First post. Considering a '13 or '14 Civic.

I'm sure I would. Most of the '13 Civic videos I have seen have shown it to be a great car. Most will say "it is underpowered", . . . but realistically, for me, . . . it will still be quicker than my current car. However, many talk about how well it rides, how quiet it is, the feel of the steering, upgrade in interior materials, . . . and the well done revamp of the outside. I wanted a Civic back in the 8th gen days so I should just stick with my gut and leave these other cars alone.
 
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I was actually going to get a '13 Mazda 3 hatch before I got the Civic. The car was really sporty and drove great, but was the car was a little loud for my taste and the ride could of been a little smoother. I like my LX because you get a lot of value for your money and is the perfect all-rounder, but spend the extra money for the EX
 
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Yup. I got my LX used so I couldn't complain, the price was ridiculous, but I wish I had the EX.
 
I hear you all on the EX. Having said that, . . . that extra $2K does add to the monthly payments. Sure, an LX wouldn't be as nice as the EX, but I may not have that luxury [no pun intended] to get the EX.

Realistically, . . . I don't need a moonroof. Many times, I wouldn't want one. I've had drum rear brakes and they stop a car fine. 60/40 folding rear seat? I can't think of a time [in the 16 years I've owned my current car] where I needed only half my back seat down. Rear arm rest? I rarely have anyone else but me in my car. Yes, . . . moving up to 16" wheels would be better than 15" steels with covers, but that may not be worth spending the extra either. Auto temp? Also not needed.

Ultimately, I have no definite on whether I go with an LX or EX. I guess it will depend on how much more down payment money I save up and if I want to spend that extra $2K of that down payment for the EX extras. It's a tough one when trying to get the best monthly payments.
 
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I hear you all on the EX. Having said that, . . . that extra $2K does add to the monthly payments. Sure, an LX wouldn't be as nice as the EX, but I may not have that luxury [no pun intended] to get the EX.

Realistically, . . . I don't need a moonroof. Many times, I wouldn't want one. I've had drum rear brakes and they stop a car fine. 60/40 folding rear seat? I can't think of a time [in the 16 years I've owned my current car] where I needed only half my back seat down. Rear arm rest? I rarely have anyone else but me in my car. Yes, . . . moving up to 16" wheels would be better than 15" steels with covers, but that may not be worth spending the extra either. Auto temp? Also not needed.

Ultimately, I have no definite on whether I go with an LX or EX. I guess it will depend on how much more down payment money I save up and if I want to spend that extra $2K of that down payment for the EX extras. It's a tough one when trying to get the best monthly payments.
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if you don't mind going for a '13, you might be able to get an EX for about the same price as a '14 LX since dealers are currently trying to clear out stock.
 
I don't think there's any difference between the 2013 and 2014 models.
 
IF there are still '13 models in inventory, that may be an option. But I won't be buying until sometime next year. Need to build up the down payment, and right now I don't have nearly enough to be comfortable with the monthly payment. As it is, I'll have to go with a 6 year loan.
 
If that is the case, . . . then I would be a VERY happy guy! Let's hope they offer it as an option! :)

There IS a Civic which has a CVT, . . . the Hybrid, but I'm hoping it is added to the LX and EX line.
 
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Most likely, I'll be getting an LX [unless the only car offering the CVT, if the report is true, is the EX]. I'm thinking about asking them if they would trade out the wheel covers with either the 2012 or even 2011 LX models. I REALLY don't like the wheel covers for the 2013. Never have been a fan of directional wheels. Maybe I can work that in as a sort of "barganing chip". I'll be getting a Civic anyway, . . . . . . . but they don't need to know that! hehehe
 
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Most likely, I'll be getting an LX [unless the only car offering the CVT, if the report is true, is the EX]. I'm thinking about asking them if they would trade out the wheel covers with either the 2012 or even 2011 LX models. I REALLY don't like the wheel covers for the 2013. Never have been a fan of directional wheels. Maybe I can work that in as a sort of "barganing chip". I'll be getting a Civic anyway, . . . . . . . but they don't need to know that! hehehe
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One more thing to take into consideration with that model is the rear brakes are drum brakes, where the EX has disc... big diff'
 
I had considered that, but my current car has drum rears and it stops fine. As I understood it, for an average car, they really don't NEED 4 wheel disc breaks. It may stop a little better, but most will never be running their cars to the extent that disc rears are beneficial.

Again, that extra $2K increases the monthly payments enough to matter to my bottom line.
 
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I had considered that, but my current car has drum rears and it stops fine. As I understood it, for an average car, they really don't NEED 4 wheel disc breaks. It may stop a little better, but most will never be running their cars to the extent that disc rears are beneficial.

Again, that extra $2K increases the monthly payments enough to matter to my bottom line.
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Just wanted to bring it to light, since I don't know you, I just thought I'd bring it up as some ppl may not consider that part as it's really not visually obvious.
I didn't get the EXL as I felt I didn't need the extras it offered for another 2k...... :D
 
I'm not a fan of leather either. As far as what I will get, it may end up BEING an EX. Just depends on how much down payment I have and how I feel about the moonroof, 60/40 split rear seat, rear disc brakes, and the other things added to the EX.

I do have to wonder how much shorter an EX will stop compared to the LX. I wonder if anyone has done a test between them?
 
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I'm not a fan of leather either. As far as what I will get, it may end up BEING an EX. Just depends on how much down payment I have and how I feel about the moonroof, 60/40 split rear seat, rear disc brakes, and the other things added to the EX.

I do have to wonder how much shorter an EX will stop compared to the LX. I wonder if anyone has done a test between them?
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One thing I've found though the years(of not having rear disc) is how much better I can stop going backwards with rear disc(found that useful off roading in my Jeep in the Colorado Mts.
Also from my past in England, I was in the habit of using my e-brake as an added driving tool, and the better the brake the less effort it takes to apply with the hand. I ride mc's and would never have a drum again(mainly due to wet weather riding/driving.
But was told on here a while back that wet weather doesn't seem to be as big a deal on these newer cars??? I'm just a brake freak, was able to tag a deer and not mark my car or knock the deer down(knock on wood), Thanks to abs and 4 disc.(1 in 113 deer strikes in Virginia).
 
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