debating getting a new honda
08-05-2006 | 08:03 AM
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debating getting a new honda
Hello all, we currently have a highlander for our "family car", V6 and
AWD, which means about 18.5 mpg for us (UGGH)......well, gas prices
have us reconsidering its legitimacy. We are thinking about getting
either a new Civic EX, Accord LX, SE or EX 4 cyl, or new Camry LE or SE
4 cylinder. (I don't like the Corolla)
Specifically, will the civic be suitable for use as a primary "family"
car. We have one child (no more planned, trust me!). I know it is a
"step down" from the highlander, but we really like the looks of the
civic, and we LOVE the MPG it gets! Could 2 normal sized adults fit in
the back of the new civic with a small child seat in the middle? This
is an occasional situation for us, but rarely. This would be one of
the reasons I may reconsider and get an Accord or Camry 4 cyl instead.
Also, are there any major issues with the new civic with it being a
redesign and all? Thanks for any and all comments.
AWD, which means about 18.5 mpg for us (UGGH)......well, gas prices
have us reconsidering its legitimacy. We are thinking about getting
either a new Civic EX, Accord LX, SE or EX 4 cyl, or new Camry LE or SE
4 cylinder. (I don't like the Corolla)
Specifically, will the civic be suitable for use as a primary "family"
car. We have one child (no more planned, trust me!). I know it is a
"step down" from the highlander, but we really like the looks of the
civic, and we LOVE the MPG it gets! Could 2 normal sized adults fit in
the back of the new civic with a small child seat in the middle? This
is an occasional situation for us, but rarely. This would be one of
the reasons I may reconsider and get an Accord or Camry 4 cyl instead.
Also, are there any major issues with the new civic with it being a
redesign and all? Thanks for any and all comments.
08-05-2006 | 09:04 AM
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Re: debating getting a new honda
mrmatrix wrote:
> Hello all, we currently have a highlander for our "family car", V6 and
> AWD, which means about 18.5 mpg for us (UGGH)......well, gas prices
> have us reconsidering its legitimacy. We are thinking about getting
> either a new Civic EX, Accord LX, SE or EX 4 cyl, or new Camry LE or SE
> 4 cylinder. (I don't like the Corolla)
>
> Specifically, will the civic be suitable for use as a primary "family"
> car. We have one child (no more planned, trust me!). I know it is a
> "step down" from the highlander, but we really like the looks of the
> civic, and we LOVE the MPG it gets! Could 2 normal sized adults fit in
> the back of the new civic with a small child seat in the middle? This
> is an occasional situation for us, but rarely. This would be one of
> the reasons I may reconsider and get an Accord or Camry 4 cyl instead.
>
> Also, are there any major issues with the new civic with it being a
> redesign and all? Thanks for any and all comments.
At this point, I would get a 4-cylinder Accord. Lots of room, more than
adequate power, and great fuel economy for its size and class. Since Camry
is all new for 2007, I would never buy a car in its first year of production
regardless of the manufacturer. The current Accord came out for 2003.
> Hello all, we currently have a highlander for our "family car", V6 and
> AWD, which means about 18.5 mpg for us (UGGH)......well, gas prices
> have us reconsidering its legitimacy. We are thinking about getting
> either a new Civic EX, Accord LX, SE or EX 4 cyl, or new Camry LE or SE
> 4 cylinder. (I don't like the Corolla)
>
> Specifically, will the civic be suitable for use as a primary "family"
> car. We have one child (no more planned, trust me!). I know it is a
> "step down" from the highlander, but we really like the looks of the
> civic, and we LOVE the MPG it gets! Could 2 normal sized adults fit in
> the back of the new civic with a small child seat in the middle? This
> is an occasional situation for us, but rarely. This would be one of
> the reasons I may reconsider and get an Accord or Camry 4 cyl instead.
>
> Also, are there any major issues with the new civic with it being a
> redesign and all? Thanks for any and all comments.
At this point, I would get a 4-cylinder Accord. Lots of room, more than
adequate power, and great fuel economy for its size and class. Since Camry
is all new for 2007, I would never buy a car in its first year of production
regardless of the manufacturer. The current Accord came out for 2003.
08-05-2006 | 09:04 AM
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Re: debating getting a new honda
mrmatrix wrote:
> Hello all, we currently have a highlander for our "family car", V6 and
> AWD, which means about 18.5 mpg for us (UGGH)......well, gas prices
> have us reconsidering its legitimacy. We are thinking about getting
> either a new Civic EX, Accord LX, SE or EX 4 cyl, or new Camry LE or SE
> 4 cylinder. (I don't like the Corolla)
>
> Specifically, will the civic be suitable for use as a primary "family"
> car. We have one child (no more planned, trust me!). I know it is a
> "step down" from the highlander, but we really like the looks of the
> civic, and we LOVE the MPG it gets! Could 2 normal sized adults fit in
> the back of the new civic with a small child seat in the middle? This
> is an occasional situation for us, but rarely. This would be one of
> the reasons I may reconsider and get an Accord or Camry 4 cyl instead.
>
> Also, are there any major issues with the new civic with it being a
> redesign and all? Thanks for any and all comments.
At this point, I would get a 4-cylinder Accord. Lots of room, more than
adequate power, and great fuel economy for its size and class. Since Camry
is all new for 2007, I would never buy a car in its first year of production
regardless of the manufacturer. The current Accord came out for 2003.
> Hello all, we currently have a highlander for our "family car", V6 and
> AWD, which means about 18.5 mpg for us (UGGH)......well, gas prices
> have us reconsidering its legitimacy. We are thinking about getting
> either a new Civic EX, Accord LX, SE or EX 4 cyl, or new Camry LE or SE
> 4 cylinder. (I don't like the Corolla)
>
> Specifically, will the civic be suitable for use as a primary "family"
> car. We have one child (no more planned, trust me!). I know it is a
> "step down" from the highlander, but we really like the looks of the
> civic, and we LOVE the MPG it gets! Could 2 normal sized adults fit in
> the back of the new civic with a small child seat in the middle? This
> is an occasional situation for us, but rarely. This would be one of
> the reasons I may reconsider and get an Accord or Camry 4 cyl instead.
>
> Also, are there any major issues with the new civic with it being a
> redesign and all? Thanks for any and all comments.
At this point, I would get a 4-cylinder Accord. Lots of room, more than
adequate power, and great fuel economy for its size and class. Since Camry
is all new for 2007, I would never buy a car in its first year of production
regardless of the manufacturer. The current Accord came out for 2003.
08-05-2006 | 09:04 AM
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Re: debating getting a new honda
mrmatrix wrote:
> Hello all, we currently have a highlander for our "family car", V6 and
> AWD, which means about 18.5 mpg for us (UGGH)......well, gas prices
> have us reconsidering its legitimacy. We are thinking about getting
> either a new Civic EX, Accord LX, SE or EX 4 cyl, or new Camry LE or SE
> 4 cylinder. (I don't like the Corolla)
>
> Specifically, will the civic be suitable for use as a primary "family"
> car. We have one child (no more planned, trust me!). I know it is a
> "step down" from the highlander, but we really like the looks of the
> civic, and we LOVE the MPG it gets! Could 2 normal sized adults fit in
> the back of the new civic with a small child seat in the middle? This
> is an occasional situation for us, but rarely. This would be one of
> the reasons I may reconsider and get an Accord or Camry 4 cyl instead.
>
> Also, are there any major issues with the new civic with it being a
> redesign and all? Thanks for any and all comments.
At this point, I would get a 4-cylinder Accord. Lots of room, more than
adequate power, and great fuel economy for its size and class. Since Camry
is all new for 2007, I would never buy a car in its first year of production
regardless of the manufacturer. The current Accord came out for 2003.
> Hello all, we currently have a highlander for our "family car", V6 and
> AWD, which means about 18.5 mpg for us (UGGH)......well, gas prices
> have us reconsidering its legitimacy. We are thinking about getting
> either a new Civic EX, Accord LX, SE or EX 4 cyl, or new Camry LE or SE
> 4 cylinder. (I don't like the Corolla)
>
> Specifically, will the civic be suitable for use as a primary "family"
> car. We have one child (no more planned, trust me!). I know it is a
> "step down" from the highlander, but we really like the looks of the
> civic, and we LOVE the MPG it gets! Could 2 normal sized adults fit in
> the back of the new civic with a small child seat in the middle? This
> is an occasional situation for us, but rarely. This would be one of
> the reasons I may reconsider and get an Accord or Camry 4 cyl instead.
>
> Also, are there any major issues with the new civic with it being a
> redesign and all? Thanks for any and all comments.
At this point, I would get a 4-cylinder Accord. Lots of room, more than
adequate power, and great fuel economy for its size and class. Since Camry
is all new for 2007, I would never buy a car in its first year of production
regardless of the manufacturer. The current Accord came out for 2003.
08-05-2006 | 10:30 AM
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Re: debating getting a new honda
"mrmatrix" <thewebbfam1@msn.com> wrote in message
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> Hello all, we currently have a highlander for our "family car", V6 and
> AWD, which means about 18.5 mpg for us (UGGH)......well, gas prices
> have us reconsidering its legitimacy. We are thinking about getting
> either a new Civic EX, Accord LX, SE or EX 4 cyl, or new Camry LE or SE
> 4 cylinder. (I don't like the Corolla)
>
> Specifically, will the civic be suitable for use as a primary "family"
> car. We have one child (no more planned, trust me!). I know it is a
> "step down" from the highlander, but we really like the looks of the
> civic, and we LOVE the MPG it gets! Could 2 normal sized adults fit in
> the back of the new civic with a small child seat in the middle? This
> is an occasional situation for us, but rarely. This would be one of
> the reasons I may reconsider and get an Accord or Camry 4 cyl instead.
>
> Also, are there any major issues with the new civic with it being a
> redesign and all? Thanks for any and all comments.
>
As the owner of a new 06 Accord I4, I think you would be better off with
the Accord vs the Civic. I think you would be pressed to fit a child seat
and two adults in the back of a Civic. The I4 Accord has plenty of power
and gets decent gas mileage on regular -- 28 - 33 has been my experience so
far. The I4 Accord has a chain cam drive rather than a belt which will cut
your long-term maintenance costs.
08-05-2006 | 10:30 AM
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Re: debating getting a new honda
"mrmatrix" <thewebbfam1@msn.com> wrote in message
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> Hello all, we currently have a highlander for our "family car", V6 and
> AWD, which means about 18.5 mpg for us (UGGH)......well, gas prices
> have us reconsidering its legitimacy. We are thinking about getting
> either a new Civic EX, Accord LX, SE or EX 4 cyl, or new Camry LE or SE
> 4 cylinder. (I don't like the Corolla)
>
> Specifically, will the civic be suitable for use as a primary "family"
> car. We have one child (no more planned, trust me!). I know it is a
> "step down" from the highlander, but we really like the looks of the
> civic, and we LOVE the MPG it gets! Could 2 normal sized adults fit in
> the back of the new civic with a small child seat in the middle? This
> is an occasional situation for us, but rarely. This would be one of
> the reasons I may reconsider and get an Accord or Camry 4 cyl instead.
>
> Also, are there any major issues with the new civic with it being a
> redesign and all? Thanks for any and all comments.
>
As the owner of a new 06 Accord I4, I think you would be better off with
the Accord vs the Civic. I think you would be pressed to fit a child seat
and two adults in the back of a Civic. The I4 Accord has plenty of power
and gets decent gas mileage on regular -- 28 - 33 has been my experience so
far. The I4 Accord has a chain cam drive rather than a belt which will cut
your long-term maintenance costs.
08-05-2006 | 10:30 AM
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Re: debating getting a new honda
"mrmatrix" <thewebbfam1@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1154779432.326448.50180@h48g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
> Hello all, we currently have a highlander for our "family car", V6 and
> AWD, which means about 18.5 mpg for us (UGGH)......well, gas prices
> have us reconsidering its legitimacy. We are thinking about getting
> either a new Civic EX, Accord LX, SE or EX 4 cyl, or new Camry LE or SE
> 4 cylinder. (I don't like the Corolla)
>
> Specifically, will the civic be suitable for use as a primary "family"
> car. We have one child (no more planned, trust me!). I know it is a
> "step down" from the highlander, but we really like the looks of the
> civic, and we LOVE the MPG it gets! Could 2 normal sized adults fit in
> the back of the new civic with a small child seat in the middle? This
> is an occasional situation for us, but rarely. This would be one of
> the reasons I may reconsider and get an Accord or Camry 4 cyl instead.
>
> Also, are there any major issues with the new civic with it being a
> redesign and all? Thanks for any and all comments.
>
As the owner of a new 06 Accord I4, I think you would be better off with
the Accord vs the Civic. I think you would be pressed to fit a child seat
and two adults in the back of a Civic. The I4 Accord has plenty of power
and gets decent gas mileage on regular -- 28 - 33 has been my experience so
far. The I4 Accord has a chain cam drive rather than a belt which will cut
your long-term maintenance costs.
08-05-2006 | 10:38 AM
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Re: debating getting a new honda
"mrmatrix" <thewebbfam1@msn.com> wrote in message
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> Hello all, we currently have a highlander for our "family car", V6 and
> AWD, which means about 18.5 mpg for us (UGGH)......well, gas prices
> have us reconsidering its legitimacy. We are thinking about getting
> either a new Civic EX, Accord LX, SE or EX 4 cyl, or new Camry LE or SE
> 4 cylinder. (I don't like the Corolla)
We were able to get an Accord SE for the same price as a Civic EX. The
Civics were going for full MSRP, the Accord SEs were priced below Invoice.
No sunroof on the Accord SE, but alot more space and comfort with a not bad
34 mpg highway rating.
08-05-2006 | 10:38 AM
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Re: debating getting a new honda
"mrmatrix" <thewebbfam1@msn.com> wrote in message
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> Hello all, we currently have a highlander for our "family car", V6 and
> AWD, which means about 18.5 mpg for us (UGGH)......well, gas prices
> have us reconsidering its legitimacy. We are thinking about getting
> either a new Civic EX, Accord LX, SE or EX 4 cyl, or new Camry LE or SE
> 4 cylinder. (I don't like the Corolla)
We were able to get an Accord SE for the same price as a Civic EX. The
Civics were going for full MSRP, the Accord SEs were priced below Invoice.
No sunroof on the Accord SE, but alot more space and comfort with a not bad
34 mpg highway rating.
08-05-2006 | 10:38 AM
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Re: debating getting a new honda
"mrmatrix" <thewebbfam1@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1154779432.326448.50180@h48g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
> Hello all, we currently have a highlander for our "family car", V6 and
> AWD, which means about 18.5 mpg for us (UGGH)......well, gas prices
> have us reconsidering its legitimacy. We are thinking about getting
> either a new Civic EX, Accord LX, SE or EX 4 cyl, or new Camry LE or SE
> 4 cylinder. (I don't like the Corolla)
We were able to get an Accord SE for the same price as a Civic EX. The
Civics were going for full MSRP, the Accord SEs were priced below Invoice.
No sunroof on the Accord SE, but alot more space and comfort with a not bad
34 mpg highway rating.
08-05-2006 | 10:54 AM
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On Sat, 5 Aug 2006 10:30:38 -0400, "tww" <twaugh5@***.net> wrote:
>
>"mrmatrix" <thewebbfam1@msn.com> wrote in message
>news:1154779432.326448.50180@h48g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com...
>> Hello all, we currently have a highlander for our "family car", V6 and
>> AWD, which means about 18.5 mpg for us (UGGH)......well, gas prices
>> have us reconsidering its legitimacy. We are thinking about getting
>> either a new Civic EX, Accord LX, SE or EX 4 cyl, or new Camry LE or SE
>> 4 cylinder. (I don't like the Corolla)
>>
>> Specifically, will the civic be suitable for use as a primary "family"
>> car. We have one child (no more planned, trust me!). I know it is a
>> "step down" from the highlander, but we really like the looks of the
>> civic, and we LOVE the MPG it gets! Could 2 normal sized adults fit in
>> the back of the new civic with a small child seat in the middle? This
>> is an occasional situation for us, but rarely. This would be one of
>> the reasons I may reconsider and get an Accord or Camry 4 cyl instead.
>>
>> Also, are there any major issues with the new civic with it being a
>> redesign and all? Thanks for any and all comments.
>>
>
>As the owner of a new 06 Accord I4, I think you would be better off with
>the Accord vs the Civic. I think you would be pressed to fit a child seat
>and two adults in the back of a Civic. The I4 Accord has plenty of power
>and gets decent gas mileage on regular -- 28 - 33 has been my experience so
>far. The I4 Accord has a chain cam drive rather than a belt which will cut
>your long-term maintenance costs.
>
I have a 2006 Civic -- and love it -- but agree that fitting two
adults and a child seat in the back would be difficult. Very rarely
have I had someone riding in the back seat, and then only for short
trips. It's not a _bad_ fit for normal sized people, but there's not
much room left over.
--Nan
>
>"mrmatrix" <thewebbfam1@msn.com> wrote in message
>news:1154779432.326448.50180@h48g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com...
>> Hello all, we currently have a highlander for our "family car", V6 and
>> AWD, which means about 18.5 mpg for us (UGGH)......well, gas prices
>> have us reconsidering its legitimacy. We are thinking about getting
>> either a new Civic EX, Accord LX, SE or EX 4 cyl, or new Camry LE or SE
>> 4 cylinder. (I don't like the Corolla)
>>
>> Specifically, will the civic be suitable for use as a primary "family"
>> car. We have one child (no more planned, trust me!). I know it is a
>> "step down" from the highlander, but we really like the looks of the
>> civic, and we LOVE the MPG it gets! Could 2 normal sized adults fit in
>> the back of the new civic with a small child seat in the middle? This
>> is an occasional situation for us, but rarely. This would be one of
>> the reasons I may reconsider and get an Accord or Camry 4 cyl instead.
>>
>> Also, are there any major issues with the new civic with it being a
>> redesign and all? Thanks for any and all comments.
>>
>
>As the owner of a new 06 Accord I4, I think you would be better off with
>the Accord vs the Civic. I think you would be pressed to fit a child seat
>and two adults in the back of a Civic. The I4 Accord has plenty of power
>and gets decent gas mileage on regular -- 28 - 33 has been my experience so
>far. The I4 Accord has a chain cam drive rather than a belt which will cut
>your long-term maintenance costs.
>
I have a 2006 Civic -- and love it -- but agree that fitting two
adults and a child seat in the back would be difficult. Very rarely
have I had someone riding in the back seat, and then only for short
trips. It's not a _bad_ fit for normal sized people, but there's not
much room left over.
--Nan
08-05-2006 | 10:54 AM
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Re: debating getting a new honda
On Sat, 5 Aug 2006 10:30:38 -0400, "tww" <twaugh5@***.net> wrote:
>
>"mrmatrix" <thewebbfam1@msn.com> wrote in message
>news:1154779432.326448.50180@h48g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com...
>> Hello all, we currently have a highlander for our "family car", V6 and
>> AWD, which means about 18.5 mpg for us (UGGH)......well, gas prices
>> have us reconsidering its legitimacy. We are thinking about getting
>> either a new Civic EX, Accord LX, SE or EX 4 cyl, or new Camry LE or SE
>> 4 cylinder. (I don't like the Corolla)
>>
>> Specifically, will the civic be suitable for use as a primary "family"
>> car. We have one child (no more planned, trust me!). I know it is a
>> "step down" from the highlander, but we really like the looks of the
>> civic, and we LOVE the MPG it gets! Could 2 normal sized adults fit in
>> the back of the new civic with a small child seat in the middle? This
>> is an occasional situation for us, but rarely. This would be one of
>> the reasons I may reconsider and get an Accord or Camry 4 cyl instead.
>>
>> Also, are there any major issues with the new civic with it being a
>> redesign and all? Thanks for any and all comments.
>>
>
>As the owner of a new 06 Accord I4, I think you would be better off with
>the Accord vs the Civic. I think you would be pressed to fit a child seat
>and two adults in the back of a Civic. The I4 Accord has plenty of power
>and gets decent gas mileage on regular -- 28 - 33 has been my experience so
>far. The I4 Accord has a chain cam drive rather than a belt which will cut
>your long-term maintenance costs.
>
I have a 2006 Civic -- and love it -- but agree that fitting two
adults and a child seat in the back would be difficult. Very rarely
have I had someone riding in the back seat, and then only for short
trips. It's not a _bad_ fit for normal sized people, but there's not
much room left over.
--Nan
>
>"mrmatrix" <thewebbfam1@msn.com> wrote in message
>news:1154779432.326448.50180@h48g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com...
>> Hello all, we currently have a highlander for our "family car", V6 and
>> AWD, which means about 18.5 mpg for us (UGGH)......well, gas prices
>> have us reconsidering its legitimacy. We are thinking about getting
>> either a new Civic EX, Accord LX, SE or EX 4 cyl, or new Camry LE or SE
>> 4 cylinder. (I don't like the Corolla)
>>
>> Specifically, will the civic be suitable for use as a primary "family"
>> car. We have one child (no more planned, trust me!). I know it is a
>> "step down" from the highlander, but we really like the looks of the
>> civic, and we LOVE the MPG it gets! Could 2 normal sized adults fit in
>> the back of the new civic with a small child seat in the middle? This
>> is an occasional situation for us, but rarely. This would be one of
>> the reasons I may reconsider and get an Accord or Camry 4 cyl instead.
>>
>> Also, are there any major issues with the new civic with it being a
>> redesign and all? Thanks for any and all comments.
>>
>
>As the owner of a new 06 Accord I4, I think you would be better off with
>the Accord vs the Civic. I think you would be pressed to fit a child seat
>and two adults in the back of a Civic. The I4 Accord has plenty of power
>and gets decent gas mileage on regular -- 28 - 33 has been my experience so
>far. The I4 Accord has a chain cam drive rather than a belt which will cut
>your long-term maintenance costs.
>
I have a 2006 Civic -- and love it -- but agree that fitting two
adults and a child seat in the back would be difficult. Very rarely
have I had someone riding in the back seat, and then only for short
trips. It's not a _bad_ fit for normal sized people, but there's not
much room left over.
--Nan
08-05-2006 | 10:54 AM
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Re: debating getting a new honda
On Sat, 5 Aug 2006 10:30:38 -0400, "tww" <twaugh5@***.net> wrote:
>
>"mrmatrix" <thewebbfam1@msn.com> wrote in message
>news:1154779432.326448.50180@h48g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com...
>> Hello all, we currently have a highlander for our "family car", V6 and
>> AWD, which means about 18.5 mpg for us (UGGH)......well, gas prices
>> have us reconsidering its legitimacy. We are thinking about getting
>> either a new Civic EX, Accord LX, SE or EX 4 cyl, or new Camry LE or SE
>> 4 cylinder. (I don't like the Corolla)
>>
>> Specifically, will the civic be suitable for use as a primary "family"
>> car. We have one child (no more planned, trust me!). I know it is a
>> "step down" from the highlander, but we really like the looks of the
>> civic, and we LOVE the MPG it gets! Could 2 normal sized adults fit in
>> the back of the new civic with a small child seat in the middle? This
>> is an occasional situation for us, but rarely. This would be one of
>> the reasons I may reconsider and get an Accord or Camry 4 cyl instead.
>>
>> Also, are there any major issues with the new civic with it being a
>> redesign and all? Thanks for any and all comments.
>>
>
>As the owner of a new 06 Accord I4, I think you would be better off with
>the Accord vs the Civic. I think you would be pressed to fit a child seat
>and two adults in the back of a Civic. The I4 Accord has plenty of power
>and gets decent gas mileage on regular -- 28 - 33 has been my experience so
>far. The I4 Accord has a chain cam drive rather than a belt which will cut
>your long-term maintenance costs.
>
I have a 2006 Civic -- and love it -- but agree that fitting two
adults and a child seat in the back would be difficult. Very rarely
have I had someone riding in the back seat, and then only for short
trips. It's not a _bad_ fit for normal sized people, but there's not
much room left over.
--Nan
>
>"mrmatrix" <thewebbfam1@msn.com> wrote in message
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>> Hello all, we currently have a highlander for our "family car", V6 and
>> AWD, which means about 18.5 mpg for us (UGGH)......well, gas prices
>> have us reconsidering its legitimacy. We are thinking about getting
>> either a new Civic EX, Accord LX, SE or EX 4 cyl, or new Camry LE or SE
>> 4 cylinder. (I don't like the Corolla)
>>
>> Specifically, will the civic be suitable for use as a primary "family"
>> car. We have one child (no more planned, trust me!). I know it is a
>> "step down" from the highlander, but we really like the looks of the
>> civic, and we LOVE the MPG it gets! Could 2 normal sized adults fit in
>> the back of the new civic with a small child seat in the middle? This
>> is an occasional situation for us, but rarely. This would be one of
>> the reasons I may reconsider and get an Accord or Camry 4 cyl instead.
>>
>> Also, are there any major issues with the new civic with it being a
>> redesign and all? Thanks for any and all comments.
>>
>
>As the owner of a new 06 Accord I4, I think you would be better off with
>the Accord vs the Civic. I think you would be pressed to fit a child seat
>and two adults in the back of a Civic. The I4 Accord has plenty of power
>and gets decent gas mileage on regular -- 28 - 33 has been my experience so
>far. The I4 Accord has a chain cam drive rather than a belt which will cut
>your long-term maintenance costs.
>
I have a 2006 Civic -- and love it -- but agree that fitting two
adults and a child seat in the back would be difficult. Very rarely
have I had someone riding in the back seat, and then only for short
trips. It's not a _bad_ fit for normal sized people, but there's not
much room left over.
--Nan
08-05-2006 | 11:26 AM
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Re: debating getting a new honda
"Zoofreak" <no_spam@gmail.com> wrote
> We were able to get an Accord SE for the same price as a
> Civic EX. The
> Civics were going for full MSRP, the Accord SEs were
> priced below Invoice.
> No sunroof on the Accord SE, but alot more space and
> comfort with a not bad
> 34 mpg highway rating.
The above might be the dealbreaker.
I suggest test driving several models of the Accord and
Civic, noting the invoice prices. I think the difference in
comfort will be obvious.
> We were able to get an Accord SE for the same price as a
> Civic EX. The
> Civics were going for full MSRP, the Accord SEs were
> priced below Invoice.
> No sunroof on the Accord SE, but alot more space and
> comfort with a not bad
> 34 mpg highway rating.
The above might be the dealbreaker.
I suggest test driving several models of the Accord and
Civic, noting the invoice prices. I think the difference in
comfort will be obvious.
08-05-2006 | 11:26 AM
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Re: debating getting a new honda
"Zoofreak" <no_spam@gmail.com> wrote
> We were able to get an Accord SE for the same price as a
> Civic EX. The
> Civics were going for full MSRP, the Accord SEs were
> priced below Invoice.
> No sunroof on the Accord SE, but alot more space and
> comfort with a not bad
> 34 mpg highway rating.
The above might be the dealbreaker.
I suggest test driving several models of the Accord and
Civic, noting the invoice prices. I think the difference in
comfort will be obvious.
> We were able to get an Accord SE for the same price as a
> Civic EX. The
> Civics were going for full MSRP, the Accord SEs were
> priced below Invoice.
> No sunroof on the Accord SE, but alot more space and
> comfort with a not bad
> 34 mpg highway rating.
The above might be the dealbreaker.
I suggest test driving several models of the Accord and
Civic, noting the invoice prices. I think the difference in
comfort will be obvious.