is stuff that is not visible to you, and if it were visible you'd need a micrometer to measure variances.
If you go to auto shows and see concepts you can see many high build/paint quality shells of vehicles that have no drivetrain. They are art, and say nothing of how they'd perform or last.
Please re-read my post, that was not said.
"As I said that has very little to do with whether the vehicle performs well or whether the engine and transmission and all those other parts have good build quality. That is stuff that is not visible to you, and if it were visible you'd need a micrometer to measure variances."
God help me!!!
Si shouldn't be around until Decemberish.
That's correct. And, if body panel tolerances are not kept within tight limits, it begs the question of current mechanical tolerances and build quality of that marque as well. Build quality is not just of sheetmetal fabrication, but of engine, transmission, and other mechanical sub-systems. The driving experience and reliability/durability is important, but performance, especially the continued discussion of HP, becomes less relevant as the years pass by.
You don't have to whisper in my ear about knowing a quality vehicle, I've been buying Asian and European cars probably longer than you have been alive.
Such as
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4572265812&fromMakeTrack=tru- - e
2004 Civic EX Coupe, 20,364 miles, excellent condition according to inspection, automatic transmission. Kelly Blue Book says it worth $15,530 (private seller)
and (with 2 days 1 hour left to bid) it is going for $8,246.
I bet by year's end a few 2006's will pop up on ebay. Within 2-3 years, good deals will be rare but existant. Within 5 years, steals will be common.
Of course for those of us in the moneyed elite, we can enjoy the frivolity of buying new, so as not to risk contamination by the unclean surfs. :P
Driving a Caravan and looking at a Kia??? I'll say this out loud. Go for the Kia and let us know how long before the check engine light comes on.
On a side note, I've been reading this thread for a few days and I'm see less 06 civic posts and more whiny, defensive rants. Can't we just let it go already. :sick:
Did you just say the scion tc is RWD???
All of your posts have just lost their credibility.
My point is that although rare, deals exist. Many people are saying that Civics are useless new because their high resale values mean that you need to wait 5 years before a deal can be found. I'm just saying that that is not always the case.
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