looking to get LX or EX?
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looking to get LX or EX?
hey guys i was wondering you guys opinion on the differences between a LX and EX 7th gen> i was interested in getting one, but exactly how much faster is a EX than a LX? and also what about other features involved? please help me make a decision? thanks
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ex = ABS
lx = screech!! slip!! slide!!! fall off cliff.
ex = ABS
lx = screech!! slip!! slide!!! fall off cliff.
and lets add dx on it
dx = screech!! spins!!! flip over!!! and over!! fall off cliff!!! explode!!!
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There is no DX anymore. The new 04 DX is now called the Civic VP(Value Package). Nice and gay huh?
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Rep Power: 0 so what your getting at is that they are both slow anyways? i guess the VTEC doesnt do much for the car eh? well then how about the different features that the EX provides other than mechanical peformance?
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Rep Power: 413 The EX is faster. But not to any great extent. I have yet to lose to an LX or DX at the track. Plus if you get an EX you can get a VAFC II and play around with your vtec engagement levels.
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There is no DX anymore. The new 04 DX is now called the Civic VP(Value Package). Nice and gay huh?
There is no DX anymore. The new 04 DX is now called the Civic VP(Value Package). Nice and gay huh?
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ex has same colored mirrors
lx, well, doesnt.
but if you are getting black, it doesnt matter because any color in an lx will come w/black mirrors. ie I have a black LX, and the mirrors are black. but had i gotten a red LX, the mirrors wouldnt be red, they'd be black.
um what else... i believe the ex is equipped w/ a moonroof. thats why i didnt get an ex because i didnt want a moonroof. just asking for trouble if it might leak.
i say get the lx. i have never regretted it.
ex has same colored mirrors
lx, well, doesnt.
but if you are getting black, it doesnt matter because any color in an lx will come w/black mirrors. ie I have a black LX, and the mirrors are black. but had i gotten a red LX, the mirrors wouldnt be red, they'd be black.
um what else... i believe the ex is equipped w/ a moonroof. thats why i didnt get an ex because i didnt want a moonroof. just asking for trouble if it might leak.
i say get the lx. i have never regretted it.
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Originally posted by fine02civicgurl
what color do u plan to get?
ex has same colored mirrors
lx, well, doesnt.
but if you are getting black, it doesnt matter because any color in an lx will come w/black mirrors. ie I have a black LX, and the mirrors are black. but had i gotten a red LX, the mirrors wouldnt be red, they'd be black.
um what else... i believe the ex is equipped w/ a moonroof. thats why i didnt get an ex because i didnt want a moonroof. just asking for trouble if it might leak.
i say get the lx. i have never regretted it.
what color do u plan to get?
ex has same colored mirrors
lx, well, doesnt.
but if you are getting black, it doesnt matter because any color in an lx will come w/black mirrors. ie I have a black LX, and the mirrors are black. but had i gotten a red LX, the mirrors wouldnt be red, they'd be black.
um what else... i believe the ex is equipped w/ a moonroof. thats why i didnt get an ex because i didnt want a moonroof. just asking for trouble if it might leak.
i say get the lx. i have never regretted it.
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EX: ABS, Alloy wheels, body colored trim and mirrors, Moonroof, 127hp w/ VTEC
LX: No ABS, Steel Wheels with hubcaps, no body colored mirrors, 117 hp/without VTEC
I have driven both the LX and EX, and the extra power from the VTEC really helps on such a small engine,
Compare the price difference and decide if you want things like ABS, Moonroof, Alloy wheels, and VTEC.
I have an EX.
Another thing, don't worry about the moonroof leaking, my family has owned Hondas equiped with them for years, and we have never had a problem them.
EX: ABS, Alloy wheels, body colored trim and mirrors, Moonroof, 127hp w/ VTEC
LX: No ABS, Steel Wheels with hubcaps, no body colored mirrors, 117 hp/without VTEC
I have driven both the LX and EX, and the extra power from the VTEC really helps on such a small engine,
Compare the price difference and decide if you want things like ABS, Moonroof, Alloy wheels, and VTEC.
I have an EX.
Another thing, don't worry about the moonroof leaking, my family has owned Hondas equiped with them for years, and we have never had a problem them.
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Rep Power: 360 lx doesn't have the following like the ex
stock header
sunroof
vtec
more H.P.
A.B.S. system
rear anti-swaybar
side airbags
color matched door handles and mirrors
steel or alloy wheels are an option.
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stock header
sunroof
vtec
more H.P.
A.B.S. system
rear anti-swaybar
side airbags
color matched door handles and mirrors
steel or alloy wheels are an option.
GET THE EX, don't make the mistake I did!
Last edited by PunkingCivic; Jan 12, 2004 at 09:32 AM.
I wish the EX didnt have ABS I had a 2001 LX and my wife had a 2002 EX both sedans.My steering was much more responsive than hers.The VTEC doesnt kick it till high in the RPMs any way.And you get only a slight increase in HP not because of the VTEC,but notice how the EX has a higher comprssion ratio.But Her's wasnt faster than mine it just had a very slight edge in the take off.But arg I hate driving hers with ABS every time it kicked in it just sucked! I much prefer not having it but thats just me.And the whole moon rood is on EX and the colored trim,but now on teh 2004 model the EX and LX have colored trim pieces.
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Rep Power: 0 Originally posted by PunkingCivic
lx doesn't have the following like the ex
stock header
sunroof
vtec
more H.P.
A.B.S. system
rear anti-swaybar
side airbags
color matched door handles and mirrors
steel or alloy wheels are an option.
GET THE EX, don't make the mistake I did!
lx doesn't have the following like the ex
stock header
sunroof
vtec
more H.P.
A.B.S. system
rear anti-swaybar
side airbags
color matched door handles and mirrors
steel or alloy wheels are an option.
GET THE EX, don't make the mistake I did!
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Rep Power: 0 Ok, assuming he's looking at a new civic (2004)
The things that are different:
EX
MSRP Sedan $17,260/ Coupe $16,860
127 HP
Highway mpg Sedan 37.0 mpg/ Coupe 38 mpg
Axle ratio 4.41
Wheels 15.0 " silver alloy
Standard cargo net on coupe
6 speaker stereo on Coupe/ 4 on Sedan
Sunroof
front reading lights
front and rear cupholder
Variable intermittent wipers
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Weight Sedan 2,612 lbs./ Coupe 2,579lbs.
Front headroom Sedan 38.0 "/ Coupe 36.9"
Rear headroom Sedan 36.3 "/ Coupe 35.0"
Passenger volume Sedan 88 cu.ft./ Coupe 83cu.ft.
LX
MSRP Sedan $15,360/ Coupe $15,160
115 HP
Highway 38.0 mpg
Axle ratio 4.11
4 speakers sedan and coupe
Wheels 15.0 " steel
front cupholder
front and rear reading lights
fixed interval wipers
Weight Sedan 2,560 lbs./ Coupe 2,500lbs.
Front headroom Sedan 39.8 "/ Coupe 39.0"
Rear headroom Sedan 37.2 "/ Coupe35.4"
Passenger volume Sedan 91 cu.ft./ Coupe 86cu.ft.
Optional on both:
Side air bags
Auto trans
The things that are different:
EX
MSRP Sedan $17,260/ Coupe $16,860
127 HP
Highway mpg Sedan 37.0 mpg/ Coupe 38 mpg
Axle ratio 4.41
Wheels 15.0 " silver alloy
Standard cargo net on coupe
6 speaker stereo on Coupe/ 4 on Sedan
Sunroof
front reading lights
front and rear cupholder
Variable intermittent wipers
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Weight Sedan 2,612 lbs./ Coupe 2,579lbs.
Front headroom Sedan 38.0 "/ Coupe 36.9"
Rear headroom Sedan 36.3 "/ Coupe 35.0"
Passenger volume Sedan 88 cu.ft./ Coupe 83cu.ft.
LX
MSRP Sedan $15,360/ Coupe $15,160
115 HP
Highway 38.0 mpg
Axle ratio 4.11
4 speakers sedan and coupe
Wheels 15.0 " steel
front cupholder
front and rear reading lights
fixed interval wipers
Weight Sedan 2,560 lbs./ Coupe 2,500lbs.
Front headroom Sedan 39.8 "/ Coupe 39.0"
Rear headroom Sedan 37.2 "/ Coupe35.4"
Passenger volume Sedan 91 cu.ft./ Coupe 86cu.ft.
Optional on both:
Side air bags
Auto trans
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I wish the EX didnt have ABS I had a 2001 LX and my wife had a 2002 EX both sedans.My steering was much more responsive than hers. But arg I hate driving hers with ABS every time it kicked in it just sucked!
I wish the EX didnt have ABS I had a 2001 LX and my wife had a 2002 EX both sedans.My steering was much more responsive than hers. But arg I hate driving hers with ABS every time it kicked in it just sucked!
And WTF are you doing to force the ABS to come on often enough? Maybe it's the operator and not the ABS that sucks on the car.
So your theory about ABS sucks.
Originally posted by Lucid484
The VTEC doesnt kick it till high in the RPMs any way.And you get only a slight increase in HP not because of the VTEC,but notice how the EX has a higher comprssion ratio.But Her's wasnt faster than mine it just had a very slight edge in the take off.
The VTEC doesnt kick it till high in the RPMs any way.And you get only a slight increase in HP not because of the VTEC,but notice how the EX has a higher comprssion ratio.But Her's wasnt faster than mine it just had a very slight edge in the take off.
You obviously don't know $hit about 7thgens so everything in your posts are bogus and no one should listen to you.
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Rep Power: 311 The EX overall has more amenities. You'll get a 6 spkr CD stereo system, Moonroof, 15" wheels, body colored mirrors, usually sportier trim packages on the front & sides of the car...
It's got like an extra 10hp, but as people have been saying it's not much quicker. In fact When I test drove them I didn't really notice much difference at all.
It's got like an extra 10hp, but as people have been saying it's not much quicker. In fact When I test drove them I didn't really notice much difference at all.
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Yea right. That is full of crap. At our south meet in atlanta i got rearended by another 7thgener. It was an LX and you could see the skid marks for 30+ feet. If he would have had the ABS the cops said that he would have been able to stop in time.
And WTF are you doing to force the ABS to come on often enough? Maybe it's the operator and not the ABS that sucks on the car.
So your theory about ABS sucks.
WRONG, Vtec engages anywhere between 2800 and 3200 depending on the amount of pressure on the accelerator.
You obviously don't know $hit about 7thgens so everything in your posts are bogus and no one should listen to you.
Yea right. That is full of crap. At our south meet in atlanta i got rearended by another 7thgener. It was an LX and you could see the skid marks for 30+ feet. If he would have had the ABS the cops said that he would have been able to stop in time.
And WTF are you doing to force the ABS to come on often enough? Maybe it's the operator and not the ABS that sucks on the car.
So your theory about ABS sucks.
WRONG, Vtec engages anywhere between 2800 and 3200 depending on the amount of pressure on the accelerator.
You obviously don't know $hit about 7thgens so everything in your posts are bogus and no one should listen to you.
Originally posted by Jollysid
The EX overall has more amenities. You'll get a 6 spkr CD stereo system, Moonroof, 15" wheels, body colored mirrors, usually sportier trim packages on the front & sides of the car...
It's got like an extra 10hp, but as people have been saying it's not much quicker. In fact When I test drove them I didn't really notice much difference at all.
The EX overall has more amenities. You'll get a 6 spkr CD stereo system, Moonroof, 15" wheels, body colored mirrors, usually sportier trim packages on the front & sides of the car...
It's got like an extra 10hp, but as people have been saying it's not much quicker. In fact When I test drove them I didn't really notice much difference at all.
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Rep Power: 0 Just get the EX. Sunroof, ABS, all that good stuff. When mine was stock I beat my cousin's DX with Intake and Exhaust, and I was a terrible driver. EX is just better and has more features... Because... It is the next step up.
