Thinking about getting a 2017 civic sedan. LX-T model. Should

Is that the CVT ?

>>16278090
Yea, this auto is a CVT.

>>16278088
Just get an old v6 accord for less than 10k.

>>16278151
Never cared for the accord, and the fuel economy is pretty bad on them in comparison. Since I do a ton of freeway driving, I feel it is necessary to get the extra 10-12 mpg.

>>16278169
What do you drive now?

>>16278271
I have a Honda Fit. I want to get rid of it because I'm not a college student anymore and want something that doesn't feel like it is made of cardboard. Tested the civic and thought it was a good upgrade and had a lot of electronics come standard. Only thing I didn't care for was the steering felt numb. Like the car just didn't talk to you much.

>>16278284
>Only thing I didn't care for was the steering felt numb. Like the car just didn't talk to you much.

Modern electric steering to save 0.1 mpg. It's endemic to the tech. They're just now learning how to dial feel back in.

>>16278284
Just keep the fit. It's perfectly adequate. If you must have something else get a used luxury car instead.

>>16278311
I don't have what I need in the fit. What used luxury would you recommend that can get 40+ mpg on the freeway?

>>16278364
Stop caring about mpg. You're spending 20-25k. If all you cared about was mpg you'd keep the fit. I'd get a manual G37, c300/350, is350, E350 etc...

>>16278390
It wasn't about the money, per say, as it was about getting a new, updated car, that can keep up with me and my needs, all while getting good fuel economy since I drive long distances frequently. I have the money for a $23k vehicle. I don't want something that has less than what a Civic offers since everything it offers I use for work, kids, etc.

>>16278088
manual

cvt a shit

>>16278390
Also, the fit gets terrible mpg. I get like 28 on the freeway with great maintenance. And don't bother trying to get more than 22 on a windy day. That's asking way too much.

>>16278418
You're the problem. Drive slower. I average 34 in my 01 civic averaging 70mph. Even climbing a 5-6 mile grade every day.

>>16278364

The Civic is OK, and the new one is about the same size as a 1990s Accord. And if that's your price range, then that's your price range.

AOTBE I'd get a new or lightly used Accord and drive it into the ground.

t. no affiliation, but I live in the city where they make all these. The employees get big discounts so there are a billion of them here.

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>>16278088
Since nobody has said it yet, the mazda 3 should be looked at. no CVT for the auto if thats the route you go, and its well known for having a better driving feel, and is around the same price

>>16278088
You don't have to race a manual car, you get a manual because you enjoy the nice car feels after a long day of work

what year is your fit? i have a fit as well and i love it to death. the only thing i dont like is they hid the spark plugs way in the back

like what the fuck

>>16278415
Is that cash down or is that finance? Because if it's cash down you can easily get something better than the Civic for financing or lease.

Hell, with kids, leasing is way better because most things are covered under warranty and you can get rid of it after it gets all greasy and dirty from eating in the car, being at the beach, taking them to the hospital when they have their first flu, etc. The dealer will still clean it.

>>16278364
>mpg
>freeway driving
>these gas prices
This guy.

>>16278427
>You're the problem.
Nope, you are, please stop responding at this point. You clearly are missing the picture.

>>16278428
Where is that? Any chance you could hook me up :D

OP here.

>>16278465
I have considered it. I didn't care for the interior, but thought it was indeed a nice drive. Kids fit, too.

>>16278494
2013
I'm the third owner and only have 20k miles on it. I feel like the tranny is messed up. Putting it into drive delivers a loud metallic sound. No power, even less power with passengers. Need a larger trunk. I've simply grown out of it is all. It served me well for a few years, but it is just time now to get something peppier.

>>16278831
Not sure what your point is.

>>16279407
>buying an automatic economy car
You dun goofed.

Get a manual, but not the 1.5 turbo. The 2.0L engine they have on the base model is objectively superior in every way except for low end torque.

>>16278088

I own the 2016 EX-T and honestly fuel efficiency isn't very good if you travel short distances. I barely get 30 mpg out of it unless i'm cruising at a set speed for long or driving highway.

If you're driving long distances, there's not much difference between a civic and accord on the highway... If you get a 2008+ accord v6 it has cylinder deactivation and becomes a 3cyl on the highway anyway.

>>16280037
Hows the torque, any problems yet? How many miles?

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>>16280126

Pretty damn good for a FWD 1.5 liter engine it's surprising and despite the size of the car it's light, lighter than older civics and the current 2 door civic on paper somehow. On dry road, I kept a lead on a manual 8th Gen Civic SI until we caught up to traffic. Turbo really makes all the difference. The CVT in S mode pulls more than the 2.0 liter manual buy a serious margin and it's not like old CVTs where you it stays in near peak power rpm and the cars accelerates but doesn't do stepped gears, it's difficult to explain unless you're in it. I've had for 3 weeks now, i don't even have 600 miles on it yet.

Other than that it's a really comfy ride to work and back.

>>16278088
How old is your fit? I drove a 2016 and they don't feel like cardboard at all.

>>16278418
My 2013 Fit automatic gets 33 mpg combined, easily close to 40 mpg on the highway (cruise control set to 60-70 mph). What are you talking about?

>Need a larger trunk.
Won't find that in a Civic. I am surprised all the time when I see that my Fit's cargo area is larger than so many other cars (Subaru XV Crosstrek is a joke in terms of cargo space).

>LX-T

And did you mean EX-T? If you decide to get the Civic, go for the LX with a manual. It nearly gets the same fuel efficiency ratings as the CVT, which is quite impressive.

>>16278088
Anyone that buys/drives a new civic should be shot.

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