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12-14-2004 | 11:41 AM

#201

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Are they really going to try another hatchback in the US? Hatchbacks don't sell at all state-side. In Europe and Asia: yes; in the US: no.

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12-14-2004 | 12:17 PM

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also remember that the honda jazz/fit will be coming over and the civic will not longer be the entry level honda. Accordingly, it will need to move up in engine size, space and amenities.

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12-14-2004 | 11:53 PM

#203

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Originally Posted by dozorca

2.4L @ 250hp... I like it like that!

Manot for US, it could be for EU market or JPM

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12-28-2004 | 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by gfxdave99

I dunno anything is better then the boring outdated current version

Boring huh.....I don't know about you...but I'd take this over that new looking piece of crap in those spy shots...let's hope when all that sh!t is removed....it doesn't even come close to resembling what it appears to be...

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12-28-2004 | 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by fraga

Take away the nice rims and the flashy backround and meh.

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12-28-2004 | 06:08 PM

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Sorry first thing I saw when I looked at that cover...

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12-28-2004 | 06:33 PM

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For some reason i think it'll sell better than the current Si.

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12-28-2004 | 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MemRheins

Sorry first thing I saw when I looked at that cover...

I love it!

But the original Civic was a hatchback

http://www.hondabeat.com/history.php

I remember riding in one when I was a kid.

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12-28-2004 | 07:21 PM

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Don't kill me, but I like the design of the new civic. but of course with some modifcation on it. 19" rims lowered CG exterior. I thihnk it'll look sweet.

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12-28-2004 | 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MemRheins

Sorry first thing I saw when I looked at that cover...

Looks kinda like a Nike Shoe..

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12-28-2004 | 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Godwhacker

I love it!

But the original Civic was a hatchback

http://www.hondabeat.com/history.php

I remember riding in one when I was a kid.

Is that the car for Starsky and Hutch II?

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12-29-2004 | 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by phile

Ugly as it might be, it's no match for such heavyweights from
And Renault

The Megane is actually a very nice looking car in person--especially in it's other guises. Give the French a break...they are making some very nice looking cars, here lately. Peugeot, especially

In fact, I think I'd take a Megane over the Civic in the spy photos.

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12-29-2004 | 09:08 AM

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I still think the Megane is

and the Civic is just blah.

You are right about Peugeot tho - the 407 sedan is quite nice.

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12-30-2004 | 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SPUDMTN

The Megane is actually a very nice looking car in person--especially in it's other guises. Give the French a break...they are making some very nice looking cars, here lately. Peugeot, especially

In fact, I think I'd take a Megane over the Civic in the spy photos.

Well that menage looks like shite from the rear, in hatch form.

of course, there are the megane sedan, convert., etc.; other than hatchback.

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12-30-2004 | 09:46 PM

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i like the menage in all trois forms. kudos to renault for pushing the envelope in style and design.

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12-30-2004 | 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by heyitsme

Well that menage looks like shite from the rear, in hatch form.

...

That's an older Megane...here's the newer one...

And don't forget the estate (or Tourer, as they like to call it) version...it's actually VERY nice looking. I loved what it looked like in person...

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01-07-2005 | 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by phile

Ugly as it might be, it's no match for such heavyweights from Fiat

And Renault

The Fiat Multipla, as ugly as it is, has been praised for it's practicality and usability. On that note, yes, hella ugly.

Renault I think looks better in person then it does it photos.

Junkster, who thinks US makers don't take enough RIGHT chances

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01-11-2005 | 01:48 AM

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I posted that last year junkster!

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01-11-2005 | 05:18 AM

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looks like a combination of tsx headlights with chopped accord tail-lights

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01-11-2005 | 01:29 PM

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New Civic details...

http://autoshow.msn.com/as/article.a...c=autoshow2005

Hopefully, we will get the five door this time around in the States.

Junkster, who wonders when the launch date for the Fit is

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01-11-2005 | 01:37 PM

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dang it, didn't see the other thread...

Delete, si vous plait.

Junkster, who is overwhelmed

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01-12-2005 | 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DEI99662

Looks ok. Not big on the rear.

tell me about it.

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01-12-2005 | 05:43 PM

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looks french by design.

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01-12-2005 | 11:14 PM

#224

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Originally Posted by phile

I posted that last year junkster!

I was just re-issuing your great statement

Junkster, who wonders when all the frenchie and Italian carmakers will return to the states

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01-17-2005 | 04:28 AM

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Honda is doing a real good job keeping this thing under wraps until the last minute.

According to Edmunds:

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=104395

The 06 Civic will debut at the Chicago show less than 4 weeks from now.,

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01-17-2005 | 10:07 AM

#226

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Originally Posted by biker

Should be interesting.....

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01-17-2005 | 12:07 PM

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Let's hope it's more exciting than the last unveiling of the Civic. Honda was tight lipped about it...and then it turned out to be a dud.

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01-17-2005 | 01:30 PM

#228

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looks ok, a little too round for me tho

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01-17-2005 | 02:55 PM

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From what's floating around at TOV:

-direct injection
-i-vTEC
-more body styles
-comprehensive safety equipment standard

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01-17-2005 | 05:55 PM

#230

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Quote:

Originally Posted by phile

From what's floating around at TOV:

-direct injection
-i-vTEC
-more body styles
-comprehensive safety equipment standard

i agree. SEems the USDM RSX is dead and putting the stock RSX engine in the Civic easily places Honda back into the compact throne again.

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01-19-2005 | 07:19 PM

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You've gotta be joking me. What kind of a cracked-out monkey is designing the new Civic?

The profile of that car is just horrible.

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01-20-2005 | 09:23 AM

#232

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Quote:

Originally Posted by civic4982

looks french by design.

Europeans do seem to be BIG on hatchbacked cars.

IMHO, the Civic peaked with the EG models and it's been downhill ever since.

The sad part about the RSX is that IMO it's the best Integra Honda ever produced. I would be saddened to see it discontinued.

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01-30-2005 | 05:00 PM

#233

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From: philly

The eighth-generation version of the popular Honda Civic will go on sale in the fall, with lots of choices for consumers.

Full story: Honda confirmed this week that the 2006 Honda Civic compact sedan will be unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show, which opens February 12.

The Civic, the eighth-generation of the popular small car, goes on sale in the fall, said Takeo Fukui, president and CEO of Honda Motor Co.

The new Civic will be offered with two, three, four and five doors and will be produced at Honda's six regional operations around the globe. In the US, the Civic will be equipped with all of the same standard safety features, including side curtain airbags and antilock brakes, as the current Accord.

Fukui said the Civic will come with four new global powerplants in its first year — an industry first. They include a higher fuel economy, lower-emission gasoline engine, a compressed natural gas engine that is made in Ohio, a gas-electric hybrid with significantly higher fuel economy and performance and, for Europe, a diesel engine.

Fukui also confirmed the next iteration of the Honda Pilot will be introduced in the fall as a 2006 model. The Pilot will feature the automaker's recently introduced variable cylinder management system, which deactivates three of the six cylinders to boost fuel economy. The system is offered now in the Odyssey minivan and the Accord Hybrid.

What this means to you: Honda is not taking any chances with its 2006 Honda Civic. It will debut with an array of body styles and engine choices — but US consumers aren't likely to see the diesel version.

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01-30-2005 | 11:09 PM

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OT: the new Honda Pilot is coming in the fall? It came out after the MDX, why isn't that one getting a make-over earlier?

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01-31-2005 | 04:44 AM

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maybe because pilot looks outdated already.

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01-31-2005 | 04:10 PM

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Think that was the worst part of the pilot when it was introduced, it looked like a last gen crv. Hopefully the civic is a sharp looking car.

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02-01-2005 | 02:29 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by phile

OT: the new Honda Pilot is coming in the fall? It came out after the MDX, why isn't that one getting a make-over earlier?

make-over? the MDX got a refresh already w/ the new bumpers, headlights, tail lights, and interior changes. the pilot is getting a refreshing, not a new body, while the new mdx will come out after.

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02-04-2005 | 10:58 PM

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Hmmm....16" and 17" inch wheels...

http://www.collegehillshonda.com/civ...006_wheels.htm

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02-05-2005 | 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by phile

Hmmm....16" and 17" inch wheels...

http://www.collegehillshonda.com/civ...006_wheels.htm

good find.....of note:

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XM Satellite Radio Kit

Part# 08A15-EX5-000
Antenna# 08A15-EX5-100B
Attachment# 08B15-SNA-100
Application: 2006 Civic 2dr EX
Installation Instructions PDF Your Price: $TBA
Retail Price: $TBA
Status - TBA

CD Tuner Kit
AM/FM CD Tuner with 40Wx4 power output. DIN Pocket is recommended when not installing additional audio units.
Part# 08A02-4E1-100
Application: 2006 Civic 2dr DX
Installation Instructions PDF Your Price: $TBA
Retail Price: $TBA
Status - TBA

1-DIN Audio Pocket
Installs below the AM/FM CD Tuner when no other audio units are going to be installed.
Part# 08B60-SCV-100
Application: 2006 Civic 2dr DX
Installation Instructions PDF Your Price: $TBA
Retail Price: $TBA
Status - TBA

MP3/WMA/CD-A Player
Plays CDs, and decodes your favorite MP3s and WMAs from your computer burned discs.
Part# 08A06-3E1-300
Application: 2006 Civic 2dr DX
Installation Instructions PDF Your Price: $TBA
Retail Price: $TBA
Status - TBA

6-Disc In-Dash CD Changer
Simply load six compact discs into our convenient CD Changer for hours of musical enjoyment. Provides the convenience of a CD player with the capacity of a six disc changer. No disc magazine is required; the six discs are loaded and unloaded individually.
Part# 08A06-3E1-300
Application: 2006 Civic 2dr DX
Installation Instructions PDF Your Price: $TBA
Retail Price: $TBA
Status - TBA

8-Disc CD Changer Kit
State of the art 8 Disc Changer with high speed GA Net audio protocol buss system. Quick and convenient music access that is integrated with the standard radio in your new Element. Price includes required attachment.
Part# 08A26-5E1-100
Attachment# 08B26-SNA-100
Application: All 2006 Civic 2dr
Installation Instructions PDF Your Price: $TBA
Retail Price: $TBA
Status - TBA

Cassette Player
Upgrade the musical options with a cassette player. Automatic reverse provides uninterrupted listening to both sides of cassette. Pinch roller release with power off protects the tape and the cassette transport mechanism from damage. Hard permalloy tape head for longer tape head life and resistance to wear. Tape music search can search in forward and reverse.
Part# 08A06-3E1-300
Application: 2006 Civic 2dr DX
Installation Instructions PDF Your Price: $TBA
Retail Price: $TBA
Status - TBA

Bass System Kit
Replaces factory speakers and includes a separate 100W amp.
Part# 08A54-SNA-100
Application: All 2006 Civic 2dr
Installation Instructions PDF Your Price: $TBA
Retail Price: $TBA
Status - TBA

Auxiliary Jack
Installs in the console for portable MP3 players.
Part# 08A60-SNA-100
Application: All 2006 Civic 2dr except DX
Installation Instructions PDF Your Price: $TBA
Retail Price: $TBA
Status - TBA

Auto Day/Night Mirror w/Compass

Part# 08V03
Application: All 2006 Civic 2dr except DX
Installation Instructions PDF Your Price: $TBA
Retail Price: $TBA
Status - TBA

Interior Blue LED Illumination
Illuminates driver and passenger foot wells and center pocket.
Part# 08E10-SNA-
Application: All 2006 Civic 2dr
Installation Instructions PDF Your Price: $TBA
Retail Price: $TBA
Status - TBA

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