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Replying to: backy (Aug 11, 2008 7:32 am)
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| I just drove away in my new Civic--I decided against the Elantra, and I am so glad I did. I paid $16,501 plus $670 destination plus tag (no tax, I had a trade)for a total of $17230. I tried three different dealers, and I saved $3800 (one dealer offered $2000 less in trade and MSRP on 2008 Civic! ). Very happy with deal at Piazza Honda. | |
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Replying to: elena250 (Aug 11, 2008 10:13 am)  Until a few years ago, I'd never owned a car with ABS. But now I won't do without it. And no car I own has side curtain airbags. But there again, I won't buy another car without them, since they are so valuable in protecting from head injuries. Safety technology has improved by leaps and bounds in the past ten years. What was unavailable or very rare 10 years ago is now commonplace even on inexpensive cars. As I mentioned, by 2012 ESC will be mandatory on all new cars sold in the U.S. I am just jumping in 3 years early by getting ESC on my next car. That car will, in a few years, be handed down to my daughter. You can bet I want all the safety features I can get on that car. The Civic has excellent crash safety for a small car (in fact it would be an IIHS "Top Pick" if VSA were more widely available on it), and has ABS standard on all trims, so it's no slouch in the safety department. And its crisp handling can help avoid some accidents too. FWIW, the Rabbit is rated "above average" in predicted reliability by CR, and the Jetta "average". They recommend both cars. It appears VW has improved some in reliability of late, at least with the Jetta and Rabbit.
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Replying to: sonoma818 (Aug 11, 2008 11:05 am)
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Replying to: backy (Aug 11, 2008 11:32 am) Thanks. |
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Replying to: backy (Aug 11, 2008 11:09 am)
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Replying to: sonoma818 (Aug 11, 2008 11:05 am)
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Replying to: elena250 (Aug 11, 2008 12:33 pm) |
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Replying to: sonoma818 (Aug 11, 2008 11:05 am)  Sounds like a great deal--sure does pay to shop around..that's a huge difference on the trade in offer...what did you trade in? I too decided against the Elantra and I'm glad I did, although many clearly are quite happy with it-- and it's a major contender worth considering. Let us know how you like your new Civic! |
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Replying to: elena250 (Aug 11, 2008 12:31 pm) If you are looking for a small car with high fuel economy and a good bet for reliabiilty, it's hard to go wrong with either the Civic or Corolla. But they do drive differently; some people have a strong preference for one or the other just based on that. |
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