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Guys, I need some advice. I am LEASING a 2016 EX-T (Cosmic Blue) and when doing a low speed turn, I was lazy and thought I could make it all the way but failed and put a hole in my current bumper (about a size of a quarter) with scrapes. Assuming (which I still believe is correct) that the...

Plus, you can change the type of car you want if your needs change more easily. For instance, I had intended to use the Civic for my commute, but now an Accord would make more sense for my family.

Yeah, I believe that cars ARE more reliable, but if they need repairing the cost is a whole lot more. I mean, imagine if your touchscreen fails or gets damaged. What is THAT going to cost you? As mentioned, my moonroof replacement would've cost about a grand; our Pilot's door got stuck and if it...

LOL, I love this: “With buying, eventually you will have paid the car off and no longer have the expense of the monthly payment.” Gee, yeah, all you have to do is making a larger payment for a longer period of time and then you own... something that is worth a tiny fraction of what you bought...

I just posted my positive opinion on Leasing, you should check it out: https://www.civicx.com/threads/my-argument-for-leasing.27222 Ignore the "specials" on the website. That is based on MSRP. You need to negotiate a lease based on SALE PRICE and not let the dealer play games with monthly...

Thanks, excellent points. I would definitely agree with you that higher mileage vehicles are probably the best bet in terms of pricing. Given those Carmax and Carvana prices, heck, those prices are about what you could buy new (my EX-T was at a sales price of $20k) and represent a poor value...

In terms of tires, under NORMAL driving circumstances you should get sufficient life to where they aren't bald at your average 36,000 mile lease period. We replaced our Pilot tires at 42k and could've easily gone another year. My point is that you can justify getting cheap tires (although...

I just posted my argument FOR leasing: https://www.civicx.com/threads/my-argument-for-leasing.27222/

I've seen so much Lease bashing and figured I'd put down my thoughts for those debating. To state that Leasing is "stupid" is 100% incorrect. The real problem with Leasing is that it's more complicated to ensure that you get a "good deal" and is more price sensitive. People treat it like...

I'd imagine your best bet is to focus on working it into a new deal. Carmax is always good to check but chances are they won't give you what you need. Salespeople are always DYING to get the sales, so I'd start now and negotiate slowly until you find the next car you want at the deal you want...

Thanks guys. Since I'm planning to do another Lease with Honda, it does sound like my best bet is to wait and see the total amount quoted for the repair by the leasing company and then see if Honda will cover all of that. I definitely don't want to file an insurance claim since the cost...

I'm about 10 months away from turning in/selling my Civic lease (and likely going to an Accord) and I was stupid and damaged my front bumper. https://photos.app.goo.gl/RGNtyKFHCYTDijzW6 What is the best approach here? How much would a body shop charge? Is it fixable or does it need to be...

Yep, it's still pretty early on and it should be noted that you have to have Sensing for it (so like it wouldn't work on my 2016 EX-T, but would work on a 2018 Accord LX).

Is it possible to program it myself (since I have a working key) using instructions like this or is this for older models? https://www.hondapartsonline.net/blog/how-to-program-your-honda-remote

I broke my Key Fob while trying to replace the battery (believe I used a screwdriver to remove the battery.. DOH!). Anyway, I've ordered a new OEM one on eBay and will now need to have it programmed. I don't need a new key nor have it cut since that still works, only need to have it programmed...

I ordered a brand new Honda one (I don't need the key part luckily nor have that cut) for $45 so that's not bad. Now to find the cheapest/easiest way to get it programmed...

Ah crap, I bet you're right. I was trying so carefully to remove the battery that I probably used the screwdriver to remove it... oh the irony. I should mention that the remote DOES work when held up to the Start button so it's not completely fried... but I guess it's fried enough to where I...

Guys, My 2016 EX-T displayed the low battery warning for the Key Fob (which is kinda surprising after 2 years, but okay) and so I opened it up, replaced the battery and now... well, nothing happens when I press any of the buttons (no red light) :(. Help! I have to admit that removing the...

Ah yes, excellent point. I personally see no advantage to putting money down on a Lease (especially due to the risks if your car is totalled), so I hadn't thought of that.

How much did Carmax offer you for it? That's actually pretty cool if you can trade in your car after one year for a $300 profit! How many miles did you have on it?