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Re: 09 colors again [thegraduate] by backy
Jun 26, 2008 (7:09 pm)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Jun 26, 2008 7:01 pm)

Sorry, that's not how Honda does it. Honda doesn't do options. So a stick and AT are two different trim levels. Leather isn't an option, but a trim level. Navi isn't an option, but a trim level. And as we have seen with the trims for the 2009 Fit (refer to that discussion for details), VSC makes for different trim levels--although it's very simple on the Fit because the only trims on which VSC is additive as additional trims is on the Sport with Navi and Sport with AT and Navi.
 
I'll take your bet that we will not see VSC as an "option" on ANY Civic. It will be part of the trim levels.
 
Don't blame me for it!!
 
Edit: Check out post 105 of the 2009/2010 Fit discussion. It gives the trims for the 2009 Fit as follows:
 
GE8729EW 2009 FIT 5DR 5MT KA
GE8749EW 2009 FIT 5DR SPORT 5MT KA
GE8769GW 2009 FIT 5DR SPORT VSA&NAV 5MT KA
GE8829EW 2009 FIT 5DR 5AT KA
GE8849EW 2009 FIT 5DR SPORT 5AT KA
GE8869GW 2009 FIT 5DR SPORT VSA&NAV 5AT KA
 
Notice that the transmission choices, nav/no nav choice, and VSA/no VSA choice are part of the trim levels, not options
 
So depending on whether Honda always includes VSA with Nav and/or Nav and leather on the Civic, the trim levels will be along the lines I laid out, maybe with some consolidation at the top end and some simplification at the bottom end if Honda doesn't put VSC on all models, all the way down to DX.
 
Or as you said, they could do the simple thing, the right thing for safety, and make VSC standard across the board, like they did ABS for the 2006 Civic.
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Re: 09 colors again [backy] by thegraduate
Jun 26, 2008 (7:23 pm)
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Replying to: backy (Jun 26, 2008 7:09 pm)

Tell me this:
 
How can you define a difference in trim level vs. option in a Corolla LE with an automatic transmission and a Civic LX with automatic transmission?
 
There's no difference as far as I can tell. They sit on the lot the same way, and are listed on the sticker in that way. The difference is that the Corolla will have MORE options.
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Re: 09 colors again [thegraduate] by backy
Jun 26, 2008 (7:29 pm)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Jun 26, 2008 7:23 pm)

Correct. The Corollla, and Toyotas in general, will have more options--actually they will have options period--than Hondas. It's just how different companies package their cars. Some have lots of options and fewer trims, some have lots of trims and few or no options. When you look at them on a lot, you can't tell whether the transmission or leather or whatnot is an option or trim--unless you look at the window sticker. There is a difference there. An option will be itemized on the sticker, like how Toyota itemizes ESC on the Corolla. On the Civic, it will be included in the trim designation, or perhaps as a standard feature, and there will be no separate charge for it on the sticker.
 
But maybe one of our resident Honda sales folks will set the record straight on how Honda handles trims and options, specifically with the Civic but also in general.
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Re: 09 colors again [backy] by sparkland
Jun 26, 2008 (8:38 pm)
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Replying to: backy (Jun 26, 2008 7:29 pm)

"Polished metal metallic" is beautiful. It would be the color of choice for my Ridgeline if they offered it in that color. The 2008 Accord has that color and it looks marvelous. Really professional and sleek looking.
 
The VSC will be required soon on all cars, so who really knows how many trim levels it will come on initially this year.
 
We love our 2008 Civic. The EX's are really in short supply at the moment. Quite a few 2-doors left on the lots.
 
Brad
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Re: 09 colors again [sparkland] by danny6285
Jun 27, 2008 (10:46 am)
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Replying to: sparkland (Jun 26, 2008 8:38 pm)

gah! I just looked up the polished metal and found it on a new Accord coupe. that is exactly the color I wish was out when I got my Civic in January. In fact, Polished Metal is what Galaxy Gray looks like in the Civic brochure. It's similar to that mica pearl color you see the Scion Tc in (greenish/gray). I'm anxious to see how the Civic will evolve for 2009...
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Re: 09 colors again [danny6285] by amking
Jun 28, 2008 (11:42 pm)
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Replying to: danny6285 (Jun 27, 2008 10:46 am)

any idea when the 09's will be released?
 
when did honda start offering the 08's last year?
 
other than maybe some different color options, the main issue i have with the car is the parking break location (rubs my knee).
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Any changes to exterior? by obie
Jul 01, 2008 (8:24 pm)
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Has any one heard of any changes to external appearance of the Civic? Any photos out there?
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Re: Any changes to exterior? [obie] by xxy
Jul 02, 2008 (7:53 pm)
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Replying to: obie (Jul 01, 2008 8:24 pm)

Found this link hope it helps.
http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com/2009-honda-civic.htm
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Re: Any changes to exterior? [obie] by xxy
Jul 02, 2008 (8:00 pm)
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Replying to: obie (Jul 01, 2008 8:24 pm)

To me it is looking more like an Accord, hopefully the price will not match the price, I plan to keep my 08 Civic for a long time. It is a great car.
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Parking Brake by gasmizr
Jul 12, 2008 (8:06 pm)
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I checked the posted link and the interior looks the same. I am guessing that is not an updated picture. Any news yet on if they are moving the PB. I want the Civic and I keep sitting in it and driving it and that PB is a real deal breaker. Thanks for any updates. I am getting ready to give my 1996 to my daughter. So I need to purchase something soon.

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