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Congrats on the '05 SI, I'm sure you'll love it. Yes, is true...when I bought my '04 SI, the dealer had the '04 leftover and six other '05 SI's on the lot. He really wanted to deal to get the '04 moved so for the $1K difference I took it off him. The '04 and '05 are the same cars anyhey. I bought mine in Allentown, PA, other dealers in the area had no SI's left...even '05s. We'll have to see how the new '06 SI selling pans out, bet it's a limited amount that honda makes...we'll see. 
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The answer to the previous question is that the car was $16,300 +tax+title= $17,480. I cannot tell you how difficult it was for me to get this price. Most dealers wanted to charge $500 more than this or close to MSRP. I recommend to get as many quotes as possible. |
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| Finally found the Civic we were looking for. We only wanted the Civic Sedan Auto/Navi in Silver so it took some work to get it. Picked it up last night for $350 under MSRP ($20,760) at Honda of Thousand Oaks. I had an offer from another dealer for $500 under but they don't have it yet. It's killing me to think this is the most I've ever paid over invoice for a car! So far it's a great car and I love having navigation. It seems to idle a bit rough but maybe I'm just used to the quietness of our Passat. I was a little disappointed to find out it didn't come with XM radio...I guess that's only on the Coupe. All in all we're very happy. | |
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Replying to: rajd1974 (Nov 08, 2005 8:44 am) I wonder though if the DX offers a better value than the LX. ALso, where did the 50lb in weight difference come from between LX and EX?" rajd1974: Most of the extra 50lbs in the EX nomes from the moonroof and its motor. No, the DX is not a better value primarily because it doesn't have A/C and other things. If the dealer were to install the A/C it would cost you $1300-1500. Also it has smaller wheels (which means you 'll spend less on tires but they 're cutting costs on DX..) and the lock to lock turning cicrle is like 1/2" more than LX/EX which means it has a different (cheaper) power steering rack. DX models in general have cheaper cloth seats. You don't want to wear out your seat after 3-4yrs and have a hole or a wear mark in the drivers seat.. DX also has no rear sway bar which I don't like at all. The lack of rear sway bar will make the car handle worse than the other models and give it more body roll. The LX is usually the best value. You should go to www.honda.com and check out the differences between DX, LX and EX. They have them side by side so you can compare. |
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Replying to: briandwestphal (Oct 27, 2005 8:38 pm) Well, I just bought a 2006 Mazda3 S Grand touring for this price (using a discount coupon) and let us compare the two cars we got for about the same price. The Mazda3 has 2.3L 160 hp engine vs 1.8L 140 for the Civic. The Mazda3 has 17" wheels and tires vs 16" in the Civic. Mazda3 has heated leather seatsm, automatic climate control, xenon headlights, 222W Bose audio system with 7 speakers and a subwoofer, 6-CD changer, rain sensing wipers, automatic headlights, trip computer, tire pressure monitoring system, leather wrapped steering wheel, emergency brake assist and electronic brake force distibution. None of which does the civic has. And we both paid $18,500 (you might have paid more). So let's see, what advantage does the civic have ? oh yes, it has better mileage 30/39 vs 26/32 for the mazda. I guess that makes up for all leather, xeno, bose and all the other missing features. |
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Replying to: briandwestphal (Oct 27, 2005 8:38 pm) One thing I find interesting is that another person who often submits posts here is always comparing his Mazda3 with people who have chose the Civic instead of the Mazda. I know there is a separate board for comparison of these two models yet....this poster keeps bragging about his Mazda3. If they bought a Mazda, why are they always here in the Civic board? Hmmmmmmmm.....makes ya wonder if second thoughts have entered into the equation? Sounds like you had done your research and picked the best car for YOU.... Again, congrats on your purchase and I am sure you will have YEARS of trouble free miles!!!!! Happy Motoring! |
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ok, i live in CT. looking for a 2006 Civic EX sedan Manual w/ fog lights. got a quote for $20,050, out the door (everything included). here is the breakdown (appox) car: $18,092.00 fog lights (msrp+install):$585.00 dealer processing fee: $159.00 TTL:$1215.16 total out the door...$20,050 i thinks it's good....what about you guys?
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Replying to: user1235 (Nov 15, 2005 4:22 am) Oh, and it doesn't have "all" leather. You might be surprised how little of that interior is leather. The greatest "advantage" the Civic will have is down the road when it's time to sell it. Used Mazdas attract few shoppers compared to Civics and they will bring a lot less money. Cars will always sell for what they are worth. Enjoy!
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If you wish to compare the two cars, you may do it here: Honda Civic vs. Toyota Corolla vs. Mazda3 or, here: 2006 Civic LX or 2006 Mazda3 i Touring Thanks! kyfdx Host-Prices Paid Forums |
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