2012 Honda Civic
10/12/10, 11:44 AM
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10/12/10, 12:40 PM
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yeah.. I see the insight... but i think the insight stole the prius look... its all looking the same, and I don't like any of it. the current civic looks better in my opinion.
10/12/10, 03:35 PM
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Waaaay back in the day, Civics were pretty cutting edge cars, not only in technology, but also in styling. Now it seems that they've settled into a competent, complacent mediocrity, competing with Toyota as to who can make the most benign, "beige" transportation appliances. Granted, as ever, there will typically be little "wrong" with the next Civic -- it will be well built, reliable, comfortable and efficient -- but a mere notch up in soullessness from, say, a Toyota Corolla.
I think cars such as the Mini, Fiesta, Mazda 2 or 3 are the far more interesting vehicles in this class.
I think cars such as the Mini, Fiesta, Mazda 2 or 3 are the far more interesting vehicles in this class.
10/12/10, 03:54 PM
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10/13/10, 01:42 PM
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But anyway, I agree with your statement.
The only problem is, for every 25-year-old who wants a Mazda3 there are five 45-year-olds who wants a Corolla. And that's why boring companies like Toyota are on the top and Mazda ... well, haven't seen any sales increase in a long time.
10/14/10, 11:19 AM
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Except reputation for reliability and resale value.
Although Ford did a great job with current Focus. I read somewhere that Focus is the most reliable car in the USA, followed by a Mustang, Taurus, Hyundai Accent and Honda Accord.
Although Ford did a great job with current Focus. I read somewhere that Focus is the most reliable car in the USA, followed by a Mustang, Taurus, Hyundai Accent and Honda Accord.
10/14/10, 05:17 PM
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10/17/10, 05:48 PM
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I'm the farthest thing from a Ford fanboy, but the current/new Civic sedan is boring. They are capable of much more, but I guess they prefer to keep this particular model extremely "vanilla."