good point ill probably do like 20-30 miles a day

"Barry Adams" <BarryAdams@cfl.rr.com> wrote in message
news:Lt8oe.93435$w15.221@tornado.tampabay.rr.com.. .
> I drive 29 miles daily each way to and from work, plus a 300-mile trek to
> the home office 2-4 times monthly, and my 2003 Civic EX is a dream for
this
> duty. Depending on a/c usage (I live in Central FL), I get 35-38 mpg in
> mixed driving, and at 36,000 miles have had no unscheduled maintenance
after
> the first month (faulty seat rail on the dirvers' side).
> Despite the extra luxury, I can't believe an Accord would be better.
> Of course, I still pine away for the 1990 Civic LX I traded in for the new
> one -- bought it new and drove it 13 years and 185,000 miles with the
> original clutch still working beautifully.
> "Jason" <jason@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:jason-0306050912260001@pm1-broad-75.snlo.dialup.fix.net...
> > In article <K0Tne.1504$IE7.1420@newssvr21.news.prodigy.com> , "tomb"
> > <me@privacy.net> wrote:
> >
> >> Jason wrote:
> >> | In article <QkJne.49$Er.40@fed1read02>, "Jarrett Hurd"
> >> | <stare@thesun.com> wrote:
> >> |
> >> || If you do not care about size or anything when it comes to a Honda,
> >> || which is cheaper to maintain? If one is more than the other is it
> >> || worth it?
> >> |
> >> | The Civic is smaller in size than the Accord and has LESS power than
> >> | the Accord. I would still prefer the Accord because it has more
> >> | power and is larger.
> >>
> >> My trusty old Civic '88 accomodates me just fine (I'm 6'1), and
provides
> >> enough power to get around, onto freeways and off. It's been pretty
much
> >> trouble-free and just recently passed (strict California "Enhanced
Area")
> >> smog without any effort. It's taken me places, long drives, short
drives,
> >> has carried two bikes (OK, front wheels taken off) in its trunk, and
fits
> >> four (not super-sized) people without being totally cramped.
> >>
> >> Ask yourself how much power and space you really *need* vs. what you
> >> want.
> >> We often make the mistake of confusing the two of them.
> >>
> >> | However, If I did not have a well paying full
> >> | time job, I would settle for a Civic until I could
> >> | afford to trade it in on an Accord.
> >>
> >> I could afford an Accord, but why would I want to buy one?
> >>
> >> Jarrett - if you're on a tight budget, take all the additional costs
into
> >> account, such as
> >>
> >> - insurance
> >> - registration
> >> - gas (if you drive a lot, especially nowadays)
> >>
> >> beside the pure cost of the car plus maintenance.
> >>
> >> For pure economical reasons, an older (but well-maintained) Civic would
> >> be
> >> really hard to beat.
> >
> > Hello,
> > It appears that lots and lots of people must agree with you. I see lots
> > more Civics than Accords in the town where I live. It's my guess that if
> > gas prices remain high--that small cars (including Civics) will be more
> > common that SUVs in the coming years. I have several friends that live
> > over 40 miles from where they work--it's easy to understand why my
friends
> > and other people that have to drive over 40 miles per day would be more
> > likely to buy a Civic than an Accord.
> > Jason
> >
> > --
> > NEWSGROUP SUBSCRIBERS MOTTO
> > We respect those subscribers that ask for advice or provide advice.
> > We do NOT respect the subscribers that enjoy criticizing people.
> >
> >
> >
>
>

 

Jarrett Hurd wrote:

> If you do not care about size or anything when it comes to a Honda, which is
> cheaper to maintain? If one is more than the other is it worth it?

The Civic will be no cheaper to "maintain" but will do a little better on F.E.
than the Accord. At the sacrifice of ride quality, noise and features. The
Civic LX trim level suits my family drivers just fine. Currently enjoying 25
MPG (all in town, LA traffic) with a 2005 Civic Coupe LX.


--
Tp,

-------- __o
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--- ( )/ ( ) ---- -\<.
-------------------- ( )/ ( )
-----------------------------------------

No Lawsuit Ever Fixed A Moron...

 

Jarrett Hurd wrote:

> If you do not care about size or anything when it comes to a Honda, which is
> cheaper to maintain? If one is more than the other is it worth it?

The Civic will be no cheaper to "maintain" but will do a little better on F.E.
than the Accord. At the sacrifice of ride quality, noise and features. The
Civic LX trim level suits my family drivers just fine. Currently enjoying 25
MPG (all in town, LA traffic) with a 2005 Civic Coupe LX.


--
Tp,

-------- __o
----- -\<. -------- __o
--- ( )/ ( ) ---- -\<.
-------------------- ( )/ ( )
-----------------------------------------

No Lawsuit Ever Fixed A Moron...

 

The Accords just don't get the MPG of the Civic's and the 2001 and above
Civic's are pretty roomy. I just got 41.6 mpg out of my 2002 Civic lx 5sp
and that was 70 % Highway -30% city driving!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


"TomP" <roadcyc@socal.rr.com> wrote in message
news:42A1B2A1.F0EA83F9@socal.rr.com...
> Jarrett Hurd wrote:
>
>> If you do not care about size or anything when it comes to a Honda, which
>> is
>> cheaper to maintain? If one is more than the other is it worth it?
>
> The Civic will be no cheaper to "maintain" but will do a little better on
> F.E.
> than the Accord. At the sacrifice of ride quality, noise and features.
> The
> Civic LX trim level suits my family drivers just fine. Currently enjoying
> 25
> MPG (all in town, LA traffic) with a 2005 Civic Coupe LX.
>
>
> --
> Tp,
>
> -------- __o
> ----- -\<. -------- __o
> --- ( )/ ( ) ---- -\<.
> -------------------- ( )/ ( )
> -----------------------------------------
>
> No Lawsuit Ever Fixed A Moron...
>
>

 

The Accords just don't get the MPG of the Civic's and the 2001 and above
Civic's are pretty roomy. I just got 41.6 mpg out of my 2002 Civic lx 5sp
and that was 70 % Highway -30% city driving!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


"TomP" <roadcyc@socal.rr.com> wrote in message
news:42A1B2A1.F0EA83F9@socal.rr.com...
> Jarrett Hurd wrote:
>
>> If you do not care about size or anything when it comes to a Honda, which
>> is
>> cheaper to maintain? If one is more than the other is it worth it?
>
> The Civic will be no cheaper to "maintain" but will do a little better on
> F.E.
> than the Accord. At the sacrifice of ride quality, noise and features.
> The
> Civic LX trim level suits my family drivers just fine. Currently enjoying
> 25
> MPG (all in town, LA traffic) with a 2005 Civic Coupe LX.
>
>
> --
> Tp,
>
> -------- __o
> ----- -\<. -------- __o
> --- ( )/ ( ) ---- -\<.
> -------------------- ( )/ ( )
> -----------------------------------------
>
> No Lawsuit Ever Fixed A Moron...
>
>

 

MAT wrote:
> "Jarrett Hurd" <stare@thesun.com> wrote in message
> news:QkJne.49$Er.40@fed1read02...
>
>>If you do not care about size or anything when it comes to a Honda, which
>>is
>>cheaper to maintain? If one is more than the other is it worth it?
>
>
>
> A stripper DX Civic will be the cheapest to buy/own/maintain.

But insurance rates will be higher on the Civic. That may turn the
balance the other way, even with the ~$2000 difference at invoice cost.

-Sonarrat.

 

MAT wrote:
> "Jarrett Hurd" <stare@thesun.com> wrote in message
> news:QkJne.49$Er.40@fed1read02...
>
>>If you do not care about size or anything when it comes to a Honda, which
>>is
>>cheaper to maintain? If one is more than the other is it worth it?
>
>
>
> A stripper DX Civic will be the cheapest to buy/own/maintain.

But insurance rates will be higher on the Civic. That may turn the
balance the other way, even with the ~$2000 difference at invoice cost.

-Sonarrat.

 

Jason wrote:
> In article <K0Tne.1504$IE7.1420@newssvr21.news.prodigy.com> , "tomb"
> <me@privacy.net> wrote:
>
>> Jason wrote:
>>> In article <QkJne.49$Er.40@fed1read02>, "Jarrett Hurd"
>>> <stare@thesun.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> If you do not care about size or anything when it comes to a Honda,
>>>> which is cheaper to maintain? If one is more than the other is it
>>>> worth it?
>>>
>>> The Civic is smaller in size than the Accord and has LESS power than
>>> the Accord. I would still prefer the Accord because it has more
>>> power and is larger.
>>
>> My trusty old Civic '88 accomodates me just fine (I'm 6'1), and
>> provides enough power to get around, onto freeways and off. It's
>> been pretty much trouble-free and just recently passed (strict
>> California "Enhanced Area") smog without any effort. It's taken me
>> places, long drives, short drives, has carried two bikes (OK, front
>> wheels taken off) in its trunk, and fits four (not super-sized)
>> people without being totally cramped.
>>
>> Ask yourself how much power and space you really *need* vs. what you
>> want. We often make the mistake of confusing the two of them.
>>
>>> However, If I did not have a well paying full
>>> time job, I would settle for a Civic until I could
>>> afford to trade it in on an Accord.
>>
>> I could afford an Accord, but why would I want to buy one?
>>
>> Jarrett - if you're on a tight budget, take all the additional costs
>> into account, such as
>>
>> - insurance
>> - registration
>> - gas (if you drive a lot, especially nowadays)
>>
>> beside the pure cost of the car plus maintenance.
>>
>> For pure economical reasons, an older (but well-maintained) Civic
>> would be really hard to beat.
>
> Hello,
> It appears that lots and lots of people must agree with you. I see
> lots more Civics than Accords in the town where I live. It's my guess
> that if gas prices remain high--that small cars (including Civics)
> will be more common that SUVs in the coming years. I have several
> friends that live over 40 miles from where they work--it's easy to
> understand why my friends and other people that have to drive over 40
> miles per day would be more likely to buy a Civic than an Accord.
> Jason

I have the Accord, my daughter has a Civic. Both are good cars and you
can't go wrong either way. Go with what you budget will allow. There is no
sense spending more then one can afford, as it won't do you any good if you
can't afford to go anywhere with it.

 

Jason wrote:
> In article <K0Tne.1504$IE7.1420@newssvr21.news.prodigy.com> , "tomb"
> <me@privacy.net> wrote:
>
>> Jason wrote:
>>> In article <QkJne.49$Er.40@fed1read02>, "Jarrett Hurd"
>>> <stare@thesun.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> If you do not care about size or anything when it comes to a Honda,
>>>> which is cheaper to maintain? If one is more than the other is it
>>>> worth it?
>>>
>>> The Civic is smaller in size than the Accord and has LESS power than
>>> the Accord. I would still prefer the Accord because it has more
>>> power and is larger.
>>
>> My trusty old Civic '88 accomodates me just fine (I'm 6'1), and
>> provides enough power to get around, onto freeways and off. It's
>> been pretty much trouble-free and just recently passed (strict
>> California "Enhanced Area") smog without any effort. It's taken me
>> places, long drives, short drives, has carried two bikes (OK, front
>> wheels taken off) in its trunk, and fits four (not super-sized)
>> people without being totally cramped.
>>
>> Ask yourself how much power and space you really *need* vs. what you
>> want. We often make the mistake of confusing the two of them.
>>
>>> However, If I did not have a well paying full
>>> time job, I would settle for a Civic until I could
>>> afford to trade it in on an Accord.
>>
>> I could afford an Accord, but why would I want to buy one?
>>
>> Jarrett - if you're on a tight budget, take all the additional costs
>> into account, such as
>>
>> - insurance
>> - registration
>> - gas (if you drive a lot, especially nowadays)
>>
>> beside the pure cost of the car plus maintenance.
>>
>> For pure economical reasons, an older (but well-maintained) Civic
>> would be really hard to beat.
>
> Hello,
> It appears that lots and lots of people must agree with you. I see
> lots more Civics than Accords in the town where I live. It's my guess
> that if gas prices remain high--that small cars (including Civics)
> will be more common that SUVs in the coming years. I have several
> friends that live over 40 miles from where they work--it's easy to
> understand why my friends and other people that have to drive over 40
> miles per day would be more likely to buy a Civic than an Accord.
> Jason

I have the Accord, my daughter has a Civic. Both are good cars and you
can't go wrong either way. Go with what you budget will allow. There is no
sense spending more then one can afford, as it won't do you any good if you
can't afford to go anywhere with it.

 

Barry Adams wrote:
> I drive 29 miles daily each way to and from work, plus a 300-mile
> trek to the home office 2-4 times monthly, and my 2003 Civic EX is a
> dream for this duty. Depending on a/c usage (I live in Central FL), I
> get 35-38 mpg in mixed driving, and at 36,000 miles have had no
> unscheduled maintenance after the first month (faulty seat rail on
> the dirvers' side). Despite the extra luxury, I can't believe an Accord
> would be better.
> Of course, I still pine away for the 1990 Civic LX I traded in for
> the new one -- bought it new and drove it 13 years and 185,000 miles
> with the original clutch still working beautifully.

Depending on need, the Accords can fit 4-5 adults comfortably, which is what
I needed.....


> "Jason" <jason@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:jason-0306050912260001@pm1-broad-75.snlo.dialup.fix.net...
>> In article <K0Tne.1504$IE7.1420@newssvr21.news.prodigy.com> , "tomb"
>> <me@privacy.net> wrote:
>>
>>> Jason wrote:
>>>> In article <QkJne.49$Er.40@fed1read02>, "Jarrett Hurd"
>>>> <stare@thesun.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> If you do not care about size or anything when it comes to a
>>>>> Honda, which is cheaper to maintain? If one is more than the
>>>>> other is it worth it?
>>>>
>>>> The Civic is smaller in size than the Accord and has LESS power
>>>> than the Accord. I would still prefer the Accord because it has
>>>> more power and is larger.
>>>
>>> My trusty old Civic '88 accomodates me just fine (I'm 6'1), and
>>> provides enough power to get around, onto freeways and off. It's
>>> been pretty much trouble-free and just recently passed (strict
>>> California "Enhanced Area") smog without any effort. It's taken me
>>> places, long drives, short drives, has carried two bikes (OK, front
>>> wheels taken off) in its trunk, and fits four (not super-sized)
>>> people without being totally cramped. Ask yourself how much power and
>>> space you really *need* vs. what you
>>> want.
>>> We often make the mistake of confusing the two of them.
>>>
>>>> However, If I did not have a well paying full
>>>> time job, I would settle for a Civic until I could
>>>> afford to trade it in on an Accord.
>>>
>>> I could afford an Accord, but why would I want to buy one?
>>>
>>> Jarrett - if you're on a tight budget, take all the additional
>>> costs into account, such as
>>>
>>> - insurance
>>> - registration
>>> - gas (if you drive a lot, especially nowadays)
>>>
>>> beside the pure cost of the car plus maintenance.
>>>
>>> For pure economical reasons, an older (but well-maintained) Civic
>>> would be
>>> really hard to beat.
>>
>> Hello,
>> It appears that lots and lots of people must agree with you. I see
>> lots more Civics than Accords in the town where I live. It's my
>> guess that if gas prices remain high--that small cars (including
>> Civics) will be more common that SUVs in the coming years. I have
>> several friends that live over 40 miles from where they work--it's
>> easy to understand why my friends and other people that have to
>> drive over 40 miles per day would be more likely to buy a Civic than
>> an Accord. Jason
>>
>> --
>> NEWSGROUP SUBSCRIBERS MOTTO
>> We respect those subscribers that ask for advice or provide advice.
>> We do NOT respect the subscribers that enjoy criticizing people.

 

Barry Adams wrote:
> I drive 29 miles daily each way to and from work, plus a 300-mile
> trek to the home office 2-4 times monthly, and my 2003 Civic EX is a
> dream for this duty. Depending on a/c usage (I live in Central FL), I
> get 35-38 mpg in mixed driving, and at 36,000 miles have had no
> unscheduled maintenance after the first month (faulty seat rail on
> the dirvers' side). Despite the extra luxury, I can't believe an Accord
> would be better.
> Of course, I still pine away for the 1990 Civic LX I traded in for
> the new one -- bought it new and drove it 13 years and 185,000 miles
> with the original clutch still working beautifully.

Depending on need, the Accords can fit 4-5 adults comfortably, which is what
I needed.....


> "Jason" <jason@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:jason-0306050912260001@pm1-broad-75.snlo.dialup.fix.net...
>> In article <K0Tne.1504$IE7.1420@newssvr21.news.prodigy.com> , "tomb"
>> <me@privacy.net> wrote:
>>
>>> Jason wrote:
>>>> In article <QkJne.49$Er.40@fed1read02>, "Jarrett Hurd"
>>>> <stare@thesun.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> If you do not care about size or anything when it comes to a
>>>>> Honda, which is cheaper to maintain? If one is more than the
>>>>> other is it worth it?
>>>>
>>>> The Civic is smaller in size than the Accord and has LESS power
>>>> than the Accord. I would still prefer the Accord because it has
>>>> more power and is larger.
>>>
>>> My trusty old Civic '88 accomodates me just fine (I'm 6'1), and
>>> provides enough power to get around, onto freeways and off. It's
>>> been pretty much trouble-free and just recently passed (strict
>>> California "Enhanced Area") smog without any effort. It's taken me
>>> places, long drives, short drives, has carried two bikes (OK, front
>>> wheels taken off) in its trunk, and fits four (not super-sized)
>>> people without being totally cramped. Ask yourself how much power and
>>> space you really *need* vs. what you
>>> want.
>>> We often make the mistake of confusing the two of them.
>>>
>>>> However, If I did not have a well paying full
>>>> time job, I would settle for a Civic until I could
>>>> afford to trade it in on an Accord.
>>>
>>> I could afford an Accord, but why would I want to buy one?
>>>
>>> Jarrett - if you're on a tight budget, take all the additional
>>> costs into account, such as
>>>
>>> - insurance
>>> - registration
>>> - gas (if you drive a lot, especially nowadays)
>>>
>>> beside the pure cost of the car plus maintenance.
>>>
>>> For pure economical reasons, an older (but well-maintained) Civic
>>> would be
>>> really hard to beat.
>>
>> Hello,
>> It appears that lots and lots of people must agree with you. I see
>> lots more Civics than Accords in the town where I live. It's my
>> guess that if gas prices remain high--that small cars (including
>> Civics) will be more common that SUVs in the coming years. I have
>> several friends that live over 40 miles from where they work--it's
>> easy to understand why my friends and other people that have to
>> drive over 40 miles per day would be more likely to buy a Civic than
>> an Accord. Jason
>>
>> --
>> NEWSGROUP SUBSCRIBERS MOTTO
>> We respect those subscribers that ask for advice or provide advice.
>> We do NOT respect the subscribers that enjoy criticizing people.

 

sonarrat wrote:
> MAT wrote:
>> "Jarrett Hurd" <stare@thesun.com> wrote in message
>> news:QkJne.49$Er.40@fed1read02...
>>
>>> If you do not care about size or anything when it comes to a Honda,
>>> which is
>>> cheaper to maintain? If one is more than the other is it worth it?
>>
>>
>>
>> A stripper DX Civic will be the cheapest to buy/own/maintain.
>
> But insurance rates will be higher on the Civic. That may turn the
> balance the other way, even with the ~$2000 difference at invoice
> cost.
> -Sonarrat.

I just re-upped my policy for my three Hondas (2004 EXL 4 Door Accord, 2001
EXL 2 door Accord and a 2002 EX Civic).

In looking this over, the Civic is about 60-70% for the same coverage as
either Accord.

 

sonarrat wrote:
> MAT wrote:
>> "Jarrett Hurd" <stare@thesun.com> wrote in message
>> news:QkJne.49$Er.40@fed1read02...
>>
>>> If you do not care about size or anything when it comes to a Honda,
>>> which is
>>> cheaper to maintain? If one is more than the other is it worth it?
>>
>>
>>
>> A stripper DX Civic will be the cheapest to buy/own/maintain.
>
> But insurance rates will be higher on the Civic. That may turn the
> balance the other way, even with the ~$2000 difference at invoice
> cost.
> -Sonarrat.

I just re-upped my policy for my three Hondas (2004 EXL 4 Door Accord, 2001
EXL 2 door Accord and a 2002 EX Civic).

In looking this over, the Civic is about 60-70% for the same coverage as
either Accord.

 

L Alpert wrote:
> sonarrat wrote:
>
>>MAT wrote:
>>
>>>"Jarrett Hurd" <stare@thesun.com> wrote in message
>>>news:QkJne.49$Er.40@fed1read02...
>>>
>>>
>>>>If you do not care about size or anything when it comes to a Honda,
>>>>which is
>>>>cheaper to maintain? If one is more than the other is it worth it?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>A stripper DX Civic will be the cheapest to buy/own/maintain.
>>
>>But insurance rates will be higher on the Civic. That may turn the
>>balance the other way, even with the ~$2000 difference at invoice
>>cost.
>>-Sonarrat.
>
>
> I just re-upped my policy for my three Hondas (2004 EXL 4 Door Accord, 2001
> EXL 2 door Accord and a 2002 EX Civic).
>
> In looking this over, the Civic is about 60-70% for the same coverage as
> either Accord.

It must vary by company and area, then. In my area, with AAA, the
Accord DX is the cheapest car to insure, period - regardless of
manufacturer. The LX and EX are higher, and the Civics are higher than
either of those, then the Civic Si is the worst at about 3x as much as
the Accord DX..

-Sonarrat.

 

L Alpert wrote:
> sonarrat wrote:
>
>>MAT wrote:
>>
>>>"Jarrett Hurd" <stare@thesun.com> wrote in message
>>>news:QkJne.49$Er.40@fed1read02...
>>>
>>>
>>>>If you do not care about size or anything when it comes to a Honda,
>>>>which is
>>>>cheaper to maintain? If one is more than the other is it worth it?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>A stripper DX Civic will be the cheapest to buy/own/maintain.
>>
>>But insurance rates will be higher on the Civic. That may turn the
>>balance the other way, even with the ~$2000 difference at invoice
>>cost.
>>-Sonarrat.
>
>
> I just re-upped my policy for my three Hondas (2004 EXL 4 Door Accord, 2001
> EXL 2 door Accord and a 2002 EX Civic).
>
> In looking this over, the Civic is about 60-70% for the same coverage as
> either Accord.

It must vary by company and area, then. In my area, with AAA, the
Accord DX is the cheapest car to insure, period - regardless of
manufacturer. The LX and EX are higher, and the Civics are higher than
either of those, then the Civic Si is the worst at about 3x as much as
the Accord DX..

-Sonarrat.