Honda Civic is the Best Selling Vehicle in the United States
06-05-08, 09:02 PM
#46
He did say "one of the best" not 'the best". That changes things entirely.
And the Civic IS one of the best along with the camry, accord, Lexus LS-series. They are just some of the cars that are held with high regards to the automotive community. There are no "best" at all.
And the Civic IS one of the best along with the camry, accord, Lexus LS-series. They are just some of the cars that are held with high regards to the automotive community. There are no "best" at all.
06-05-08, 10:15 PM
#47
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Honda axed the Accord Hybrid, rumors exist of a diesel iDTEC Accord though. They didn't get the goals of a hybrid down in the Accord - the CiHy and Insight were more successful.
06-05-08, 10:17 PM
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i will say the ONLY thing that appeals to every buyer about the civic, is fuel economy, its looks, both inside and out are all subjective to opinion...and there are alot out there that dont like them.
the 2008 civic prices are as follows:
2008 Honda Civic DX-1.8L R18 I-Vtec SOHC I-4
(Base, no AC, no auto, am FM radio w/ cassette, 8 airbags standard)
$17,900
2008 Honda Civic LX 1.8L R18 I-Vtec SOHC I-4
Steel Wheels w/hubcaps, avail A/C, Auto trans/windows/locks/cruise/tilt
$19,150
2008 Honda Civic EX: 1.8L R18 I-Vtec SOHC I-4
16" Wheels, A/C, auto trans, Available Navigation, 8 CD changer, AUX Input in stereo, Power Moonroof.
$20,140
2000 Honda Civic Si 2.0L K20ZA i-Vtec DOHC I-4
17" wheels, everything all models have except the hybrid + 6 spd manny, avail navi, body kit, spoiler, foglights, 204HP 2.0L I-4.
~$26,000
2008 Honda Civic Hybrid
Everything the EX has except the moonroof and the wheels. they hybrids have special wheels that way 8lbs each WITH special LRR tires...
$23,500
the 2008 civic prices are as follows:
2008 Honda Civic DX-1.8L R18 I-Vtec SOHC I-4
(Base, no AC, no auto, am FM radio w/ cassette, 8 airbags standard)
$17,900
2008 Honda Civic LX 1.8L R18 I-Vtec SOHC I-4
Steel Wheels w/hubcaps, avail A/C, Auto trans/windows/locks/cruise/tilt
$19,150
2008 Honda Civic EX: 1.8L R18 I-Vtec SOHC I-4
16" Wheels, A/C, auto trans, Available Navigation, 8 CD changer, AUX Input in stereo, Power Moonroof.
$20,140
2000 Honda Civic Si 2.0L K20ZA i-Vtec DOHC I-4
17" wheels, everything all models have except the hybrid + 6 spd manny, avail navi, body kit, spoiler, foglights, 204HP 2.0L I-4.
~$26,000
2008 Honda Civic Hybrid
Everything the EX has except the moonroof and the wheels. they hybrids have special wheels that way 8lbs each WITH special LRR tires...
$23,500
06-05-08, 11:57 PM
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I think so too. The Corolla's too obese looking and even though I think Toyota's drivetrains are lightyears ahead of Honda, the Civic is hands down a fun to drive car - even a LX 5-speed.
06-05-08, 11:58 PM
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I saw a new one today, it continues the way too tall and to thin look, like the last version or an Infinit M35/45. Awful balance in the styling.
06-06-08, 07:24 PM
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So I stop by the biggest Honda dealer in my area today and took an estimated note on inventory of Civics.
DX - won't find anywhere - basically have to special order
In fact, out of the 10,000 or so 8th gen Civic's I've seen to date, not one has been a DX.
LX - about 20 on the lot (lowest stock I've seen here)
EX - about 30 on the lot (dealers always love to stock the expensive ones)
Si - 2 sedans, 3 coupes
and the reason why I went to the dealer and why I'm posting this is the...
Hybrid stock - ZERO.
I guess I shouldn't be surprised because of the sharp May spike in gas prices and sales but why do automakers continue to not provide what customers want?? Honda dealers should have 20 Civic hybrids on hand at all times.
And now, the Prius is back on a waiting list after being out for 5 years.
But GM, for example, continues to build Hummers when they are rotting on lots.
I'm beginning to believe that automakers and dealers secretly don't want to sell vehicles. Or they simply don't pay attention to the market and customer wants.
DX - won't find anywhere - basically have to special order
In fact, out of the 10,000 or so 8th gen Civic's I've seen to date, not one has been a DX.
LX - about 20 on the lot (lowest stock I've seen here)
EX - about 30 on the lot (dealers always love to stock the expensive ones)
Si - 2 sedans, 3 coupes
and the reason why I went to the dealer and why I'm posting this is the...
Hybrid stock - ZERO.
I guess I shouldn't be surprised because of the sharp May spike in gas prices and sales but why do automakers continue to not provide what customers want?? Honda dealers should have 20 Civic hybrids on hand at all times. And now, the Prius is back on a waiting list after being out for 5 years.
But GM, for example, continues to build Hummers when they are rotting on lots.
I'm beginning to believe that automakers and dealers secretly don't want to sell vehicles. Or they simply don't pay attention to the market and customer wants.
06-06-08, 08:38 PM
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06-07-08, 12:12 AM
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So I stop by the biggest Honda dealer in my area today and took an estimated note on inventory of Civics.
DX - won't find anywhere - basically have to special order
In fact, out of the 10,000 or so 8th gen Civic's I've seen to date, not one has been a DX.
LX - about 20 on the lot (lowest stock I've seen here)
EX - about 30 on the lot (dealers always love to stock the expensive ones)
Si - 2 sedans, 3 coupes
and the reason why I went to the dealer and why I'm posting this is the...
Hybrid stock - ZERO. I guess I shouldn't be surprised because of the sharp May spike in gas prices and sales but why do automakers continue to not provide what customers want?? Honda dealers should have 20 Civic hybrids on hand at all times.
And now, the Prius is back on a waiting list after being out for 5 years.
But GM, for example, continues to build Hummers when they are rotting on lots.
I'm beginning to believe that automakers and dealers secretly don't want to sell vehicles. Or they simply don't pay attention to the market and customer wants.
DX - won't find anywhere - basically have to special order
In fact, out of the 10,000 or so 8th gen Civic's I've seen to date, not one has been a DX.
LX - about 20 on the lot (lowest stock I've seen here)
EX - about 30 on the lot (dealers always love to stock the expensive ones)
Si - 2 sedans, 3 coupes
and the reason why I went to the dealer and why I'm posting this is the...
Hybrid stock - ZERO.
I guess I shouldn't be surprised because of the sharp May spike in gas prices and sales but why do automakers continue to not provide what customers want?? Honda dealers should have 20 Civic hybrids on hand at all times. And now, the Prius is back on a waiting list after being out for 5 years.
But GM, for example, continues to build Hummers when they are rotting on lots.
I'm beginning to believe that automakers and dealers secretly don't want to sell vehicles. Or they simply don't pay attention to the market and customer wants.
06-07-08, 06:30 AM
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Wow, I guess Honda sends all the hybrids to California! And did your dealer actually order a DX??? Like I said above, I've seen around 10,000 8th gen Civic's but never a DX! It's weird because in older generations, the DX sold like hotcakes. But now that the Civic is almost not even an "economy car" anymore, most buyers start with the well equiped $18K LX.
That brings me to another point about the Civic. Have you guys noticed the range of people now buying the Civic. Honda has broken out of the "economy car" look and perception of the Civic and now sells to people who are able to buy more expensive vehicles. I see business people in suits all the time in the new Civic. You wouldn't see that much in the previous gens.
06-07-08, 10:35 PM
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Wow, I guess Honda sends all the hybrids to California! And did your dealer actually order a DX??? Like I said above, I've seen around 10,000 8th gen Civic's but never a DX! It's weird because in older generations, the DX sold like hotcakes. But now that the Civic is almost not even an "economy car" anymore, most buyers start with the well equiped $18K LX.
That brings me to another point about the Civic. Have you guys noticed the range of people now buying the Civic. Honda has broken out of the "economy car" look and perception of the Civic and now sells to people who are able to buy more expensive vehicles. I see business people in suits all the time in the new Civic. You wouldn't see that much in the previous gens.
That brings me to another point about the Civic. Have you guys noticed the range of people now buying the Civic. Honda has broken out of the "economy car" look and perception of the Civic and now sells to people who are able to buy more expensive vehicles. I see business people in suits all the time in the new Civic. You wouldn't see that much in the previous gens.
06-10-08, 03:13 PM
#58
no worries. Do correct me. I pride myself in having correct information so if I mention something and it isn't right, let me know so I won't make that mistake again =). Thanks!
Anyway, that's a great feature, the one-touch. MY friend's TSX isn't one-touch
Anyway, that's a great feature, the one-touch. MY friend's TSX isn't one-touch
06-10-08, 03:28 PM
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Wow, I guess Honda sends all the hybrids to California! And did your dealer actually order a DX??? Like I said above, I've seen around 10,000 8th gen Civic's but never a DX! It's weird because in older generations, the DX sold like hotcakes. But now that the Civic is almost not even an "economy car" anymore, most buyers start with the well equiped $18K LX.
It's weird because in older generations, the DX sold like hotcakes. But now that the Civic is almost not even an "economy car" anymore, most buyers start with the well equiped $18K LX.
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