creamofpayne
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- Jun 10, 2016
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- Location
- Arizona
- Vehicle(s)
- 2016 Civic EX-T
Totally understand this, but I really don't want to have to deal with any type of A/C issue. Other issues that have been reported I can deal with, but that would just be the worst especially heading into our 120 F weather. I'm also coming off of a 2007 Xterra that was gifted to me by the gods themselves. Never had a single issue with it so I've been spoiled.Even though the issues people here are reporting seem scary, the problems are affecting an extremely small percentage of owners. It just seems worse since they are all gathered in 1 model-specific forum.
Offered $23k OTD for the Civic EX-T here in Phoenix. From what I gather it's a great deal with our ~9% sales tax. Didn't sit down for hard numbers on the Golf but it will be more expensive, probably $3k or so depending on trim/engine. I drove both the 2.0 & 1.8 engines and they felt fantastic. Really sporty, ridiculous pickup, extremely solid. The drive felt better than the Civic, but not so sure it outweighs the cost difference plus VW reliability concerns and the like.What's the cost difference between them? The Golfs were nice, but just didn't feel 'right' (Coming from a Passat, and I've owned a Golf before). The Civic had that feeling, though it doesn't feel as solid. For $10k in the difference, I figured I'd give Honda a try!
Been doing a lot of research today and I'm leaning more and more towards the Civic. Just going to pray my A/C doesn't break!
Deciding factor is that I'm not a huge car guy, and the consensus seems to be if you go VW, you need to be OCD about maintenance. That would not describe me.
I hear ya. There's the stigma there. But damn if that car doesn't drive well.I may be biased since I'm in love with my Coupe, but there is no way I would ever buy a VW.
Unless it was a very old beetle.
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