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Don't want a Civic b/c it's too ugly
"ecarecar" > wrote in message
et... > Get a little maturity. Beauty is only sheet metal deep. Agreed. The only part of the car I pay attention to (looks wise) is the dash board. It's the only part I see when driving. How the outside of my car looks is not my problem. |
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Don't want a Civic b/c it's too ugly
Yes - you're correct on all accounts.
Actually, the Civic Si is a nice looking car: http://automobiles.honda.com/assets/..._si_34REAR.jpg http://automobiles.honda.com/assets/...ery/large4.jpg http://automobiles.honda.com/images/...ery/large4.jpg Trimmings make all of the difference. Is the Si just a sportier EX? |
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Don't want a Civic b/c it's too ugly
I like the outside of the new civic and I like the performance of the si.But when I drive one.I feel like I am in a mini-van.I don,t like the windshield and the little windows at the A pillar. -- BIAR ------------------------------------------------------------------------ BIAR's Profile: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...?userid=300592 View this thread: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=699170 http://www.automotiveforums.com |
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Don't want a Civic b/c it's too ugly
Let's say I go with a 2008 Civic EX with Si trimmings (EX b/c I want
auto) and it cost $23,500. I use my '92 Civic EX with 167k miles, some dings but perfect mechanical condition and kbb of $1800. It also has alarm and CD/MP3 player but that probably doesn't matter. Credit and descretionary income are high. I'll put down $10k or perhaps $15k. What is a ballpark of what I can get the car for using those two figures? I'd like to keep the monthly note under $600 w/ insurance. When is a good time to buy a 2008? I'll be a first time buyer as well. |
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Don't want a Civic b/c it's too ugly
erdos wrote:
> Let's say I go with a 2008 Civic EX with Si trimmings (EX b/c I want > auto) and it cost $23,500. I use my '92 Civic EX with 167k miles, > some dings but perfect mechanical condition and kbb of $1800. It also > has alarm and CD/MP3 player but that probably doesn't matter. Credit > and descretionary income are high. I'll put down $10k or perhaps > $15k. What is a ballpark of what I can get the car for using those > two figures? I'd like to keep the monthly note under $600 w/ > insurance. > > When is a good time to buy a 2008? I'll be a first time buyer as well. I bought my 06 Si with 0 down, no trade. My monthly payment is $400, and the monthly insurance is about $100. If you are trading in for $2000, and putting down $10k-$15k, your payment will be much lower. |
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Don't want a Civic b/c it's too ugly
"Joe LaVigne" > wrote in message
... > erdos wrote: > >> Let's say I go with a 2008 Civic EX with Si trimmings (EX b/c I want >> auto) and it cost $23,500. I use my '92 Civic EX with 167k miles, >> some dings but perfect mechanical condition and kbb of $1800. It also >> has alarm and CD/MP3 player but that probably doesn't matter. Credit >> and descretionary income are high. I'll put down $10k or perhaps >> $15k. What is a ballpark of what I can get the car for using those >> two figures? I'd like to keep the monthly note under $600 w/ >> insurance. >> >> When is a good time to buy a 2008? I'll be a first time buyer as well. > > I bought my 06 Si with 0 down, no trade. My monthly payment is $400, and > the monthly insurance is about $100. > > If you are trading in for $2000, and putting down $10k-$15k, your payment > will be much lower. After you know how much you want to finance, go he http://www.bankrate.com/brm/auto-loan-calculator.asp Plug in the loan amount, term of the loan (months/yrs) and the interest rate. It'll figure out your monthy payments. Call your insurance agent to get a quote. Your agent may ask for a vin# to get a more specific quote. If you go through the dealership finance they can often get your monthly payment down to almost anything you want - but you'll be EXTENDING your loan and paying more interest. And don't forget to have a little fun test driving your options! -Dave |
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Don't want a Civic b/c it's too ugly
Using the numbers I have above, the monthly will be around $430. I'll
probably lease since I don't want to keep the car very long. I'm still considering an '08 Jetta TDi. Leasing will be $2900 dn and $199/ mo for 36 months through VW. That's a better deal for me. I imagine Honda will have a great lease offer as well. |
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Don't want a Civic b/c it's too ugly
erdos wrote:
> Using the numbers I have above, the monthly will be around $430. I'll > probably lease since I don't want to keep the car very long. I'm > still considering an '08 Jetta TDi. Leasing will be $2900 dn and $199/ > mo for 36 months through VW. That's a better deal for me. I imagine > Honda will have a great lease offer as well. Some advice: Avoid the Jetta. VW's are unreliable junk. |
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Don't want a Civic b/c it's too ugly
On Apr 30, 11:44 am, erdos > wrote:
> Let's say I go with a 2008 Civic EX with Si trimmings (EX b/c I want > auto) and it cost $23,500. A 2007 Accord EX auto is less expensive right now. In a couple of months it'll be cheaper still (new Accord due in the fall). Higher resale value and lower insurance make the Accord a better buy than the Civic, IMHO. (Fuel economy isn't the only measure used to calculate total cost of ownership.) Civic Si: if you don't know what a LSD is, you're wasting your money buying the Si. However, your insurance agent will be happy to accommodate you. Yeah, the Corolla isn't pretty. Yet it outsells the Civic. I put a set of decent tires on a '99 Corolla and it was a great econo-car. Still, when Accord LXs start to go for $18.5K in June a $17K Corolla just doesn't cut it. YMMV |
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Don't want a Civic b/c it's too ugly
> Some advice: Avoid the Jetta. VW's are unreliable junk.
The Jetta TDi has been more reliable than the gasoline Jetta. Most of the complaints come from the gasoline Jetta. You don't hear much from TDi owners. Check the rating: http://www.edmunds.com/volkswagen/je...rreview.1.html. Same as a Honda Civic EX of the same year. You'll also notice a number of gasoline Jetta owners are mixed in that rating, weighing down the overall, and it still gets 9.2. |
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