I just bought a new Civic instead of a used C6, opinions?
11-29-2009, 12:01 AM
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Hmmmmmmmmmmm....you do know that this is the CORVETTE forum, right? Sorry to hear about your back though --- hope you are good as new very soon.
We had a 2007 Civic, loaded with everything but leather and nav. I loved that way that little car ran (gutless though it was) and it got 42 MPG on a good day. The engine revved willingly and right to the redline. The Civic is a very nice car, but you know darn well that you are asking us to compare a mouse to an elephant here (sorry -- it was the only thing that I could think of that would be more visual than the old "apples to oranges" statement). Congrats on the new car, but none of us here should even offer an opinion on your question....
We had a 2007 Civic, loaded with everything but leather and nav. I loved that way that little car ran (gutless though it was) and it got 42 MPG on a good day. The engine revved willingly and right to the redline. The Civic is a very nice car, but you know darn well that you are asking us to compare a mouse to an elephant here (sorry -- it was the only thing that I could think of that would be more visual than the old "apples to oranges" statement). Congrats on the new car, but none of us here should even offer an opinion on your question....
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11-29-2009, 12:02 AM
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Do whatever make you and your budget happiest. But for the love of God, don't put a bookshelf wing on it or a chit-ton of stickers to display what audio system you have ready for somebody to steal. And forget the fart can exhaust. Other than that, get back into the vettes when you are ready 
Oh, and don't say, "But I make 50HP/cylinder." That's just asking to get slapped and then a mandatory slap for your mom.
Oh, and don't say, "But I make 50HP/cylinder." That's just asking to get slapped and then a mandatory slap for your mom.
11-29-2009, 12:05 AM
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11-29-2009, 12:13 AM
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Hondas are fine cars. I have had several and if you take care of them they will last forever. HOWEVER, it's not in the same class as a Corvette, not even close. IT is just good reliable transportation. I state the obvious.
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11-29-2009, 12:23 AM
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Glad I could help --- but I'd also rather be turning 1,600 RPM at 80 MPH than almost 4,000!.....the little engine that could really did spin up on the highway .........buzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!
11-29-2009, 12:26 AM
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If the build and engineering of the Vette saved my life, I don't think I replace it with a Honda.
But that's just me. Enjoy your ride.
But that's just me. Enjoy your ride.
11-29-2009, 12:28 AM
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Found it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfR_Z...eature=related
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11-29-2009, 12:51 AM
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My 08 Z51 coupe is now my daily driver, but it replaced a 2003 RSX Type S. The RSX is essentially a Civic with 200 HP and some other performance options. I love that car, not as much as the Vette, but definitely a solid machine that is fun to drive. The new Civic's are all good in my opinion, and I would take a look at the Si to get a bit more performance.
11-29-2009, 01:34 AM
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11-29-2009, 01:49 AM
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Anyways, everyone here on the Corvette forum has been really helpful in the past and I'm just curious; what do you guys think about choosing a brand new fully loaded Civic (leather, Nav, XM, VSA/Traction) over a used C6 with ~30k miles (also loaded, coupe). The C6 would have cost me about 8 grand more, the warranty would expire 2 years sooner, and I know from experience that repairs are costly. Vette guys have good taste in cars, what do you guys think of the current Civic (coupe)? It's gonna be a daily driver/fun car for running errands and using for work. The vette would have been nice, hope I made the right decision.
My other issue, in due respect, is... You have a financial decision to make, involving "apples to oranges" cars, and you are asking us to help you, and you want us to bless the Honda. That ain't what we're here for. Your call.
Good luck.
11-29-2009, 02:09 AM
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Know what? We all had that same decision to make. Most of us chose Corvette. 
11-29-2009, 03:33 AM
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Hey, whatever makes you happy. I'm sure in due time you'll be in a vette again. In the meantime, Hondas are mighty fine cars for DD's. I had a few myself after high school and on, changed the oil on them every 25k miles (true story) and they run like hell. Never had any of my hondas stall on me.