Should I buy a Civic

[Rooster Pew Pew]

One thing to be VERY aware of with this generation is that it is almost a guarantee that you will experience an issue with your A/C at some point during ownership.

Oh dang. I live in Tennessee so that could defiantly be an issue. Maybe not a deal breaker. Gotta cross my fingers. I'll make sure to look for signs of refrigerant die during inspection. Might be why someone is ditching it and topped off to make it through sale.

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[Fg4Juke]

Hey all, I am replacing my 2006 Corolla S I've had for the last 12 years. I'm strongly considering the Civic Si but the premium fuel is a turn off so maybe EX-T i just read about in another post or the Sport hatch circa 2018. Also in consideration is Mazda3, another corolla (2019 or newer but not real thrilled with it. was perfectly happy with my old '06). There is a Subaru WRX in town that i will test drive when dealer is ready but its not a strong contender as its overkill for me. I'm 42 with my 5th kid on the way, I park at the airport half the month. I run errands and take the boys to baseball. I don't race. But i want to keep in a manual transmission as i enjoy being connected to the car that way. Mechanical reliability is more important to me than a fine tuned IRS. Would love to be under $20k but i can go higher for the right car. All these manual T's are hard to find anyway so I'll get what I can. I'd love to hear thoughts if anyone has had experience with these other cars as well as Info on what years are the favorites for the Civic. With my Odyssey the last year of a generation was generally the best as the next gen showed up with lots of new problems. I would assume that's true for Civic as well. I appreciate the input.

I think a manual 10th gen hatch may be a better pick for you

 

[Builtfc1]

Sounds like you should be buying a mini van

Or a Prius V… lol who likes filling up with 87 oct.

 

[gtman]

OP --- since long term mechanical reliability seems to be a huge concern, you're probably best off going with a naturally aspirated engine. A manual Civic Sport sedan would be a fine choice, although difficult to find.

 

[Cornercarver]

It takes time to be one with your car, some longer than others. Put it this way - I looked for excuses to drive my SI. Higher praise than that I cannot give a car.

Note: A short test drive can fool you.
Before writing off a car, make sure you had enough time to really get a feel for it.

 

[Nozzle19]

Hey all, I am replacing my 2006 Corolla S I've had for the last 12 years. I'm strongly considering the Civic Si but the premium fuel is a turn off so maybe EX-T i just read about in another post or the Sport hatch circa 2018. Also in consideration is Mazda3, another corolla (2019 or newer but not real thrilled with it. was perfectly happy with my old '06). There is a Subaru WRX in town that i will test drive when dealer is ready but its not a strong contender as its overkill for me. I'm 42 with my 5th kid on the way, I park at the airport half the month. I run errands and take the boys to baseball. I don't race. But i want to keep in a manual transmission as i enjoy being connected to the car that way. Mechanical reliability is more important to me than a fine tuned IRS. Would love to be under $20k but i can go higher for the right car. All these manual T's are hard to find anyway so I'll get what I can. I'd love to hear thoughts if anyone has had experience with these other cars as well as Info on what years are the favorites for the Civic. With my Odyssey the last year of a generation was generally the best as the next gen showed up with lots of new problems. I would assume that's true for Civic as well. I appreciate the input.

I’m new to Honda and just purchased a 2019 civic ex hatch and love it! Fun to drive and looks great! Depending on how big your kids are I recommend!

 

[arpypat]

Lol, thought about it. We bought the 16 odyssey from my dad last fall. then found out we were preggo. Van almost got totaled a couple weeks ago (still in the shop for at least another week). For a minute i hoped it was as I'm not sure the mini will make a good family hauler. But i don't want a 12 or 15 pax van to be my wife's DD. better to rent for a trip or just take two cars if we have to.

Ha we're just messing with you man! The Civic Si is a great car if you're looking for a manual. I'd recommend that over any of the other manual trims (save for the R).

Don't let the gas octane determine your trim level purchase. By the way, the Si can run on regular unleaded 87 octane gas. Premium is recommended but not required.

 

[DadBodMod17]

We have a ‘16 Ody for the family stuff too. Love that van..

 

[Rooster Pew Pew]

I think a manual 10th gen hatch may be a better pick for you

I am anxious to drive a sport hatch for sure.

 

[Rooster Pew Pew]

We have a ‘16 Ody for the family stuff too. Love that van..

really wanted a 17. Just slightly better mechanically. but dad had a 16 and was selling. couldn't pass the friends and family deal.

 

[Rooster Pew Pew]

It takes time to be one with your car, some longer than others. Put it this way - I looked for excuses to drive my SI. Higher praise than that I cannot give a car.

Note: A short test drive can fool you.
Before writing off a car, make sure you had enough time to really get a feel for it.

No doubt. I wasn't turned off by the Si. It was an in town test drive but i did hop on the interstate for 1 exit just to barely get it into 6th gear for a couple seconds. One silly thing i missed was the way my older manuals would roll when not on the brake. I guess all the newer ones employ a brake hold to prevent that rolling. Nice on a big uphill slope but that's what the brake hold button is for.

 

[Rooster Pew Pew]

Ha we're just messing with you man! The Civic Si is a great car if you're looking for a manual. I'd recommend that over any of the other manual trims (save for the R).

Don't let the gas octane determine your trim level purchase. By the way, the Si can run on regular unleaded 87 octane gas. Premium is recommended but not required.

R is definitely out of range. I'd like to think the Si is not. I think we all know i'm gonna have to settle for what i can find. R is above the line. Si perhaps not. Now i need to figure out what is below the line and if I have a strong preference for the hatch over sedan or 2.0 vs turbo so i know how far I'm willing to search for what. But i'm loving the info here.

 

[Rooster Pew Pew]

OP --- since long term mechanical reliability seems to be a huge concern, you're probably best off going with a naturally aspirated engine. A manual Civic Sport sedan would be a fine choice, although difficult to find.

never had a turbo before outside of an airplane. I suppose i can imagine issues with them since you can't as easily baby the engine in a car they way you can and airplane. Is it the turbo itself hat has troubles or extra wear on the engine?

 

[Rooster Pew Pew]

I’m new to Honda and just purchased a 2019 civic ex hatch and love it! Fun to drive and looks great! Depending on how big your kids are I recommend!

9,12,15,17. So there will be long legs in there at some point but its their problem, lol. We will likely end up with a third car for the teens to use before they leave the nest. So i'm not worried about leg room at this point as that third car will likely be crossover or suv and can be utilized for some kid hauling.

 

[Cornercarver]

At least the Civic has decent leg room, enough for adults or teenagers.
As for turbo longevity, I swore off turbos years ago, but they are much better now, built to last. In the past-think 80's or 90's cars- not so much.
I have put a total of 100,000 miles combined on my Type R and Si - no turbo or any other issues. they just like to eat tires. Especially the Type R. Which also goes through brakes faster. The SI brakes held up forever. 80 % left on the original brakes after 52,000 miles.

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