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Those are the only compacts I can truthfully compare it to though, so take my comment with a grain of salt.
I am still considering the new Civic, but my enthusiasm is not what it used to be. We get a foot of snow each winter here.
More aerodynamic drag will be caused. Instead of air moving smoothly under the car, it will be whipped around in the undercarriage.
As to snow, I cannot say yet - will have to wait and see.
If you're going to upgrade the system, you might as well get the non-nav version of the EX and instal a new head unit. I was looking at the Circuit City web-site recently and there's a lot of great systems they sell with built in touchscreen Nav and bluetooth, etc. Plus, with the civic dashboard, you can either get a double DIN system or a single Din with one of those motorized nav screens that slide out and then up.
On another note, we really like the car, although at 6' 3" I would like a little more room to the gas pedal. I think I'll put something on the brake handle to keep it from digging into my knee.
If you want good sound quality you will have to replace the stock speakers. Try replacing the speakers first, then see if that is good enough for you, or if not, you can then upgrade the amp/electronics to your liking.
Have Fun!
-Nano
The Sandman
By the way, is the 350W system in the EX Sedan now? My dad's EX Sedan only has the 160W, but the coupes have the 350W I think.
Honda's web-site still shows 350W in the coupe EX only.
How much power does your new system pump overall?
Sounds like you have a winner there!
Peace<-AladdinSane- :shades: <-
Enjoy your new system, as I hope you are!
Happy Holidays!
Peace<-AladdinSane<- :shades: -
Please reply if you know how to find and identify the box(es) in Honda Civic (LX, AT, 4dr, 08) please.
TIA
If you have your car registered at Honda's Owner Link,
https://www.ahm-ownerlink.com/
they have parts diagram for each section of the car so that one can order replacement parts.
Click the estore link next to your vehicle and select the Parts tab at the top.
I would go through the different diagrams and see if you could find the box that way. In theory, it should be a replaceable part and be on the diagram.
Best Regards,
Shipo
As to damaging your tires, I've never seen that happen. I lived for years in northern Ontario and northern Quebec and always had mud flaps on my vehicles. And I never had tire damage because of the frozen muck that built up on them.
My 2000 C230 Kompressor has 130,000 miles on it and will want to replace it more sooner than later.
I don't want another German car. Had an expensive electrical repair on this one and I want better reliability.
What I want is a compact, powerful, fun commuter car for my daily 60 mile round trip commute.
I was fixated on "stylish" European cars, but fell in love with the new Civic Si at the dealers yesterday. (Although, their only model is in the showroom so I could not take it for a spin.)
Here's my problem: I really don't like cloth seats; I want a leather one. Also I have spine problems in my neck so I would really like a power drive seat. I've been to the Recaro site but don't see any power seats. Any ideas?
I've thought about the Volvo C30 as an alternative car to the Si, I could get a power seat but I really don't want to test Volvo's reputation for poor reliability.
I have a 2008 Civic EX and I've never seen the feature that you describe either. It toggles from showing:
total mileage/Trip A,
temperature/Trip A,
temperature/Trip B,
Oil Life %.
Perhaps it was 31-32 degrees outside and they thought that was the gas mileage?
If you figure out some hidden feature on how to get the mpg to show there, please post it.
Steve1953
Jeepster53@aol.com