Re: Honda newbie question - civic or accord?
 

On Mon, 09 Oct 2006 20:16:15 GMT, John Horner wrote:

> lespritdeken@gmail.com wrote:
>> Interesting stuff.
>>
>> I don't know if I can get the 6-disc cd changer in the civic as a
>> dealer option, but I guess with the price difference I can get a great
>> system for $4k from a stereo store like Best Buy. I didn't think about
>> that before....
>>
>
> Be careful about that assumption. Many modern vehicles have the radio
> unit tightly integrated into things like the car alarm and other
> functions. Replacing the factory unit with an after market one often
> involves compromises you might not first think of.
>
> John

There is a changer option for the Civic. It isn't cheap, but it can be
fully installed by the dealer, and ou can probably negotiate it into the
price of the car to get it a bit cheaper...

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Re: Honda newbie question - civic or accord?
 

On Mon, 9 Oct 2006 14:20:40 -0400, Ron Harris wrote:

> No brainer. Get the Civic SI if you can find it. The 6 CD changer isn't
> really necessarry, since the CD player will play MP3 discs and you can load
> hundreds of songs on a disc. Also, if you have an IPOD there is an aux port
> on the front of the stereo that you can plug the IPOD into. I wouldn't
> waste money on the TUNELINK pushed by Honda. I've had my SI since the
> beginning of the year. I had to wait for it for a few months, but it was
> well worth the wait. The VTEC engine is responsive, and the gas mileage is
> superb.

Not quite superb. If mileage is a big issue, get the EX. Has the same
stereo as the Si, comes in an auto if you want it, and comes in a 4-door if
you need it. And it gets better mileage.

The Si mileage is worse than the accord's.

But I LOVE the Si, myself, and it is a blast to drive...

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Re: Honda newbie question - civic or accord?
 

On Mon, 9 Oct 2006 14:20:40 -0400, Ron Harris wrote:

> No brainer. Get the Civic SI if you can find it. The 6 CD changer isn't
> really necessarry, since the CD player will play MP3 discs and you can load
> hundreds of songs on a disc. Also, if you have an IPOD there is an aux port
> on the front of the stereo that you can plug the IPOD into. I wouldn't
> waste money on the TUNELINK pushed by Honda. I've had my SI since the
> beginning of the year. I had to wait for it for a few months, but it was
> well worth the wait. The VTEC engine is responsive, and the gas mileage is
> superb.

Not quite superb. If mileage is a big issue, get the EX. Has the same
stereo as the Si, comes in an auto if you want it, and comes in a 4-door if
you need it. And it gets better mileage.

The Si mileage is worse than the accord's.

But I LOVE the Si, myself, and it is a blast to drive...

--
Joseph M. LaVigne
jlavigne@hits-buffalo.com
http://www.thelavignefamily.us/MyPipePages/ - 10/10/2006 3:56:51 AM
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Scarecrow (Ray Bolger): I haven't got a brain... only straw.
Dorothy (Judy Garland): How can you talk if you haven't got a brain?
Scarecrow: I don't know... But some people without brains do an awful lot
of talking... don't they?
Dorothy: Yes, I guess you're right.
~ "Wizard of Oz "

Re: Honda newbie question - civic or accord?
 

On Mon, 9 Oct 2006 14:20:40 -0400, Ron Harris wrote:

> No brainer. Get the Civic SI if you can find it. The 6 CD changer isn't
> really necessarry, since the CD player will play MP3 discs and you can load
> hundreds of songs on a disc. Also, if you have an IPOD there is an aux port
> on the front of the stereo that you can plug the IPOD into. I wouldn't
> waste money on the TUNELINK pushed by Honda. I've had my SI since the
> beginning of the year. I had to wait for it for a few months, but it was
> well worth the wait. The VTEC engine is responsive, and the gas mileage is
> superb.

Not quite superb. If mileage is a big issue, get the EX. Has the same
stereo as the Si, comes in an auto if you want it, and comes in a 4-door if
you need it. And it gets better mileage.

The Si mileage is worse than the accord's.

But I LOVE the Si, myself, and it is a blast to drive...

--
Joseph M. LaVigne
jlavigne@hits-buffalo.com
http://www.thelavignefamily.us/MyPipePages/ - 10/10/2006 3:56:51 AM
Tobacconist Brick and Mortar Database: http://bam.tobaccocellar.org/

Scarecrow (Ray Bolger): I haven't got a brain... only straw.
Dorothy (Judy Garland): How can you talk if you haven't got a brain?
Scarecrow: I don't know... But some people without brains do an awful lot
of talking... don't they?
Dorothy: Yes, I guess you're right.
~ "Wizard of Oz "

Re: Honda newbie question - civic or accord?
 

On 9 Oct 2006 16:05:19 -0700, rick++ wrote:

> People in this newsgroup havent been able to get one.
>
> My dealer hasnt had one on the lot.
>
> I dont think they are really shipping yet.

I have seen some on the road. My dealer has had them. They are sold
before they arrive, but they exist.

They had the same problem with the Civics, too. Demand is just much
greater than supply right now...

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Re: Honda newbie question - civic or accord?
 

On 9 Oct 2006 16:05:19 -0700, rick++ wrote:

> People in this newsgroup havent been able to get one.
>
> My dealer hasnt had one on the lot.
>
> I dont think they are really shipping yet.

I have seen some on the road. My dealer has had them. They are sold
before they arrive, but they exist.

They had the same problem with the Civics, too. Demand is just much
greater than supply right now...

--
Joseph M. LaVigne
jlavigne@hits-buffalo.com
http://www.thelavignefamily.us/MyPipePages/ - 10/10/2006 3:58:54 AM
Tobacconist Brick and Mortar Database: http://bam.tobaccocellar.org/

When you choke a smurf, what color does it turn?

Re: Honda newbie question - civic or accord?
 

On 9 Oct 2006 16:05:19 -0700, rick++ wrote:

> People in this newsgroup havent been able to get one.
>
> My dealer hasnt had one on the lot.
>
> I dont think they are really shipping yet.

I have seen some on the road. My dealer has had them. They are sold
before they arrive, but they exist.

They had the same problem with the Civics, too. Demand is just much
greater than supply right now...

--
Joseph M. LaVigne
jlavigne@hits-buffalo.com
http://www.thelavignefamily.us/MyPipePages/ - 10/10/2006 3:58:54 AM
Tobacconist Brick and Mortar Database: http://bam.tobaccocellar.org/

When you choke a smurf, what color does it turn?

Re: Honda newbie question - civic or accord?
 

Dave L wrote:

> "High Tech Misfit" <me@privacy.net> wrote in message
> news:aoy4dmtpqg4v.dlg@hightech.misfit...
>> rick++ wrote:
>>
>>> People in this newsgroup havent been able to get one.
>>>
>>> My dealer hasnt had one on the lot.
>>>
>>> I dont think they are really shipping yet.
>>
>> Like I said, demand is exceeding supply. But it IS shipping. The only
>> dealer in my area has 3 Fits on their lot.
>>
>> Just because your dealer has none does not mean that they are not
>> shipping.
>
> I've seen a total of ONE on the road...

Again, it depends on where you are. I've seen quite a few in my area.

Re: Honda newbie question - civic or accord?
 

Dave L wrote:

> "High Tech Misfit" <me@privacy.net> wrote in message
> news:aoy4dmtpqg4v.dlg@hightech.misfit...
>> rick++ wrote:
>>
>>> People in this newsgroup havent been able to get one.
>>>
>>> My dealer hasnt had one on the lot.
>>>
>>> I dont think they are really shipping yet.
>>
>> Like I said, demand is exceeding supply. But it IS shipping. The only
>> dealer in my area has 3 Fits on their lot.
>>
>> Just because your dealer has none does not mean that they are not
>> shipping.
>
> I've seen a total of ONE on the road...

Again, it depends on where you are. I've seen quite a few in my area.

Re: Honda newbie question - civic or accord?
 

Dave L wrote:

> "High Tech Misfit" <me@privacy.net> wrote in message
> news:aoy4dmtpqg4v.dlg@hightech.misfit...
>> rick++ wrote:
>>
>>> People in this newsgroup havent been able to get one.
>>>
>>> My dealer hasnt had one on the lot.
>>>
>>> I dont think they are really shipping yet.
>>
>> Like I said, demand is exceeding supply. But it IS shipping. The only
>> dealer in my area has 3 Fits on their lot.
>>
>> Just because your dealer has none does not mean that they are not
>> shipping.
>
> I've seen a total of ONE on the road...

Again, it depends on where you are. I've seen quite a few in my area.

Re: Honda newbie question - civic or accord?
 

There are quite a number of Fits here in Halifax, Nova Scotia - all kinds of
different colours with various trim packages. I just bought an 06 accord
SE - 4 cylinder, 5 speed and I love the thing. Lots of people room, room for
hockey gear and the car looks super. My only complaint is the trunk lid is
unfinished inside (no pulldown handles, just bare metal with wiring
visible,etc - out of character for the quality of this car). But for the
size of the motor, this car has lots of pull plus I get great gas mileage
(expecting even better with more mileage - only 1800 kms on it now). Can't
go wrong with a Honda and I think the new Civics are sharp looking.
"Joe LaVigne" <jlavigne@hits-buffalo.com> wrote in message
news:1r8fen9lagsmz.dlg@hits-buffalo.com...
> On 9 Oct 2006 16:05:19 -0700, rick++ wrote:
>
>> People in this newsgroup havent been able to get one.
>>
>> My dealer hasnt had one on the lot.
>>
>> I dont think they are really shipping yet.
>
> I have seen some on the road. My dealer has had them. They are sold
> before they arrive, but they exist.
>
> They had the same problem with the Civics, too. Demand is just much
> greater than supply right now...
>
> --
> Joseph M. LaVigne
> jlavigne@hits-buffalo.com
> http://www.thelavignefamily.us/MyPipePages/ - 10/10/2006 3:58:54 AM
> Tobacconist Brick and Mortar Database: http://bam.tobaccocellar.org/
>
> When you choke a smurf, what color does it turn?

Re: Honda newbie question - civic or accord?
 

There are quite a number of Fits here in Halifax, Nova Scotia - all kinds of
different colours with various trim packages. I just bought an 06 accord
SE - 4 cylinder, 5 speed and I love the thing. Lots of people room, room for
hockey gear and the car looks super. My only complaint is the trunk lid is
unfinished inside (no pulldown handles, just bare metal with wiring
visible,etc - out of character for the quality of this car). But for the
size of the motor, this car has lots of pull plus I get great gas mileage
(expecting even better with more mileage - only 1800 kms on it now). Can't
go wrong with a Honda and I think the new Civics are sharp looking.
"Joe LaVigne" <jlavigne@hits-buffalo.com> wrote in message
news:1r8fen9lagsmz.dlg@hits-buffalo.com...
> On 9 Oct 2006 16:05:19 -0700, rick++ wrote:
>
>> People in this newsgroup havent been able to get one.
>>
>> My dealer hasnt had one on the lot.
>>
>> I dont think they are really shipping yet.
>
> I have seen some on the road. My dealer has had them. They are sold
> before they arrive, but they exist.
>
> They had the same problem with the Civics, too. Demand is just much
> greater than supply right now...
>
> --
> Joseph M. LaVigne
> jlavigne@hits-buffalo.com
> http://www.thelavignefamily.us/MyPipePages/ - 10/10/2006 3:58:54 AM
> Tobacconist Brick and Mortar Database: http://bam.tobaccocellar.org/
>
> When you choke a smurf, what color does it turn?

Re: Honda newbie question - civic or accord?
 

There are quite a number of Fits here in Halifax, Nova Scotia - all kinds of
different colours with various trim packages. I just bought an 06 accord
SE - 4 cylinder, 5 speed and I love the thing. Lots of people room, room for
hockey gear and the car looks super. My only complaint is the trunk lid is
unfinished inside (no pulldown handles, just bare metal with wiring
visible,etc - out of character for the quality of this car). But for the
size of the motor, this car has lots of pull plus I get great gas mileage
(expecting even better with more mileage - only 1800 kms on it now). Can't
go wrong with a Honda and I think the new Civics are sharp looking.
"Joe LaVigne" <jlavigne@hits-buffalo.com> wrote in message
news:1r8fen9lagsmz.dlg@hits-buffalo.com...
> On 9 Oct 2006 16:05:19 -0700, rick++ wrote:
>
>> People in this newsgroup havent been able to get one.
>>
>> My dealer hasnt had one on the lot.
>>
>> I dont think they are really shipping yet.
>
> I have seen some on the road. My dealer has had them. They are sold
> before they arrive, but they exist.
>
> They had the same problem with the Civics, too. Demand is just much
> greater than supply right now...
>
> --
> Joseph M. LaVigne
> jlavigne@hits-buffalo.com
> http://www.thelavignefamily.us/MyPipePages/ - 10/10/2006 3:58:54 AM
> Tobacconist Brick and Mortar Database: http://bam.tobaccocellar.org/
>
> When you choke a smurf, what color does it turn?

Re: Honda newbie question - civic or accord?
 

BWBrown wrote:
> There are quite a number of Fits here in Halifax, Nova Scotia - all kinds of
> different colours with various trim packages. I just bought an 06 accord
> SE - 4 cylinder, 5 speed and I love the thing. Lots of people room, room for
> hockey gear and the car looks super. My only complaint is the trunk lid is
> unfinished inside (no pulldown handles, just bare metal with wiring
> visible,etc - out of character for the quality of this car).

I believe that the Accord EX has a liner under the trunk lid. If so,
you can probably buy the needed pieces from the parts department and
line yours if it really annoys you.

John

Re: Honda newbie question - civic or accord?
 

BWBrown wrote:
> There are quite a number of Fits here in Halifax, Nova Scotia - all kinds of
> different colours with various trim packages. I just bought an 06 accord
> SE - 4 cylinder, 5 speed and I love the thing. Lots of people room, room for
> hockey gear and the car looks super. My only complaint is the trunk lid is
> unfinished inside (no pulldown handles, just bare metal with wiring
> visible,etc - out of character for the quality of this car).

I believe that the Accord EX has a liner under the trunk lid. If so,
you can probably buy the needed pieces from the parts department and
line yours if it really annoys you.

John