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Re: EX-L Manual Transmission Availability [xraydevil] by targettuning
May 02, 2008 (5:15 am)
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Replying to: xraydevil (May 02, 2008 3:48 am)

Most potential buyers want automatics these days in a top line leather appointed vehicle (even a Civic) which I suspect is the main reason. Honda supplies what most people want and that is an automatic. Or those few who do prefer a manual are snapping up the one or two a dealer may receive every few shipments. Make no mistake the dealer has major input on the model mix he/she receives from the manufacturer so they won't order manuals only to probably sit (set?) around unsold.
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Back seat by 3kidsinback
May 02, 2008 (1:01 pm)
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Hello,
 
Anyone use the back seat often? Am thinking of buying a Civic, but have 3 kids. Usually have one or two at a time, sometimes all 3. I will check it out myself soon, but was wondering what experiences any of you may have had with lugging 3 people in the back of your sedan.
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Re: Back seat [3kidsinback] by thegraduate
May 06, 2008 (6:47 am)
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Replying to: 3kidsinback (May 02, 2008 1:01 pm)

Two people if 6 feet tall or less is perfectly fine in the back of the Civic, and even I (6'5") can sit in the back behind my 5'5" mom. With three kids, if one is old enough, they can ride in the front. The passenger airbag won't hurt them because it will cut off if they are underweight. If you have a family of 5 though, you might consider something like a Mazda 5 or a Kia Rondo. These are inexpensive 3-row vehicles that serve as mini-minivans, and can be had for the same money as a Civic.
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Re: Back seat [thegraduate] by backy
May 06, 2008 (9:16 am)
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Replying to: thegraduate (May 06, 2008 6:47 am)

"Try before you buy." I find I am cramped sitting behind myself in the Civic and I'm 5'10". Also different inseams and foot sizes matter.
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Re: Back seat [backy] by thegraduate
May 06, 2008 (10:43 am)
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Replying to: backy (May 06, 2008 9:16 am)

Well, perhaps mom is generous with the room she gives me. I have a 35 inseam, but a relatively short torso. I have a moonroof in my Accord and can move the power seat nearly to the top of the travel before my hair brushes the ceiling.
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EX-L by sandman46
May 07, 2008 (9:35 am)
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Just got back from the dealership and sat in a new Civic EX-L. Great leather in my opinion, but I've never owned a leather lined car before. Felt very soft & buttery and quite comfortable to say the least. They added all that dealer add on junk so the price on the window was over $22k...crazy money for a Civic.
They did replace my battery, as they said it was low charging or something like that. Have just had the car for 23 months and thought the battery would've lasted a bit lomger. What does "low charging" really mean?
Did get to sit in my dream car...a Acura TSX...very cool car. Even with almost 78k on the clock, the leather was cleanish and the interior appointments were top notch for an '04 model.
They also had a nice '06 RSX in the Galaxy Gray color with excellent seats...my spine didn't hurt a bit. Very clean for an '06 model.
 
The Sandman
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Spoiler problems by mtwebster
May 14, 2008 (7:12 pm)
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Replying to: sandman46 (May 07, 2008 9:35 am)

I bought an 08 Civic Coupe EX about a month ago, and I've had only one issue tarnish this nice car - the spoiler (stock for the EX) is loose at either end.
 
I took it in to the dealer, and they first re-attached it (I guess the thing is really only anchored in the middle, with some sort of tabs at either end), it was still loose - I pointed it out to the service manager, and then we walked over to another new civic, same model, sitting on the lot, and it was also loose.
 
So, he ordered a new spoiler. Same problem - I haven't gone back yet, but before I left the lot on that occasion, I went over about 6 civic EX's on the lot, and the spoiler ranged from completely firm, tight, to significantly looser than mine.
 
I'm not too concerned with the thing falling off, but I do worry that the problem will get worse with age, and with the closing of my trunk it rattles a bit. Mainly I am a bit frustrated that this is a new car, and it's a Honda, and I shouldn't have this.
 
We're talking about an easy 3/16" inch of play on either end of the spoiler, I can easily push it. Should I live with it, or keep taking it back until they get it right? I don't think this is a flaw in the manufacture of my particular car - I think it's more of a design flaw. I'm not sure how much effort they'll put into this without some direction from the manufacturer. We have a 'lemon law' in ohio - would this apply in any way?
 
just fyi, best mileage on a tank so far is 35 mpg with about 80% highway, has about 2500 miles on it, manual shift.
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2008 Civic LX Sedan Front Hood Air Deflector by 4677hola
Jul 27, 2008 (7:45 pm)
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Does anyone know if an air deflector is available in the marketplace for a 2008 Civic LX Sedan?
 
Honda does not offer them. I have been able to locate a deflector for a 2008 Civic Si
but not the 2008 LX Sedan.
 
Thanks,
 
Marco
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Re: 2008 Civic LX Sedan Front Hood Air Deflector [4677hola] by jet10000
Jul 28, 2008 (7:41 am)
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Replying to: 4677hola (Jul 27, 2008 7:45 pm)

Here's a deflector which says that it fits all current Civic sedans. It's a Honda product, just not sold by Honda in the U.S. so this dealer imported them.
 
(Scroll down the page a bit)
 
http://www.collegehillshonda.com/honda_civic_4dr_accessories/06_08_civic_exterio- - - r.htm
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Re: 2008 Civic LX Sedan Front Hood Air Deflector [jet10000] by 4677hola
Jul 30, 2008 (6:33 pm)
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Replying to: jet10000 (Jul 28, 2008 7:41 am)

Thanks. Appreciate the help.
 
The Dealer I talked to (Arrowhead Honda) could not provide any information.

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