I currently have an 02 RL with 110k. Everyone knows these cars are hard on gas and I am looking to buy something fun to drive and not hard on fuel. I have narrowed my choices to 2 cars a 2005 RL or 2007 Civic SI 4 door. Don't be biased but which would you get?

 

You're kidding, right? If you're worried about fuel economy, the 2G RL is not a good choice for you. In the city we are lucky to get 18-19 mpg, though on the freeway get in the mid-upper 20s. The Civic is clearly better from that standpoint.

 

Two entirely different cars For me the choice is clear but hard to know all your needs

 

Not just fuel but something fun to drive. I never considered owning a Civic again for it was my first car but I just so happen to see the Civic SI Navi 4 door and fell in love with it! But my heart is on a 2005 RL that we have on the lot. But I am anxious to see what Acura is going to do with the RL because of slow sales.

 

I'm with Tom above. These are such different cars I don't see how you can be cross-shopping them.

The Civic is a young-guy rollerskate, whereas the RL is a grownup luxury car. The Civic is the Metallica-wannabe rock band playing at the local club ... the RL is Chicago. The Civic is a cheeseburger ... the RL is a ribeye and baked potato (with salad and bleu cheese dressing). The Civic is faded blue jeans and a tee shirt ... the RL is designer faded blue jeans and a golf shirt with a shark logo. The Civic is a beer ... the RL is single malt scotch. The Civic is Coach ... the RL is Business Class, with a possible upgrade to First.

No offense, but if your main worry in life is gas mileage, maybe you should get the cheeseburger ... er, Civic.

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What he said. Mike, you are such a card! But of course you're spot on.

 

Now I'm hungry!

 

A Civic or an RL? You sell Acuras and this is what you come up with? Geez.

 

I was waiting for that.

 

Hey, kick me why don't cha! Bought 2005 MSM Aspec with taupe and 13k. My price 31500. I stole it!

 

I am calling the cops!

Nah, no kicking. I like the new civic myself. But you have to admit, it is a stretch comparing the two. At least they are both Hondas!

But for the the love of all mankind,,,,puleeze to not insinuate that the RL looks like a Civic!

But on an RL board, what would you think? Did you expect to get off scott fee?

 

You sure did!

You got a good price on a great car. Now get out there and drive it! With A-Spec the car is very fun to drive.

 

I'd like to know who voted for the Civic.

 

We usually don't get the opportunity to purchase trades until they have been at the dealership for at least 2 weeks but since we didn't fair well with the Meteor Silver, I had first dibs!