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#9 of 17 Re: General Question [thegraduate] by bug4 Jun 24, 2008 (2:46 pm)
Replying to: thegraduate (Jun 24, 2008 12:44 pm) Thanks grad! Any opinion on the issue of ride quality. With a shorter wheel-based, the Civic would have a different ride.   I assume the auto tranny gets better gas mileage because of different, higher revving, gear ratios in the manual? [Ultimately, slight differences in fuel economy won't get me to buy the automatic. I'll never buy an automatic transmission again - at least not one where you can't choose between the top gears. It's not a problem with the actual transmission, I just HATE not having that control when I'm driving on the highway. I will likely sell my Accord within a year just to get rid of the automatic transmission. I have never owned a car without MT and I thought I could live with a new Honda with AT. I can't!] Replies to this message: thegraduate (Jun 24, 2008 3:21 pm) viet (Jun 29, 2008 10:57 am)
#10 of 17 Re: General Question [bug4] by thegraduate Jun 24, 2008 (3:21 pm)
Replying to: bug4 (Jun 24, 2008 2:46 pm) Having just test-driven a 2008 Accord EX over the weekend, and my dad having a 2007 Civic, I can tell you that the Accord rides noticeably better, while also handling very nicely. The fact that the Civic really seems to feel "on-the-ground" is a big difference in the higher-up Accord, as well. Replies to this message: viet (Jun 29, 2008 10:57 am)
#11 of 17 Re: General Question [thegraduate] by viet Jun 29, 2008 (10:57 am)
Replying to: thegraduate (Jun 24, 2008 3:21 pm) Accord V6 is super smooth, a bit more luxry than Civic. Both are excellent cars. It depends on your budget.
#12 of 17 09 Civic or Accord if same payment by usair Oct 06, 2008 (4:42 pm)
I am looking to lease a Honda. The payment would be same for Civic LX-S or a Accord LX. which one will be a better buy. I know Civic is better in gas by about 10 miles than the accord or maybe less. Replies to this message: backy (Oct 06, 2008 7:44 pm) thegraduate (Oct 07, 2008 6:58 am)
#13 of 17 Re: 09 Civic or Accord if same payment [usair] by backy Oct 06, 2008 (7:44 pm)
Replying to: usair (Oct 06, 2008 4:42 pm) It won't be a 10 mpg difference. Maybe as much as 5, depending on mix of city and highway.   Which one do you like driving better? Do you carry adults or big kids in the back seat very often? Do you like the idea of having electronic stability control on your car? Do you need to park in tight spaces very often? Will the fuel economy difference be a big deal for you?   Those are the kinds of questions you should be asking yourself. Replies to this message: thegraduate (Oct 07, 2008 6:58 am)
#14 of 17 Re: 09 Civic or Accord if same payment [backy] by thegraduate Oct 07, 2008 (6:58 am)
Replying to: backy (Oct 06, 2008 7:44 pm) Also... which one do you find more appealing personally? Is fun to drive important? Ride comfort?
#15 of 17 by keitha3 Oct 07, 2008 (11:05 am)
I test drove the Civic recently while buying a Fit. The Fit was for another family member and I thought, hey, maybe I'll buy a Civic tonight as it too gets good mileage. So, I loaded my family into the car and, while I found the driving experience acceptable, it wasn't something that excited me. Still, if mileage and reliability were strong considerations, I felt the Civic would be a great candidate. Also, as I have my family to consider, I also listened when they said they weren't enthralled by the rear seats, especially if we were to take long trips.   Now, the Accord V6, as was stated earlier, has a very smooth acceleration factor. I also found riding around in it much smoother and the seats more comfortable. My family responded very favorable to the rear seats as well.   So, I sacrificed a lot more money on the initial purchase and much better gas mileage down the line for something my family and I feel will serve us better on a day to day basis. Replies to this message: bvdj84 (Oct 11, 2008 6:55 am) thegraduate (Oct 11, 2008 8:47 am)
#16 of 17 Re: [keitha3] by bvdj84 Oct 11, 2008 (6:55 am)
Replying to: keitha3 (Oct 07, 2008 11:05 am) Well now with the EX-L Civic, it really makes for a nice car! I am still a bit apprehensive about the dash though. Its is questionable. Replies to this message: thegraduate (Oct 11, 2008 8:47 am)
#17 of 17 Re: [bvdj84] by thegraduate Oct 11, 2008 (8:47 am)
Replying to: bvdj84 (Oct 11, 2008 6:55 am) I drove my dad's Civic for a week during everyday commuting. I have two Accords ('96, '06) both sedans, so getting in the rakish Civic was a very big change... I thought. I soon got used to it (a matter of a day's driving) and really enjoyed the change; the dash is very intuitive; the speedo being up top wasn't distracting and was very useful for monitoring speed while keeping eyes on the road, not the gauges.   I was glad to get back to the torquey engines in the Accords, but the Civic was definitely a lot of fun, and a car I'd consider if it weren't for my 6'5" frame which causes my right leg to be up against that annoying parking brake handle when I let my leg rest and splay to the right.

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