Hey All,
I have my heart on 2006 Honda Civic. I just had a chance to test drive
in a parking lot but I just loved it. I am not a car buff and I am
looking for a reasonable commute car but seems like 2006 Civic goes a
lot further than that.

Before I buy just wanted to know from people who already own the car if
there is something I should look out for...Thanks for your
responses.......

 

> Hey All,
> I have my heart on 2006 Honda Civic. I just had a chance to test drive
> in a parking lot but I just loved it. I am not a car buff and I am
> looking for a reasonable commute car but seems like 2006 Civic goes a
> lot further than that.
>
> Before I buy just wanted to know from people who already own the car if
> there is something I should look out for...Thanks for your
> responses.......

I just bought an '06 Civic LX.

Look out for? Poles, parked cars, ditches, buildings, pedestrians, curbs,
the usual stuff. The fuel mileage *may* be exaggerated *slightly*, but I
haven't owned the car long enough to make claim to that.

Steve

 

> Hey All,
> I have my heart on 2006 Honda Civic. I just had a chance to test drive
> in a parking lot but I just loved it. I am not a car buff and I am
> looking for a reasonable commute car but seems like 2006 Civic goes a
> lot further than that.
>
> Before I buy just wanted to know from people who already own the car if
> there is something I should look out for...Thanks for your
> responses.......

I just bought an '06 Civic LX.

Look out for? Poles, parked cars, ditches, buildings, pedestrians, curbs,
the usual stuff. The fuel mileage *may* be exaggerated *slightly*, but I
haven't owned the car long enough to make claim to that.

Steve

 

> Hey All,
> I have my heart on 2006 Honda Civic. I just had a chance to test drive
> in a parking lot but I just loved it. I am not a car buff and I am
> looking for a reasonable commute car but seems like 2006 Civic goes a
> lot further than that.
>
> Before I buy just wanted to know from people who already own the car if
> there is something I should look out for...Thanks for your
> responses.......

I just bought an '06 Civic LX.

Look out for? Poles, parked cars, ditches, buildings, pedestrians, curbs,
the usual stuff. The fuel mileage *may* be exaggerated *slightly*, but I
haven't owned the car long enough to make claim to that.

Steve

 

In article <1148306576.833034.140150@j73g2000cwa.googlegroups .com>,
learnfpga@gmail.com wrote:

Hey All,
I have my heart on 2006 Honda Civic. I just had a chance to test drive
in a parking lot but I just loved it. I am not a car buff and I am
looking for a reasonable commute car but seems like 2006 Civic goes a
lot further than that.

Before I buy just wanted to know from people who already own the car if
there is something I should look out for...Thanks for your
responses.......

Since you are a car buff, consider the Civic Si. If they don't have a Si
on the car lot, ask for a free booklet at the dealership. They may also
have details at the honda.com website. However, if you have a family the
four door Civic (regular model) would be a better (and cheaper) option for
you.
Jason

 

In article <1148306576.833034.140150@j73g2000cwa.googlegroups .com>,
learnfpga@gmail.com wrote:

Hey All,
I have my heart on 2006 Honda Civic. I just had a chance to test drive
in a parking lot but I just loved it. I am not a car buff and I am
looking for a reasonable commute car but seems like 2006 Civic goes a
lot further than that.

Before I buy just wanted to know from people who already own the car if
there is something I should look out for...Thanks for your
responses.......

Since you are a car buff, consider the Civic Si. If they don't have a Si
on the car lot, ask for a free booklet at the dealership. They may also
have details at the honda.com website. However, if you have a family the
four door Civic (regular model) would be a better (and cheaper) option for
you.
Jason

 

In article <1148306576.833034.140150@j73g2000cwa.googlegroups .com>,
learnfpga@gmail.com wrote:

Hey All,
I have my heart on 2006 Honda Civic. I just had a chance to test drive
in a parking lot but I just loved it. I am not a car buff and I am
looking for a reasonable commute car but seems like 2006 Civic goes a
lot further than that.

Before I buy just wanted to know from people who already own the car if
there is something I should look out for...Thanks for your
responses.......

Since you are a car buff, consider the Civic Si. If they don't have a Si
on the car lot, ask for a free booklet at the dealership. They may also
have details at the honda.com website. However, if you have a family the
four door Civic (regular model) would be a better (and cheaper) option for
you.
Jason

 

"Jason Johnson" <jason@nospam.com> wrote in message
> Since you are a car buff, consider the Civic Si. If they don't have a Si
> on the car lot, ask for a free booklet at the dealership. They may also
> have details at the honda.com website. However, if you have a family the
> four door Civic (regular model) would be a better (and cheaper) option for
> you.

There are some fundamental issues with having a Civic Si over a DX/LX/EX as
a commuter/daily driver:
-2 doors
-91+ octane requirement
-ground clearance
-fuel mileage
-MSRP

Steve

 

"Jason Johnson" <jason@nospam.com> wrote in message
> Since you are a car buff, consider the Civic Si. If they don't have a Si
> on the car lot, ask for a free booklet at the dealership. They may also
> have details at the honda.com website. However, if you have a family the
> four door Civic (regular model) would be a better (and cheaper) option for
> you.

There are some fundamental issues with having a Civic Si over a DX/LX/EX as
a commuter/daily driver:
-2 doors
-91+ octane requirement
-ground clearance
-fuel mileage
-MSRP

Steve

 

"Jason Johnson" <jason@nospam.com> wrote in message
> Since you are a car buff, consider the Civic Si. If they don't have a Si
> on the car lot, ask for a free booklet at the dealership. They may also
> have details at the honda.com website. However, if you have a family the
> four door Civic (regular model) would be a better (and cheaper) option for
> you.

There are some fundamental issues with having a Civic Si over a DX/LX/EX as
a commuter/daily driver:
-2 doors
-91+ octane requirement
-ground clearance
-fuel mileage
-MSRP

Steve

 

actually i am not a car buff and i am looking for a commuter
car............

What I meant was if there were any known issues that people have come
across after buying the car..

 

actually i am not a car buff and i am looking for a commuter
car............

What I meant was if there were any known issues that people have come
across after buying the car..

 

actually i am not a car buff and i am looking for a commuter
car............

What I meant was if there were any known issues that people have come
across after buying the car..

 

On 22 May 2006 10:18:57 -0700, "learnfpga@gmail.com"
<learnfpga@gmail.com> wrote:

>actually i am not a car buff and i am looking for a commuter
>car............
>
>What I meant was if there were any known issues that people have come
>across after buying the car..

I've had my 2006 Civic LX sedan a little over a month now, almost 1800
miles. No issues so far. It handles well -- tight steering and
suspension. You can feel the road -- something I like a lot, but
others have characterized as a rough ride. Personally, I don't want to
feel like I'm sitting on the sofa in the living room when traveling
down the road.

A couple of minor things:
The audio system's mediocre. I'll probably drop in some better
speakers and a small amp in the next few months.

Some people don't like the split deck design with the speedometer
visible over the steering wheel. It took a little getting used to, but
now it seems so _right._

After three Saturns, the last of which was destroyed in a tornado, I
made the switch to Honda.

Definitely the right decision.

--Nan

 

On 22 May 2006 10:18:57 -0700, "learnfpga@gmail.com"
<learnfpga@gmail.com> wrote:

>actually i am not a car buff and i am looking for a commuter
>car............
>
>What I meant was if there were any known issues that people have come
>across after buying the car..

I've had my 2006 Civic LX sedan a little over a month now, almost 1800
miles. No issues so far. It handles well -- tight steering and
suspension. You can feel the road -- something I like a lot, but
others have characterized as a rough ride. Personally, I don't want to
feel like I'm sitting on the sofa in the living room when traveling
down the road.

A couple of minor things:
The audio system's mediocre. I'll probably drop in some better
speakers and a small amp in the next few months.

Some people don't like the split deck design with the speedometer
visible over the steering wheel. It took a little getting used to, but
now it seems so _right._

After three Saturns, the last of which was destroyed in a tornado, I
made the switch to Honda.

Definitely the right decision.

--Nan