First honda purchase - is this a good deal on 2008 Civic EX?

[lawrence1]

2008 Civic EX with mud guards = $20K out the door with Tax and title (7% tax for Ohio) I am thinking about adding XM for $649 plus Tax

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[itchoy]

why not buy an Si....its couple of $$ more

[Alpha 5]

Do not "add" XM.
Purchase an after market radio that has it built right in.
Example would be an Eclipse 7100. That way you get the navi and sat radio and a good head unit. all for around the same price.

I also agree with the person above. Why not just opt for the SI?

[lawrence1]

Originally Posted by Alpha 5

Do not "add" XM.
Purchase an after market radio that has it built right in.
Example would be an Eclipse 7100. That way you get the navi and sat radio and a good head unit. all for around the same price.

I also agree with the person above. Why not just opt for the SI?

I thought about the SI but I really don't need the extra horse power and it cuts down on the gas mileage unless there are other reasons to go with an SI.

[lordhelmet]

Dont spend 650 bucks on a factory installed stereo. Buy an after market stereo. You will be much happier that way.

[KenB]

Agreed on the advice to get an aftermarket satellite unit.

As for the Si, you're right, the extra horsepower isn't needed, but it sure makes these cars a whole lot more fun to drive. Test drive them both and check the difference.

As for the difference in gas mileage, it only comes out to about 2-4 MPG difference according to people that have traded up from EX to SI.

Both great cars so you can't go wrong. good luck!

[GDOG5149]

Originally Posted by lawrence1

2008 Civic EX with mud guards = $20K out the door with Tax and title (7% tax for Ohio)

I am thinking about adding XM for $649 plus Tax

Just picked up a leftover 07 Si last night for 19k
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[Civic_Racer9]

dude 20k$ for the a civic is RIDICULOUS.....spend that much on the TC more power, handles better ect.

[GDOG5149]

Originally Posted by Civic_Racer9

dude 20k$ for the a civic is RIDICULOUS.....spend that much on the TC more power, handles better ect.

Is that the Scion your referring to?
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[KenB]

Originally Posted by Civic_Racer9

dude 20k$ for the a civic is RIDICULOUS.....spend that much on the TC more power, handles better ect.

I test drove the Tc last month before the Mazda3, the GTi, and the Si. The Tc handles like a tank compared to the others. Not even in the same class.

[Kup4036]

i have an 07 si 4 dr. love it. however, mileage is a concern. yes, only a few mpg's less than ex, but its using the 93 octane that's killing me. my neck of the woods (PA), its around $3.40 gal and rising.
I know I can use 91 octane, but hard to find, its usually either a choice of 87, 89, or 93 around here. Do you all find similar problems?

[lakerhater4]

21,300 for an '08 Si Coupe.No upgrades, but all that is offered is dvd navi and wheels, right? I bought 94 Accord for 14,500 new. Paid a little under 9k for a 2001 lx with 35k on it. Prices suck.

[rocksinger]

I just bought an 2008 4 door black Civic EXL with navi and I am very happy...I looked at the SI and didn't like the seats or the fact that you had to use premium gas. This is my 5th Civic.
I liked the SI wing and bought one online found out that it was cheaper than the regular one. Looks nice low and sexy.

[kuad]

just got a 2006 lx coupe with 19k miles for $16k, out the door.

[Saphteemon]

I just bought mine.....08 Civic Sedan, EX....$20400 OTD in So. Cal....I thought it was a fair price...flame away.....

[khphung]

just got 2008 LX 5speed OTC for $17,201

[rocksinger]

Don't buy any extras from the dealer they'll soak you buy them online anybody can put mud guards on... you can get that info online too