coupe vs. sedan?
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coupe vs. sedan? Yes, another damn "choose my next car for me" thread...
Is there much of a difference in handling between the 7th gen coupe and sedan? I'm kinda weighing the pros and cons of each.
Is there much of a difference in handling between the 7th gen coupe and sedan? I'm kinda weighing the pros and cons of each.
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Originally posted by sadboy916
yea but sedan owners get no play with the ladies so it does not matter.
yea but sedan owners get no play with the ladies so it does not matter.
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Originally posted by sadboy916
yea but sedan owners get no play with the ladies so it does not matter.
yea but sedan owners get no play with the ladies so it does not matter.
2drs do look better IMO
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Originally posted by dj02
haha that's a lie we can fit more laides and the 4dr is lighter for some odd reason
haha that's a lie we can fit more laides and the 4dr is lighter for some odd reason
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however, I also have to carry my 4-year-old in it every once in a while, so a 2 door could end up being a pain. Still, the 2 door looks SO much cooler...
however, I also have to carry my 4-year-old in it every once in a while, so a 2 door could end up being a pain. Still, the 2 door looks SO much cooler...
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Rep Power: 314 handling wise from the stock point of view, they are both the same, if not the coupe is slightly better because it has a lower roof, but the sedan wieghs about 100lbs more, so again, its nulled, now if you upgraded the suspension with lowering springs and got new tires instead of those damn firestones, you will be able to take clover leaf on/off ramps at like 50, not that you would want to,
but basically the 4 door gives u an extra 2" of headroom, and the fact that the car seems a little big longer (not by much) and the doors dont weigh as much as on a coupe, because its less of a door where 2+ ppl are going in
but i would like to reiterate that handlingwise, both cars are equal, until u mess with the suspension, then its whoever has the tuned suspension
i prefer the 4 door because it is harder to get away with rice on a sedan then it is for a coupe hahah
but basically the 4 door gives u an extra 2" of headroom, and the fact that the car seems a little big longer (not by much) and the doors dont weigh as much as on a coupe, because its less of a door where 2+ ppl are going in
but i would like to reiterate that handlingwise, both cars are equal, until u mess with the suspension, then its whoever has the tuned suspension
i prefer the 4 door because it is harder to get away with rice on a sedan then it is for a coupe hahah
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Rep Power: 424 sedan...but im bias because i own one
...coupes are everywhere
...more room (people/cargo)
...cheaper insurance
...very easy to sell
...they hold their value
...coupes are everywhere
...more room (people/cargo)
...cheaper insurance
...very easy to sell
...they hold their value
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Rep Power: 0 Originally posted by WannaBFast
handling wise from the stock point of view, they are both the same, if not the coupe is slightly better because it has a lower roof, but the sedan wieghs about 100lbs more, so again, its nulled, now if you upgraded the suspension with lowering springs and got new tires instead of those damn firestones, you will be able to take clover leaf on/off ramps at like 50, not that you would want to,
handling wise from the stock point of view, they are both the same, if not the coupe is slightly better because it has a lower roof, but the sedan wieghs about 100lbs more, so again, its nulled, now if you upgraded the suspension with lowering springs and got new tires instead of those damn firestones, you will be able to take clover leaf on/off ramps at like 50, not that you would want to,
That's what driving a sporty compact is all about!
Originally posted by WannaBFast
i prefer the 4 door because it is harder to get away with rice on a sedan then it is for a coupe hahah
i prefer the 4 door because it is harder to get away with rice on a sedan then it is for a coupe hahah
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Rep Power: 0 Originally posted by WannaBFast
new tires instead of those damn firestones, you will be able to take clover leaf on/off ramps at like 50, not that you would want to,
new tires instead of those damn firestones, you will be able to take clover leaf on/off ramps at like 50, not that you would want to,
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Rep Power: 0 The coupe is a nice looking car but not that good looking. I see more sedans than coupes. I see a lot of young girls driving sedans and I see a lot of young girls checking out my sedan.
In any event, it's not about attracting the teeny bopper girls to begin with....
I prefer the sedan for a number of reasons. The car is small enough and the sedan is really the only way to access and use the cars room. It's better for going out with friends since they have their own doors. It's better for work as you can just open the back door and easily hang your coat and load your briefcase or bag. It's much more convenient to just open the rear door and throw that case of beer in than to throw it across the seat or put it in the trunk. It's a heck of a lot easier for my daughter to get in and out.
The sedan is just more practical in the end.
The negatives to the sedan: The rear isn't the prettiest and you have to listen to the teenagers make comments about how the sedan just isn't cool....
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In any event, it's not about attracting the teeny bopper girls to begin with....
I prefer the sedan for a number of reasons. The car is small enough and the sedan is really the only way to access and use the cars room. It's better for going out with friends since they have their own doors. It's better for work as you can just open the back door and easily hang your coat and load your briefcase or bag. It's much more convenient to just open the rear door and throw that case of beer in than to throw it across the seat or put it in the trunk. It's a heck of a lot easier for my daughter to get in and out.
The sedan is just more practical in the end.
The negatives to the sedan: The rear isn't the prettiest and you have to listen to the teenagers make comments about how the sedan just isn't cool....
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I still have the Firestones on my sedan and take the on/off ramps at around 50mph. I find it fun.
I still have the Firestones on my sedan and take the on/off ramps at around 50mph. I find it fun.
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Rep Power: 0 It seems like everyone thinks the rear of the sedan looks funny, but to me it the front end that has an odd appearance, or the way the overall profile of the car appears.
I think it is because the front windshield is at a steeper vertical angle and the hood is at a more horizontal level than what would be considered sporty. To me the profile of the sedan reminds me of the car that Mr. Magoo drove, which I think was a 1929 Maxwell. However, from inside this provides great forward viewing area. It seems like that Honda had the Jetta in mind with the styling, however, the Jetta's proportions work better and the fenders, etc, make the Jetta more stylish. Overall, though I like the looks of the sedan and it very functional and I actually like the way the rear of the sedan looks
I've read that the 7th gen coupe is considered to be one of the sportiest Civics made. I am not sure what that means. To me, when I see a Civic coupe, I just see a small car. It could be a Neon or Cavalier or Focus as far as style is concerned. None are really outstanding to me. In fact, I saw a Neon the other day that looked good, but that is another story. Anyway, the sedan and coupe are basically the same, so it doesn't matter that much. One good point about the coupe is that is about $200 less than the sedan, so if you like the coupe better, it is like getting an automatic discount.
I think it is because the front windshield is at a steeper vertical angle and the hood is at a more horizontal level than what would be considered sporty. To me the profile of the sedan reminds me of the car that Mr. Magoo drove, which I think was a 1929 Maxwell. However, from inside this provides great forward viewing area. It seems like that Honda had the Jetta in mind with the styling, however, the Jetta's proportions work better and the fenders, etc, make the Jetta more stylish. Overall, though I like the looks of the sedan and it very functional and I actually like the way the rear of the sedan looks
I've read that the 7th gen coupe is considered to be one of the sportiest Civics made. I am not sure what that means. To me, when I see a Civic coupe, I just see a small car. It could be a Neon or Cavalier or Focus as far as style is concerned. None are really outstanding to me. In fact, I saw a Neon the other day that looked good, but that is another story. Anyway, the sedan and coupe are basically the same, so it doesn't matter that much. One good point about the coupe is that is about $200 less than the sedan, so if you like the coupe better, it is like getting an automatic discount.
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Rep Power: 0 Originally posted by R3DL1N3
what the **** are you getting another civic?
what the **** are you getting another civic?
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One good point about the coupe is that is about $200 less than the sedan, so if you like the coupe better, it is like getting an automatic discount.
One good point about the coupe is that is about $200 less than the sedan, so if you like the coupe better, it is like getting an automatic discount.
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It seems like everyone thinks the rear of the sedan looks funny, but to me it the front end that has an odd appearance, or the way the overall profile of the car appears.
I think it is because the front windshield is at a steeper vertical angle and the hood is at a more horizontal level than what would be considered sporty. To me the profile of the sedan reminds me of the car that Mr. Magoo drove, which I think was a 1929 Maxwell. However, from inside this provides great forward viewing area. It seems like that Honda had the Jetta in mind with the styling, however, the Jetta's proportions work better and the fenders, etc, make the Jetta more stylish. Overall, though I like the looks of the sedan and it very functional and I actually like the way the rear of the sedan looks
I've read that the 7th gen coupe is considered to be one of the sportiest Civics made. I am not sure what that means. To me, when I see a Civic coupe, I just see a small car. It could be a Neon or Cavalier or Focus as far as style is concerned. None are really outstanding to me. In fact, I saw a Neon the other day that looked good, but that is another story. Anyway, the sedan and coupe are basically the same, so it doesn't matter that much. One good point about the coupe is that is about $200 less than the sedan, so if you like the coupe better, it is like getting an automatic discount.
It seems like everyone thinks the rear of the sedan looks funny, but to me it the front end that has an odd appearance, or the way the overall profile of the car appears.
I think it is because the front windshield is at a steeper vertical angle and the hood is at a more horizontal level than what would be considered sporty. To me the profile of the sedan reminds me of the car that Mr. Magoo drove, which I think was a 1929 Maxwell. However, from inside this provides great forward viewing area. It seems like that Honda had the Jetta in mind with the styling, however, the Jetta's proportions work better and the fenders, etc, make the Jetta more stylish. Overall, though I like the looks of the sedan and it very functional and I actually like the way the rear of the sedan looks
I've read that the 7th gen coupe is considered to be one of the sportiest Civics made. I am not sure what that means. To me, when I see a Civic coupe, I just see a small car. It could be a Neon or Cavalier or Focus as far as style is concerned. None are really outstanding to me. In fact, I saw a Neon the other day that looked good, but that is another story. Anyway, the sedan and coupe are basically the same, so it doesn't matter that much. One good point about the coupe is that is about $200 less than the sedan, so if you like the coupe better, it is like getting an automatic discount.
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Rep Power: 0 i got a coupe. i like my coupe. i also like sedans, but i like my couple better. i do because i already own it. it would be stupid to hate it. it would also be silly to dislike it.
in my coupe i have a rule. the rule is "passenger enter on the passenger site". DUH!
i go to college. its a 15 minutes drive. i dont have a pessenger. my bookbag i put on the pessenger seat. would suck to get out of my car and open the rear to get my bookbag.
i think tho that both cars look good.
in my coupe i have a rule. the rule is "passenger enter on the passenger site". DUH!
i go to college. its a 15 minutes drive. i dont have a pessenger. my bookbag i put on the pessenger seat. would suck to get out of my car and open the rear to get my bookbag.
i think tho that both cars look good.
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Rep Power: 0 "I still have the Firestones on my sedan and take the on/off ramps at around 50mph. I find it fun. "
And you don't slide? My Firestones sucked so mych with traction its unbelievable. But they are quieter then my 17's
And you don't slide? My Firestones sucked so mych with traction its unbelievable. But they are quieter then my 17's
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Rep Power: 296 Yeah. I sometimes think why didnt I get a sedan, it would be so much easier some times when i have 3 other friends in the car. BUT, I dont like the looks of the sedan (though i must say it has grown on me a little). I love my coupe, and if I had the choice, I would get another one. If i was going to get a 4door I would have looked at the accord and not the civic.
Summary: I would get a COUPE again.
Summary: I would get a COUPE again.
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Rep Power: 0 Here's my two cents:
Coupes are sportier, but I just really hate crawling into the backseat of a coupe. I much rather have my own door, so keep that in mind if you're going to have people constantly riding in your backseat. Think of their comfort. LOL!
Then again, maybe I'm bias, but I don't thinking the styling on the sedans are bad. The '03 come with new tail lights. Someone did say it though, the sedans seriously remind me of the Jettas sometimes and by now way do I think the Jettas are bad looking.
In the end, it's your choice.
Coupes are sportier, but I just really hate crawling into the backseat of a coupe. I much rather have my own door, so keep that in mind if you're going to have people constantly riding in your backseat. Think of their comfort. LOL!
Then again, maybe I'm bias, but I don't thinking the styling on the sedans are bad. The '03 come with new tail lights. Someone did say it though, the sedans seriously remind me of the Jettas sometimes and by now way do I think the Jettas are bad looking.
In the end, it's your choice.
