2010 Honda Civic - Civic Speed
When I was looking for a new vehicle I had only two requirements: it had to be manual transmission and it had to have power windows since I prefer not to use the A/C on long drives. There were other things that I was looking for, but they were not essential like good MPG, low maintenance cost, good power, and good value for my money. The first time I got in the civic for a test drive I fell in love with the interior. It is all black inside including the fabric, which makes it very unique since I mostly see beige interiors for Civics.
When I was looking for a new vehicle I had only two requirements: it had to be manual transmission and it had to have power windows since I prefer not to use the A/C on long drives. There were other things that I was looking for, but they were not essential like good MPG, low maintenance cost, good power, and good value for my money. The first time I got in the civic for a test drive I fell in love with the interior. It is all black inside including the fabric, which makes it very unique since I mostly see beige interiors for Civics.
The digital display is a great feature to see the exact velocity you are going, but it can be seen from cars on your left. I was driving next to an undercover police car at 50 mph but I did not it was a police car at the moment. The posted speed limit was 45. After three or four blocks I increased the speed to 55, so the police car pull me over immediately. After, the police man returned me my... (more)
The digital display is a great feature to see the exact velocity you are going, but it can be seen from cars on your left. I was driving next to an undercover police car at 50 mph but I did not it was a police car at the moment. The posted speed limit was 45. After three or four blocks I increased the speed to 55, so the police car pull me over immediately. After, the police man returned me my documents along with a warning he told me that he was checking my speed by seeing the display on my car, so he would not give me a traffic ticket because he felt it was not fair to me since he did not measure my actual velocity. I could not believe I did not get the traffic ticket, and the reasoning of the police officer for not giving it to. It was amazing! I felt very lucky.
I get 34 miles per gallon on highway which is 95% of the use I give to the car. The black interior makes it easy to keep it clean and looking like new. The required maintenance is minimal and has a lot of options online to find the cheapest parts. The car is very light, and at the same time the cabin space is enormous. Four adults and child seat will fit perfectly. Twice, I had moved everything in my studio apartment in one trip inside the car. The only thing that did not fit was the queen mattress, but I put it on top of the car. The top speed is way more that the maximum allowed by law, ... (more)
I get 34 miles per gallon on highway which is 95% of the use I give to the car. The black interior makes it easy to keep it clean and looking like new. The required maintenance is minimal and has a lot of options online to find the cheapest parts. The car is very light, and at the same time the cabin space is enormous. Four adults and child seat will fit perfectly. Twice, I had moved everything in my studio apartment in one trip inside the car. The only thing that did not fit was the queen mattress, but I put it on top of the car. The top speed is way more that the maximum allowed by law, so you do not need more top speed than that.
The car key with the integrated remote is very cheap. I broke one key, and the second is already loose. The top speed is good, but it needs more power when taking off from a light. The front brake rotors are very poor quality - I had to buy them twice in three years. Other than that, it's a great car.
The car key with the integrated remote is very cheap. I broke one key, and the second is already loose. The top speed is good, but it needs more power when taking off from a light. The front brake rotors are very poor quality - I had to buy them twice in three years. Other than that, it's a great car.
2015 Honda Civic - Technology efficiency economy
The new models of the Honda Civic have features that meet or exceed in some areas that of a luxury car. I previously drove a luxury car and wanted a car that would be more efficient and cost effective, both in fuel and car payments/lease. I really thought that I was going to miss the luxury car, but the features within the Civic have made me forget about it and wish I had made the switch earlier. The technology in this car far exceeds the technology in my previous luxury car. There is a back-up camera standard, and there is a right side camera for the blind spot in the car, which automatically comes on when you put your right turning signal on. This is excellent for changing lanes and making sure you do not hit a sidewalk or median. This car has an eco mode that will keep money in your... (more)
The new models of the Honda Civic have features that meet or exceed in some areas that of a luxury car. I previously drove a luxury car and wanted a car that would be more efficient and cost effective, both in fuel and car payments/lease. I really thought that I was going to miss the luxury car, but the features within the Civic have made me forget about it and wish I had made the switch earlier. The technology in this car far exceeds the technology in my previous luxury car. There is a back-up camera standard, and there is a right side camera for the blind spot in the car, which automatically comes on when you put your right turning signal on. This is excellent for changing lanes and making sure you do not hit a sidewalk or median. This car has an eco mode that will keep money in your pocket as well as being good for the environment. The negatives are that the acceleration and breaks do not perform as well as the luxury car, but honestly I can take off the eco mode to increase my acceleration abilities, and it allows me to have the driving performance I desire.
In the busy city, the right-side camera can definitely save you time and money avoiding crashes. Both changing lanes and driving defensively can be improved by utilizing the cameras on this vehicle. It has definitely saved me more than once per day in the commute.
In the busy city, the right-side camera can definitely save you time and money avoiding crashes. Both changing lanes and driving defensively can be improved by utilizing the cameras on this vehicle. It has definitely saved me more than once per day in the commute.
I have thoroughly enjoyed this car from top to bottom—from the leather seats to the eco mode. It has leather seats and luxury features, such as automatic headlights with sensors and a moon roof. It also takes regular fuel and has the eco mode, which limits the driver's acceleration to save fuel for the environment and to help your pocket. I used to spend $80 every couple of days for premium fuel with my luxury car, and now I spend $20 every couple of weeks for fuel for this car. The eco mode can also be turned off with the press of a button to have maximum performance when needed or wanted... (more)
I have thoroughly enjoyed this car from top to bottom—from the leather seats to the eco mode. It has leather seats and luxury features, such as automatic headlights with sensors and a moon roof. It also takes regular fuel and has the eco mode, which limits the driver's acceleration to save fuel for the environment and to help your pocket. I used to spend $80 every couple of days for premium fuel with my luxury car, and now I spend $20 every couple of weeks for fuel for this car. The eco mode can also be turned off with the press of a button to have maximum performance when needed or wanted. My favorite part of this car is the technology features that are included, such as the back-up camera, right-side camera, Bluetooth, touchscreen, and USB ports. There is a back-up camera that assists you once you put your car in reverse and a right-side camera that automatically starts once you put on your right indicator. The right side camera can also be started manually by pressing a button. This is an excellent safety feature for the blind spot when switching lanes on a highway and making sure you are not hitting curbs when making turns.
There are not many negative aspects about this car, which surprised me as I expected a huge step down from my luxury vehicle. One negative was the color combinations of the exterior and interior to choose from. The black leather only came with the black, grey, or white exterior. Another negative is that the performance of the car as far as the acceleration, turning radius, and breaking is not as good as the luxury car I previously drove. However, the price differential more than makes up for these differences. Also, the passenger seat is not power adjustment, which I believe both front sea... (more)
There are not many negative aspects about this car, which surprised me as I expected a huge step down from my luxury vehicle. One negative was the color combinations of the exterior and interior to choose from. The black leather only came with the black, grey, or white exterior. Another negative is that the performance of the car as far as the acceleration, turning radius, and breaking is not as good as the luxury car I previously drove. However, the price differential more than makes up for these differences. Also, the passenger seat is not power adjustment, which I believe both front seats should have power adjustment. I wish that this model included automatic wipers that adjust with the frequency of the rain like in my previous vehicle. I really believe that is a safety feature that would be helpful in places with inclement weather. I also wish that the driver and passenger side of the car had separate A/C controls to make long drives more comfortable. The car would be improved with the addition of HD radio and the front camera to prevent scratches and scrapes during parking.
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