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#1 of 45 Civic 2007 LX or EX? by jasonc3 Oct 06, 2006 (9:06 pm)
Hello everyone, i'm close to buying a honda civic 2007 and i'm debating over the LX or EX. The EX costs about $1800 more and for me it's a tough decision. The main things that the EX has over the LX are these:   1. Better sound system - I'll be bringing a cd of mine to test for the difference, but if i get the LX, i'll probably put some of the money i save into a nice system, assuming that I can find fitted parts for the installation. I checked Crutchfield, and there is no listing for the 2007 Civic on the website when you go to find what fits your car.   2. 4 wheel disc brakes - I'm not much of a speed racer, so i think the LX brakes should be fine for me.   3. Alloy Wheels - I do like the way the EX rims look over the LX ones, but is it worth the extra money...? that's a tough one...   4. Moonroof - It's nice, but i had a moonroof on my old car and never really used it, half the time i forgot it was there.   5. Steering wheel mounted audio controls - Once i get my Civic, i'm pretty sure i'll be replacing the radio w/ an Alpine, which comes w/ a remote control, so for me, this doesn't count for much.   6. Remote trunk release - This is pretty handy, but it's just a small thing...   So, overall, it's a tough call for me, do i just take the easy way out and get teh EX? or do i get the LX and use the money i save to get a nice sound system, and/or depending on how much i spend on the sound system, maybe even get new rims and tires? I'd love to hear from anyone who has bought a 2007 Civic, how you made your decision, or even from people like me, who are about to buy, and have thought about this choice....Thanks for any replies!   Jason Replies to this message: pham0167 (Oct 06, 2006 9:42 pm) jasonc3 (Oct 07, 2006 10:42 am) mfranklin (Oct 17, 2006 11:23 am) ttttvl (Oct 18, 2006 12:13 pm) cz75 (Dec 08, 2007 3:38 pm) karkook (Dec 24, 2006 4:52 am) pat (Dec 26, 2006 5:40 am) karkook (Dec 26, 2006 9:28 am) tkrivo (Dec 26, 2006 8:47 pm) and 2 more... kathyc1 (Apr 14, 2007 2:49 pm) leftylibralady (Mar 27, 2007 3:00 pm) sciontc101 (Apr 13, 2007 5:40 pm) nj2pa2nc (Apr 14, 2007 9:44 am) eldaino (Apr 16, 2007 7:01 am)
#2 of 45 Re: Civic 2007 LX or EX? [jasonc3] by pham0167 Oct 06, 2006 (9:42 pm)
Replying to: jasonc3 (Oct 06, 2006 9:06 pm) I was gonna get an LX but they had an EX in stock with the options I wanted, so I ended up getting an EX. The only difference in sound system is the 6 speakers instead of 4 speakers otherwise the power are the same (160 watts). If you plan on upgrading the head unit to something with more power, it will improve the sound drastically. I wouldn't upgrade to the EX just because of the sound system or the moonroof (I don't like them anyway). The alloy wheels are about 400 each (maybe 200 each after market) so it's worth the extra 1800. The LX has front disk brakes and rear drum breaks, you can easily switch the rear drum breaks to disk brakes at 60,000 miles maintenance. I would guess it would be around 800 to do the switch. IMO, the alloy wheels are the only good reason for EX unless you also want a navigation system too.   You also didn't include in your list the EX has 60/40 split back seats with cupholders while the LX backseat don't have cupholders and fold down all at once. Not sure if that makes a difference to you.   The 2007 LX now has a music input/mp3 input jack as well.   I would go for the LX if you don't really care about alloy wheels and disc brakes. Replies to this message: jasonc3 (Oct 07, 2006 10:42 am) mfranklin (Oct 17, 2006 11:23 am) ttttvl (Oct 18, 2006 12:13 pm) cz75 (Dec 08, 2007 3:38 pm)
#3 of 45 Re: Civic 2007 LX or EX? [pham0167] by jasonc3 Oct 07, 2006 (10:42 am)
Replying to: pham0167 (Oct 06, 2006 9:42 pm) Hmm...thanks for the info, I think i'll go with the EX, factoring in the cost of rims, installing them, and time that i'd be without the car (probably i'd have to lose the car for a day while it would be worked on, and rent a car for that day). I don't like the LX rims at all, and i'd have to change them for sure, the standard EX rims look decent to me. Plus, the split back seat is nice to have, as well as the cup holders....anyhow, thanks for the reply! Now i have to decide between stick or automatic...=)
#4 of 45 Re: Civic 2007 LX or EX? [pham0167] by mfranklin Oct 17, 2006 (11:23 am)
Replying to: pham0167 (Oct 06, 2006 9:42 pm) Not quite accurate. EX has 7 speakers with a Subwoofer and its 350 Watts not 160. And I love the moonroof. Replies to this message: ttttvl (Oct 18, 2006 12:13 pm)
#5 of 45 Re: Civic 2007 LX or EX? [mfranklin] by ttttvl Oct 18, 2006 (12:13 pm)
Replying to: mfranklin (Oct 17, 2006 11:23 am) When I registered my 2007 Civic EX Sedan Auto NO NAV through Honda website https://www.ahm-ownerlink.com with my VIN. It listed my vehical with Audio system as:   Audio Systems: 160-Watt AM/FM/XM Ready®/CD Audio System with 6 Speakers MP3/Windows Media® Audio (WMA) Playback Capability MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack CD Text Display Capability Speed-Sensitive Volume Control (SVC)   I think the 7 speakers with a Subwoofer and its 350 Watts only available on EX Coupe, but not EX Sedan. Funny that Coupe and Sedan both cost the same amount.
#6 of 45 sound by eldaino Nov 16, 2006 (1:37 pm)
correct the ex coupe and si coupe (and sedan now i guess) all get the 350 watt w/sub. The ex sedan does not. it has the six speaker 160 watt. the lx has four. And the lx does not come with rims, just hubcaps, but same tire size.
#9 of 45 Some posts have been moved by pat HOST Dec 20, 2006 (7:32 am)
Here are the links:   alt2006, "Honda Civic Audio questions (iPod, MP3, speakers, etc.)" #54, 12 Dec 2006 7:18 pm   roseoh, "Honda Civic - Security System" #18, 20 Dec 2006 7:14 am
#10 of 45 Re: Civic 2007 LX or EX? [jasonc3] by karkook Dec 24, 2006 (4:52 am)
Replying to: jasonc3 (Oct 06, 2006 9:06 pm) You've probably already made your purchase, and frankly you can't go wrong... I bought a '07 black LX coupe in Oct. and love it. Bought it for the economy but get as many looks and as with an RX7 and a Mercedes E I had before...   Another small thing that I found after purchase of the LX... The intermittent wiper setting on the EX,Si is adjustable, on the LX it is not... (that's right one speed!) Somehow, it wipes a little too fast or too slow and there is nothing you can do about it. Don't get it. Petty, I know.   Anyway, I love the car!   I have a question for anyone who can help. I am looking at after market wheels for my Civic and can't decide whether to go with 17s or 18s... Does anyone have an '06 or '07 with after market wheels? Pics? Replies to this message: pat (Dec 26, 2006 5:40 am) karkook (Dec 26, 2006 9:28 am) tkrivo (Dec 26, 2006 8:47 pm) karkook (Dec 31, 2006 5:28 pm) and 1 more... kathyc1 (Apr 14, 2007 2:49 pm)

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