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Car Forum / Honda Cars / November 2005differences between 06 accord and civic?
hi, I ordered an accord but I found out that it's taking longer than expected to get. now I sold my car and am currently borrowing one right now but I can't do that too much longer. I found a few civics with everythign I want (manual trans. and nav) but was wondering what differences are between the civic and accord (only one I noticed so far is the civic is not available with leather and then ovbiously, size) thanks in advance I've owned three Civics: '82, '91 LX, and '97 EX... then an '04 Accord EX Sedan 4-cyl.. The Accord is, to me, a huge step up in terms of ride, comfort, and noise reduction. The Civic is a little more nimble due to its smaller size. It took me a while to get used to a larger car. But now, I wouldn't want to ever go back to a Civic. > hi, I ordered an accord but I found out that it's taking longer than > expected to get. now I sold my car and am currently borrowing one right now > but I can't do that too much longer. I found a few civics with everythign I > want (manual trans. and nav) but was wondering what differences are between > the civic and accord (only one I noticed so far is the civic is not > available with leather and then ovbiously, size) thanks in advance The Civic is simply not built to the same high standards as the Accord. It's not just a matter of size. Funny they've now pushed nav units all the way down to the Civic. A lot will depend upon how you use the vehicle - if it is just trips around town - the Civic would be fine. But if you are planning on long road trips - you would be much happier with the accord. I have always purchased accords cause I drive a lot - but if I only traveled around town - a civic it would be. >> hi, I ordered an accord but I found out that it's taking longer than >> expected to get. now I sold my car and am currently borrowing one right now [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > It's not just a matter of size. Funny they've now pushed nav units > all the way down to the Civic. easy way to amortize the costs. FWIW, costco has a magellan roadmate for $599. i remember when they were over $1000, easily. > hi, I ordered an accord but I found out that it's taking longer than > expected to get. now I sold my car and am currently borrowing one right now > but I can't do that too much longer. I found a few civics with everythign I > want (manual trans. and nav) but was wondering what differences are between > the civic and accord (only one I noticed so far is the civic is not > available with leather and then ovbiously, size) thanks in advance well, the civic is the "cheaper" car. but since its brand-spanking new, you should just tell the dealer youll pay whatever they want, because thats what theyll get until the "newness" subsides. In the past, the Accord was a more refined ride, while the lightweight Civic was more nimble and had more of a 'sporty' feel. The Accord's heft contributed to the more sedate driving feel, better wind/noise insulation and higher level of luxury option. In the streets, the light weight Civic was able to return better fuel economy, but the 4 cyl Accord was able match the Civic's consumption on the highway. Quality and durability of both cars were at par, but there was a significant jump in price when moving up to the Accord. In 2000, the price difference was $14,000 for a Civic Hatchback vs. $22,000 for a Accord DX. Back then, there was never a need to compare the Civic to the Accord. The Civic was obviously an economy car while the Accord was the best mid level car money could buy. Now, the lines are starting to blur. The Civic's quality interior, more refined driving feel, higher level of options, larger interior space, seems more like an Accord then the Civic's of old. Granted, the tighter setup on the 06 coupe simulates the lightweight nimble feel of Civic's of old, but this new Civic feels like a more substantial car. The interior is more uplevel or better layout then the Accord. The outside styling is that of a premium sport car. Before the weight difference used to be about 700lb, now it more like 300lb.... The lines are starting to get blurred, which might be a good thing, since the Accord has had such an awesome track record. Pars > hi, I ordered an accord but I found out that it's taking longer than > expected to get. now I sold my car and am currently borrowing one right now > but I can't do that too much longer. I found a few civics with everythign I > want (manual trans. and nav) but was wondering what differences are between > the civic and accord (only one I noticed so far is the civic is not > available with leather and then ovbiously, size) thanks in advance thanks for all the great info. I still think I'm leaning twords the accord but I'm gonna go test drive a civic anyway. thanks! > thanks for all the great info. I still think I'm leaning twords the accord > but I'm gonna go test drive a civic anyway. thanks! youre liable to get more of a deal with the accord, since theyve been around a few years. the civics new for '06, and there likely wont be any dealing on em til next spring, especially if the redesign is popular. i like the redesign... makes it look less like a sentra. > youre liable to get more of a deal with the accord, since theyve been > around a few years. the civics new for '06, and there likely wont be any > dealing on em til next spring, especially if the redesign is popular. > > i like the redesign... makes it look less like a sentra. well thats one of the things I'm NOT so keen about. I think the new civics LOOK great, but not sure about buying a car that has jsut been redesigned. figure they need some time to "work the kinks out". I do like the look though, I think the coupe took a lot of styling clues from the eclipse. >> youre liable to get more of a deal with the accord, since theyve been >> around a few years. the civics new for '06, and there likely wont be any [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > well thats one of the things I'm NOT so keen about. I think the new civics > LOOK great, but not sure about buying a car that has jsut been redesigned. yup- thats another caveat. > figure they need some time to "work the kinks out". I do like the look > though, I think the coupe took a lot of styling clues from the eclipse. i think it looks more like a "baby accord", at least from the front. as for the eclipse? i see the redesign brings back that nice plump rear end, like the one generation before last. SoCalMike <Mikein562athotmail@hotmail.com> wrote in rec.autos.makers.honda: > i think it looks more like a "baby accord", at least from the > front. as for the eclipse? i see the redesign brings back that > nice plump rear end, like the one generation before last. People like nice, plump rear-ends. That's what made me famous. ;) But seriously, folks, I had one of the first redesigned Preludes park next to it and it's bigger than that.  SignatureBrandy Alexandre® http://www.swydm.com/?refer=BrandyAlx Well, would you? Brandy Alexandre wrote: > SoCalMike <Mikein562athotmail@hotmail.com> wrote in > rec.autos.makers.honda: [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > People like nice, plump rear-ends. That's what made me famous. ;) LOL You're OK in my book, Brandy! Sparky Spartacus <Sparky@universalexports.org> wrote in rec.autos.makers.honda: > Brandy Alexandre wrote: > [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > You're OK in my book, Brandy! :::giggle::: SignatureBrandy Alexandre® http://www.swydm.com/?refer=BrandyAlx Well, would you? Dr Nick <Drnick5@cox.net> wrote in rec.autos.makers.honda: >> youre liable to get more of a deal with the accord, since theyve >> been around a few years. the civics new for '06, and there likely [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > kinks out". I do like the look though, I think the coupe took a > lot of styling clues from the eclipse. One of the reasons I bought the 8 years extended warranty. I like to keep my cars, so for the price it was a good buy. I figure if there's some major flaw in the redesign, I'm covered by that warranty or the lemon law. So far I can't really see *where* a flaw would be. Issue so far has been a phantom noise in a wheel and what may be some wind noise from either the window or windshield. I have some time to figure it all out. SignatureBrandy Alexandre® http://www.swydm.com/?refer=BrandyAlx Well, would you? > One of the reasons I bought the 8 years extended warranty. I like to > keep my cars, so for the price it was a good buy. I figure if there's > some major flaw in the redesign, I'm covered by that warranty or the > lemon law. how much did you pay for the extended warrany. I assume it's the honda care one? I've been looking into that, what did you ewnd up paying? I figure if 5 years down the road the nav system goes it just paid for itself. Dr Nick <Drnick5@cox.net> wrote in rec.autos.makers.honda: >> One of the reasons I bought the 8 years extended warranty. I >> like to keep my cars, so for the price it was a good buy. I [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > paying? I figure if 5 years down the road the nav system goes it > just paid for itself. I paid $1,975. I just got the book for ti and I'm entitled to rental cars for repairs and everything. Seems my AAA membership is almost obsolete. SignatureBrandy Alexandre® http://www.swydm.com/?refer=BrandyAlx Well, would you? > I paid $1,975. I just got the book for ti and I'm entitled to rental > cars for repairs and everything. Seems my AAA membership is almost > obsolete. Woah, you paid THAT much? damn, I've seen it for about half that on-line (curryhondacare.com) is oen that comes to mind, there was a cheaper one though, still teh same honda care warranty.. SoCalMike <Mikein562athotmail@hotmail.com> wrote in rec.autos.makers.honda: >> thanks for all the great info. I still think I'm leaning twords >> the accord but I'm gonna go test drive a civic anyway. thanks! [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > i like the redesign... makes it look less like a sentra. Agreed. The new design is EXTREMELY popular and there was NO dealing for it. All I could negotiate was options and financing. They simply would not budge on sticker. Trust me, my negotiating skills are top notch, so if I couldn't pull it off, I doubt anyone else could. Given that, it's still cheaper than an Accord. I'm extraordinarily pleased with my purchase. For $17k and change for standard features for the LX, it's an amazing bargain. SignatureBrandy Alexandre® http://www.swydm.com/?refer=BrandyAlx Well, would you? >Agreed. The new design is EXTREMELY popular and there was NO dealing >for it. All I could negotiate was options and financing. They simply [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >with my purchase. For $17k and change for standard features for the >LX, it's an amazing bargain. When I buy a new car, I do it through a buying service like Costco's or AAA. I also get a quote from the fleet sales manager at one or more dealers. I buy from the lowest bidder. I have never paid sticker price no matter how popular the car. Dick <LeadWinger> wrote in rec.autos.makers.honda: >>Agreed. The new design is EXTREMELY popular and there was NO >>dealing for it. All I could negotiate was options and financing. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > at one or more dealers. I buy from the lowest bidder. I have > never paid sticker price no matter how popular the car. That's what I did! AAA gave me the fleet manager's name, but there is no guarantee of a better price, especially when the market doesn't dictate that it's necessary. There were three other people wanting the car. If I had the time to wait, I'm sure I would have gotten a better deal. SignatureBrandy Alexandre® http://www.swydm.com/?refer=BrandyAlx Well, would you? > > thanks for all the great info. I still think I'm leaning twords the accord > > but I'm gonna go test drive a civic anyway. thanks! > > youre liable to get more of a deal with the accord, since theyve been > around a few years. the civics new for '06, and there likely wont be any > dealing on em til next spring, especially if the redesign is popular. I was just reading the news paper (Wheels section) and Jim Kenzie is predicting that the 06 Si will probably win out as 'Sports car of the Year' (for the Canuks) which also means it'll take the 'Car of the Year' award. If so, good luck on trying to get MSRP on the 'Si'. Pars > i like the redesign... makes it look less like a sentra. |
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