- #4092 of 4597
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Re: Is EX worth extra money over LX? [targettuning]
by doan4u
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Jun 08, 2006 (12:10 pm)
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Replying to: targettuning (Jun 08, 2006 11:16 am)
This my first Honda too. I'm not satisfy with everything on my vehicle. I read auto magazine and online. It seem everyone satisfy the quality of the vehicle. Remember, we are in a special breed of owner. This is a new look of the vehicle. I assume problems would come into this situation. I don't think Honda, Toyota, etc.. going to be perfect. I'm worry more, when I have to take my car to the dealership for the 1st time oil change this Sat. I don't trust the people that fix or maintenance my car. Maybe the past experience make me feel this way. I heard or read somewhere, when they find a defect or problems. they would leave a marking (scatch on it) to indicate future visit. I hope this NOT true. I'm very keen every inch of my vehicle.
Since i got back from the war in Iraq 1991.My best vehicle was a Toyota Corrolla 1991. It been stolens, hijack, torch, bullet riddle with 18 bullet. It run Perfectly til i purchase this new Honda civic 2006. What a adventure!!! Don't live in that bad neighborhood no more.
Glad you don't wear Honda hat.
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- #4093 of 4597
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First Year Cars Usually Have Some problems - Even Honda
by midnightcowboy
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Jun 08, 2006 (12:56 pm)
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Targettuning and doan4u,
Why would anyone buy a first year car? Even Honda has some issues to work out the first year they put out a new car!
At least it is not as bad as the Edsel or the Yugo or the first Hyundais or the Daewoo?
Next time you buy a car, remember not to buy the first year of a new model introduction LOL.
Motor On,
MidCow
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- #4094 of 4597
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Re: First Year Cars Usually Have Some problems - Even Honda [midnightcowboy]
by brodie2
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Jun 08, 2006 (1:00 pm)
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Replying to: midnightcowboy (Jun 08, 2006 12:56 pm)
When was the 2006 civic released?
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- #4095 of 4597
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Re: First Year Cars Usually Have Some problems - Even Honda [midnightcowboy]
by sheldo1
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Jun 08, 2006 (1:40 pm)
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Replying to: midnightcowboy (Jun 08, 2006 12:56 pm)
Midnightcowboy,
You are correct. I guess I just thought Honda would be different. Now I know they are nothing special.
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- #4096 of 4597
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Vibration at 1500 rpms
by mrcaveman
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Jun 08, 2006 (2:43 pm)
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Here is another site where you can also read more about the 2006+ or 8th generation civic. There is a thread about the vibration noise at 1500 rpm.
http://www.8thgencivic.com/forums/
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- #4097 of 4597
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Will I regret this????
by emlo
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Jun 08, 2006 (5:30 pm)
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On Saturday I am picking up my new 06 Civic EX (one had to be located for me, although I test drove one a couple months ago). After reading these posts, I'm now somewhat nervous about quality, quirks, problems. ??? Right now I drive a 97 Honda Civic LX approaching 167k and no major problems (don't drive it hard, it's serviced regularly, it's a J-Vin so it's actually made in Japan, right?). The plan is to give my husband the 97. Or should I keep it and give him the new Civic???? My new car's Vin doesn't start with a "J" but rather a "1H"--anyone know what that means??
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Re: Will I regret this???? [emlo]
by bman64
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Jun 08, 2006 (6:11 pm)
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Replying to: emlo (Jun 08, 2006 5:30 pm)
J = Japan
1 = Ohio
2 = Canada
Your car was built in the good ol' USA.
If you give your new '06 to your hubby he'll surely be grateful, and you'll be missing out.
Very happy with my '06 LX sedan (built in Ohio too), after almost 2500 miles things are looking just fine.
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Re: Will I regret this???? [bman64]
by emlo
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Jun 09, 2006 (4:21 am)
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Replying to: bman64 (Jun 08, 2006 6:11 pm)
well maybe I will try out the new 06 first and then see what happens!! I have seen so many posts about the "lug bug" and other idiosyncrasies/problems (my EX is an AT). I can't help but wonder that, since I have been told by the dealer that there is such a shortage of 06 Civics (LXs and EXs) production is being rushed and maybe quality control not so tight.
I'm all for supporting jobs here--that actually was a factor in my car search. I was looking at the Mercury Milano but they're made south o' the border--not that they don't need jobs, but my goal is to support as many US workers in the chain of production as possible. Which, as I'm writing this, poses a question: when a US automaker (e.g., Ford) exports these jobs, is it typically assembly only, or are parts also manufactured outside too?
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Re: First Year Cars Usually Have Some problems - Even Honda [midnightcowboy]
by targettuning
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Jun 09, 2006 (4:50 am)
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Replying to: midnightcowboy (Jun 08, 2006 12:56 pm)
Well, in my case I bought it because fuel prices had hit $3.00/gal for the first time...I owned an SUV (Hyundai Santa Fe which I liked very much)and the perceived value AND trade price for that type of vehicle were going down fast. I received what I thought was a good deal..I loved the styling (still do)...I never much gave the "first year" thing much thought considering it was a Honda after all...there was uncertainty about future gas prices.... so, all things considered, I jumped at the deal. Now that I have had some hindsight would I do that again? Maybe not, my first choice in replacing the Santa Fe before gas took off was a 2006 Hyundai Sonata V-6 and I think I will still get one to replace our aging '95 Stratus.
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Re: Is EX worth extra money over LX? [targettuning]
by danita0519
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Jun 09, 2006 (5:19 am)
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Replying to: targettuning (Jun 08, 2006 11:16 am)
I, too, am a first time Honda buyer. I have been driving an SUV which I loved (sigh), but due to increasing fuel prices I had to get something different. I researched and shopped. I have always been a "Ford" girl but....with all my research it lead me to the Honda. I needed something to get me through the snow in the winter (I live in NE OH) I needed something that I could drive without filling the tank every other day. The dealership was great. They answerd all my questions. It took about 2 weeks to make my decision. Any complaints? ABSOLUTELY NOT.. I love my car. I purchased an '06 EX I get lots of great compliments. It is a sexy sedan for a sexy young grandmother!!!!
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