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538 messages, Last post on Nov 07, 2009 at 10:07 PM
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| I just hope that they don't do to the Civic's exterior styling what they did to the Accord! I had really admired the 03-07 Accord, but I'm really turned off by the new bulky, frumpy looking 2008 model with the taillights and trunk lid that look like they came off of a 1980s Oldsmobile. Please, Honda -- keep the Civic sedan as cool looking as it is right now! | |
Fit is getting USB so it's very likely that the civic will get it for 09. The USB port can play iPod's and USB thumb drives.
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Replying to: rv65 (Mar 19, 2008 10:53 am) The Accord did not get an AUX input when the 206 Civic got it. They waited until the redesigned 2008 Accord and they may do the same with USB and the Civic. |
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1) The switch to the same headlight lenses used on the JDM/Asian market Civic sedan. 2) A slightly revised instrument panel, probably with a new optional car stereos that include switchable high-speed USB 2.0 port direct control for Apple iPods, Microsoft Zunes, Sandisk Sansas and higher-end Creative ZEN portable media players through the car stereo controls. 3) Revised valve timing on the R18 and K20Z3 engines for slightly more power and/or better fuel economy. One thing I'm watching for is whether Honda finally replaces the 5AT unit that has been around since 2003 on the Accord. If we go to a 6AT unit (which is quite possible given Honda's recent Japanese patents on small, compact automatic transmission designs), that could result in better acceleration and better fuel economy since the engine can be allowed to rev lower at freeway speeds. |
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When do the 09's usually get to dealers?....
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Replying to: totalsports (Apr 11, 2008 3:55 am) |
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Looking to buy this summer. Only want a DX 5M (cheaper, prefer 15 inch wheels/tires for 40k of rural driving per year) but need A/C. Bought a Civic DX 14 years ago and paid $1000 to add A/C (right when the old CFC refrigerents were being phased out). So must have gotten an old unit with new refrigerents that are less efficient and leak more easily. Never worked well, needed annual recharging. Should I just bite the bullet to go with a LX or maybe a Fit 5M (but can't find them in my area). Thanks
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Replying to: mcmanus (Apr 19, 2008 4:51 am) Are you suggesting that 15" wheel/tire assemblies will last 40,000 miles and a 16" setup won't? If that's the case, I'm thinking that you've been grossly misinformed, as I've never seen any scientific or empirical evidence that suggest a tire wear difference between 15" and 16" tires. FWIW, six of my last eight cars have had 16" (or larger) wheel/tire assemblies, and the only one that didn't get 40,000 miles out of a set of tires was the one that came equipped with summer only performance tires, tires that are designed to stick to the pavement well at the expense of tread life (which is typically between 15,000 and 25,000 depending upon how aggressively they're used). The flip side of course is that I just replaced a 16" set of tires on one of our cars late last year, and the set that I took off still looked pretty good after 65,000 miles. In fact, they looked good enough that had it not been for the fact that winter was looming large, I'd have left them on for an easy 10,000 more miles. As for going opting for an LX, if you need A/C, you're probably best off paying the extra $1,950 and getting the car with factory air. Think about it this way, that comes out to less than a $1,000 difference between the LX and the DX once you have A/C added to the latter (assuming you can find an aftermarket A/C system that is compatible with R134A for $1,000 installed). For the extra grand, you'll get a car that most probably has a more reliable HVAC system as well as a security system with remote lock/unlock, power mirrors, power locks, cruise control, a better audio system, a center console, and factory floor mats. I'm thinking that the extra money is well worth it. Best Regards, Shipo
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Supposedly the build out for the Habanero red and Fiji Blue civic will be in May. So get those while they last. 09 will have some new Si only colors. Teal and Orange. Also the 09 civic will get a new Black Color. Expect a new brown color. Hope this helps
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Replying to: mcmanus (Apr 19, 2008 4:51 am) Also, check the tires' treadwear rating. That will be the deciding factor, not the size of the tire. |
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