2016 Honda Civic
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Kind of funny how "big" compact cars have gotten. Its wider and only 4" shorter than a 2000 Accord, and has about the same amount of interior room and trunk space. Also getting big is the price, at least for loaded ones. $27,000 for a Civic is just plain silly IMO, you can get a nicely equipped Accord for the same money.
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What is the use of designing fastback style cars if manufacturers refuse to make them hatchbacks? The fastback style with the conventional-style trunk makes the trunk opening incredibly small, limiting the use of the trunk to carry larger items, even if the trunk itself is large.
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I have seen a few now on the roads. It is definitely a fastback style, like the dreaded Crosstour, but it is not a hatchback. Unlike other new cars that also look like fastbacks, such as the current Sonata, the trunk lid on this new Civic does not flatten out; the trunk opening looks postage-stamp sized.
What is the use of designing fastback style cars if manufacturers refuse to make them hatchbacks? The fastback style with the conventional-style trunk makes the trunk opening incredibly small, limiting the use of the trunk to carry larger items, even if the trunk itself is large.
What is the use of designing fastback style cars if manufacturers refuse to make them hatchbacks? The fastback style with the conventional-style trunk makes the trunk opening incredibly small, limiting the use of the trunk to carry larger items, even if the trunk itself is large.
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Engine problem stops sale of 2016 Honda Civic
Well, that's unfortunate. My brother in law bought one of these the other day.
http://autoweek.com/article/car-news...n-ring-problem
Honda issued a stop sale last week on 2016 Civic models with the 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine. About 34,000 vehicles are affected in the U.S.
The problem is a missing or improperly set piston pin snap ring that could cause the engine to stall or fail. Dealers have a range of Civic vehicle identification numbers for cars that can’t be sold until the repairs are complete, but replacement parts are not yet available.
The problem is a missing or improperly set piston pin snap ring that could cause the engine to stall or fail. Dealers have a range of Civic vehicle identification numbers for cars that can’t be sold until the repairs are complete, but replacement parts are not yet available.
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From: Maryland
Had one of these in the shop today. This one was fully loaded with the NAV screen, etc.
Hats off to Honda. The interior is as well built as virtually any car that I have seen under $100k and I've pretty much seen them all. Begs the question, is Honda that good, or are other companies lacking behind? There was not a single rattle on any surface that you touched.
Yeah the looks are questionable, looks like a cross-eyed mini Accord Crosstour, definitely un-civic like, but solid car.
Hats off to Honda. The interior is as well built as virtually any car that I have seen under $100k and I've pretty much seen them all. Begs the question, is Honda that good, or are other companies lacking behind? There was not a single rattle on any surface that you touched.
Yeah the looks are questionable, looks like a cross-eyed mini Accord Crosstour, definitely un-civic like, but solid car.
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Wear headphones! The audio in this video was recorded with in-ear binaural microphones. With headphones or earbuds on, you'll feel like you're actually sitting in the driver's seat.
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Had one of these in the shop today. This one was fully loaded with the NAV screen, etc.
Hats off to Honda. The interior is as well built as virtually any car that I have seen under $100k and I've pretty much seen them all. Begs the question, is Honda that good, or are other companies lacking behind? There was not a single rattle on any surface that you touched.
Yeah the looks are questionable, looks like a cross-eyed mini Accord Crosstour, definitely un-civic like, but solid car.
Hats off to Honda. The interior is as well built as virtually any car that I have seen under $100k and I've pretty much seen them all. Begs the question, is Honda that good, or are other companies lacking behind? There was not a single rattle on any surface that you touched.
Yeah the looks are questionable, looks like a cross-eyed mini Accord Crosstour, definitely un-civic like, but solid car.