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#2714 of 4597 Love the 06 Coupe, have a few issues though by goose Oct 29, 2005 (9:51 am)
Replying to: goose (Oct 08, 2005 9:47 am) Update, I now have 1050 miles on my EX Coupe. Love driving it. The new sport seats are very comfortable and the new dash is amazing. This best Honda to date. Yes, I'm that impressed with the auto. I've owned Integra's, CL, Accords and Civics. This is the best especially when you factor in the price and MPG. Wow, what the heck took so long? I haven't owned a European auto but there constant mechanical problems, high maintenance cost and high buying price just don't make sense. I'm not rich but I can afford up to a 535 series BMW. However, I just can't get passed the previous mentioned issues. Anyway, love the 06 Civic.   I do have two issues. What? Yes, the stereo sometimes skips. Its a night issue and I think it has something to do with vehicle power. Not sure if the stereo power supply is off the standard or the whole vehicle electrical system has an issue. Also, I get a rattle from the rear deck once the car cools down. The rattle is not present when the vehicle is in the sun and the interior has heated up. Anyone else have these issue?
#2716 of 4597 The New Civic by anonymousposts Oct 29, 2005 (12:01 pm)
We were getting the oil changed in our 04 Accord today and gave the Civic another try to see if my 6'6 husband could get comfy. He was mostly OK but the parking brake did jab him in the knee in both the sedan and coupe. Kinda stinks. The new Civic is a great looking car and we would probably consider the Si were he able to get comfortable.
#2717 of 4597 06 Civic LX AT by ecuot88 Oct 29, 2005 (12:51 pm)
Got it today and freaking love it! Replies to this message: sr45 (Oct 29, 2005 1:59 pm)
#2718 of 4597 Re: 06 Civic LX AT [ecuot88] by sr45 Oct 29, 2005 (1:59 pm)
Replying to: ecuot88 (Oct 29, 2005 12:51 pm) Look to see where his foot rests on the gas pedal. On another forum site, some are having problems with the hand brake because they have their right foot on an extreme right angle ( Right toes on the pedal ) on the gas pedal instead on it being flat on, thus the right leg is rubbing against the hand brake.   I am 6-3" and have not had a problem with the hand brake at all and my knee is still around 1 1/2 to 2 inches from the brake.
#2719 of 4597 Re: test drove it today - snapshot [herrkaleu] by claudius753 Oct 29, 2005 (2:00 pm)
Replying to: herrkaleu (Oct 28, 2005 10:17 pm) All trims have coolant temperature gauges. You are referring to coolant temp are you not? Perhaps the dealer was referring to the outside temperature gauge which is only on EX trim.   I don't understand the 'inflated' HP claims about Honda but not Mazda. The Civic makes its 140hp at 6300 (500 rpm below the redline). The 2.3 in the 3 makes its 160hp at 6500, which is the redline of that engine. Likewise the Civic makes its 128 lb/ft at 4300 where the 150 lb/ft of the 3 is 4500, 200 rpm higher. In both cases, the Civic makes its peak power at a lower RPM than the Mazda does. The Civic is tested to new SAE standards, if anything the 3 might have inflated numbers, having been tested with older standards.   The Civic can cruise at a low rpm, it's just not going to have the power without a shift that the Mazda does. The Mazda has a 20 lb/ft and 20 hp advantage, as well as 500cc's more in displacement. Torque at 1500-3000 is most likely going to favor the 3. "No replacement for displacement". If you care more about power, then the 3 is your better choice. If you don't mind losing about 20hp and gaining about 1 second in 0-60 in exchange for an extra 5/7 mpg, than the Honda is the best choice. I believe the Civic can easily match the 2.0 in the 3i.   I too have been looking at both these vehicles for a while. It is a difficult choice. And referring to your dealer, I suggest looking for a different dealer. They seem to not be well trained in their product, and if you're sure they are ripping people off in maintenance, whats to say they aren't going to rip you off in other areas as well.   If you find some torque / hp curves for either engine, be sure to post it, I am interested in that too. Replies to this message: claudius753 (Oct 29, 2005 2:54 pm) herrkaleu (Oct 29, 2005 5:27 pm) and 2 more... user1235 (Oct 31, 2005 1:01 pm) and 2 more...
#2722 of 4597 Re: test drove it today - snapshot [curtc] by claudius753 Oct 29, 2005 (2:54 pm)
I was trying to understand for what reason the Civic had 'inflated' hp and the Mazda didn't in the mind of herrkaleu. Both vehicles get decent economy. I myself am leaning toward the Civic and its better economy. My first car was a Civic, and maybe nostalgia is playing a bit of a role in my reasonings. 140 hp is plenty of power for an economy car (is a $20k+ Civic still an economy car?).   I also like the 3 for its sporting nature and the automotive press which pretty much unanimously hail the 3 as the best economy car available. Its mpg, 25/31 isn't too bad plus the HB versatility is nice.   I think, for me, it will eventually come down to getting the best quotes on both vehicles, factoring in my own yearly mileage and interest charges and see which is cheaper. It seems that the Civic is slightly less msrp equipped how I want it, EX Navi vs 3 GT with bose/sunroof pkg. Replies to this message: herrkaleu (Oct 29, 2005 5:27 pm) timeshock (Oct 30, 2005 2:10 pm) midnightcowboy (Nov 11, 2005 10:38 am) user1235 (Oct 31, 2005 1:01 pm) pat (Oct 31, 2005 3:03 pm) claudius753 (Oct 31, 2005 11:40 pm)
#2723 of 4597 Economy and Civic by banditboy Oct 29, 2005 (4:49 pm)
At what option level does civic split from the economy car line....   I think one can get a 5 speed 05 accord for 17k and a 06 civic for a bit more..... I had a unique experience of actually throwing a 05 left over as a comparision on 06 civic .The accord was turning to be a better buy.

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